Keep the whole family entertained this half term at one of these events…

Oddball and the Penguins at Leatherhead Theatre from 2pm on Monday, March 28

On Easter Monday the Leatherhead Theatre will be screening of Oddball and the Penguins – an Australian film about a mischievous dog who learns to protect a wild penguin sanctuary. The picture – based on a true story – will show at 2pm and adult tickets are priced at £9, with concessions available at £7.80. Go to theleatherheadtheatre.org

​Easter in the Square, Purley, from 3pm to 5pm on Saturday, March 26

Head along to the town’s square for a free afternoon of music, drama, dance, craft and an egg hunt.

Easter Farmyard in Sutton High Street from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm on Saturday, March 26

A farmyard will come to the High Street, with sheep, lambs, goats, piglets, rabbits, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs and a miniature donkey to cuddle and activities including a bunny hunt, arts and crafts and face painting. Go to enjoysutton.co.uk

Chick and the Egg Easter Hunt at Chartwell, Westerham, 11am to 4pm from Friday, March 25, to Sunday, April 10

Discover Easter characters from the 1920s on a good old fashioned hunt around Winston Churchill’s old home, winding around natural play areas and finishing with a Cadbury chocolate. The hunt cost £2 per person and normal admission charges apply. Go to easter.cadbury.co.uk

King Arthur and the Inglewood at The Cryer, Carshalton, on Wednesday, March 30

Puppetry and live action combine for a family friendly show with music that tells the tale of King Arthur’s quest deep in an enchanted forest. Go to suttontheatres.co.uk

Rapunzel at Epsom Playhouse on Tuesday, March 29

From the team behind the Emmy award-winning sitcom Friends, a ‘witty, tongue-in-cheek’ re-telling of Rapunzel will be playing at the Epsom Playhouse. Tickets cost from £9. Go to epsomplayhouse.co.uk

Easter Egg and Soldier Hunt at Quebec House, Westerham, 11am to 4pm from Friday, March 25, to Monday, March 28

Take the trail at the home of historic soldier General James Wolfe and learn about the house and Wolfe’s life along the way, earning a Cadbury prize at the end. The hunt costs £2 per person and normal admission charges apply. Go to easter.cadbury.co.uk

Easter Eggs? at Honeywood Museum, Carshalton, from Saturday, March 26, to Sunday, April 10

The museum hosts a series of egg-related fun including crafts and a trail. Admission is free (donations are welcome) and children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Easter Xplorer Fun Family Challenge at Gibraltar Recreation Ground, Ewell, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Sunday, March 27

Meet in the pavilion to collect a map then find the cards and complete the outdoor navigational challenge to bag yourself a certificate and an Easter surprise. No map reading experience is necessary. There’s also a challenge for younger explorers and free children’s colouring and craft activities. It’s free. Go to xplorer.org.uk

Charity Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Fair at Langley Vale Village Hall, Epsom, from 11am to 3pm on Monday, March 28

Join one of three hunts around the village - at 11.15am, 12.30pm or 2pm – and wander round the fair, which is packed with fun for children. The egg hunt costs £4, pre-book on 01372 273960.

Rumpletump’s Egg Hunt at Hobbledown, Epsom, from Friday, March 25, to Monday, March 28

The farm adventure is hosting all sorts of fun over the Easter weekend, from birds of prey to an egg hunt, arts and crafts and games like Catch a Bunny’s Tale. Go to hobbledown.com

 

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