From Easter Egg hunts, to free falconry displays and the chance to meet adorable newborn lambs, we’ve put together a list of some wonderful ideas to help make this Easter unforgettable.
Here are just some of the Easter activities taking place in and around the Portsmouth area
9. Port Solent Kids Club returns
Young visitors to Port Solent can enjoy some ‘egg-citing’ fun and games this Easter with the return of the fantastic free Kids Club programme. Children can get up close and meet fluffy farmyard friends; dance to favourite tunes at a children’s disco party; enjoy getting crafty and be amazed at a fabulous magic show. The Easter holiday programme starts on Tuesday, April 2 with brilliant Children’s Disco sessions at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Join favourite farmyard friends on Thursday, April 4 when Mill Farm Cottage Mobile Farm comes to Port Solent from 11am to 4pm.Find out more about what's in store here: www.portsolent.com. Photo: Port Solent
10. The Cuckoo Pint
Stubbington Greene King pub The Cuckoo Pint, in Cuckoo Lane, reopened to the public on the 1st March following an exciting six-figure renovation. It hosts regular events and is inviting punters to celebrate a "super spring weekend". Its website states: "From a giddy Good Friday to a belly-full Easter Sunday, we've got everything you need to make the most of the weekend, right here at the Cuckoo Pint."Find out more here: www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/hampshire/cuckoo-pint/easter. Photo: Cuckoo Pint
11. Visit the Mary Rose Museum
The Mary Rose Museum, in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, offers a fascinating glimpse into Tudor history with thousands flocking to see it every year. You can find out more about the museum's Easter roster of activities - including arts and crafts - here: maryrose.org/events/2024/04/02/family-events/easter-activities-captain-vlad-and-the-mary-rose/. Photo: s
12. Portsmouth Guildhall's Easter Pantomime
Portsmouth Guildhall is putting on a production of Beauty and The Beast as this year's Easter pantomime, on Tuesday, April 2. Tickets cost £28.60 and can be purchased here. https://www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk/whats-on/event/beauty-and-the-beast/Picture: Adobe Stock Photo: -