If you’re looking for something to do over the Easter holiday period, there are a variety of events taking place across County Antrim.

From Easter egg hunts to steam train rides and seasonal crafts, here are some ideas keep the family entertained over the Easter break.

Belfast

Belfast One, 2 Royal Avenue – Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4

If you’re looking for something to do over the Easter holiday period, there are a variety of events taking place across County Antrim. Photo: Pixabay

placeholder image — If you’re looking for something to do over the Easter holiday period, there are a variety of events taking place across County Antrim. Photo: Pixabay

Belfast One’s free, family-friendly Easter event in the heart of Belfast city centre will feature exciting activities for children and families to enjoy.

Running from 10am to 2pm each day, there will be a range of drop-in activities including an Easter egg hunt with prizes; a butterfly and bee garden; a kids' disco with DJ Dee Johnson (Friday only); mini performances from Alice and the Mad Hatter (Saturday only); a beehive and bug hotel educational display; the chance to meet Easter characters; a photo opportunity with the giant Easter bunny; face painting; balloon modelling; Easter glitter tattoos, and an Easter colouring station and activity sheets.

Whitehead

Whitehead Railway Museum – Saturday, April 4 and Easter Monday, April 6

The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland is inviting the community to once again experience the magic of steam in the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead.

Visitors can enjoy exploring the five-gallery Museum, as well as enjoying a short steam train ride within the premises, hauled by the iconic locomotive No. 3BG ‘Guinness’.

Little explorers can follow the Easter Trail around the museum and even meet the Easter Bunny, who will be handing out a special chocolate egg to every child.

Meanwhile, the venue’s new sensory room will be open throughout the event, with sensory bags available to borrow to help make the visit comfortable and enjoyable for all.

More information is available at the RPSI website.

Glenarm

Glenarm Castle – Easter Sunday, April 5 and Easter Monday, April 6

During Glenarm Castle’s special Easter event, visitors can explore the walled garden and woodland walk, let kids burn off some energy in the woodland adventure play area, or hop into the driver’s seat with the Mini Land Rover Experience.

There’ll also be the opportunity to take part in the Easter Eye Spy activity sheet while exploring the estate and enjoy great food, shopping, and even a dedicated dog park.

You can also meet Casey from Tales of the Wild in the Coach House, bringing his amazing creatures for an unforgettable experience – for this there is an additional cost and booking is advised.

For more information, visit Glenarm Castle’s website.

Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus Urban Farm and Garden Centre - Saturday, April 4

Running from 11am until 2pm, Carrickfergus Urban Farm and Garden Centre’s family event includes everything from egg hunts and inflatable games to a craft corner, glitter tattoos and an adorable rabbit petting zone – as well as a special visit from the Easter Bunny.

Ballymoney

Rosepark Farm – Easter Sunday, April 5; Easter Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7

The farm will be running two Easter Scavenger Hunts – one for younger children and one for older kids - this Easter holiday period. There’ll also be the opportunity to create your own take-home Easter craft in the barn; meet the Easter Bunny, and pick up a tasty chocolate treat for every child. Tickets are available on Rosepark Farm’s website.

Visitors can also enjoy all the usual Rosepark Farm favourites, including cuddle time with the Farm’s bunnies, guinea pigs, and chicks; meeting the reptiles; pedal tractors; bouncy castles, playparks, the beach area and more.

Newtownabbey

Sentry Hill – Easter Sunday, April 5

Sentry Hill Historic House will be hosting a Victorian Easter event between 12pm and 4pm, with heritage crafts including natural dyeing, lace-making and Victorian food tasting on display in the farmhouse.

Visitors will be able to experience the history of the house with the opportunity to meet some characters from the McKinney household. There’ll also be Easter games in the garden, including an egg hunt and craft activities for children, and traditional music in the garden in the first half of the event with Ballyduff Silver Band later in the afternoon.

Refreshments will be available, with teas, coffees and cold drinks as well as scones and traybakes.

Tickets cost £6.50; visit Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s website for more information.

Meanwhile, a special exhibition of poetry drawn from the archives at the site will be on display, including books by local poets and correspondence between William Fee McKinney and his large group of friends.