Skip to content
Skip to content

Easter egg hunt at Montacute House

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Montacute House on an Easter trail.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 28 March and 19 April, from 10am to 4pm, with last entry at 3.30pm, so come along and explore the beautiful garden. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Check admission prices

The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Purchase your Easter trail when you arrive at Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

Bring weather appropriate clothing and outdoor shoes – the trail includes some activities in outdoor spaces and some in sheltered undercover areas.

Accessibility

An accessible route can be followed throughout, however there are uneven surfaces around the gardens and a low step at some activity points.

Upcoming events

Elizabethan Welcome Tours 

Enjoy a fascinating outdoor tour about Montacute House lasting around 40 minutes.

Event summary

on
13 Feb to 29 May 2026
at 11:00 to 14:10+ 105 other dates or times

Saving the Staircases 

Join us at Montacute House for a series of short, engaging volunteer-led talks, exploring the fascinating Saving the Staircases conservation project.

Event summary

on
13 Feb to 29 May 2026
at 11:30 to 15:40+ 105 other dates or times

Twelfth Night (outside theatre) 

Experience Shakespeare's classic comedy with a dramatic Elizabethan backdrop.

Event summary

on
7 Aug 2026
at 19:00 to 22:00