Dare we say it, but spring is finally on the horizon. The days are getting longer, flora and fauna is bursting into life, and the weather’s getting warmer. Hurray! Time then, to make the most of the upcoming Easter Holidays and take a coastal break before the summer crowds flock to the UK’s beaches.
Can’t decide where to go or still need some persuading? Let us entice you with you an array of egg-citing activities and events beside the seaside – from Easter egg hunts and garden trails, to full-throttle family adventures on land and in the sea…
1. Studland’s Easter Adventure
Castaway to the white-sand beaches and rugged coastline of the Purbeck peninsula in Dorset, and join in the National Trust’s nature-themed Easter trail around the dunes, beach and woodland at Studland Bay. A great way to explore a stunning natural environment, you’ll learn about native reptile species with activities, games, crafts and puzzles, that lead you to your chocolate reward. Many National Trust properties and places roll out egg hunts, family trails and hands-on Easter activities, combining family days in the Great Outdoors with plenty of Easter-themed fun.
2. Easter Adventures at Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland
Northumberland isn’t just for blustery beach walks and wildlife spotting in spring – on the UK’s northeast coastline you can hop into history with an array Easter activities at Bamburgh Castle. Follow Dragon Hope’s Easter Trail to win a tasty treat, join in Easter wreath-making classes, and pose for a selfie with the mini pony. When the weather rolls in step inside this mighty seaside fortress to learn about its incredible past with the Viking Warrior, Ragnar Lundren, who will crown you ‘king’ or ‘queen’ of the north. Wake up to the sunrise in one of our cosy cottages along the Northumberland coast and spring out of bed for some Easter adventures.
3. Chocolate Making Workshop, Hastings
Now, Hastings has long been one of our top locations for a coastal break at any time of year. And Easter is no exception. You’ll not only find plenty of attractions for the whole family during the Easter holidays, but you can also learn to make your own Easter treats at a chocolate workshop with Coastal Cocoa. There are sessions available for adults and children, during which you’ll get to sample lots of finger-licking flavours and learn about the history of chocolate, while making your own Easter-themed creations.
4: Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool
Take a trip to seaside and enjoy a white-knuckle family day out at one of the UK’s most famous theme parks. Blackpool is back on our hit list of the top UK towns for a seaside break in 2025, not least for the heady mix of rides, shows, thrills and spills you can enjoy every day of the Easter holidays at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. To make the most of this classic seaside resort packed with family attractions including a Sea Life Aquarium and Blackpool Tower Eye, you’ll want to bag a holiday cottage in the heart of Blackpool for your Easter break.
5. Surfing and Easter Eggstravaganza, Gower Peninsula, Wales
While the line-ups are less crowded and the water is starting to warm up after a long, cold winter, Easter is a great time of year to go surfing. The Gower Peninsula is riddled with beautiful, wave-lashed beaches, with plenty of space to hone your wave-riding skills. Hit the waves under the tutelage of expert instructors at Gower Surf Academy on Caswell Bay, and you can enjoy family sessions or book the kids into the Easter Club while you strike out on cliff walks or relax in coastal cafés. Take a break from beach life and head to Gower Fresh Christmas Tree Farm where you can join in the Easter egg hunt, see Spring tulips in bloom and enjoy all sorts of Easter-themed fun.
6. Wildlife Watching, Norfolk
Before the scorching days of summer arrive, Easter is the perfect time to put a spring in your step and strike out along the Norfolk beaches and coastal trails. Base yourself in a cute seaside cottage at Wells-next-the-Sea, and set foot on the pearly sands of Holkham beach, or encounter all sorts of wildlife and gob-smacking scenery as you wend through the shoreside Blakeney National Nature Reserve, spotting the resident seals at Blakeney Point.
7. Castles and Gardens on the Isle of Wight
Hailed as one of the best locations in the UK to visit for Easter by enjoytravel.com, the Isle of Wight boasts an array of stunning gardens all bursting into colour during springtime, as well as mile-upon-mile of heathland and beaches for thrilling family Easter egg hunts. Visit the artillery fortress of Carisbrooke Castle, standing high and mighty at the heart of the island, and you can join in a cracking adventure quest and be rewarded with a chocolate egg.
8. Egg Rolling and Easter Shows in Cornwall
Whether you base yourself on Cornwall’s north or south coast, there’s so much to do here during the Easter holidays. If you want to take part in one of Cornwall’s long-standing Easter traditions, roll decorated eggs down the streets in the chic harbour town of Padstow on Easter Sunday. Or enjoy the buzzing holiday vibe of maritime Falmouth, where the National Maritime Museum Cornwall is reeling out a hilarious show about Cornishness throughout Easter, as well as laying on family trails and unveiling a brand-new exhibition documenting 100 years of surfing in Cornwall.
9. Easter Adventure Quest at Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire
Head to North Yorkshire for an egg-cellent adventure around the Whitby Abbey grounds, hunting for clues, undertaking challenges and discovering traditional Easter games like egg rolling and the egg and spoon race. Successful adventurers will, of course, be awarded with a tasty chocolate treat. As you explore this glorious site, look out for the budding signs of spring, and ramp up the Easter fun with storytelling sessions, games and races.
10. Wild Walk and Dip, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire
While many of the UK’s top coastal attractions attract the crowds over the Easter holidays, why not find a little peace and quiet in Pembrokeshire with a ramble through the Stackpole Estate to the golden shores of Barafundle Bay and Broad Haven? While the water is still a chilly 9-10C in spring, if you brave a quick splash it will certainly put a spring in your step, and you’ll deserve a heart-warming soup in the National Trust café before returning to the comfort of your holiday home.
Hop Into Easter Activities On A Coastal Holiday
Feeling inspired to try some egg-citing family activities by the coast this spring? Check out our collection of seaside cottages, perfect for an Easter holiday near the beach.
