This Easter…
Hop over to Pensthorpe for a GIANT Egg hunt between 5th April to 22nd April.
Join us for a CRACKING EGGSTRAVAGANZA here at Pensthorpe. Our Easter Holiday trail is full of giant, 4FT 3d eggs placed around the reserve. EGGSPLORE and learn more about our feathered friends and guests, it’s a fully immersive, multi sensory trail.
NEW FOR 2025 – INTRODUCING OUR LAMB VIEWING AREA – you can see cute lambs with their mums and we have an authentic shepherd’s hut to see how shepherds lived in the past.
Our trail will be fully immersive, multi-sensory EGGSELLENT fun, with lots of learning too for an all-round family day out. Once you have completed the trail, don’t forget to head to the shop to collect your ‘Grow your own Beans’ and a LIMITED EDITION badge.
The GIANT egg hunt tickets include:
? Pond Dipping
? Flamingo Talks
? Nature Tables*
? Indoor Play
? Outdoor Play
? Giant Den / Nest Building
? Easter Crafts
?Lamb Viewing Area
? Several Walking Routes
? Heaps and heaps of chicks and goslings to meet
On Good Friday and Easter Saturday you’ll also have an opportunity for a ‘Build an Easter Lamb or Easter Bunny’ opportunity in our Discovery Centre at the EGGSELLENT price of £15.00 (sessions are 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm). These are pre-bookable, at the time of booking your ticket.
When booking tickets for the event, choose the event ‘Day Tickets’ and as long as you choose a date between Saturday 5th April and Tuesday 22nd April you will have full access to the GIANT egg hunt and all the amazing sights and sounds here at Pensthorpe.
Upcoming Events
The Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival
From 23rd October to 1st November, join us for The Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival – our biggest autumn celebration yet, bringing together pumpkins, family activities, picture-perfect autumn moments and a new spooky twist on our much-loved maize maze.
23/10/2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pumpkin Festival After Dark (Family Night)
The Pumpkin Festival is staying open after dark – and the whole family is invited! ?
Wrap up warm and join us for a special evening adventure as we light up the Pumpkin Festival, maize maze and outdoor play for a family night unlike anything else this October half term.
There’ll be pumpkins to choose and carve, a maze to brave, fire performers to watch and plenty of opportunities to play and explore after the sun goes down.
29/10/2026
5:45 pm – 9:30 pm
Pumpkin Festival After Dark (Adults Only Night)
For one night only, we’re opening The Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival After Dark exclusively for grown-ups, giving you the chance to experience our autumn event after sunset.
Grab your partner, round up your friends and join us for an evening of pumpkins, fire, food and after-dark adventures.
30/10/2026
5:45 pm – 9:30 pm
