Easter in Cork
Easter is the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a well-deserved spring break. With longer days, blooming parks and a packed calendar of seasonal events, Cork offers plenty of ways to keep children entertained throughout the Easter holidays. From traditional egg trails to wildlife adventures and historic attractions, there is something for all ages to enjoy.
Easter Egg Hunt Cork: Top Places to Visit
Nothing sums up Easter better than an Easter Egg hunt. If you are searching for the best Easter egg hunt Cork events, you will be spoilt for choice. Here are some of the most popular family favourites.
Leahy’s Open Farm
Located in Dungourney, Midleton, Leahy’s Open Farm is located a short 30-minute drive from Clayton Hotel Silver Springs. Every Easter, the Farm comes alive with an Easter hunt and trailer ride through the forest. The Easter Bunny will be busy throughout the Easter weekend, continuously dropping easter eggs in the barn. There will be a competition to win a free return trip to Leahy’s Open Farm. There is something for all ages with an egg and spoon race for Mum and Dad, an egg tossing competition for the teenagers and a welly throwing for the small ones.
Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens
The regency style Fota House and its grounds are the perfect place to celebrate Easter with all the family. Every Easter, the grounds of Fota House are a hive of activity, an interactive kid’s camp is what awaits your little ones with lots of fairies and Easter fun, including dancing, games and theatre. Every child gets their own fairy wings, magic wand and Easter headpiece, sweet treats and refreshments. While the children are having fun, the adults can enjoy the grounds or a coffee in Bakestone Café.
Cork City Gaol
Cork’s former jail, Cork City Gaol, becomes a children’s paradise on Easter Sunday with its Easter Egg hunt. All children who take part will be given a map of the Gaol and must find all the hidden eggs; you could win a prize.
Joe’s Farm Crisps (Killeagh)
Joe’s Farm Crisps often hosts seasonal farm events and open days. Around Easter, families can enjoy farm walks and egg hunts in a relaxed countryside setting, perfect for younger children.
Family Fun Filled Days
Fota Wildlife Park
Fota Wild Life Park is a great day out option in Cork. The 100-acre wildlife park is one of the leading tourist attractions in Ireland. It is home to thousands of animals, and where possible, animals are allowed to roam freely, allowing you to get up close and personal with some of the animals. Be sure to check out our adopted Cheetah “Lightning Bolt” during your visit. It is part of our commitment towards conservation efforts & doing our part in taking care of the animals at this wonderful leading conservation attraction in Cork.
Cobh & Spike Island
The seaside town of Cobh is a historical town, whether you are interested in the Irish emigration story or the connection of the town with the journey of the ill-fated Titanic – check out the Cobh Heritage Centre and the Titanic Experience in Cobh. While in Cobh, you can then go on a ferry ride across the harbour to Europe’s leading tourist attraction Spike Island. The island was once the world’s largest prison, but today you can explore its museums and exhibitions, its picturesque walks, and enjoy a coffee in their café. It's a brilliant way to spend a spring afternoon during Easter in Cork.
Things to do in Cork
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Stay in a Family Friendly Hotel
When you stay in Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, this Easter, you and your family will have the perfect Easter getaway. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for all the children staying in the hotel. Our outdoor playground is the perfect place to run off some extra energy with a slide, climbing frame, seesaw, rocker and hopscotch. We offer a range of great family dining options with panoramic views over the River Lee. Sit back and watch the world go by while enjoying a tasty family meal in our Gallery Restaurant. Enjoy a variety of dishes prepared by our team of chefs, perfect for the special Easter family meal. For more great choices, check out our guide to places to eat in cork.
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FAQs: Easter in Cork
Popular venues include Leahy’s Open Farm, Fota House and Cork City Gaol.
Yes, many Easter egg hunt Cork events offer age-appropriate activities.
Advance booking is recommended as Easter in Cork events often sell out.
Yes, families can organise their own hunts in public parks like Fitzgerald’s Park.
