Easter in Reading

There are lots of events and activities in Reading this Easter. Read on for some of our suggestions or check out whatsonreading.com for a whole host of ideas!

Easter Trail

Get ready for an egg-citing adventure this half-term as the Reading Easter Trail returns to the town centre! Find the 12 colourful Easter eggs and purple bunnies hidden in town centre shop windows between 5 - 21 April for a chance to win some amazing Easter treats. It's free and fun for the whole family!

Jelly Family Art Space | 5 & 19 April

Fancy some craft? Jelly's Family Art Space offers children aged 7 - 11 the opportunity to develop their creativity as well as their self-expression, confidence and problem-solving as they experiment and have fun with art. There are opportunities to explore printmaking, create carboard flowers and more!

French Market in Broad Street: 18 - 21 April

Bon appetit! A taste of France comes to Reading this Easter with a French market taking over Broad Street from Good Friday to Easter Monday. Savour a range of sweet and savoury delicacies from across the Channel including a large variety of French cheeses, breads, pastries and of course, wines!

National Trust

Take part in Easter Adventures from 5 - 27 April in Reading's local National Trust parks. At Basildon Park, check out the miniature mansion and run from pillar to post. Choose colours from the colour wheel and puzzle the mansion floor plan back in order. At Grey's Court, Lady Brunner loved the theatre and the gardens she designed are full of dramatic touches. Step into her world and put on a show with music, games and activities on a performance theme.

Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and a chocolate egg!

Take to the river with a Thames River Cruise 

Over the Easter school holiday, try out a Riverboat Easter Egg Trail along the Thames! Trips will be 45-minutes, setting off from Reading. Look for hidden eggs, each displaying a letter. Spot them all to spell a special word and earn a certificate to commemorate your adventure!