Easter activities -
Newbury and Thatcham
SEND activities
Tiny Town Café – SEND sessions
Friday 3 April: Easter Bunny Session (9:30–11 am)
Tuesday 7 April: SEND Play Session (9–10:30 am)
Visit their website to find out more.
Library activities
Children’s Crafts
31 March, 1, 2, 8 & 9 April – 10 am–12 pm
Lego & Duplo Clubs
4 & 10 April
City Arts Easter Trail
Starts 27 March
Meet a Guide Dog Puppy
Saturday 4 April – 10 am–12 pm
Shaw House, Newbury
Sheep at Shaw House Trail
28 March
11 am–4 pm - drop-in
Free
ages 3 – 8 years old, younger and older visitors welcome
Family Activity Day – Decorate an Egg
1 April
10 am–2 pm (drop‑in)
£2.50
Aimed at ages 7–11
West Berkshire Museum
Messy Museum Mornings
2 April & 10 April
10 am–1 pm (drop‑in)
£2.50
Suitable for ages 7–11 (younger/older also welcome)
Choose a ceramic decoration (bunny, chick, lamb, egg or butterfly) and decorate with craft materials.
Looking for ideas to keep the kids entertained over Easter?
Here’s a big round‑up of local, low‑cost and free family-friendly activities happening across Newbury and Thatcham — including SEND sessions,
trails, crafts, shows and outdoor fun.
Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham
A great day out with play areas, lakeside paths, a café and picnic areas.
Family Easter Trail: Find the Fox Cubs
Tuesday 7 April – 10 am–3 pm
Easter Fun with a Fox Theme
Wednesday 8 April – 10 am–3 pm
Nature Tots
Thursday 2 April & Friday 3 April – 10 am–11:30 am
Indoor fun
Rocket Propelled Games – Newbury
Board games, cafe and family fun for all ages.
Find out the costs and how to book.
Intergenerational Easter fun
Waterside Centre → Willows Edge Care Home
Monday 30 March
10 am–12:30 pm
Ages 11+
Free Easter crafts and games with care home residents.
Find out what activities are available at the Waterside Centre.
Science and theatre
The Utterly Revolting Science Show
31 March
Corn Exchange, Newbury
There are two shows taking place - book your tickets.
Free outdoor ideas
Picnic at Donnington Castle
Canal and riverside walks - why not feed the ducks.