Manchester Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Trails 2026
Discover some of the best Easter Egg Hunts and trails around Manchester for Easter and 2026.
The Easter holidays often see the first of the mild weather, so perfect for an Easter family day out.
Of course, Easter wouldn’t be Easter without a good old Easter Egg Hunt, and lots of places run their hunts right across the school holidays or even earlier.
They make a great day out, perfect for the kids running off some steam and a great way of getting a breath of fresh air.
To help you choose the perfect Easter Egg Hunt near you, we have put together a list of the best Easter Egg Hunts and Easter trails throughout Manchester below.
Easter Sunday falls later this year on the Sunday, 5th April 2026, with Easter weekend from Good Friday, 3rd April to Easter Monday on the 6th of April 2026.
Most of the Greater Manchester schools will be running the holidays the two weeks before Easter weekend, with the later date. Double-check with your child’s school before booking any events.
Make sure you keep checking back, as we will be updating the Easter Egg hunts as we find them.
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The National Trust Easter Egg Hunts
Saturday 21st March to Sunday 19th April 2026
We are lucky to live in Manchester, where there are some great National Trust properties.
Each year, they all run great Easter Egg Hunts and trails, and 2026 is no different.
This year, there will be Easter Egg Trails at the following locations in Greater Manchester
- Dunham Massey
- Lyme Park
- Quarry Bank
Plus, the locations around Cheshire will also be running their own events.
Read More >>> Manchester National Trust Easter Egg Hunts
Easter Egg Hunt At Cockfields Farm
Monday 16th March to Friday 19th April 2026
Cockfield’s Farm will be hosting a fun Easter Event as part of the Easter Holidays, including a separate toddler event.
Along with the hunt, you will also be able to enjoy all the farm’s usual activities.
Read More >>> Easter at Cockfields Farm
Highland Cow Spring Trail, Dunham Massey Farm
Friday 3rd to Sunday 19th April 2026
Head to the Dunham Massey Farm for a Highland Cow Spring Trail
Go on the hunt and solve the clues to get a prize as you get up close with the resident Highland Cows.
Plus, there will be lots of photo opportunities and lots of ice cream flavours to choose from
Tickets to the Dunham Massey Ice Cream Farm Easter Egg hunt cost £14.50 plus a booking fee for a child’s ticket; adults are free.
To book >>> Dunham Massey Farm Highland Cow Hunt
Easter Chick Hunt at Ordsall Hall
Date: Mondays 30th March to Thursday 16th April 2026
Follow the clues and search the gardens to find the hidden chicks around Ordsall Hall.
Suitable for families with children.
Tickets cost £1.50 and you have to book in advance.
More >>> Easter Bunny Trail at Ordsall Hall
Spring Activity Trail, East Avenue Park, Heald Green
Saturday 28th March to Sunday 12th April 2026
Join the Friends of East Avenue Park for a Spring Activity Trail.
Head to the park, find the spring images and complete the fun actions along the way!
The trail is free but donations are welcome.
More >>> Easter Egg Hunt and Eggstravaganza East Avenue Park
The Easter Detectives: Who Framed the Easter Bunny
Saturday 27th March to Sunday 19th April 2026
Enjoy a cracking family adventure at the five RHS Gardens this Easter.
Head on the Easter Detectives trail as it challenges families to solve the mystery of who framed the Easter Bunny.
If you manage to help save Easter, you will secure a special treat.
Read More >>> Easter Egg Hunt at RHS Bridgewater Gardens
Stanley Square Easter Egg Hunt
Friday 3rd to Saturday 11th April 2026
Join Our Kids Social for an Easter Egg Hunt around Stanley Square in Sale.
Millions of years ago… the dinosaurs hid their eggs to keep them safe.
Now the eggs have reappeared around Stanley Square, and the Dino Keepers need help finding them before they hatch!
Find all the eggs and match them to the dinosaurs.
Complete your trail sheet, dino tracker card and trivia questions to receive aster treats at the end!
The trail is free and will run from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm each day.
More >>> Stanley Square Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt At Smithills Open Farm, Bolton
Saturday, 28th March to Sunday 5th 2026
The big easter egg hunt is back at Smithhills for 2026.
You will be able to go on the hunt for eggs, which you can exchange for a chocolate treat or Easter Teddy on set days.
Plus, there will be a chance to have your photo with the Easter Bunny or chicks.
There will also be lots of farm fun with spring animals, tractor rides and lots more.
Tickets must be booked in advance.
Read More >>> Smithills Easter Egg Hunt
Free Indoors Easter Egg Trail, Summerseat Garden Centre, Bury
Friday 3rd – Sunday 19th April 2026
Head to Summerseat Garden Centre this Easter for a free in-store egg trail that’s perfect for little explorers. Children can follow the trail around the centre, spotting colourful eggs, solving clues and completing a fun Easter word puzzle along the way.
There’s even a bonus challenge to find the Golden Egg for a chance to win a spring gardening hamper.
Free event, suitable for families.
To find out more >>> Summerseat Garden Centre Easter Egg Trail
Heaton Park Big Egg Hunt
Friday 3rd to Monday 6th April 2026
The Heaton Park Easter Egg hunt is back.
You will go on a fun Easter Trail around the park.
Once you have figured out the magic word, head to reception to get a chocolate treat.
Read More >>> Heaton Park Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt and Party, Sale West Community Centre
Saturday 28th March 2026
Join Stride for Truth for a fun Easter Egg Hunt and Community Party.
Along with the magical Easter Egg Hunt, you can also expect some fun activities.
There will be classic fun games and activities, a children’s Easter disco, tug of war, face painting and more.
Plus, there will be a sweet shop with prizes, sweet treats, goodies and more.
The event will run from 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm. Entry is £5.00 for adults, and kids go free.
More >>> Stride for Trusth Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Trail, Heaton Norris Park
Saturday 12th March 2026
Head to Heaton Norris Park for their annual Easter Event.
Follow the bird trail, find all the clues and get a chocolate Easter egg – one egg per child (130 available)
There will also be stalls, refreshments and a brass band.
The event will run from 12.00 am to 2.00 pm.
More >>> Easter Trail, Heaton Norris Park
Scholes Park Easter Trail, Gatley Stockport
Sunday 28th March 2026
Scholes Park will be hosting a fun Easter Trail this April.
Once completed, you will be able to collect an Easter Prize.
Tickets cost £2.50 each and need to be booked in advance.
The event will take place from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm.
More >>> Scholes Park Easter Trail
Salford Parks Ranger Easter Egg Hunts
To be confirmed for 2026
The Salford Rangers have some great Easter Egg Hunts planned over the holidays.
The egg hunts are free and drop-in and will be at the following parks:
- Monday 14th April – Peel Park
- Wednesday 16th April Dukes Drive Monton
- Friday 18th April – Clifton Country Park
- Sunday 20th April – Worsely Woods, Beesley Green, M28 2QW
They will run from 1.00 am to 3.00 pm and there will be choc and sweet prizes if you complete the trail.
More>>> Salford Parks Ranger Easter Egg Hunts
Together Centre Easter Egg Hunt, Dukinfield
Wednesday 16th April 2025
Head to the Together Centre for a fun Easter Egg hunt.
The event will run from 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm and will cost £3.00 per child.
It will be part of the Together Centre Easter Fair taking place on the same day.
More >>> Together Centre Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Trail, Pennington Flash, Wigan
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Enjoy a free Easter Egg Hun around Pennington Flash.
Use the map to find hidden eggs and record the letters to form a word.
Enjoy great family fun, fancy dress is welcome, there will be a little Easter treat for all the kids after the walk.
It is free, but a booking is required.
More >>> Easter Trail, Pennington Flash, Wigan
Winstanley Park Easter Egg Hunt, Wigan
Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th April 2026
Winstanley Park’s Easter Egg Hunt is back for 2026.
Head out on a hunt through the woods on an Easter Egg Trail full of surprises.
Follow the clues to find all 10 Easter items for your basket, then swap your basket for a chocolate surprise at the end! Along the way, you will find bunnies hanging from trees, hidden eggs on the ground and you may even bump into the Easter Bunny!
There will also be crafts, food and refreshments on sale, free bouncy castles, and lots of props ideal for photo ops.
Donkey rides will also be available, chargeable on the day at a cost of £2.50.
Tickets are limited and must be pre-booked before arriving and cost £18.50 for kids and £2.50 for adults.
More >>> Winstanley Park Easter Egg Hunt Wigan
Easter Egg Paddle Hunt, Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough
Friday 3rd April 2026
The Easter Egg Paddle Hunt is back for 2026 at Hollingworth Lake.
Enjoy an Easter egg hunt with a difference as you set off in a bell boat for a guided paddle hunt around the lake where you need to be on the lookout for hidden Easter treasures!
All hunters will receive a complimentary chocolate Easter egg.
The Easter Egg Hunt is suitable for children over 4 years and will take an hour.
All children must be accompanied by an adult and tickets cost from £12.00 – booking is required
More >>> Easter Egg Paddle Hunt at Hollingworth Lake
Free Easter Egg Hunt Waterloo Park, Ashton Under Lyne
Saturday 4th April 2026
Along with the hunt around Waterloo Park, there will be games, crafts, and the chance to meet the Easter Bunny.
The event is designed for children under 12 years old, is free and will run from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm
More >>> Free Easter Egg Hunt in Waterloo Park
Teddy Bear Easter Trail, Lancashire Mining Museum, Astley
Saturday 4th April 2026
Lancashire Mining Museum will be celebrating Easter with a fun Teddy Bear Trail.
Plus, there will be a chance to ride the Museum’s Train
The event will run from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm on both days.
More >>> Teddy Bear Trail at Lancashire Mining Museum
Easter Egg Hunt at Heaton Moor Park
Saturday 4th April 2026
Head to Heaton More Park for a fun Easter Egg Hunt.
There is a suggested donation of £3.00 per child, and it will run from 10.00 am
More >>> Easter Egg Hunt Heaton Moor Park
Easter Egg Trail, 4C Community Centre, Ashton Under Lyne
Saturday 4th April 2026
Enjoy a fun, free Easter Egg Hunt in Ashton Under Lyne.
Follow the trail sheet around the grounds of Christ Church, collecting letters as you go. These letters will then create a word. When you have figured out the word, take the sheet back to the start point to receive an easter egg.
There will also be photo opportunities with our very own easter bunny.
The event is free, but booking is required.
To Book >>> Easter Egg Trail 4C Community Centre, Ashton Under Lyne
Gee Cross Village Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday 5th April 2025
Join the Gee Cross Village Easter Egg Hunt for 2026.
Running from 11.00 pm to 2.00 pm, you will receive a clue sheet and the chance to go on a hunt.
Try to find a hidden plastic Easter egg on Sam Redfern Green, and hunt down hidden characters in the village, each with a special letter that spells out a unique word.
Participants must crack the code and bring their found egg to Gee Cross Community Centre to receive an Easter treat.
More >>> Gee Cross Village Easter Egg Hunt
Egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunt, Sholver Millennium Green, Oldham
Monday 6th April 2026
Join the Friends of Sholver Millennium Green us for an egg-traordinary day of fun and egg-citement at our annual Easter Egg Hunt!
The day will include an egg hunt, bunny hop race, and egg painting.
It will run from 12:00 am to 14:00 pm.
More >>> Easter Egg Hunt, Sholver Millennium Green Oldham
Easter Egg Hunt Trail, Chadkirk Chaple, Stockport
Monday 6th April 2026
Children can go on the hunt to find ‘clues’ hidden around the chapel, garden and grounds.
Once all the clues are found, they will receive a chocolate prize. All children must be accompanied.
The event will run from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm, and there will be an entry fee of £1.
The chapel will also be open to visitors, and we’ll be selling hot and cold drinks, plus cakes and snacks.
More >>> Easter Egg Hunt at Chadkirk Chapel, Stockport
Easter Egg Hunts Around Manchester
If you fancy a trip outside of Manchester, there are some great Easter Egg hunts in the surrounding areas.
Here are our top picks.
Kenyon Hall Farm Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday 21st March to Sunday 19th April 2026
Kenyon Hall Farm’s Easter Egg Hunt is returning for 2026
The event will give you the chance to go on the hunt for eggs by following the clues around the farm.
There will also be a sweet treat at the end.
Booking is required, and popular dates are likely to sell out fast.
Read More >>> Kenyon Hall Farm Easter Egg Hunt 2025
Chester Zoo Really Wild Egg Trail
To be confirmed for 2026
For another Egg Hunt on the wild side, head to Chester Zoo.
The Really Wild Egg Trail will see giant animal-themed eggs hidden around the zoo.
You will need to keep your eyes peeled, as they may not be the animals you would expect.
Collect your map and follow the trail to learn about the incredible animals that start off as an egg.
Complete the trail and get a free sweet treat from the gift shop.
The trail is free as part of the usual entrance fee.
More >>>The Really Wild Egg Trail at Chester Zoo
Knowsley Safari Spots and Stripes Safari Egg Hunt – To Be Confirmed
Saturday 28th March to Sunday 12th April
The event is confirmed; however, details have not yet been revealed.
Go on a wild Egg Hunt this Easter at Knowsley Safari Park.
On your way around the foot safari, keep your eyes out for the six giant eggs which will either have spots or stripes.
You will receive a map and stickers on arrival.
Then you will need to match all six eggs to the animals on the trail sheet using the special Easter stickers. Find them all to a sweet treat.
By the end of the trail, participants will be ‘eggs-pert’ in animals’ coats as you discover interesting and fun facts such as why tigers have black stripes, why giraffes have distinctive brown spots and lots more.
This activity is included in the usual admission fee to the park where tickets start at £19.50 each.
More >>> Knowsley Safari Easter Egg Hunt
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt – Cadbury Worldwide Hide
The Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt is back for 2025, but with a difference.
This year Cadbury are giving you the chance to hide any egg anywhere in the world with a clue for your loved one to go and find it.
The Cadbury Worldwide Hide hunts have now started and will be running until the 1st April 2023.
Check out how you can join Cadbury’s Easter Egg Hunt Worldwide Hide for 2023 here.
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