As Easter approaches, families and individuals across Britain are looking for engaging and accessible ways to celebrate the holiday. Fortunately, there are plenty of options to enjoy creative workshops, exhibitions, nature outings, and historical experiences, all designed to be welcoming and inclusive.
From interactive art exhibitions to captivating museum tours, and from tranquil nature trails to thrilling reenactments, there’s something for everyone to explore. Best of all, these activities are free to attend, making them perfect for those looking to enjoy the season without stretching their budgets. Whether you’re seeking cultural inspiration or simply a fun day out, these activities promise memorable experiences for all.
1. Curious Cures: Medicine in the Medieval World at Cambridge University Library – 31st March – 6th December 2025
Fascinated by health and wellbeing? So were our medieval ancestors.
Discover a time when unusual ingredients and questionable remedies mixed with genuine curiosity about how bodies function, creating a complex and intriguing world of ritual healing, herbal recipes, stargazing and surgery. Come and see what the doctor ordered.
The culmination of a two-year Wellcome-funded research project, to digitise, catalogue and conserve over 180 precious medieval medical manuscripts, Curious Cures brings together texts, diagrams and case-notes from special collections cared for by Cambridge University Library and twelve Cambridge colleges.
The free exhibition is curated by Medieval Manuscripts Specialist, Dr James Freeman.
Cambridge University Library offers accessibility facilities to the Milstein Exhibition Centre and Seminar Room via the main entrance or a step-free side entrance. Accessible parking is available. For step-free movement between exhibition areas, external lifts are provided. Facilities include accessible toilets, large print guides, magnifying sheets, and fold-out stools.
2. AccessAbility Arts presents creative workshops this spring – 6th & 23rd April 2025
AccessAbility Arts invites everyone to embrace the spirit of spring and express themselves through writing. It’s hosting a Nature-Inspired Writing Workshop at Script Haven on Sunday 6th April from 1pm to 3pm, centred around the theme of “Renewal and Rebirth”.
This event offers an opportunity to celebrate new beginnings, fresh ideas, and the beauty of spring through the art of words.
The workshop will take place at Script Haven, located at 104 High Street, Worcester. Writers of all levels are welcome to bring their notebooks, creativity, and passion for poetry to this inclusive and inspiring gathering.
AccessAbility Arts is also presenting an evening of spoken word poetry featuring special guest Charlotte Faulconbridge. The event will take place at the Rendezvous Function Room in Hinckley on Wednesday 23rd April, starting at 7:30pm.
3. See with Me Exhibition at Fruitmarket, Edinburgh – 8th to 13th April 2025
Fruitmarket presents See with Me, an exhibition co-curated with visually-impaired participants, exploring how art is experienced by visually-impaired visitors. Over three years, Fruitmarket has collaborated with the See with Me group, starting with descriptive tours and evolving into monthly workshops led by visually impaired artists working alongside sighted artists. These sessions explore accessible art-making techniques, emphasising creativity and enjoyment for all.
The exhibition runs from 8th to 13th April 2025 at Fruitmarket Warehouse, Edinburgh, and features installations offering insights into the visually impaired experience of art. Highlights include ‘touch boxes’ designed for every exhibition, deconstructed maps with personal stories, and tactile tabard artworks. Fruitmarket Information Assistants provide visual descriptions and guidance for all visitors.
On 10th April from 6pm to 8pm, See with Me lead artists Kirin Saeed and Louise Fraser will discuss their experiences, highlighting how visually impaired communities are reshaping contemporary art galleries and accessibility. This live-captioned talk aims to enhance inclusivity, especially for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
By embracing the social model of disability, See with Me seeks to remove societal barriers and ensure all visitors, including children over the Easter holidays, enjoy the interactive installations. Open daily from 11am to 6pm at Fruitmarket Warehouse, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF.
4. Disabled Children’s Activity Programme – Easter 2025, Leicester – 15th & 22nd April 2025
Leicester’s Disabled Children’s Activity Programme for Easter 2025 offers free activities for children with disabilities living in Leicester. Sessions will be held on the 15th & 22nd April from 1:30pm to 4:30pm at Thurnby Lodge Children, Young People, and Family Centre.
Activities include art, softball cricket, dance, sensory space, sporting activities, and more. Calm Connections provides techniques for emotional well-being.
Parents must accompany children, and families of children on free school meals receive food hampers. No booking is required, but registration is completed upon arrival.
5. 1880 THAT: Christine Sun Kim and Thomas Mader at the Wellcome Collection – 17th April – 16th November 2025 – Gallery 2
The Wellcome Collection, near Euston, London, is a free museum and library exploring health and human experience. It offers exhibitions, events, and resources online and on-site.
From 17th April 2025, the Wellcome Collection will present 1880 THAT, the first major London exhibition of artists Christine Sun Kim and Thomas Mader. Kim and Mader, artists based in Berlin, have been collaborating for over a decade to explore the possibilities and limitations of communication.
Their playful and thought-provoking works invite visitors to imagine new opportunities for understanding between signed and spoken languages, challenging social prejudices and hierarchies.
1880 THAT will bring together new commissions and recent works that use humour and wordplay to explore the idea of language as a home – an essential place of belonging – and what it means to live with the threat of losing one’s language.
The exhibition takes its name from an emphatic expression in American Sign Language, “THAT” used to add weight and significance to a statement. It references the 1880 ‘Second International Congress on Education of the Deaf’, held in Milan, where policymakers mandated the use of oral education for Deaf people, sidelining and effectively suppressing the use of sign language.
1880 THAT will reflect on the enduring impact of this pivotal event, which has shaped the global Deaf experience for over a century.
The Wellcome Collection ensures accessibility for all, with step-free access, wheelchair-friendly facilities, accessible toilets, and a Changing Places toilet. Assistance dogs are welcome, induction loops support hearing impairments, and braille, large print, and audio-described guides cater to visually impaired visitors.
Check out the full 2025 programme of upcoming exhibitions at the Wellcome Collection.
6. Easter with the Ardudwy Knights at Harlech Castle, Gwynedd, Wales – 19th – 21st April 2025
Experience the thrill of medieval combat this Easter at Harlech Castle with the Ardudwy Knights. From Saturday 19th April to Monday 21st April 2025, between 11am and 4pm, witness knights engaging in fierce battles and showcasing authentic medieval weaponry.
Delve into the rich history of the era through interactive displays and activities suitable for all ages. This event offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of medieval Wales. You can also take part in an Easter Egg Trail on 20th April.
Harlech Castle offers several accessibility features to enhance the visitor experience. While its hilltop location presents challenges, there is partial wheelchair access to certain areas, including visitor facilities. Accessible parking is available near the main entrance, with accessible toilets provided on-site. Assistance dogs are welcomed throughout the castle. Visitors can also benefit from visual information panels and audio guides to make their experience more enjoyable. For the latest accessibility information, visit the official Cadw website. Visitors with disabilities, plus a companion, receive free entry.
7. Grand Western Canal Country Park and Local Nature Reserve, Devon
The Grand Western Canal Country Park and Local Nature Reserve is a perfect destination for an Easter holiday outing, offering 11.25 miles of picturesque countryside from Tiverton to Lowdwells near the Somerset border. Renowned for its rich heritage, the park retains many original features, providing visitors with a peaceful, scenic experience.
The towpath is predominantly flat, surfaced with compacted limestone chippings, making it wheelchair and mobility scooter-friendly. Visitors should be cautious around narrower sections near the Ayshford and Whipcott Bridges and steep areas around the Waytown Tunnel.
The Canal Basin, the park’s main access point in Tiverton, offers a large pay-and-display car park with five disabled bays, accessible toilets, and handrail-equipped ramps.
Fishing enthusiasts with mobility challenges will appreciate the four wheelchair-accessible platforms along the route. Additionally, accessible cafés like The Duck’s Ditty Floating Café & Bar and the Canal Tea Rooms & Garden provide welcoming spots to relax.
And here’s the cherry on top – admission to the country park is completely free. Dive into nature’s charm and enjoy a lovely day outdoors.
8. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow
The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum boasts 22 uniquely themed galleries, offering an exciting experience for visitors of all ages. Its impressive collection of 8,000 exhibits includes celebrated fine art, a vintage Spitfire plane, historical weapons and armour, and a fascinating assortment of preserved animals.
Accessibility is a priority at Kelvingrove, with amenities such as free Blue Badge parking, lifts providing access to all levels, accessible restrooms on each floor, as well as wheelchairs and portable stools available for visitors to borrow. Additionally, the museum actively supports Glasgow Life’s autism-friendly scheme. Admission is free for everyone.
What plans have you got over the Easter holidays? Can you suggest any other free and accessible activities for disabled people to enjoy? Let us know in the comments box, on social media or contact us.