Easter
The Easter holidays are the perfect time for a family break in Brighton & Hove...
Press the 'Read More' button below for the full list of suggestions and you'll discover there are lots of things to see and do come rain or shine. Plus further out from the city centre many Sussex attractions offer fun ways to keep the whole family entertained over the Easter weekend.
Explorer Pass
Book an Explorer Pass and you could save up to 35% at the city's top all-weather attractions. The passes are valid for 30 days from first redemption and can be booked online. They include the British Airways i360; Sea Life Brighton and the Royal Pavilion, so whatever the weather you can keep the whole family entertained!
15 Feb – 19 April: Jawsome Sharks – SEA LIFE Brighton
Calling all budding rangers! SEA LIFE Brighton is on the hunt for brave adventurers who are enthusiastic about all things aquatic and are totally Top Trumps mad! Jawsome Sharks and Friends with Top Trumps is an exciting immersive trail to meet Sea Life’s aquatic creatures and help Professor Finn find the missing Top Trumps cards to become a Jawsome Ranger!
4 April: Easter Egg Decorating Masterclass – Bolney Wine Estate
Bolney Wine Estate are egg-cited to be collaborating with chocolatiers, Noble and Stace, for an Easter egg masterclass. Join them throughout the day to get creative as you decorate a luxury Easter egg with a selection of deliciously chocolatey toppings. Whilst you’re personalising your egg, you can enjoy a creamy hot chocolate to get your taste buds tingling.
4 - 19 April: Bertram Bunny’s Easter Adventure at Borde Hill Garden
This Easter holiday spend time together as a family for pirate themed fun and nature-filled discoveries at Borde Hill Garden. Spot the signs of spring whilst exploring the Garden on the Easter trail. This year, join Bertram Bunny on this fantasy ‘Easter Island’ adventure, seeking out the treasure hidden by Jumping Jack Bunny returned from the high seas. Find all the treasures and solve some puzzles along the way to receive a delicious chocolate treat. During the trail, there will be some pirate have-a-go activities and dressing-up box.
4 – 19 April: The Big Easter Challenge – Phileas Fogg’s World of Adventures
Action, adventures and challenges galore await in this multi-award winning world of wonder. You and your family will be challenged to beat the clock and complete as many challenges in 80 minutes to win golden eggs which will be exchanged for a chocolate treat at the end of your experience.
4 – 19 April: Gruffalo Adventures at Wakehurst
Come join in the Gruffalo family fun this Easter at our wild botanic garden. Explore Wakehurst's deep dark wood as you follow the Gruffalo woodland trail, go on a Gruffalo Easter egg hunt and dissect real owl pellets to find out what they've been eating.
10 April: Cadbury Easter Egg hunt at Devil’s Dyke
Fun for all the family. Come along to Devil's Dyke anytime between 11am and 3pm to collect your quiz sheet and map. Find the plastic eggs around the Dyke to solve the clues. All participants receive a Cadbury chocolate.
11 April: The Great Vintage Model Railway Show – Toy & Model Museum
The most popular event in the Brighton Toy & Model museum’s calendar is back! Our Great Vintage Model Railway Shows only happen 2-3 times a year so make sure you put 11th April in your diary now!
13 April: Birds of Prey at Drusillas
Get nose to nose with birds of prey! Experts from Sussex Falconry will be bringing some magnificent birds of prey to Drusillas Park, including owls, hawks and more. The incredible birds will be spending the day in Drusillas Events Arena, where visitors will be able to see the birds, learn all about them and watch them being safely held by falconry experts.
For lots more events & things to do in Brighton & Hove over the Easter holidays, visit our What's On & Things to do sections then book your Brighton break.