Ten things to do for the Easter holidays

This grand ducal palace set in rolling parkland is home to an impressive art collection shaped by 16 generations of Cavendish family members. As well as the chance to explore the house and works on display, during the Easter holidays there are fun family activities in the farmyard, including tractor trailer rides, Easter egg hunts, animal handling and crafts. Or, children can explore the huge outdoor playground with slides, swings, a trampoline and a zip wire.

Please note, Farmyard access is included in House & Gardens tickets, which are subject to National Art Pass benefit; however, a Farmyard ticket alone is not subject to National Art Pass benefit.

Winner of Museum of the Year 2025, Beamish, The Living Museum of the North allows you to travel back in time with recreated, cobbled Edwardian streets, a vintage tram ride, 1950s farm and much more. Set across 350 acres of County Durham countryside, there's a huge amount to do at this sprawling site - including discovering how Easter has historically been celebrated through a wide range of hands-on activities as part of the museum's Easter celebrations.

The Science Museum tells the story of over 300 years of science, technology and medicine through its extraordinary collection. Take advantage of the daily tours, live events, science shows and interactive exhibits the museum has to offer, as well as simulator rides and an IMAX 3D cinema. The Wonderlab caters for children aged 7-14 who have an interest in science and maths, and older kids can dive into the museum's fascinating, multi-sensory exhibition Future of Food, which charts thousands of years of food production - as well has looking ahead to how it's likely to change.

Bikes, buses and everything in between: the Ulster Transport Museum is jam-packed with vehicles in all shapes and sizes. Learn about the local engineers and their transformative inventions in this fun and informative day out for all the family. Check out their current exhibition, which looks at the women and men who pushed the boundaries of road racing.

Learn about the story of the Broads, including its people, wildlife, landscape and the boats that traverse it. Choose one of the historic boats to take a trip on and spot the local ducks, or take part in the spring trail and learn how to sing like the Broadland birds. You can pack a picnic to enjoy by the river or grab snacks from the café. Please note, boat trips are an additional cost and the museum is only open Tuesday to Sunday and bank holiday Mondays.

The Museum of the Broads reopens on Saturday 21 March.

The Baltic always has something on offer for families, including their popular Sensory Room, a comfy, quiet space where little ones can play with toys, projections and lights. On their second floor, they have a Learning Lounge, an informal space for families to learn about art and the Baltic's projects. They also have a picnic area for packed lunches, where you can grab a free hot drink or squash. And they host a range of creative activities to keep kids occupied during the school holidays.

Step through history in one of Wales' most popular heritage attractions. St Fagans Living History Museum boasts over 40 historic building to recreate Welsh life across different periods of history, and a working farm with livestock – so don't miss the baby lambs that pop up during the spring season. Get your detective hats on for their annual Easter trail, where you'll have to solve puzzles and find clues to locate where eggs have been hidden.

The museum's eclectic collection of over 350,000 objects spans anthropology, natural history, musical instruments and an aquarium. Favourites include the impressive musical instrument gallery, the Butterfly House (paid entry), the animal walk with alpacas, plus a garden with views across London. Over the Easter holidays, they are hosting a Spring Fair, where families can enjoy fun activities including a disco, bouncy castle, musical performances, face painting, traditional fete games, and much more.

Explore the whole world in one museum, from Egyptian mummies to casts of dinosaur bones. An underwater adventure awaits in the aquarium with starfish, an octopus and immersive projections, then explore outer space via the full dome planetarium which has extra showings during the school holidays.

Take the family back in time and explore 500 years of history in this wonderful Tudor building crammed with arms, armour and tapestries. Inside, you can dress up in Tudor costumes and suits of armour and wander through the historic building. Outside, explore the gardens with a range of Easter activities, including an Easter adventure trail and nature-inspired activities. You can bring a picnic or enjoy sweet treats in the Victorian Tea Room.