About
Discover Farnham
Eat & Drink
Shop Local
Farnham Businesses
News

Easter School Holiday Ideas

Farnham is full of brilliant family-friendly activities this Easter, with events taking place across the town centre and at nearby attractions. Whether you’re looking for creative workshops, outdoor adventures, trails, or special seasonal offers, there’s plenty to enjoy.

Easter Events in and around Farnham

Farnham Museum 

Farnham Museum is celebrating Easter with cute, spring‑themed activities and hands‑on Easter crafts, perfect for families. Visitors can also enjoy refreshments at the Secret Garden Café during the event.

 

Elphicks

Elphicks are offering a free in‑store Easter Egg Hunt this year on 4th April, perfect for families with little ones. Children can follow clues from the Easter Bunny to track down numbered eggs hidden around the shop, and enjoy free face painting between 10:30am and 4:30pm,making it a fun, activity‑packed day out for the whole family right in the heart of Farnham. Elphicks also have a wonderful toy department and a lovely café to enjoy.

 

Farnham Maltings

Farnham Maltings is hosting a range of creative, family‑friendly Easter events, from hands‑on craft workshops like Monthly Makes: Easter Decorations & Egg Cup on the Potter’s Wheel to sessions where children can Weave an Easter Egg Collecting Basket. There are also themed activities such as cupcake decorating, drama parties, silent discos, and drop‑in art workshops, offering plenty of fun ways for families to enjoy the Easter holidays together.

 

Easter Fun in Farnham Town Centre

Alongside the larger attractions, many of Farnham’s local businesses and green spaces are also offering family-friendly Easter experiences:

 

Ceramics Café

Perfect for an Easter creative outing, paint your own pottery and enjoy a hands‑on craft session.

 

Reel Cinema

Family‑friendly screenings throughout the holidays, with plenty of options for younger audiences.

 

Brightwells

 

Farnham Brightwells Great Hatch Hunt is a fun, family-friendly Easter

trail. Children can follow the clues, find the hidden eggs, and solve the final puzzle for a chance to win a prize. It’s a great way to explore the centre, enjoy the Easter holidays, and take part in a light-hearted springtime activity.

 

Ashgate Gallery

Ashgate Gallery is hosting free Hatchling Craft Workshops at Brightwells as part of its Easter programme, offering children a fun, hands‑on activity to enjoy during the holidays. It’s a great opportunity for families to get creative together while exploring everything the centre has to offer,

 

Farnham Library

Children’s activities, storytelling sessions, and quiet family spaces, ideal for relaxed Easter entertainment.

 

Farnham Bee Trail

Join Hive Helpers for the opening of the Farnham Bee Trail 2026, followed by the first Bee Safari of the year. It is a free, family‑friendly event filled with bee‑related fun and a guided walk through part of the trail. Depending on the weather, visitors may even spot some of Farnham’s wild bees, including early bumblebees and the charming hairy‑footed flower bee.

Places to Eat

Bill’s

Bill’s is running a kids eat free offer throughout the Easter holidays, making it a great family dining choice.

 

Serina

Two kids eat free with every adult main. Offer valid until 13th April 2026 Monday – Friday, 12 – 6pm.

 

Megan’s

Enjoy a family meal at Megan’s with their Kids Eat Free offer. Up to two children eat free with the purchase of any main, making it a great option for families during the school holidays.

Available for children under 12.
Valid from 30th March – 10th April only.

 

Nearby Easter Attractions & Green Spaces

 

Birdworld

Birdworld is running its popular seasonal egg hunt along with themed trails and family activities across the park.

 

Alice Holt Forest

Head to Alice Holt for woodland Easter trails, fresh air, and plenty of outdoor family fun.

 

Waverley Abbey

Set in one of Surrey’s most historic and atmospheric locations, Waverley Abbey is offering Easter-themed events and an egg hunt in its beautiful grounds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gostrey Meadow & Farnham Park

If the sun is shining, these two well-loved green spaces are perfect for picnics, strolls, playground fun, and your own DIY Easter egg hunts.

 

Whether you’re staying local or visiting the area, Farnham offers a fantastic mix of indoor and outdoor Easter activities for all ages. Don’t forget to check each venue’s website for booking requirements and the most up‑to‑date details.

Date

Saturday 28th April - Sunday 12th April

Address

See locations for more details