Easter Holidays in Hampshire 2026

Easter Events to Keep the Family Busy

Easter holidays are nearly here, and if you’re wondering how to keep the kids entertained, you’re in the right place. We’ve pulled together a huge round-up of Easter events happening across Hampshire — from egg hunts and family trails to live shows, markets, workshops and days out. Whether you’re planning a full day adventure or just looking for something local, there’s plenty to fill your diary over the break.

Easter Events & Family Days Out

Easter egg hunt at Hinton Ampner, Alresford, 21 March – 12 April 2026
Easter Egg Hunt at Mottisfont, Romsey, 21 March – 12 April 2026
Ranger Roux’s Easter Egg-Venture, Adventure Wonderland Christchurch, 26 March – 12 April 2026
EASTER SAFARI at Princes Mead, Farnborough, 27 March – 12 April 2026
Circus Extreme Southsea 2026, Southsea Common, 27 March – 12 April 2026
Wickham Easter Trail 2026, Wickham, 28 March – 12 April 2026
The Furzey Fairy Egg Hunt, Minstead, 28 March – 12 April 2026
Easter Springtime Story Trail & Crafty Corner, Farnborough & Aldershot, 28 March – 12 April 2026
Canoe Easter Egg Hunt, Beaulieu, 28 March – 12 April 2026
Easter Archery Tournament, Beaulieu, 28 March – 9 April 2026
Easter Fun at The Brickworks Museum, Southampton, 29 March 2026
Easter Camp at GoSport Activity Centre, Gosport, 30 March – 10 April 2026
Easter Trail at God’s House Tower, Southampton, 30 March – 13 April 2026
Chocolate Craft – Easter Family Fun, Old Alresford, 2 April 2026
THE BUNNY HOP at The Wellington Arms, Stratfield Turgis, 2 April 2026

Exhibitions, Culture & Workshops

Sara Lee: Chalk Lines, Petersfield Museum, 14 Jan – 18 April 2026
Sketch Club, Petersfield Museum, 31 Jan – 18 April 2026
Treasured Collections, Hinton Ampner, 31 Jan – 31 May 2026
Town & Country Exhibition, Mottisfont, 24 Feb – 12 April 2026
Stories Behind the Stones, Southampton, 4 March – 6 Dec 2026
RAFTS Exhibition, Southampton, 20 March – 25 May 2026
Bob Anderson Exhibition, Gosport, 27 March 2026
Pop Up Talk: Pride and Prejudice, Chawton, 27 March 2026
HomeMade Histories, Chawton House, 27 March 2026
Behind the Ropes Garden Tour, Hinton Ampner, 28 March 2026
Spirit School, New Forest Distillery, 28 March 2026
Cocktail Masterclasses, New Forest Distillery, 28 March 2026
Easter Supper at Chawton House, 28 March 2026
Dark Arts Quest Nights, Southampton, 30 March 2026
Esther Rousay Wiley Exhibition, Totton, 1 April – 30 April 2026
Easter Tablescape Workshop, Winchester, 2 April 2026
Gardener’s Garden Tour, Hinton Ampner, 2 April 2026
Art Waves Kids Club, Southampton, 2 April 2026

Outdoor Adventures & Activities

King Alfred’s Way Cycle Tour, Fordingbridge, July 2025 – June 2026
Back of Beyond Adventure Ride, Ringwood, 27 March 2026
Moors Valley Leisure Ride, Ringwood, 27 March 2026
Experience The New Forest Cycling Tour, Brockenhurst, 26 March 2026
Coast to Forest Cycle Tour, Keyhaven, 27 March 2026
Roar of the Dragon Cycle Tour, Brook, 27 March 2026

Live Music, Shows & Entertainment

Live Music Saturdays, Winchester, 21 March – 1 April 2026
Joyful Singing Healing Sound, Christchurch, 10 March – 4 April 2026
After Dark Disco, Basingstoke, 27 March 2026
Disney Night, Basingstoke, 27 March 2026
Live Wrestling Basingstoke, 27 March 2026
Blingo Bingo Portsmouth, 27 March 2026
Comedy at the Fort, Southsea, 27 March 2026
AC/DC UK, Southampton, 27 March 2026
Murder in Little Grimley, Portsmouth, 25 March 2026
Live Music Kara Lounge, Fleet, 27 March 2026
Bongo’s Bingo Southampton, 28 March 2026
BOYS Live, Southampton, 28 March 2026
DJ Dave Joyce, Portsmouth, 28 March 2026
Live Wrestling Gosport, 29 March 2026
RevPro Wrestling Southampton, 29 March 2026
Jazz Night Southsea, 29 March 2026
John Williams Blockbusters, Southampton, 29 March 2026
Scott Doonican Show, Portsmouth, 29 March 2026
Buddy & The Golden Crickets, Totton, 29 March 2026
Luke & Pete Talking Sheet, Totton, 30 March 2026
Infected Rain + Butcher Babies, Southampton, 31 March 2026

Markets, Social & Community Events

Monthly Markets Gosport, 28 March 2026
Ringwood Farmers Market, 28 March 2026
Gosport Comic Con, 28 March 2026
Sensory Sauna Ritual, Lepe Beach, 28 March 2026
Listen Up Light Trail, Basingstoke, 28 March 2026
Pitt St Whatever Market, Portsmouth, 29 March 2026
Romsey Makers Market, 29 March 2026
Dog Walk at The Shed, Bordon, 29 March 2026
Portchester Baby & Toddler Group, 30 March 2026
Art & Social Club, Portchester, 30 March 2026
Coffee & Cake, Colden Common, 31 March 2026
Repair Café Portchester, 31 March 2026
Love to Move, Basingstoke, 31 March 2026
Lunchtime Recitals, Romsey Abbey, 31 March 2026
Variety Club Portchester, 31 March 2026
Community Café Sherfield Park, 2 April 2026
Eastleigh Monthly Market, 2 April 2026

Food, Drink & Experiences

Cocktail Masterclasses Mango Thai, Southampton, Oct 2025 – Oct 2026
Dip ‘N’ Dine Fareham, Oct 2025 – July 2026
Breakfast Sir Walter Tyrrell, Lyndhurst, Nov 2025 – Dec 2026
Free Pool Thursdays, Lyndhurst, Nov 2025 – Nov 2026
Spring Stays Aviator Hotel, Farnborough, Feb – May 2026
Steak Night White Hart, Lymington, March 2026
Coffee Mornings The Mutton, Hook, 27 March 2026
Greek Night Bell Inn, New Forest, 27 March 2026
Brewery Tour Vibrant Forest, 28 March 2026
Sunday Roasts (multiple venues across Hampshire), ongoing
All You Can Eat Buffet, Portsmouth, 29 March 2026
Break & Dish Post Box, Basingstoke, 29 March 2026
Curry Night Dog & Crook, 30 March 2026
Steak Nights (multiple venues), 1 April 2026
4 for 3 Thai Tapas Mango Thai, Southampton, 2 April 2026

Kids, Sports & Activity Sessions

Weekly Craft Groups Sherfield Park, 27 March 2026
Bump Into Mums, Sherfield Park, 27 March 2026
Owlets Daffodils & Crocuses, Beaulieu, 27 March 2026
Home Ed Skate Session Portsmouth, 27 March 2026
Roller Disco Portsmouth, 27 March 2026
Sen Session Skatepark, Portsmouth, 30 March 2026
Girls Night Skatepark, Portsmouth, 30 March 2026
Toddler Tuesdays The Shed, 31 March 2026
Stay & Play Portchester, 1 April 2026
Dementia Café Basingstoke, 1 April 2026
Roller Tots Portsmouth, 2 April 2026

Final Thoughts

That’s just a snapshot of what’s happening across Hampshire this Easter, there’s something for every age, interest and budget.

Whether you’re planning a full family day out, meeting friends or just looking to keep the kids busy, now’s the time to start filling up the diary.