Exciting Easter events in Shropshire for all the family to enjoy over the holidays

Well we've complied events from around Shropshire, including free mini-golf, steam trains, tobogganing - and of course, Easter Eggs hunts - to suit every budget.

Don't forget many activities require booking ahead, so don't forget to check out their websites for more information.

Free golf at The Darwin shopping centre, Shrewsbury

Golf fans of all ages will be able to take part in a free nine-hole mini-golf event at The Darwin shopping centre in Shrewsbury.

Located in The Collective, on the lower level of the centre on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, 30 from 11am to 4pm.

For every completed scorecard returned to the hosts, there’s a chance to win £50 to spend at The Entertainer over the Easter break.

Booking is not required.

RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford

Prepare for an out of this world Easter break at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands. The Space, Race and Fly event will deliver a fortnight of interactive shows and STEM activities, taking families on an explorative journey into the skies!

Dive into the vastness of the universe in a planetarium experience, take one giant leap into the Apollo 11 Space Academy, be ‘wowed’ in the spectacular Science Show, and look deep into the night sky during stargazing evenings.

From March 23 to April 7, the museum will explore space and flight with a programme of activities rotated throughout the Easter break. Visit rafmuseum.org/midlands to see what’s on each day.

Museum entry is FREE. Admission charges apply for the Science Show, Apollo 11 Academy, Planetarium, Stargazing Evenings and Space Crafts. Secure your tickets online and get ready to blast off into an unforgettable Easter adventure.

The Great Eggscape at Shrewsbury Prison

Join The Great Eggscape, where children receive an Easter Activity Booklet upon entry, leading them on an egg hunt through various locations in the prison to find giant eggs, each holding a puzzle piece.

Solve them all to win a chocolatey prize. Meet the Easter Bunny for photos and chocolate treats, and explore our Escape Rooms where hidden chocolates await as you solve your way to freedom.

Running from March 23 to April 14. Booking available at: shrewsburyprison.com

Inflata Nation, Telford

Over the holidays an Easter egg hunt challenges bouncers to find sweet treats and toy bunnies hidden amidst the giant inflatables.

Meanwhile, customers will also be challenged to perform their best bunny hop impression, with a chance to win a free family pass to any site.

A fifteen percent discount can be obtained by booking online using the code EASTERTELF. For more information, visit inflatanation.com

Kids4£1 activities across Telford

Telford & Wrekin Council are hosting a range of activities across the holidays to entertain children for just £1.

Events include Fun & Floats at Telford & Wrekin's leisure centres, tobogganing at Telford Snowboard and Ski Centre and tennis sessions at Telford Tennis Centre.

Booking and more information available at: telfordandwrekinleisure.co.uk/kidsforaquid

Visit Bluey on the Severn Valley Railway

Wackadoo! Take an exciting heritage train ride out into the countryside to see Bluey, who will be appearing at regular intervals throughout the day at The Engine House Visitor Centre, Highley, on March 23 and 24.

Pre-book a train ticket and travel from either Kidderminster or Bridgnorth. On arrival at Highley, for The Engine House, you can see Bluey at your pre-booked visit time, before exploring the interactive exhibits and the outdoor play area. There will also be magic shows throughout the day and mini golf for all the family to enjoy - all included in the ticket price.

On the weekend of March 23 and 24, Bridgnorth station is also hosting a free mini gala - packed with fascinating railway and steam-themed attractions, including a display of full-size and miniature traction engines.

Bookings can be made online at: svr.co.uk

Park Hall Countryside Experience, Oswestry

From March 23 until April 7 there will be the ‘Great Alice in Wonderland Egg Hunt’ plus egg hunt trails around the farm for extra treats. Visitors can meet Alice and the White Rabbit in the Alice in Wonderland Barn and watch as the farm team dress up for the hilarious Bunny Run.

Admission to the Easter event includes access to the whole farm attraction, including indoor and outdoor play areas, tractor rides, barrel train rides, role-play village, meeting the animals, and exploring the trenches, planet room, music room and science area.

There is an additional £1 charge per child for the Great Alice in Wonderland Egg Hunt, where children will win a chocolate treat.

Tickets are cheaper in advance at parkhallfarm.co.uk

Easter Adventures at Attingham Park

From Saturday, March 16 a spring-inspired activity trail for the whole family will be dotted around Mile Walk. A chocolate egg prize is available for those undertaking the challenge.

Trails cost £3 and can be purchased from Visitor Reception. Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham to find out more.

Easter Bank Holiday Extravaganza at Wonderland, Telford

From March 29 to April 1, guests can party with Hatter and friends, enjoy an Easter tea party, watch a Wonderland Easter show, meet and greet the Easter rabbit and win lots of prizes.

Tickets are £18.50 per person and available to buy online at wonderlandmidlands.co.uk

Street Circus, Oswestry

From 11am to 4pm on Bailey Head in Oswestry, there will be a free street circus with a whole host of acts and walkabout performers.

Egg Hunt at Telford Steam Railway

Hop aboard and take part in the free Easter egg hunt for all children under 15 travelling on the historic railway on March 31 and April 1.

Easter Dungeons & Dragons, NERDY, Shrewsbury

One-off Dungeons & Dragons sessions aimed at children aged nine to 14 will be running on March 27, 30 and April 3.

Two sessions a day will be held from 11am to 2pm and 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

An entry cost of £15 covers one adult and one child to play for one session.

For more information visit: nerdyshrewsbury.co.uk

Easter Adventure Quest at Boscobel House & Stokesay Castle

From March 23 to April 14, hunt for clues in the grounds of these two English Heritage properties and track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.

There’s no need to book, the quests costs £2 atop a regular ticket price.

For more information visit: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/boscobel-house-easter-adventure-quest-23-mar-14-apr-24

Much Wenlock Egg Hunt, Rushbury Millennium Green

An Easter egg hunt in Much Wenlock is open to children under the age of 12.

Hosted at the Rushbury Millennium Green and Playground, entry will cost £2.50 per child and raise money for the park.

Enchanted Easter Egg Hunt at Hawkstone Park Follies

Over the bank holiday weekend (March 29 to April 1), Hawkstone Follies will be hosting an egg hunt among the fantasy landscape of caves, bridges and towers.

The hunt will cost an additional £1 per child atop entry fees and include an interactive trail and booklet (as well as the mini egg at the end!).

Alice's Adventures to Wonderland at Telford Steam Railway

From April 5 to April 7, join Alice on her Adventures to Wonderland through a fully immersive production that takes place on the train, with you sitting at the heart of the show.

Journey with Alice down the rabbit hole, as she meets some new friends and some not-so-friendly characters. Enjoy the magical story and interactive song and dance before joining the Madhatter's tea party for some light ‘eat me, drink me’ refreshments.

Tickets are £22.50 and available online at telfordsteamrailway.co.uk

Benthall Hall, near Broseley

Set off on your own Easter adventure in the garden at Benthall Hall. Join in with the fun from Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1.

From welly-wanging to sack racing, there’s lots to enjoy. Complete the spring-inspired activities to earn a chocolate reward. £3 per trail, normal admission charges apply, free entry for National Trust members.

Easter Craft Fair at The Park pub, Wellington

A free Easter craft fair with stalls, music, food and face painting will be held at The Park pub on Whitchurch Road in Wellington on Saturday, March 23 from 1pm to 5pm.

A £5 wristband grants unlimited access to the inflatables.

Ellesmere Egg Hunt, Cremorne Gardens

Annual Good Friday (March 29) Easter egg trail held at Cremorne Gardens from 10am to 3pm.

£5 per person participating in the trail with an Easter Egg on completion.

Starting from the marquee opposite the playground.

Dudmaston Hall, near Bridgnorth

Challenge friends and family to an egg and spoon race in the orchard or count how many eggs you can spot in the trees.

Easter trails are available at Dudmaston Hall from March 24 to April 7 excluding Fridays and Saturdays. Trails are £3 each and include a prize. Normal admission charges, free entry for National Trust members.

Dorothy Clive Garden Easter Egg Hunt

From March 22 to April 1, a trail will lead visitors on a delightful journey through the garden's scene pathways to discover eggs nestled among the blooms.

Normal entry prices apply: Adults £12, Children aged five to 17 £2, and children aged four and under free.

Full event details can be found online: dorothyclivegarden.co.uk/events/event/easter-egg-hunt

Blists Hill Victorian Town

For four days from Good Friday to Easter Monday, the residents at Blists Hill Victorian Town will celebrate with an egg dancing competition! Visitors can take part for free and everyone who participates will get a prize.

On Saturday, April 13 and Sunday 14, the streets of the town will fill with steam and smoke as miniature steam engines roam around the town.

Every day from March 23 until April 14, there will be two different trails to entertain the kids. Younger visitors can hunt for Easter eggs around the site while older kids can follow a trail of chocolate-themed Victorian advertising. There will be a chocolatey prize for every child who successfully completes one of these free trails.

In the printer’s shop, visitors will be able to print a personalised bag that they can use on their own Easter egg hunts at home. £3 additional charge on top of Blists Hill Victorian Town ticket price or free for PASS PLUS holders.

More information available at: www.ironbridge.org.uk

Eggstronauts at Enginuity, Coalbrookdale

From Saturday, March 23 to Sunday, April 7 there will be a special workshop in collaboration with Fizzpop Science, children will be challenged to design a special spacecraft to protect egghead crew Captain Eggbert and Lieutenant Scrambled Egg from a messy end.

Additional charge of £3 on top of Enginuity ticket price, free for PASS PLUS holders. One-hour workshop at fixed times. Pre-booking required at: www.ironbridge.org.uk

Hopping Mad at Coalport China Museum

From Saturday, March 23 to Sunday, April 14 visitors will be invited to create their own Easter Bunny-inspired artwork.

They will be given air dry clay to make their own unique bunny that they can take home, ready to be painted a few days later. All equipment will be provided.

Additional charge of £3 on top of Coalport China Museum ticket price, free for PASS PLUS holders. Suitable for all ages from two plus.

More information available at: www.ironbridge.org.uk

Stargazing from Coalbrookdale

On Saturday, April 13 from 7pm to 10pm families will be guided in their stargazing experience by members of the Wolverhampton Astronomical Society, whose telescopes they will use.

They will be able to zoom in on the moon’s craters and other features on the lunar surface as well as deep sky objects like nebulae, star clusters and galaxies. The event costs £3 per person.

More information at: www.ironbridge.org.uk

Tile Decorating Workshops at Jackfield Tile Museum

On March 26, 27 and 28, Craven Dunnill Jackfield will host tile decorating workshops where families can create their own unique tiles using the traditional process of tube lining.

Participants will use a clay slip to create their outline on a six inch square tile before infilling their pattern with beautiful coloured glazes that will then be fired and ready to collect seven days later.

The event costs £12.25 per person (plus an Eventbrite booking fee of £1.44). Pre-booking required at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tile-decorating-workshops-2024-tickets-792484962857

Puzzle hunt at Alderford Lake, Whitchurch

Search high and low around the picturesque Alderford Lake to find hidden letters, piece together the letters to reveal a special Easter word and a delicious reward awaits.

Tickets £4 per child, and £1.80 per adult helper. Booking available online at: alderford.com

Weston Park

Two big events are taking place at Weston Park over the holidays.

The Easter Steam Gala will run from Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1. With over 8 steam engines and even freight trains, visitors are invited to see the sights of some of the best miniature steam engines in the region.

There is an additional charge to ride the Miniature Railway on top of standard admission prices to enter Weston Park. Single rides are £4, two rides £7, three rides £10 and an all day ticket is £14.

On Sunday March 31 and Monday April 1, the Easter Motor Show returns. Traditionally the largest car show in the country over the Easter weekend, the Easter Motor Show and Autojumble promises a content-packed day of motoring heritage, suitable for all the family.

The event regularly attracts over 1,000 display cars and motorcycles over the Easter weekend, including a wide selection of club vehicles. There is a large autojumble featuring up to 100 autojumble and retails stands, live commentary and judging all day, live music and quality food, drinks, responsible bars and ice cream.

Tickets to the motor show cost £11.50 for adults, or £5.50 for children if booked ahead. or £15/£7.50 if purchased on the day.

More information and booking available at: weston-park.com