Some eggs-cellent Easter fun can be enjoyed by all the family during the holidays thanks to a number of fantastic activities and events which are taking place.
From meeting spring animals to enjoying a new 4D cinema, there is plenty to keep the whole family occupied – as well as a number of fantastic attractions to visit.
Here are just some of the Easter activities taking place in and around the Portsmouth area:
Here are just some of the Easter activities taking place in and around the Portsmouth area:
5. Dive the Mary Rose 4D
You can watch the new immersive 4D cinema experience at the Mary Rose Museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, included as part of the entry to the museum.
Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Matthews
Lambing days at Westlands Farm Shop, Pricketts Hill, Shedfield, are taking place from April 1 to 4 from 10am to 4pm. Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities including: Meeting the lambs, face-painting, bouncy castle and games. Tickets are £3 per person and under threes are free. Tickets to be purchased on the day. Photo: Westlands Farm
Tales from Acorn Wood is being performed at the New Theatre Royal on April 11-12, based on the much-loved books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The beloved tales from Acorn Wood are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience featuring favourite characters from the stories. Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages. Tickets start from £16. www.newtheatreroyal.com/performances/tales-from-acorn-wood/ Photo: New Theatre Royal
Ems Friendly Farm will be visiting Whiteley Shopping Centre on April 4 from 11am to 3pm giving little ones the opportunity to meet and learn about a range of animals, including baby goats, pot belly pigs, sheep and a Shetland pony. From April 1 to 16 Whiteley has organised an Easter Egg hunt with children invited to follow a special spring map to find 16 images of eggs in retailers’ shop windows. Maps can be collected from Explore Learning or by Whiteley’s toilet facilities next to the Market Square car park. Photo: Whiteley