Is Watermouth Castle a good Easter day out in North Devon?

Yes. Easter Eggsplorers combines a traditional Easter egg trail with family rides, castle attractions and adventure play, making it one of the most popular Easter holiday days out near Ilfracombe and across North Devon.

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Easter Eggsplorers is a family Easter event at Watermouth Castle in North Devon featuring an Easter egg trail, meet the easter bunny, easter themed activities, children’s rides and access to the castle’s attractions and adventure play areas.

Easter Eggsplorers runs from 28th March to 12th April 2026 during the Easter school holidays at Watermouth Castle in North Devon

Yes, the Easter Eggsplorers trail is included with your standard Watermouth Castle admission ticket. No separate ticket is required.

Yes, children who complete the Easter Eggsplorers trail and solve the clues can claim a special Easter prize.

Yes, the Easter event is designed for families with young children, with a fun and accessible egg trail alongside rides, attractions and adventure play suitable for a range of ages.

Watermouth Castle is located in North Devon, near Ilfracombe, overlooking Watermouth Cove.

Yes, free on-site parking is available for visitors attending Easter Eggsplorers and other events.

Yes, selected rides, adventure play areas and castle attractions are open during Easter Eggsplorers, subject to weather and operational conditions. Check out our attractions page for more information.

Watermouth Castle is a great day out whatever the weather. While some outdoor rides may pause during heavy rain or high winds, the Castle itself, indoor attractions and undercover play areas remain open - so there’s still plenty to explore, discover and enjoy.

Yes. Easter Eggsplorers is designed as a family-friendly Easter event in North Devon, with activities ideal for toddlers, young children and older kids, alongside rides and attractions the whole family can enjoy together.

Yes, Watermouth Castle has on-site food and drink outlets serving hot and cold refreshments, snacks and family-friendly meal options during the Easter event.

Yes. Your admission ticket includes access to Watermouth Castle’s historic rooms, attractions and exhibits alongside the Easter Eggsplorers activities.

We recommend comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. Don’t forget your camera for Easter Bunny photos and special family moments around the castle grounds.