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The Easter school holidays are nearly here and there are loads of things to enjoy together in Sheffield.
With workshops, activities, nature trails and days out, there’s plenty of free or low cost ways to have fun across the city.
People enjoying glorious views of the Peak District
Celebrate Easter with a springtime adventure on the Longshaw Easter Trail.
Set off across the countryside on a family-friendly trail to discover nature, create music and play games along the way.
Location: Longshaw Estate
Price: £3.50
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is reopening for spring, with a new children’s play area, new displays and a shop.
Join their heritage day for fun activities, demonstrations, guided tours, performances and more!
Location: Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Price: Free (suggested donation £5)
Discover the hidden world of bees at Sheffield Cathedral this Easter.
Pick up a free trail and follow the clues around the Cathedral, learning fun facts about bees along the way. Complete the trail to receive a small prize.
The trail runs 28 March to 1 April and 6 April to 11 April 2026. Suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Location: Sheffield Cathedral
Price: £5
Celebrate the legendary video game character, Mario, at the National Video Game Museum.
Follow the interactive trail, play Mario games, and discover more about Nintendo’s iconic character.
Location: The National Video Game Museum
Price: Free to £14
Come along to Sheffield Manor Lodge for fun craft activities, trails, games and more.
Activities take place on 30 Mar to 3 Apr and 6 Apr to 10 Apr. A special Easter-themed trail with craft activities is taking place on 5 April.
Location: Sheffield Manor Lodge
Price: £5 to £6
Sheffield Museums are hosting a range of family activities over the Easter holidays.
Tap the button below to find out more and get involved.
Location: Various museums
Price: Free (suggested donation £5)
Play and explore the beautiful Ecclesall Woods this Easter with Wild Sheffield.
Learn about wildlife, woodland birds and get involved in games and activities.
These sessions are aimed at children aged 3 to 9 years old.
Location: JG Graves Woodland Discovery Centre
Price: £8.50
The annual Easter Egg Hunt is returning to The Moor this April. Look out for hidden Easter surprises across The Moor and join in with the family friendly activities.
Location: The Moor, Sheffield
Price: Free
Sheffield’s biggest Easter egg hunt is back. Hundreds of eggs are hidden across the field - follow the clues to find them!
For children under 3 there is also a tots hunt in a separate paddock. Every child is guaranteed an Easter egg.
Location: Graves Park Animal Farm
Price: £7
The author Chloë Heuch, with the cover of her book A History of my Weird
Join author Chloë Heuch for a workshop to help develop descriptive writing.
Chloë will read from her book A History Of My Weird. It was shortlisted for the 2025 Sheffield Children's Book Award.
The workshop will include a sensory activity to spark imaginations, followed by a writing exercise and book signing. Suitable for ages 9+.
Location: Central Library
Price: Free
Amazelab is running hands on science workshops for children and families at Sheffield Libraries this Easter.
Children will explore nature through simple science activities and make their own nature imprints to take home.
Locations: Central, Hillsborough, Darnall and Highfield Libraries.
Price: Free
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