Things to do in Easter in Chew Valley 2024
Looking for ideas to keep children entertained during the Easter holidays? This guide features a round up of local school holiday activities in Chew Valley and Yeo Valley.
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HOLIDAY CHILDCARE & CLUBS
First things first, if you’re working during the school holidays and have younger children, you may need childcare. There are a number of holiday childcare providers running this Easter holidays in the Chew Valley. They cater for a range of different interests, from multi-activity based to football and tennis. Explore all Easter holiday childcare options here.
LOCAL ADVENTURES
Inspire hours of fun in the great outdoors with spring-tastic activities in the Easter Holiday Mini Family Adventure Club, created locally by Georgie of Go Wild, Go West.
ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
There are a number of activities and attractions in the Chew Valley open this Easter school holidays that are perfect for families, including:
Chew Valley Animal Park, Chew Magna
Chew Valley Community Library, Bishop Sutton
Chew Moo’s Ice Cream Parlour – open every Friday & Saturday, plus various additional dates in the school holidays
Yeo Valley Gardens – opening for the 2024 season from Thursday 11th April for most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Raw Kids Gymnastics – gymnastics classes from 18 months to 7 years running throughout half term, trial sessions available
Wonderland Play Cafe is open as usual, perfect for babies up to pre-school age
The Little Pottery Barn – open 6 days a week, drop in for a standard session or book a themed workshop
EVENTS
There are a number of events happening in the Chew Valley over the Easter Holidays suitable for children.
Wednesday 27th March
Easter Egg Hunt & Crafts for Little Ones – Easter themed play sessions with an Easter egg hunt and crafts at Wonderland Play Cafe. Babies – preschoolers.
Thursday 28th March
Under 5’s Story Time – 2.45pm at Chew Valley Community Library.
Easter Egg Hunt & Crafts for Little Ones – Easter themed play sessions with an Easter egg hunt and crafts at Wonderland Play Cafe. Babies – preschoolers.
All Easter Weekend
Easter Trail – Mini Easter trail and activity sheet at Woodford Lodge, with three hampers to win full of Easter Goodies
Friday 29th March (Good Friday)
Easter Bunny Tractor Run – Starting from Stanton Drew Village Hall at 12.15 and ending at The Travellers Rest, Pensford around 1.45pm, where there will be live music and Easter fun and games.
Saturday 30th March
St Andrew’s Chew Stoke Easter Trail – Explore the Easter story through fun crafts and interactive activities. Concludes with a chocolate hunt!
Sunday 31st March (Easter Sunday)
Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt – at the Prince of Waterloo, Winford.
Monday 1st April – Easter Monday
Easter E=Monday Egg-Stravaganza – Easter egg hunt for little ones and family outdoor garden games at the Queens Chew Magna.
Thursday 3rd April
Easter/Spring Crafts – 2.45pm at Chew Valley Community Library.
Sunday 7th April
Tales from the Landscape – Join Mendip Story Circle as they explore the landscape at Great Avon Wood through the world of storytelling.
Thursday 11th April
Easter/Spring Crafts – 2.45pm at Chew Valley Community Library.
PUBS WITH PLAY AREAS
If you’re looking to kick back, relax, and enjoy the autumn sun this month while the little ones have a blast playing, then you’re in for a treat. Chew Valley has some great family friendly pubs with play areas and children’s menus for you to choose from. Here’s a round up of all the pubs with play areas in Chew Valley, or simply search ‘pub with play area’ in the directory.
PLAYGROUNDS
Get some fresh air with some outdoor play. We’ve listed all the playgrounds in Chew Valley for you here.
WALKS WITH CHILDREN
Chew Valley has some lovely walks, but not all of them are suitable for little legs. Here’s a number of walks suitable for children in the Chew Valley area:
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- East Harptree & Smitham Chimney – pushchair friendly
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- Folly Farm Nature Reserve – pushchair friendly
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- Chew Valley Lake Nature Trails – pushchair friendly
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- Lord’s wood – pushchair friendly
FOR RAINY DAYS
Whilst we’re big believers of there’s no such thing as bad weather only bad clothing, if you’re looking for a break from non-stop rain take a look at these ideas for rainy day activities in Bristol.
