10 of the best Easter attractions & family days out for 2022
Can you believe the Easter holidays are fast approaching? Aside from planning the chocolate, we thought you may like some inspiration for getting the kids out and about…
With two weeks to fill (yikes, try not to think about that) we wanted to give you some options of fun things to do with the kiddos. Easter and beyond, sanity restored…a little.
1. Stoner Park – Easter Trail 9th – 24th April
Stonor Park opened to the public a few years back and since then it has been continually improved and extended. It’s about 20mins away out toward Henley. It feels like a national trust park, but it’s actually privately owned by the Stonor family. The play area has been extended significantly in recent years to include a large natural wood play structure set amongst the trees. Kids love the sand and water play and there are beautiful walled gardens to explore. Entry is about £25 for a family of 4 plus car parking charges.
How to get tickets: Stonor is running a special Easter trail called ‘Tumble Stone Hollow’ which requires booking in advance but guarantees a refund in the event of cancellation. Adults are £9 and children over 105cm are £11.50. Children 92cm – 105cm are £9.50. Children under 92cm go FREE!
2. Hobbledown Adventure Farm
This is a fantastic day out for all the family. Hobbledown is roughly 50 minutes from Marlow heading south around the M25 near Chessington. The journey is well worth it as there is so much to see and do. The park is themed around the Hobbledown children’s book, a fantastical and magical book about Hobblers battling with Skibblers! There are so many fantastic and novel things to explore at this adventure park that it’s better to take a look at it than to try and describe it. A family of 4 entry costs around £70. A bit punchy but worth it for a special day out.
How to get tickets: You can book in advance up to a maximum of 6 tickets at one time. Annual Pass members are not charged. £14 per person and under 2’s are FREE.
3. Willows Activity Farm – Easter Eggstravaganza – 2nd – 18th April
Willows Farm, otherwise known as ‘Peter Rabbit World’ is near St Albans, about 40 minutes away. This is a must visit for any Peter Rabbit fans and will keep pre-schoolers and KS 1 children occupied all day. There is a fab indoor role play village, lots of great outdoor Peter Rabbit themed play grounds and during peak periods there are also themed shows and performances.
THIS EASTER:
Join us this Easter for a full day of egg-cellent family fun including our Easter egg hunt with chocolate treat, NEW Easter Grotto, adorable animals, live shows, funfair rides, the PETER RABBIT adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor – ALL included in the admission price…
(Please note socks must be worn and arms and legs covered to ride some of the slides in our indoor play area. At capacity we will operate a one in one out policy).
We respectfully request that masks are worn in indoor and under cover areas.
How to get tickets: All members and non-members must book an online ticket. You can also call them on 0333 3312060. Adult snd child tickets are £24.25.
4. Wellington Country Park
Wellington is about 30mins from Marlow towards Reading. It’s a favourite kiddy day out for many, offering plenty to keep the kids entertained for a full day. There are multiple great climbing frames, fantastic slides, train rides, animals, bouncy pillows, rides on – everything you would hope for whilst catering for toddlers and primary schoolers up to the age of 8. A family of 4 will cost just over £50 for entry. Adults 16+ £13.95. Children 2-15 years £13.95. Under 1’s go FREE.
How to get tickets: You have to purchase tickets for a pre-booked time slot. Tickets are non-refundable for any reason, but you can move your booking 48 hours prior to your booking.
5. Dinton Pastures Country Park
Roughly 25 minutes from Marlow, Dinton Pastures Country Park offers a fantastic FREE day out (you will just need to pay for parking). The park is set within a massive area of woodland, meadows and lakes with trails to explore. There is a cafe and wonderful large natural play area which kids young and old enjoy.
How to get tickets: You can book online for the Play Park, however the slots do get booked up so you will likely need to book well in advance.
6. 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park & Family Farm
4 Kingdoms is about an hour from Marlow, near Newbury. We felt the journey was well worth it for a great and affordable day out. The set-up is a little different from some of the other attractions in that there are lots of ‘ride on’ style toys and things here which you wouldn’t find somewhere else. The best bit is that once you are in, there is nothing else to pay for. The kids can go-kart, pedalo, dragon ride and train ride until their heart’s content (without it costing you extra!). A family of 4 will cost about £60 for entry.
How to get tickets: For advanced tickets you can book online. Online prices are Adults £15. Children £15. However if you buy on the day, the tickets go up to £17.50. Under 1’s go FREE. Opening times are 10am – 4:40pm.
7. Beckonscot Model Village
Bekonscot Model Village and Railway is the world’s oldest and original model village, opening for the first time in 1929. With 90 years of history, a huge model railway, 1.5 acres of immaculate gardens and finely detailed model buildings, Bekonscot holds a special place in our hearts. We would say it’s ideally suited to toddlers, pre-schoolers and perhaps KS1 age children – or of course any train enthusiasts of all ages! There is a cafe, play area and train ride. A family of 4 costs £37.20. A family ticket with 1 adult and 2 children costs £26.50. Adults tickets £13. Children aged 2-15 are £8.30. Under 2s are FREE.
How to get tickets: Tickets need to be booked online and you can book 3 weeks in advance. You can also call them on 01494 672919.
8. Dinosaur Escape Adventure Golf
This is a ‘littler’ trip rather than full day out but good fun for something different. About 25 minutes away from Marlow is a dinosaur themed adventure golf park. The dinosaurs are pretty impressive! 1 parent and child under 5 costs £7.50 for a round of 18 holes otherwise it’s roughly £10 per person. For younger children there is a soft play on site which makes a nice place for a coffee and sit down whilst watching the kids burn off any extra energy (when this is open).
How to get tickets: They are taking online pre-bookings with plenty of sessions to choose from. A group of 2 is £21.50. Groups of 4 are £31.50 and groups of 5 are £38.
9. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
This is one of our favourite zoo trips! It takes about an hour to get there but you can definitely spend a full day exploring the park and all the 260 different animal species, oh and parking is FREE! There is a great adventure play area, a train ride, cafe and all that you’d hope for on a ‘zoo’ day out. A family of 4 will cost just over £50 for entry. Online adult tickets are £16 and £17.50 on the day. Online child (aged 3-16) tickets are £11 online and £12 on the day. Senior citizens (65 and over) are £11 online and £12 on the day. Children under 2 go FREE!
How to get tickets: You can purchase e-tickets online, and you will receive an email containing your e-tickets which are valid for 1 day only. All tickets are subject to normal entry condition.
10. Beale Park Wildlife Park and Gardens
Beale Park is about a 45-minute drive from Marlow out beyond Reading. This attraction has loads to do and is ideal for younger children, pre-school up to KS 1. There are gardens to explore, a train ride, ‘little tikes’ toddler village and playgrounds including sandpits and water play. There are also lots of animals! Plenty to do to keep younger kids entertained all day. A family ticket for 4 is roughly £46. Adult tickets are £13.25 and Child tickets are £9.95.
How to get tickets: Pre-booking is now open. Book your tickets online.
With the Easter holidays fast approaching, we thought you may like some inspiration for getting out and about… beyond ‘a walk’!!
No sooner have the kids gone back to school than they are back home for Easter!
With two weeks to fill (yikes, try not to think about that) we wanted to give you some options of fun things to do with the kiddos. Easter and beyond, sanity restored…a little. Lets pray for good weather peeps!
1. Stoner Park – Easter Trail 9th – 24th April
Stonor Park opened to the public a few years back and since then it has been continually improved and extended. It’s about 20mins away out toward Henley. It feels like a national trust park, but it’s actually privately owned by the Stonor family. The play area has been extended significantly in recent years to include a large natural wood play structure set amongst the trees. Kids love the sand and water play and there are beautiful walled gardens to explore. Entry is about £25 for a family of 4 plus car parking charges.
How to get tickets: Stonor is running a special Easter trail called ‘Tumble Stone Hollow’ which requires booking in advance but guarantees a refund in the event of cancellation. Adults are £9 and children over 105cm are £11.50. Children 92cm – 105cm are £9.50. Children under 92cm go FREE!
2. Hobbledown Adventure Farm
This is a fantastic day out for all the family. Hobbledown is roughly 50 minutes from Marlow heading south around the M25 near Chessington. The journey is well worth it as there is so much to see and do. The park is themed around the Hobbledown children’s book, a fantastical and magical book about Hobblers battling with Skibblers! There are so many fantastic and novel things to explore at this adventure park that it’s better to take a look at it than to try and describe it. A family of 4 entry costs around £70. A bit punchy but worth it for a special day out.
How to get tickets: You can book in advance up to a maximum of 6 tickets at one time. Annual Pass members are not charged. £14 per person and under 2’s are FREE.
3. Willows Activity Farm – Easter Eggstravaganza – 2nd – 18th April
Willows Farm, otherwise known as ‘Peter Rabbit World’ is near St Albans, about 40 minutes away. This is a must visit for any Peter Rabbit fans and will keep pre-schoolers and KS 1 children occupied all day. There is a fab indoor role play village, lots of great outdoor Peter Rabbit themed play grounds and during peak periods there are also themed shows and performances.
THIS EASTER:
Join us this Easter for a full day of egg-cellent family fun including our Easter egg hunt with chocolate treat, NEW Easter Grotto, adorable animals, live shows, funfair rides, the PETER RABBIT adventure playground and Tristan the Runaway Tractor – ALL included in the admission price…
(Please note socks must be worn and arms and legs covered to ride some of the slides in our indoor play area. At capacity we will operate a one in one out policy).
We respectfully request that masks are worn in indoor and under cover areas.
How to get tickets: All members and non-members must book an online ticket. You can also call them on 0333 3312060. Adult snd child tickets are £24.25.
4. Wellington Country Park
Wellington is about 30mins from Marlow towards Reading. It’s a favourite kiddy day out for many, offering plenty to keep the kids entertained for a full day. There are multiple great climbing frames, fantastic slides, train rides, animals, bouncy pillows, rides on – everything you would hope for whilst catering for toddlers and primary schoolers up to the age of 8. A family of 4 will cost just over £50 for entry. Adults 16+ £13.95. Children 2-15 years £13.95. Under 1’s go FREE.
How to get tickets: You have to purchase tickets for a pre-booked time slot. Tickets are non-refundable for any reason, but you can move your booking 48 hours prior to your booking.
5. Dinton Pastures Country Park
Roughly 25 minutes from Marlow, Dinton Pastures Country Park offers a fantastic FREE day out (you will just need to pay for parking). The park is set within a massive area of woodland, meadows and lakes with trails to explore. There is a cafe and wonderful large natural play area which kids young and old enjoy.
How to get tickets: You can book online for the Play Park, however the slots do get booked up so you will likely need to book well in advance.
6. 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park & Family Farm
4 Kingdoms is about an hour from Marlow, near Newbury. We felt the journey was well worth it for a great and affordable day out. The set-up is a little different from some of the other attractions in that there are lots of ‘ride on’ style toys and things here which you wouldn’t find somewhere else. The best bit is that once you are in, there is nothing else to pay for. The kids can go-kart, pedalo, dragon ride and train ride until their heart’s content (without it costing you extra!). A family of 4 will cost about £60 for entry.
How to get tickets: For advanced tickets you can book online. Online prices are Adults £15. Children £15. However if you buy on the day, the tickets go up to £17.50. Under 1’s go FREE. Opening times are 10am – 4:40pm.
7. Beckonscot Model Village
Bekonscot Model Village and Railway is the world’s oldest and original model village, opening for the first time in 1929. With 90 years of history, a huge model railway, 1.5 acres of immaculate gardens and finely detailed model buildings, Bekonscot holds a special place in our hearts. We would say it’s ideally suited to toddlers, pre-schoolers and perhaps KS1 age children – or of course any train enthusiasts of all ages! There is a cafe, play area and train ride. A family of 4 costs £37.20. A family ticket with 1 adult and 2 children costs £26.50. Adults tickets £13. Children aged 2-15 are £8.30. Under 2s are FREE.
How to get tickets: Tickets need to be booked online and you can book 3 weeks in advance. You can also call them on 01494 672919.
8. Dinosaur Escape Adventure Golf
This is a ‘littler’ trip rather than full day out but good fun for something different. About 25 minutes away from Marlow is a dinosaur themed adventure golf park. The dinosaurs are pretty impressive! 1 parent and child under 5 costs £7.50 for a round of 18 holes otherwise it’s roughly £10 per person. For younger children there is a soft play on site which makes a nice place for a coffee and sit down whilst watching the kids burn off any extra energy (when this is open).
How to get tickets: They are taking online pre-bookings with plenty of sessions to choose from. A group of 2 is £21.50. Groups of 4 are £31.50 and groups of 5 are £38.
9. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
This is one of our favourite zoo trips! It takes about an hour to get there but you can definitely spend a full day exploring the park and all the 260 different animal species, oh and parking is FREE! There is a great adventure play area, a train ride, cafe and all that you’d hope for on a ‘zoo’ day out. A family of 4 will cost just over £50 for entry. Online adult tickets are £16 and £17.50 on the day. Online child (aged 3-16) tickets are £11 online and £12 on the day. Senior citizens (65 and over) are £11 online and £12 on the day. Children under 2 go FREE!
How to get tickets: You can purchase e-tickets online, and you will receive an email containing your e-tickets which are valid for 1 day only. All tickets are subject to normal entry condition.
10. Beale Park Wildlife Park and Gardens
Beale Park is about a 45-minute drive from Marlow out beyond Reading. This attraction has loads to do and is ideal for younger children, pre-school up to KS 1. There are gardens to explore, a train ride, ‘little tikes’ toddler village and playgrounds including sandpits and water play. There are also lots of animals! Plenty to do to keep younger kids entertained all day. A family ticket for 4 is roughly £46. Adult tickets are £13.25 and Child tickets are £9.95.
How to get tickets: Pre-booking is now open. Book your tickets online.
We hope you all have a lovely Easter break!
JoJo xx
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