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Easter holidays

At The Museum of English Rural Life

Easter 2026

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
The rats of the Rat Trail, by Reading-based artist Fong Scott. Just look at them!

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

The Museum of English Rural Life
The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, United Kingdom, Berkshire, RG1 5EX