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.

Apr 1, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026

Dance of the Dragons

This Easter, fire meets family fun as the Game of Thrones Studio Tour transforms into the ultimate Easter…

Apr 01

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…

Mount Stewart

  • Portaferry Road

Discover a place of enchantment at Mount Stewart, the Irish family home of the Marquesses of…

Jungle NI

  • 60 Desertmartin Road

The Jungle NI is a leading outdoor adventure centre offering exciting activities, events and funky…

Let’s Go Hydro

  • Knockbracken Reservoir

Let’s Go Hydro is Ireland’s largest aqua park and alternative accommodation resort. A…

Spring

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.

Merchant Hotel

  • 16 Skipper Street

The AA 5 Red Star Merchant Hotel in Belfast is situated in the heart of Belfast city centre’s…

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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