{"id":1578,"date":"2026-02-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelovers.cottage-search.com\/blog\/whats-on-in-the-lake-district-this-easter\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:23:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:23:30","slug":"whats-on-in-the-lake-district-this-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/whats-on-in-the-lake-district-this-easter\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter in the Lake District 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>With the joys of spring in full swing, there&#8217;s no better way to celebrate than with one of these Easter events in the Lake District.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We know how to do things a little bit differently here in the Lakes, and of course, with all this beautiful scenery, that means lots of time outdoors in the wonderful fresh air.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>We&#8217;ve compiled a handy list of our favourite Easter events in the Lake District. Continue reading to find out more&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"color: #000;\">\n<h2>Easter Fun with the National Trust<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/Blog-images-640-x-427-2026-03-24T085904.952.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>National Trust have got a plethora of Easter fun activities throughout The Lake District and Cumbria this Easter time. Embark on an exciting Easter adventure, here&#8217;s a few to tempt you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Easter Egg Hunt at Sizergh Castle<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between <b>Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April 2026<\/b>, from 10am to 4pm. Explore the beautiful parkland of Sizergh and claim your chocolate prize. Price: \u00a33.50 per trail.<\/li>\n<li><b>Easter Egg Hunt at Acorn Bank, nr Penrith<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Take flight on a world of adventure! The trail takes place between <b>Saturday 28 March and Sunday 12 April 2026<\/b> (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays), from 10:30am to 5pm. Explore the grounds and enjoy nine different activities to entertain the little ones. Price: \u00a33.50 per trail.<\/li>\n<li><b>Easter Adventures at Wray Castle<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Follow the Easter trail through the woods, parkland, and lake shore to find nature-inspired activities. The trail runs from <b>Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April 2026<\/b>, between 10am and 3:30pm. Price: \u00a33.50 per trail.<\/li>\n<li><b>Easter Egg Hunt at Allan Bank<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Follow in the footsteps of Wordsworth\u2019s children on an Easter trail around the garden where the family once lived. Running from <b>Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April 2026<\/b>, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3:30pm). The price includes a trail sheet, bunny ears, and a chocolate egg. Price: \u00a33.50 per trail.<\/li>\n<li><b>Easter Egg Hunt at Wordsworth House &amp; Garden, Cockermouth<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Join us for an Easter adventure, discover fun things whilst completing your trail in William and Dorothy&#8217;s childhood garden. From <b>Monday 30 March to Sunday 12 April 2026<\/b>, 10am to 3pm (garden closes at 4pm). The price includes a trail sheet, bunny ears, and a chocolate egg. Price: \u00a33.50 per trail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"9\">Easter Fun at Muncaster Castle<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_9596\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9596\" class=\"wp-image-9596 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/Blog-images-640-x-427-2026-03-24T085715.759.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9596\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Easter fun at Muncaster<\/p><\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Dates: 28\u201329 March, 3\u20136 April, and 11\u201312 April 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Protect the Egg &amp; The Great Egg Drop<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Egg-Master has returned with a brand\u2011new creative challenge! The\u00a0mission: design and build a protective case for your egg\u2014then watch as it\u2019s put to the test in <em>The Great Egg Drop<\/em> from the castle rooftop. Will your design be strong enough to keep your egg safe on impact?<\/p>\n<p>If your egg reaches the ground without cracking, you\u2019ll earn a special prize sticker!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>NEW for 2026: The Great Egg Chuck!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Eggs that survive the initial drop will face an even tougher challenge\u2014being launched from our egg catapults! Will your \u201cchucky egg\u201d make it through the airborne test?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Book your ticket <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muncaster.co.uk\/easter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Mini Egg Hunt at The World of Beatrix Potter<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_9565\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9565\" class=\"wp-image-9565 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/Blog-images-640-x-427-2026-03-11T114343.449.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9565\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">World of Beatrix Potter egg hunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Dates: Friday\u00a0 3rd April &#8211; Sunday 5th April\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Come along to the enchanting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hop-skip-jump.com\/events\/category\/easter-events\/\">World of Beatrix Potter<\/a> in Bowness on Windermere and join in the mini egg hunt adventure whilst you embark on a delightful quest to discover all the hidden eggs scattered throughout and be rewarded with a sweet chocolate treat for your efforts!<\/p>\n<p>This mini trail is free with your entry ticket.\u00a0 Simply purchase your Attraction ticket online or on arrival and whilst you visit, look out for the hidden eggs!<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss out on this egg-citing adventure! More details <a href=\"https:\/\/worldofbeatrixpotter.com\/events\/mini-egg-hunt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Easter Steam Eggstravaganza at Ravenglass &amp; Eskdale Railway<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_9567\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9567\" class=\"wp-image-9567 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/Blog-images-640-x-427-2026-03-11T130337.205.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9567\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ravenglass &amp; Eskdale Railway. Image Cumbria Tourism<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> <strong>30th March &#8211; 12th April<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All aboard for a steam-powered Easter adventure at <a href=\"https:\/\/ravenglass-railway.co.uk\/events\/easter-activites-at-the-ravenglass-and-eskdale-railway\">Ravenglass &amp; Eskdale Railway<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>All aboard for a steam-powered adventure! As the railway celebrates its 150th anniversary, enjoy special Easter-themed activities in the Museum and &#8220;Little Engineers&#8221; days (8-9 April). Don&#8217;t miss the chance to spot eggs from the train as you journey through the Eskdale Valley.<\/p>\n<p>Book your day <a href=\"https:\/\/ravenglass-railway.co.uk\/event\/easter-activities-in-the-lake-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Easter Eggstravaganza at Walby Farm Park<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_8226\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8226\" class=\"wp-image-8226 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/Blog-images-640x427-2025-03-20T163622.622.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8226\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Walby Farm Park<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Dates: 28th March &#8211; 12th April<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate Easter at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walbyfarmpark.co.uk\/event\/easter-eggstravaganza-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walby Farm Park<\/a> with the return of the &#8220;Chocky Wocky Factory&#8221; and interactive shows!<\/p>\n<p>Picture a day filled with joy as you explore both indoor and outdoor adventures, including meeting the adorable newborn lambs and enjoying the fun at the Animal Barn. Enjoy a range of Easter activities, including the Chocolatiers\u2019 Kitchen where kids can decorate their own chocolate treats, daily Egg-stra special Giant Easter Egg Trail, and the thrilling hunt for the Golden Eggs, there are 15 dotted around the farm, find one and you&#8217;ll win a prize!.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>NEW for 2026 \u2013 The Fur-ever Flock Show! (showing daily Monday 30 to Friday 10 April)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Meet Shep the Sheepdog and Lollipop the Lamb in our brand-new interactive Easter show.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Other Easter events<\/h2>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Windermere Jetty Museum, Bowness on Windermere<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Dates:<\/b> 28 March \u2013 11 April 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,1,0\">Free drop-in <b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\">Egg Painting<\/b> workshops (Mon-Wed) and an interactive <b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\">STEM Lab<\/b> running daily where kids can tackle engineering challenges inspired by life on the lake.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Holker Hall &amp; Gardens<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Dates:<\/b> 3 April \u2013 6 April 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,1,0\">A full &#8220;Easter Family Fun&#8221; weekend featuring <b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\">circus skills workshops<\/b> with Andy Jester, classic garden games on the lawn, and a face painter.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Price:<\/b> Family tickets are approximately \u00a340.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Cumbria Easter Rally (Kirkby Stephen)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Dates:<\/b> 4\u20135 April 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,1,1,0\">A massive display of <b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\">hundreds of classic buses, vintage tractors, and steam engines<\/b>. There is usually free bus transport between rally locations and plenty of food stalls.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,1,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Price:<\/b> Free admission to many areas.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Lamb Feeding at Augill Castle<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Dates:<\/b> Weekends from 1 March \u2013 19 April 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Highlight:<\/b> A hands-on country experience where little ones can help bottle-feed the newborn lambs. They also offer a special Easter Afternoon Tea on the holiday weekend.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Make this Easter one to remember with a stay in the breath taking Lake District. Browse our beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/easter-break-in-the-lake-district.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easter cottages<\/a> and secure your ideal retreat today.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s on in the Lakes this Easter in the Lake District. 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