Easter is a time for discovery, wonder, and a touch of springtime magic. It’s a season of muddy boots and chocolatey fingers, of chasing clues through blooming gardens and wandering coastal trails with the scent of salt in the air. From egg hunts to exhilarating entertainment, there is plenty of family fun to be had in Sussex this month. Easter 2025 in Sussex promises a vibrant array of events and activities, catering to diverse interests and age groups. From engaging family-friendly attractions to solemn religious observances, the county offers numerous opportunities to celebrate this significant time of year.
The Best Easter Events in Sussex 2025
Spring sunshine? Check. Nature trails and egg hunts? Double check. From coast to countryside, Sussex is bursting with Easter magic for all ages.
Easter Expedition
Dates: 5-20 April
Venue: Drusillas Park Easter Extravaganza
Visit Drusillas Park Easter Extravaganza
Located in Alfriston, East Sussex, Drusillas Park is renowned for its family-oriented attractions. From 5th-20th April, the park will host its annual Easter event, featuring a free Easter Egg Trail. Visitors can explore the interactive zoo, home to over 80 species, and enjoy various play areas, including the ‘Get Wet!’ splash pad and numerous family-friendly rides. The park also offers the SPARK sensory play experience, blending technology and play for an immersive adventure.
Spring Sprint
Dates: 20-21 April
Venue: Plumpton Racecourse
For enthusiasts of equestrian sports, the Plumpton Racecourse Easter Festival is a highlight. Scheduled for 20th-21st April, this event combines high-quality horse racing with family entertainment. The festival features seven races each day, including the Sussex Champion Hurdle and Champion Chase. Off the track, attendees can enjoy a funfair, face painting, dinosaur meet-and-greets, and donkey rides.
Coastal Hunt
Dates: 5-21 April
Venue: Birling Gap
Nature lovers can partake in the Easter Egg Hunt at Birling Gap, organized by the National Trust. Running from 5th-21st April, this trail offers engaging activities set against the stunning backdrop of the Seven Sisters coastline. The trail begins at the Visitor Centre and leads participants through various stations on Belle Tout, each featuring fun-filled activities. The cost is £3.50 per participant, which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears, and a choice of a dairy or vegan and free-from chocolate egg.
Spiritual Harmony
Date: Good Friday, 18 April
Venue: Chichester Cathedral
Chichester Cathedral stands as a beacon of spiritual significance in Sussex. On Good Friday, the cathedral will host a series of services: 7.45 am: Morning Prayer; 9.30 am: A family-oriented service retelling the Easter story, concluding with hot cross buns; 12pm: Three Hours’ Devotion, led by The Dean, The Very Reverend Dr. Edward Dowler; 1.30 pm: The Liturgy of the Passion, featuring the cathedral choir’s rendition of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. These services offer a profound opportunity for reflection and worship during the Easter period.
Afternoon Bliss
Dates: 18-21 April
Venue: Amberley Castle
From 18th-21st April, head to this Sussex landmark for their Chocolate Eggstravaganza Afternoon Tea. Join them at the Queen’s Restaurant for a delightful Easter-inspired Afternoon Tea and Egg Decorating session, complete with a welcoming glass of Nyetimber English sparkling wine. Afterward, explore the enchanting castle grounds, and perhaps indulge in a classic game of croquet.
Easter Adventures
Dates: 5-21 April
Venue: Blackberry Farm
Get ready for some cracking Easter family fun at Blackberry Farm Park. From 5th-21st April they have some ‘egg-citing’ activities and new arrivals for Easter week. New arrivals include farm hatched chicks and ducklings, kid goats, baby rabbits and guinea pigs, and farm born piglets and lambs. Activities include an Easter Egg hunt experience, where you go through their Easter-themed maze and find the eggs to win a treat at the end. The tractor trail anagram is where you go around the farm and find the hidden letters. Once you have seen them all, work out the Easter-themed word in order to win a treat.
Timeless Tales
Dates: 4-22 April
Venue: Wakehurst Kew
This Easter, Wakehurst will be celebrating one of the most-read books in UK primary schools, as Roald Dahl’s iconic story The Twits is brought to life with an activity trail through the stunning springtime landscapes. At Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex, families will be tasked with outwitting Mr and Mrs Twit, combating the mischievous pair’s nasty tricks and rotten behaviour with passion and care for the natural world.
Stepping into the chaotic and colourful world of The Twits, families will embark on a journey of discovery, with a two-metre high book photo opportunity setting the scene, and the magnificent Roly-Poly Bird leading the way through the bold spring colours. Families will rummage through Mr Twit’s beard, help worms to escape wormy spaghetti, guide the ‘Giant Skillywiggler’ frog back home and get their hands dirty making mud pies in the Mud Kitchen. Through each activity, children will discover how to be a force for good, overcoming the Twit’s treacherous tricks.
Easter Through Time
Dates: 12-13 April
Venue: Weald & Downland Living Museum
Visit Weald & Downland Living Museum
This April, join the team at Weald & Downland Living Museum as they step back in time to experience Easter throughout the ages. From Saxon celebrations to Edwardian traditions, the Museum will be welcoming the Herigeas Hundas Living History Group and Tudor Living History Group from 12th-13th April who will be bringing the past to life in an immersive and fascinating way, guaranteed to delight visitors of all ages.
Although Easter Sunday may be a day for celebration in today’s world, in the past it was Easter Monday when people had the opportunity to relax and celebrate following six weeks of Lenten restrictions. This Easter Monday join the Museum’s Interpretation Team for a wonderful demonstration of how a household might have historically celebrated this special day.
Spring Blooms
Date: 5 April
Venue: Borde Hill
Embrace the arrival of spring with an Easter Wreath Making Workshop led by Borde Hill’s talented florist and gardener, Barbara Mole, on 5th April. Join Barbara for a relaxing two-hour session where you’ll craft a beautiful 14″ moss-based wreath – perfect for adorning your front door, gifting to a loved one, or enhancing your Easter table setting. Barbara will expertly guide you through the process, helping you infuse your creation with the vibrant colours and textures of the new season using sustainably-sourced foliage, pussy willow, catkins, and fresh spring flowers gathered from the picturesque Borde Hill Estate. To add a personal touch, eggs, bows and other embellishments will be provided.
Castle Explorers
Date: 5-21 April
Venue: Bodiam Castle
Treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Bodiam Castle on an Easter trail. Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. Have a quacking time at Bodiam Castle with this family-friendly trail inspired by the cheeky castle ducks. Follow the trail and have a go at fun-filled games including hook-a-duck, egg and spoon and much more.The trail takes place between 5th-21st April, from 10am to 5pm. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore the beautiful parkland of Bodiam Castle.
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