Easter in Winchester

Hop into the Easter holidays with a family trip to Winchester

Zoo Photographer Credit Paul Collins Children playing on back lawn 4

Enjoy an Easter eggs-travaganza in England's ancient capital!

Winchester comes alive with spring festivities during the Easter holidays. This year, schools break up on Friday 4 April until Tuesday 22 April. However you'd like to spend the Easter holidays, Visit Winchester has a whole host of events, itineraries and eggs-clusive discounts just waiting to be found! We can't wait to welcome you to England's ancient capital this Easter.

Families can embark on cracking egg hunts and trails across the district, hop aboard the Easter Bunny Train at the Watercress Line and eggs-plore a world of animals at Marwell Zoo.

Spring into Winchester district's market towns, Alresford, Wickham and Bishop's Waltham, to discover charming independents and hidden gems. From here you can venture into the South Downs National Park for the perfect springtime stroll or your next big hike.

Looking for an Easter escape? Hatch plans for an unforgettable stay at one of our cosy cottages or family-friendly hotels, guaranteed to make your spring break stress-free and full of fun.

What's on this Easter?

V for Victory

DATE: 8 Apr 2025 - 12 Apr 2025

CLOSES: 13th Apr 2025

Snarky Saxons Insult Battle!

DATE: 20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025

CLOSES: 21st Apr 2025

Punch & Judy

DATE: 16 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2025

CLOSES: 17th Apr 2025

Nature & spring lino printing

DATE: 16 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2025

CLOSES: 17th Apr 2025

CLOSES: 15th Apr 2025

Paint a landscape on canvas

DATE: 11 Apr 2025 - 11 Apr 2025

CLOSES: 12th Apr 2025

Make a tissue paper bouquet

DATE: 8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2025

CLOSES: 9th Apr 2025

CLOSES: 10th Apr 2025

Perfect springtime stays

Rest your head after a day of exploring Winchester district

Family friendly attractions

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