There’s lots going on in and around the city over the Easter break! Enjoy fun-filled family activities from Easter egg hunts and markets to baking classes and film screenings. Make the most of the brighter days, step outdoors and enjoy everything Belfast and beyond has to offer this spring.
Easter Events
Spring’s biggest celebration is hopping your way. From family-friendly trails and egg hunts to markets, workshops and seasonal shows, Easter brings a packed calendar of events for all ages.
The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt
From 28 March to 12 April, the popular Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt returns. Visitors can follow the trail…
Dance of the Dragons
This Easter, fire meets family fun as the Game of Thrones Studio Tour transforms into the ultimate Easter…
Spring Market at Castle Ward
Join Castle Ward National Trust for this exciting Springtide Market on 5 & 6 April. Explore a vibrant…
Family Friendly Activities
Easter is the perfect time to enjoy some quality family fun, and there’s no shortage of ways to keep everyone entertained!
Ark Open Farm
- 296 Bangor Road
Just a short drive from Belfast in the heart of the Newtownards Peninsula, The Ark Open Farm offers…
W5
- 2 Queen's Quay
W5 is Belfast’s award-winning science and discovery centre and provides a unique experience as…
Colin Glen
- 163 Stewartstown Road
Go Black Bull Runnin’ and 'Flyover' the Belfast Hills at Colin Glen. From Alpine…
High Rise Indoor Adventure Centre
- 11A Altona Road
High Rise Indoor Adventure Centre is one of Northern Ireland's leading indoor family…
Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary
- The Rope Walk
Exploris, Northern Ireland’s only Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary, has lots to see and do. With…
Mount Stewart
- Portaferry Road
Discover a place of enchantment at Mount Stewart, the Irish family home of the Marquesses of…
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
- Hillsborough Castle & Gardens
Visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens and discover Northern Ireland’s royal residence…
Jungle NI
- 60 Desertmartin Road
The Jungle NI is a leading outdoor adventure centre offering exciting activities, events and funky…
Game of Thrones Studio Tour
- Game of Thrones Studio Tour Parking
Step inside the Seven Kingdoms and explore the world of Game of Thrones like never before at the…
Belfast Zoological Gardens
- Antrim Road
Belfast Zoological Gardens is home to more than 120 species of animal, many of which are in danger…
Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
- 143 Dromore Road
Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes, winner of the Best Tourism Business Award 2025, is one of Northern…
Ulster Folk Museum
- 153 Bangor Road
Step back one hundred years and discover the traditions and heritage of Ulster’s past at…
Airtastic Entertainment Centre Belfast
- 38 Mill Rd
At Airtastic Belfast you'll find fun for all ages! Airtastic's activities in Newtownabbey…
Let’s Go Hydro
- Knockbracken Reservoir
Let’s Go Hydro is Ireland’s largest aqua park and alternative accommodation resort. A…
Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory
- 20-22 Holywood Road
Welcome to Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory Belfast ✨ Step into a traditional sweet shop in…
Ultimate Challenges
- Airtastic Lisburn
Ultimate Challenges is a unique and unmissable team game experience in Northern Ireland. Can you…
Spring Walks
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Spring is the perfect time to enjoy a walk in Belfast and beyond. From peaceful spots with scenic views to parks with great playgrounds for the kids, there’s a perfect place waiting for everyone. Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens and discover Northern Ireland’s…
Rowallane Garden
- Off Crossgar Road
Let your imagination lose among the unusual plants, seasonal colour palettes and striking features in one…
Stormont Estate
- Upper Newtownards Road
Stormont Estate is a major tourist and visitor attraction on the outskirts of Belfast. There are…
Ormeau Park
- Ormeau Road
Ormeau Park is the oldest municipal park in Belfast, Northern Ireland, having been officially opened to…
Book a Getaway
Extend your trip into a refreshing spring getaway, for plenty of time to explore Belfast and beyond at a more relaxed pace.
Hastings Europa Hotel
- Great Victoria Street
Superbly located in the heart of Belfast City Centre, the world-famous four-star Europa Hotel simply…
room2 Belfast Hometel
- 32-36 Queen Street
With 175 rooms, four meetings & event spaces, Winnie's cafe & bar, a delightful tea…
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel
- 10 Estate Road
Clandeboye Lodge is a place apart. Clandeboye Lodge is the warm welcome of Northern Ireland. The…
Merchant Hotel
- 16 Skipper Street
The AA 5 Red Star Merchant Hotel in Belfast is situated in the heart of Belfast city centre’s…
Hastings Culloden Estate & Spa
- Bangor Road
Once the official palace of the Bishops of Down, Culloden Estate & Spa is a true haven of…
Aloft Belfast Titanic Quarter
- 4 Olympic Way
Aloft Belfast Titanic Quarter (Marriott brand) offers 135 loft style bedrooms right…
Crowne Plaza Belfast
- 117 Milltown Road
A 10 minute drive from the City Centre, this hotel offers 153 bedrooms with complimentary car…
Central Belfast Apartments
- Various Locations Across Belfast City Centre
Central Belfast Apartments offers fantastic serviced accommodation in unbeatable city centre…
DoubleTree Templepatrick at Kingfisher Country Estate
- Hilton Templepatrick
Discover all the world class facilities at Kingfisher Country Estate, only 13 miles from Belfast…
Fitzwilliam Hotel
- Great Victoria Street
The Fitzwilliam Hotel with its uniquely relaxed, comfortable character, stands discretely in the…
The Malone Hotel
- 60 Eglantine Avenue
The Malone Hotel is a four-star boutique hotel, just minutes from the bustling heart of Belfast city…
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