🐣Hop to it in North East Lincolnshire for Easter Fun!
If you’re looking for a HOPPY EASTER, browse our fab list of OVER 40 THINGS TO DO this Easter break in North East Lincolnshire. It’s fun to participate in festive Easter activities. From family fun to treats for the grown ups, there’s something for everyone. See our dedicated page for spring food and drink ideas too!
Easter is the perfect time to gather with family and celebrate spring. For many, Easter means gathering with friends and indulging in one of our favourite pastimes, eating! Enjoy delicious food and drink in our many hospitality businesses. There’s nothing like fresh fish on Good Friday, whether that’s fish and chips, homecooked fish from one of our great fish merchants or a fishy dishy from one of our restaurants. For others, it is a time to celebrate faith, traditions and reflect on our blessings. For lots of children, it’s all about rabbits, chicks, eggs and chocolate! Read on for ideas and inspiration for this Easter.
When you’re ready to plan the perfect Easter getaway, there’s no better place than Cleethorpes and North East Lincolnshire. Discover ideas for spring breaks by the coast.
Easter is meant to be a symbol of
hope, renewal and new life.
– Janine Di Giovanni
Take the Easter Eggspress
Hop aboard the Easter Eggspress for a fun filled Easter weekend. Meet the Easter Bunny who will be hopping around the station making special appearances throughout the day, take part in the Bunny Trail and more.
Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway
Fun with the animals at the Nunny’s Farm Easter Event
Join the animals for their annual Alice in Wonderland themed Easter Weekend . Meet the Easter Bunny, Peter Rabbit and more. Come in your best fancy dress outfits. Enjoy animal walks, talks, meet and greets and more throughout the weekend.
On Good Friday, meet the Easter Bunny, Peter Rabbit and Bing Bunny. Plus games and crafting. Animal walking, meet the ponies, and animal handling.
On Saturday, the Alice in Wonderland team will be hosting activities around the farm.
On Easter Sunday complete the Easter Trail and take part in the Easter Egg Hunt.
Nunny’s Farm is open every day not just during the Easter weekend so a great opportunity for a visit any time.
Friday 29 March, Saturday 30 March and Sunday 31 March, open 10am to 4pm
Nunny’s Farm, Grimsby
Waltham Windmill Easter Fun Day
Enjoy Easter Sunday at Waltham Windmill. Open from 10am, enter the Easter Bonnet Competition, open to all ages with prizes awarded throughout the day, do the Windmill Quiz Sheet, enjoy Bensley’s Homemade Ice Cream and Refreshments, visit the Waltham Museum of Rural Life and the RAF Grimsby Exhibition and also the tea rooms. There will be miniature trains running by the GCMES (subject to weather).
Sunday 31 March, 10am-4pm
Waltham Windmill
Panto at the Parkway! The Little Mermaid
Join TaleGate Theatre Productions, the team that brought you ‘Alice In Wonderland, ‘Rapunzel’ and ‘Goldilocks’, under the sea for this bubbly pantomime.
Follow Lenor, our mermaid princess, as she finds her sea legs in search of her happily ever after. A fast-paced, highly entertaining Easter Pantomime featuring pop songs, magic and puppets – guaranteed to make a splash!
Sunday 31 March, 12 noon
Parkway Cinemas, Cleethorpes
Easter OE Makers Market at Grimsby Minster
The Easter Bunny is back in town for the OE Makers Market on Saturday 16 March. Come along and hunt for eggs with the Small Business Egg Hunt plus yum food, children’s crafts and lots of great stalls to browse.
Saturday 16 March, 10am to 4pm
Grimsby Minster, Grimsby
The Bert Boyden Easter Fun Day
Entertainment, fun and games.
Saturday 23 March, 11am-3pm
Bert Boyden Centre, Carver Road, Immingham
Easter Wreath Making Workshop at Green Futures
Saturday 24 March, 10am to 12 noon
Green Futures, The Vanson Centre Bradley, Grimsby
Spring Wreath Making with Seaholly Florals
Join Abigail of Seaholly Floral Design for a wonderful afternoon of flowery joy. In this intimate workshop, you’ll design and create a luxury, scented spring wreath to take home, just in time for Easter. Two sessions to chose from:
Thursday 21 March, 6pm to 9pm at Nasturtium Bistro & Restaurant, Abbeygate, Grimsby
Sunday 24 March, 1pm to 4pm at Healing Manor Hotel, Healing, Grimsby
Dog Show and Easter Egg Hunt for Immingham Dogs Home
Bring your pooch and enjoy an Easter egg hunt, Doggy bone hunt, Easter Bonnet Competition, selfie opportunities with the Easter Bunny, face painting, food and drink, Dog Show and Agility Course plus raffle and a variety of stalls.
Sunday 24 March 2024
South Killingholme Community centre, Moat Lane, DN40 3EU
Easter Holidays Mega Fun Fair
It’s back for the Easter holidays with three sessions a day. Enjoy all the fun of fair!
Opens Friday 29 March until Sunday 14 April
Meridian Showground, Cleethorpes
Easter Fun Day with the Easter Bunny at The Pear Tree
Rides, stalls, face painting and more plus an egg hunt and the Easter Bunny himself will be at the event.
Friday 29 March, 12 noon to 4pm
The Pear Tree pub, Cleethorpes
Easter Cooking Workshop with Cook Stars
Baking cupcakes and decorating Easter baskets with Cook Stars at The Fusion Centre. All ingredients included.
Friday 29 March, 10am to 12 noon
The Fusion Centre, Grimsby
Peter Rabbit appearance at Freshney Place Shopping Centre
Peter Rabbit will hop into the Centre to meet and greet children. Plus free crafts, face painting and the Easter Treasure Hunt.
Saturday 30 March, 11am to 3pm
Freshney Place Shopping Centre, Grimsby
Easter Activity Day at The Duke of York Gardens
An egg-citing Easter Adventure at the Duke of York Gardens awaits. Enjoy The Tree Trail and Egg Hunt, Crafting activities for children of all ages and more. The cafe will be open for refreshments throughout the day. Take a break and enjoy some treats while soaking in the springtime atmosphere. 
This event is FREE for everyone to enjoy! Bring your friends and family for a day of Easter fun in the heart of The Duke Of York Gardens 
Saturday 30 March, 10am to 1pm
The Duke of York Gardens, Grimsby
Hoppy Easter Party at Immingham Civic Hub
Come along to the Easter party organised by Immingham Town Council and enjoy fun and games, entertainment and Party food and refreshments. Tickets available from the Reception at Immingham Civic Centre Hub.
Saturday 30 March, 11am to 1pm
Immingham Civic Hub, Pelham Road, Immingham
Easter Crafts at Grimsby Minster
Come along and join us at Grimsby Minster for 2 hours of crafts. Lots of activities including an Easter egg hunt, making an Easter garden, designing cards and many more. Prizes available to any children who arrive with a decorated Easter bonnet!
Saturday 30 March, 10am to 12 noon
Grimsby Minster, Grimsby
Laceby Easter ‘Egg’stravaganza
Enjoy a day of Easter fun including, Penalty Shoot Out, The Chocolat Story Easter Egg Hunt followed by workshops, Dog Show hosted by Buddy’s Bites, Pup Star Treats and Paw Sister Society, Egg & Spoon Race, Welly Throwing and Tug of War plus food and drink vendors and pet vendors.
Saturday 30 March, 10am to 3pm
Butt Lane Playing Field, Laceby village
Easter Brunch at The Wheatsheaf
Hop into some Easter fun with The Wheatsheaf’s Easter Brunch. Treat your little ones to breakfast followed by an Easter Scavenger Hunt. Free Tea & Coffee for adults. Limited spaces, book a table in advance.
Saturday 30 March, 9am to 11am
The Wheatsheaf, Grimsby
Easter Egg Hunt at Grimsby Cricket Club
Choose either Saturday or Sunday to take the kids on an egg hunt. Plus Easter crafting, hot dogs, prizes for all. Find the Golden Egg for special prizes. Book via the eventbrite link.
Saturday 30 March, from 11.30am and Sunday 31 March from 12.30pm
Grimsby Cricket Club, Augusta Street, Grimsby
Easter Activity Day in the Duke of York Gardens
Egg-citing fun at the Grimsby in Bloom’s Easter Activity Day including crafting and an egg hunt.
Saturday 30 March, 10am to 1pm
The Pavilion, Duke of York Gardens, Grimsby
Easter Fun Day at Freeman Street Market
Get ready for a day full of family fun with bouncy castles, soft play, ball pools, and an Easter Trail! Plus, 400 Easter eggs up for grabs as prizes – absolutely FREE! 
Let your creativity soar with crafts and games for all ages with Robbie Carrott the Balloon Man and Luxx Events and don’t miss out on visits from your favourite characters throughout the day including Hey Duggie, the Easter Bunny, Poppy Troll, Cocomelon and Bluey.
Bring the whole family and hop on over for an unforgettable Easter celebration!
Saturday 30 March, 10am to 4pm
Freeman Street Market, Grimsby
The Sunrise Service on Cleethorpes Beach
Churches Together in North East Lincolnshire are holding a sunrise service on Easter Sunday at 6am. All welcome.
Sunday 31 March, 6am
On the beach behind Cleethorpes Leisure Centre
Easter Specials at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
Enjoy a journey by steam at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, purchase your tickets on arrival from the ticket office and enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time. Ludborough to North Thoresby.
Sunday 31 March and Monday 1 April. Times vary, see link above
Ludborough Station, Station Road, Ludborough, near Grimsby
Easter Egg Hunt at The Magical Castle Cleethorpes
Magical Castle’s Easter Egg Hunt is on Easter Sunday and they are very egg-cited!
Three play sessions to choose from.
Sunday 31 March, open 9.30am until 5.30pm (please see individual session times)
The Magical Castle, Cleethorpes
Bradley Inn Easter Event
Fantastic Easter Fun Day at the Bradley Inn pub with stalls, face painting, bouncy castle and rides. Guest appearance by the Easter Bunny plus egg hunt. Fancy dress encouraged.
Easter Sunday 31 March, 12 noon to 4pm
Bradley Inn, Laceby Road, Grimsby
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen
Enjoy a sausage or bacon bun breakfast including meet and greet with Easter Bunny, maybe a boogie or two, followed by some fun Easter activities, this session is likely to last around 90mins
Sunday 31 March, 9.45am
Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen, Cleethorpes
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at The Grosvenor
Join The Grosvenor on Easter Sunday for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny including arts and crafts with Patricia to keep your little ones entertained. Price includes a child’s breakfast and drink, an Easter themed activity bag and a chocolate Bunny. Bookings only
Sunday 31st March, 10 – 12pm
The Grosvenor, Humberston Road, Cleethorpes
Easter Family Disco at The Mayflower, Immingham
Easter disco for children, two sessions includes visit from the Easter Bunny, party games, Easter eggs and treat bag. Tickets going fast!
Sunday 31 March, Session 1 – 12-2, Session 2 – 3-5pm
The Mayflower, Margaret Street, Immingham
Easter Animal Petting, Selfie Mirror and Trail!
Visit Freshney Place Shopping Centre on Easter Monday and meet some super cute Bunnies and Chickens at our Easter Animal Petting
Grab a prop and strike a pose in the fun selfie mirror and receive a free print to take away. Also take part in the Easter Treasure Trail!
Easter Monday 1 April, 11am to 3pm
Freshney Place Shopping Centre, near BBs
Easter Holiday Fun with Lincs Inspire
Enjoy a range of children’s activities with Lincs Inspire this Easter, including:
Girls Football Fun at Bradley Football Development Centre, starts Tuesday 2 April, 2-day course
Dance Workshop at Grimsby Auditorium, starts Wednesday 3 April for two days
Super Club at Cleethorpes Leisure Centre, various dates
All Star Games at Bradley Football Development Centre, Thursday 4 April
Musical Theatre Workshop at Grimsby Auditorium, starts Tuesday 9 April for three days
Football course, Bradley Football Development Centre, starts Monday 8 April for five days
Easter Family Activities at Cleethorpes Leisure Centre
Biscuit Decorating, Tuesday 2 and Tuesday 9 April, 10.30am-11.30am
Little Lincs Play, Thursday 4 and Thursday 11 April, 9.30am-11.30am
Family Roller Disco, Under 12s, adult supervision required.
Friday 5 April and Friday 12 April, 3.30pm to 5pm
Grimsby Leisure Centre, Sports Hall
Roller Disco, Book in advance on site, 7 days in advance.
Saturday 30 March, Saturday 6 April and Saturday 13 April, 5pm to 8pm
Cleethorpes Leisure Centre
Aqua Disco, Book in advance in site, 7 days in advance.
Friday 5 April and Friday 12 April, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Cleethorpes Leisure Centre
Woman Like Me – The Little Mix Show
Now playing its 5th successful year touring the UK and having played to over 100,000 people around the country, the Little Mix Show is back! The energetic show that follows in the footsteps of the award-winning girl band, Little Mix. Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, The Little Mix Show brings
the full pop concert experience to you and features all of Little Mix’s chart topping hits including the brand new Confetti album. Dance & scream to a packed-out playlist of songs that include Black Magic,
Power, Break Up Song, Woman Like Me, Wings, Shoutout To My Ex and even a few covers from their time on the XFactor.
Monday 1 April, 7.30pm
Grimsby Auditorium, Grimsby
Graziano Di Prima – Believe: My Life on Stage
Following his sixth consecutive year on Strictly Come Dancing, Graziano Di Prima and his wife, Dancing with the Stars professional Giada Lini, are ready to set the stage ablaze in their electrifying new show. Believe: My Life On Stage —tells Graziano’s incredible story. Brace yourself for an electrifying evening of Latin and Ballroom dance as he pays tribute to his Italian heritage and honours the unwavering support of his family, who never doubted his dreams. This is Graziano’s life story, told with heart and passion, and it’s happening live on stage! Don’t miss this breathtaking new show.
Tuesday 2 April, 7.30pm
Grimsby Auditorium, Grimsby
Easter events at Pennells Cleethorpes
Pennells, the garden centre, have two great events during the Easter holidays. Magic Merlin is appearing on Thursday 4 April, 11am to 4pm. On Thursday 11 April, Animals UK are bringing some exotic animals to see, 10am to 3pm.
Kids Easter Workshops at Coastal Silver
Join a kids workshop during the Easter school holidays at Coastal Silver located at the Meridian Craft Units Cleethorpes. Make two fab pieces of jewellery, five charms on each piece. Adults can join too. Must be booked in advance.
Tuesday 2 and Thursday 11 April
Coastal Silver, Meridian Craft Units, Cleethorpes
The Paint Box is open throughout the Easter holidays
Join Rachel and her team for some fun ceramic painting at The Paint Box on St Peter’s Avenue Cleethorpes. Open 10am to 4pm throughout the Easter holidays from Tuesday 2 April to Saturday. They have lots of Easter bunnies to paint!
The Paint Box, St Peter’s Avenue, Cleethorpes
Easter Bunny appearance at My New Shoes
To celebrate their first Easter in the shop, My New Shoes are expecting a visit by The Easter Bunny. Meet and greet opportunities, take a photo and you may get a little treat if you are extra good.
My New Shoes, Abbeygate Shopping Centre, Grimsby
Saturday 30 March, 11am to 11.30am
Easter re-opening of Immingham Tin Town Heritage Centre
Immingham’s Tin Town Heritage Centre will re-open to the public after the Easter weekend (and every Saturday thereafter throughout the summer). Explore the history of Tin Town and experience what it would be like to live in a building made of tin and wood over 100 years ago. This is the last remaining building which formed part of a temporary town built in 1906 to house the workforce to build the Immingham Dock.
Saturday 6 April, 1pm to 4pm
“Fernleigh” 359 Pelham Road, Immingham, DN40 1NG
Robin Hood – Easter Panto at Grimsby Auditorium
Anton Benson Productions are proud to bring the fun and frolics of panto to Sherwood Forest. Will Robin seize the day and win the hand of his fair Maid Marion? All will be revealed in another laugh a minute, all-singing, all-dancing rollercoaster ride through pantoland, which is perfect for the whole family. Cast includes TV and Dance sensation Louie Spence as the Sheriff of Nottingham alongside Britain’s Got Talent winner and star of Waterloo Road and Emmerdale George Sampson as Robin Hood.
Monday 8 April, 3.30pm
Grimsby Auditorium, Grimsby
Enjoy delicious Easter food and drink
Visit our dedicated spring food and drink page, to choose from great places to visit for Easter Sunday lunch, afternoon tea or our huge favourite, Good Friday Fish & Chips.
We love our fish and chips here in North East Lincolnshire, and we’re famous for our Grimsby Haddock of course. We’ve an amazing choice of fish & chip establishments and the dish is highly featured on many menus of our restaurants and cafes. Where better place can you be than here?
We will be publishing our usual Weekend What’s On Guide for Easter weekend so take a look for even more fun things for the Easter holidays including lots of live music. Do also check our events calendar for even more events and activities for all the family. For more great ideas on things to do and what’s on visit our home page and explore.
