Easter holidays
At The Museum of English Rural Life
About this event
There’s lots for families of all ages to do this Easter at The Museum of English Rural Life.
- Enjoy our brand-new viral Rat Trail
- Discover our Spring Family Activity Packs
- Get inspired by our Voices of the Countryside exhibition and make your own protest banner
- Free hands-on make-and-take activities and brass rubbing in the Learning Studio
- Explore the garden on a spring-themed trail, or have fun on our fabulous wooden play-on tractor and wagon
- Bring a picnic or enjoy an Easter treat in our café
- For children aged 5+ (and accompanying adults): take part in our monthly nature and bushcraft session on Sunday 29 March at Green Explorers
- For neurodivergent visitors and their loved ones: enjoy the museum at your own pace by booking onto Museums, My Way

Easter closure
The galleries, garden, café and shop will close over Easter from 3-6 April and reopen on Tuesday 7 April. Plan your visit.
Date & Time
28 March – 12 April 2026
Audience
Family