UK Theme Parks Gear Up for Easter 2026 with Exciting Family Events
As spring weather emerges and the school Easter holidays approach, families across the UK are planning fun days out, with theme parks set to reopen fully for the season. Major attractions like Alton Towers, Legoland, Chessington, Thorpe Park, and Paultons Park are hosting a range of Easter events from March 28, 2026, offering everything from Easter egg hunts and character meet-and-greets to thrilling new rides and themed lands.
Alton Towers Launches World-First Bluey Rollercoaster
Alton Towers is set to debut the world's first Bluey rollercoaster in CBeebies Land on March 28, just in time for the holidays. Named Bluey the Ride: Here Come The Grannies!, the attraction will take visitors through the Heeler family's back garden, with teaser images hinting at an immersive experience. For older thrill-seekers, the park continues to offer adrenaline-pumping rides like the spinning Toxicator, which opened in March 2025, flinging riders upside down at high speeds.
Chessington's Easter Bunny Trail and PAW Patrol Expansion
From March 28 to April 12, Chessington welcomes Bonnie Bunny, who will lead guests on a Giant Easter Egg Trail across the park. Visitors can also enjoy thrill rides, with ticket prices including access to Chessington Zoo and the SEA LIFE Centre. Additionally, a new World of PAW Patrol land is scheduled to open in spring 2026, featuring four rides, including a rollercoaster for younger guests, pup meet-and-greets, and play areas, though an exact opening date is yet to be confirmed.
Legoland Celebrates 15 Years of NINJAGO and 30th Anniversary
Legoland will mark 15 years of LEGO NINJAGO during the Easter holidays, from March 28 to April 12. Children can become Spinjitzu Masters, meet NINJAGO heroes, and learn ninja skills, all included in the ticket price. Throughout 2026, the park also celebrates its 30th anniversary with events like the Birthday Brick Bash show, featuring music, dancing, and a giant eight-foot LEGO birthday cake.
Paultons Park Hosts Hoppy Easter and Unveils New Viking Land
Paultons Park presents Hoppy Easter 2026, where guests can meet Bobtail and Betty Bunny from March 28 to April 12. The park, famous for Peppa Pig World, introduced a new character, baby Evie, in 2025, now available for meet-and-greets. Although a new £12 million land, Valgard: Realm of the Vikings, won't open until May 16, it will feature the park's first inverting rollercoaster, Drakon, and the UK's first Vild Swing ride, along with a themed restaurant.
Drayton Manor's Care Bears Spring Celebration
Drayton Manor hosts a Care Bears Spring Celebration from March 28 to April 19, including activities like colouring a huge mural, character meet-and-greets, and a themed show on the lake. Guests can also explore award-winning Thomas Land, the on-site zoo, and various rides across the park. Tickets are currently bookable until April 6, with more dates to be released soon.
These events promise to make Easter 2026 a memorable time for families, combining traditional holiday fun with innovative attractions and expansions across the UK's top theme parks.
