We are closed for the Easter holidays from Friday 3rd April, but we are open again on the 7th of April. Don’t worry, there’s still plenty to do in the area.
Looking for things to do over Easter? Here are a few ideas in Milton Keynes, Bedford and around Cranfield.
Test out some new tastes at the flavour fest!
Location: Willen Lake
Date: 4th & 5th April, 11.00 am – 5.00 pm
Cost: Free to attend, no booking required. Normal parking charges apply.
Includes many different vendors, from roast dinners and Punjabi cuisine to baked goods. Food, music and a fun family day out.
Get the little ones out and about in nature with this Easter Trail.
Location: Willen Lake
Date: 28 March – 12 April, 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Suitable for: Children under 8, but everyone is welcome.
The Easter bunny has dropped his eggs; can you find them? Includes fun challenges, from spotting wildlife to doing your best bunny pose.
Collect a trail sheet from the Watersports Centre, find all 8 eggs, and return your sheet at the end to claim a special Easter treat.
Search for hidden letters through the garden and win prizes!
Location: The Secret Garden, Wolverton, England
Date: Friday April 3rd, 10am – 2pm
Tickets: £6.13
Keep an eye out for special golden eggs that have exciting surprises inside. Suitable for kids and adults.
Quiet time tickets: 9.30 am
General admission: 10am
Get crafty and chocolatey this Easter.
Location: Milton Keynes Museum, McConnell Drive, Wolverton, MK12 5EL
Easter Egg Hunt: Daily from 3rd – 6th April
Youngsters can search for hidden eggs for chocolate rewards.
Arts & Crafts: April 1st – 6th and April 8th – 10th
Cookie Decorating: April 3rd – 6th, small extra charge
Pay once and visit for free all year. Student prices available, under 5s go free.
The museum will not be open 30th March, 31st March or Tuesday 7th April.
Whether you want to try your hand at code breaking or hunt down Easter bunnies, there’s lots to do here.
Location: Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB
Date: 28th March – 12th April
Offer: Book online in advance and get 15% off
Includes a free bunny trail, family tours, puzzle activities on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 30th March – 11th April, plus model train building.
Advance booking prices:
On the day prices:
Under 8s go free and your general admission ticket acts as an annual pass.
Hop along to the Forest Centre for an Easter Trail.
Location: Millennium Country Park, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PR
Date: 31st March – 6th April
Time slots: 11am – 12pm or 1pm – 2pm
Price: £3 per child
Can your little ones track down the missing bunnies and get the eggs back in time?
Follow the trail, spot the hidden bunnies, fill in the sheet, then collect a certificate and small prize at the end.
Test your music knowledge from the 50s to the present.
Location: Bedford Esquires, 60A Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QG
Date: April 2nd, 8.00 pm – 10.30 pm
Entry: £2 per person
Teams: Up to 6 people
Cash prize for the winners. Early arrival advised.
Celebrate Irish culture.
Location: The Castle PH, 17 Newnham Street, Bedford, MK40 3JR
Date: 2nd April, from 8.30 pm
Get groovy and celebrate Irish culture.
Keep the kids busy this Easter.
Location: The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3XD
Easter opening hours:
Holiday activities include:
If the weather is pleasant, make the most of it and get outside for a walk.
A simple and easy way to get out, stretch your legs and explore nearby.
Take a walk around campus, check out the planes and enjoy a bit of exploring.
On a cosy evening over the Easter holidays, you might need something to watch. Here are a few things that are on.
There are also a variety of films and many other programmes available both on live TV and catch-up services throughout the holidays.
Note: You will need a TV licence to watch programmes on BBC iPlayer, ITV and Channel 4.
