Free Easter Holiday Activities Across Birmingham for 2026
Birmingham and its surrounding areas are brimming with free and discounted activities for the Easter holidays in 2026. Families can enjoy a variety of events, from traditional egg hunts and creative workshops to outdoor adventures and special promotions.
Major Shopping Centres Host Festive Events
Merry Hill Shopping Centre presents a spectacular free Easter celebration featuring what they claim is the UK's largest Easter egg, standing over five metres tall. From March 28 to April 4, visitors can enjoy performances by the Easter EGGsperts, a colourful Easter trail, and the return of the Good Egg award. The centre also offers the newly-opened Carnival Golf and Games, an indoor venue with crazy golf and arcade games.
Resorts World Birmingham provides a series of free workshops and activities from March 28 to April 5. The Art Among Us pop-up gallery hosts daily sessions including creative drawing, Lego building, scrap materials workshops, and weaving activities.
New Square Shopping Centre in West Bromwich offers two days of free family fun. On April 2, children can participate in egg hunts, basket crafting, and meet the Easter Bunny. On April 8, families can visit an Easter Mini Farm to interact with goats, sheep, and chickens.
Touchwood in Solihull features the Easter Village Green from March 30 to April 10, where children can become festive creators through various craft sessions. Tickets cost £4 per child, including £2 off a kid's hot chocolate at Cacao.
Cultural and Educational Institutions Offer Engaging Programs
The Library of Birmingham hosts a traditional Easter bonnet making workshop on April 1 from 2-4pm, followed by a bonnet parade. This is one of many free events at the Centenary Square library during the holidays.
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum presents Electrifying Science Live from March 30 to April 10. These drop-in shows feature buzzing experiments and spark-tastic science demonstrations about electricity, included with standard admission.
The National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, offers a wide range of free and family activities across its 150-acre spring woodland. From March 28 to April 12, visitors can enjoy:
- Arbie's i-Spy Spring Trail (£2.50 per person)
- Free music making workshops from March 30 to April 3
- Drop-in arts and crafts sessions
- Explorer's Passport for collecting stamps
- Stick Man Outdoor Trail and outdoor play areas
Entry to the Arboretum is free, with parking charged at £5 when booked in advance or £8 on the day.
Special Attractions and Community Events
RAF Cosford hosts a museum-wide Easter egg hunt from March 30 to April 10. Successful participants receive a chocolate reward, and visitors can also enjoy interactive animal displays and bird-box building activities.
The Dhamma Centre on Ladywood Road presents a free Easter Festive Event on March 28 from 1pm–5pm, featuring a bouncy castle, chocolate experience, Easter egg hunt, and escape room. A social evening follows from 5:30pm–11pm with grand bingo, an open bar, and chess.
Kings Heath Artisan Market takes place on April 12, offering local artisans' stalls selling homeware, jewellery, street food, and produce.
For dog owners, the British Oak in Stirchley hosts a Dog Fun Day on April 6 with pet-themed activities supporting the RSPCA, including a doggy photo shoot, orienteering activities, and a free dog treat decorating stall.
Special Discounts and Offers
English Heritage provides 25% off annual memberships purchased between March 25 and April 8 using the code Easter26. This offer grants unlimited access to over 400 historic sites, making it an affordable option for family outings throughout the year.
Drayton Manor reopens for the main season on March 27 with a special reduced ticket price of £24.90 for the first weekend. On March 28 and 29, the park extends hours until 7pm and introduces a new end-of-day show on the lake with fresh entertainment characters.
Visitors are encouraged to check specific timings and book in advance where necessary to ensure participation in these exciting Easter activities across the Birmingham region.
