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what’s on in Cheddar for easter 2017?

March 24, 2017

Darwin Escapes has the most fun events in and around Cheddar for Easter 2017, with everything of egg-cellent extravaganzas to a country music festival! Cheddar Woods is one of the most popular holiday, and holiday home owners, destinations in the UK. With the rolling Mendip Hills surrounding the park and a 5 minute walk from the historic Cheddar Gorge, it’s easy to see why. With endless activities on park, including and indoor family entertainment area, indoor heated swimming pool, delicious restaurant and the full Go Active programme with archery and rock climbing, you may not want to leave. But, in the event that you want to explore the surrounding local area, here are some fun family events in Cheddar this Easter…


spring bunny museum trail

At: Haynes International Motor Museum When: 1st – 17th April

Haynes International Motor Museum is fun for all the family, it will be filled with Easter delights for children, young and old! Follow the Springtime Baby Bouncy Trail and challenge the families navigational skills and find all the soft toy creatures hiding around the exhibitions, and earn your chocolately prize at the end.


easter eggstravaganza

At: Fleet Air Arm Museum When: 3rd – 21st April

Follow the trail around the museum and help Penelope the Brave Carrier Pigeon find her lost eggs! Take part in the Big Bunny Drop and make a parachute that will land your chocolate bunny safely into the drop zone area! Craft and chocolately fun awaits this Easter at the Fleet Air Arm Museum.


country & western music festival

At: Brean Leisure Park When: 7th – 10th April

The UK’s biggest Country festival is back this Easter! This annual event offers fantastic food, a great atmosphere and some of the best Country & Western musicians playing live! The Country & Western marketplaces are back this year, offering delicious locally produced food to taste and purchase. And there will be a variety of activities on offer, including line dancing, re-enactments of the old west including shoot outs! A fun event for the whole family.


easter fun at the Abbey

At: Glastonbury Abbey When: 10 – 17th April

Family fun Easter Celebrations at the Abbey with their annual Easter egg hunt, creating a fun way to explore the rich history of the Abbey and grounds, with a tasty chocolatey prize at the end. Join in with the Medieval Fayre over the 15th and 16th April, featuring jousting, a battle re-enactment, archery, and plenty of children’s activities! Fun for all the family at Glastonbury Abbey this Easter!


medieval falconry

At: The Bishop’s Palace When: 14th April

Help Bishop’s Palace welcome the fantastic Raptor Foundation, who will be offering a day of flying displays with entertaining information, and stunningly beautiful birds. The displays are suitable for all ages, and show birds who would have been used in Medieval times – sit back and marvel at their skill and training during the fabulous shows!

With so much going on in the local area you will be spoiled for choice for fun, family activities in Cheddar this Easter!

Enjoy your Easter holidays at Cheddar Woods!

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