Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hampshire">HAMPSHIRE</h3>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-beware-the-baddies-16-19-april-mayflower-studios-southampton"><a href="https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/the-baddies-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beware </a><em><a href="https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/the-baddies-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THE BADDIES</a></em>, 16–19 April, Mayflower Studios, Southampton</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1001" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/The-Baddies-2.jpg" alt="The Baddies theatre tour whats on Hampshire things to do with the kids Easter Holidays Southampton Mayflower" class="wp-image-36770" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/The-Baddies-2.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/The-Baddies-2-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/The-Baddies-2-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/The-Baddies-2-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p><em>Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!</em> A brand-new and hilarious stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s hit 2022 story, <em>THE BADDIES</em> are touring this Spring, landing in Southampton for the Easter holidays. <em>Tickets on sale now.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-meet-the-easter-bunny-and-ride-the-watercress-line-17-21-april-alresford-and-alton"><a href="https://www.watercressline.co.uk/easter-bunny-train">Meet the Easter Bunny and Ride the Watercress Line</a>, 17 &#8211; 21 April, Alresford and Alton</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Easter-Bunny-Watercress-Line.jpg" alt="Easter Bunny at The Watercress Line Heritage Railway Hampshire thing to do Kids" class="wp-image-36765" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Easter-Bunny-Watercress-Line.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Easter-Bunny-Watercress-Line-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Easter-Bunny-Watercress-Line-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Easter-Bunny-Watercress-Line-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>All aboard! Something for everyone this Easter at the Watercress Line. Stationed here through the holidays, kids can meet the Easter Bunny at Ropley Station, pose for a special photo and nab chocolate egg. Then it&#8217;s all onboard the heritage steam trains with unlimited travel on The Watercress Line’s glorious 10-mile route. Keep them busy with crafts, pose at Easter selfie spots and hang loose in Ropley Station’s brilliant locomotive playground. Train enthusiasts can also visit to the Loco Shed Viewing Gallery to see restoration in action and enjoy a unique view of the locomotives. <em>Tickets on sale now.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-journey-into-the-stars-on-a-solar-system-quest-winchester-science-centre-winchester"><a href="https://www.winchestersciencecentre.org/whats-on/solar-system-quest" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Journey into the stars on a Solar System Quest</a>, Winchester Science Centre, Winchester</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="665" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/02/Winchester-Science-Centre-Girl-Astronaut-Harvey-Mills-1000x665.jpg" alt="Winchester-Science-Centre-Girl-Astronaut-Harvey-Mills" class="wp-image-36534" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/02/Winchester-Science-Centre-Girl-Astronaut-Harvey-Mills-1000x665.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/02/Winchester-Science-Centre-Girl-Astronaut-Harvey-Mills-800x532.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/02/Winchester-Science-Centre-Girl-Astronaut-Harvey-Mills-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/02/Winchester-Science-Centre-Girl-Astronaut-Harvey-Mills.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Winchester Science Centre. <em>Harvey Mills</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Always a sure winner for the Easter holidays, the Winchester Science Centre&#8217;s Planetarium will take you up there and answer some BIG questions. Is there a planet that holds the ingredients we need to live in space? What essentials do we need to sustain life away from Earth? Book a show then spend the rest of the time playing with the brilliant hands-on exhibits, watching live science shows and making more &#8216;out there&#8217; discoveries in the dedicated <a href="Space" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Explorer:Space</a> zone. <em>Book now.</em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-isle-of-wight">ISLE OF WIGHT</h3>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-play-in-alice-s-easter-wonderland-7-11-amp-14-18-april-tapnell-farm-isle-of-wight"><a href="https://tapnellfarm.com/play/events/alices-easter-wonderland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Play in Alice&#8217;s Easter Wonderland</a>, 7-11 &amp; 14-18 April, Tapnell Farm, Isle of Wight</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Alice-in-Wonderland_Tapnell-Farm-Park_Mad-Hatters-Maze.jpg" alt="Mad Hatter and girl at an Alice in Wonderland Easter themed event at Tapnell Farm Park Isle of Wight Easter holidays" class="wp-image-36767" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Alice-in-Wonderland_Tapnell-Farm-Park_Mad-Hatters-Maze.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Alice-in-Wonderland_Tapnell-Farm-Park_Mad-Hatters-Maze-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Alice-in-Wonderland_Tapnell-Farm-Park_Mad-Hatters-Maze-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/03/Alice-in-Wonderland_Tapnell-Farm-Park_Mad-Hatters-Maze-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Ever feel like you&#8217;ve fallen down a rabbit hole? You will this Easter as the madcap <em>Alice in Wonderland </em>returns to Tapnell Farm Park. Last year, kids loved making potions with Alice and joining in games and shows with the White Rabbit and the&nbsp;Queen of Hearts. Explore the twists and turns of the&nbsp;Mad Hatter’s Maze. Then, head out into the Farm Park and having a few animal encounters with wallabies, meerkats and other cool creatures. <em>Tickets go on sale soon</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-build-and-quest-at-osborne-house-5-27-april-east-cowes"><a href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/osborne-the-big-brick-build-12-21-apr-25/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Build and Quest at Osborne House</a>, 5-27 April, East Cowes</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1038" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/03/Daffodils-at-Osbourne-House.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-30330" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/03/Daffodils-at-Osbourne-House.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/03/Daffodils-at-Osbourne-House-800x554.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/03/Daffodils-at-Osbourne-House-1000x692.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/03/Daffodils-at-Osbourne-House-768x531.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/03/Daffodils-at-Osbourne-House-759x525.jpg 759w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Queen Victoria&#8217;s beloved seaside palace is always a full and fab day out. This Easter, they&#8217;ve an <a href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/osborne-easter-adventure-quest-5-27-apr-25/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Easter Adventure Quest</a> (5-27 April) a trail with a chocolate reward. Also on, the <a href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/osborne-the-big-brick-build-12-21-apr-25/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Big Brick Build at Osborne</a> (12-21 April). Step into royal history and help recreate Osborne’s charming Swiss Cottage in LEGO® bricks. Just be sure to leave enough time to head down to the beach for an ice cream. <em>Booking now.</em></p>


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