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Easter Fun
At Wells House & Gardens
2025 Easter Fun for the Whole Family at Wells House & Gardens!
Make this Easter weekend truly unforgettable with a magical day out at Wells House & Gardens, where adventure and fun await around every corner! With two egg-citing activities to enjoy, there’s something special for every little explorer and the Wells estate provides the perfect backdrop for this family day out.
Join our Annual Easter Hunt along the Fairy Woodland Walk, and don’t miss the Easter Bunny who will be making a special appearance! Every child who takes part will be rewarded with a delicious chocolate egg—a perfect way to celebrate the season. Over in the Terrace Gardens, little ones can enjoy glitter tattoos, while the Animal Farm offers a chance to meet and handle some of our cutest furry friends!
For an extra touch of fairytale magic, our Fairytale Fun & Train Ride event in the Arboretum is perfect for younger visitors. Meet beloved childhood story characters, enjoy classic nursery rhymes, and make a wish with our Fairy Godmother before hopping aboard the Wells Express for a delightful train ride!
This year our Easter Hunt takes place over the Easter weekend and don’t forget the Easter Egg Hunt is an additional add on to your visit and you’re welcome to enjoy the estate all day long.
Fairytale Fun & Train Rides will be held on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and Easter Sunday. Our Fairytale Fun & Train Rides will continue on Easter Monday too!
Tickets are on sale now, and we highly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment! Please note that these special Easter activities are optional add-ons to your visit, and general gate entry must be purchased unless you are a 2025 Wells House & Gardens member.
Hop on over and make Easter 2025 one to remember at Wells House & Gardens!
Easter Hunt
Our traditional Easter Hunt will take place on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday this year!
The Easter Bunny has left a number of token to be gathered as a hunt on our fairy themed woodland walk for you to find.
Follow the instructions and you’ll receive a tasty Cadbury’s Egg as a reward!
We will also have glitter tattoos and more on the day along with the Easter Bunny who is looking forward to meeting all the children on this adventure!!
Please note this is a ticketed event and we recommend pre-booking as we may not be able to cater for walk-ins on the day.
You must reserve your spot on one of the allocated time slots for this event in advance ! Please note this is an additional activity to our gate entry.
Fairytale fun and Train Rides
The magical Arboretum becomes plays host to some of your favourite characters from childhood fairy tales, nursery rhymes, film characters and childhood literature for your little ones to meet!
You’ll meet favourite characters from nursery rhymes, films, books and more as part of this option add on to your Easter Weekend Visit.
You can enjoy meeting and greeting these popular fictional characters and then enjoy a train ride in the arboretum as part of this fun activity that runs over the Easter weekend!
This is a ticketed event and pre booking is advised and strongly recommended particularly for Easter Sunday.
Make this Easter one to remember with a 10% discount on a stay in our charming self-catering cottages
use the code eastermidterm on check out
Why not decide to spend the Easter weekend at Wells in one of our newly renovated self catering cottages located in the Courtyard of the estate?
Our new cottages are provide a unique and immersive experience for guests seeking a tranquil retreat with the Wells estate as their playground!
Enjoy the tastefully decorated interior that seamlessly combines the charm and unique style of the converted stable block with contemporary conveniences. High ceilings, hardwood floors, and comfortable furnishings create an ambiance of timeless elegance and the Wells estate as your playground during your stay!
You can also explore all that County Wexford has to offer as part of your stay with us from the nearby blue flag beach of Morriscastle to the bustling market town of Gorey!
Children staying on the estate over the Easter weekend can enjoy the choice of either our Easter Sunday Egg Hunt or Fairytale Fun and Train Rides over the weekend to add to their overnight visit!
Use the code eastermidterm when booking your self-catering accommodation from 11th April to 27th April 2025. Note our Easter activities offers are only valid from Good Friday to Easter Monday
Wells House & Gardens are now taking bookings for our exciting 2021 School Tours Packages.
School Tours 2021
We are currently developing beautiful new walks through the Magic Woods of Wells House & Gardens, which children and teachers can enjoy on their visit. Our Adventure Playground is perfect for letting the kids work off some energy before getting back on the bus. All our packages offer free playtime for all.
This International Dawn Chorus Day, we invite you to experience our own magical ‘Dawn Chorus’ with exclusive early morning access to Well House & Gardens and Woodland Walks.
Dawn Chorus Morning
Welcome the new day, lose yourself in Spring’s joyful morning song and enjoy the beautiful Sunrise at 05.51am, listening to a backdrop of birdsong whilst watching the day awaken in the enchanting gardens and woodlands, which is sure to boost your wellbeing and leave you feeling relaxed and ready for the day ahead.
Relax, unwind and enjoy your retirement with the help of Wells House & Gardens.
Active Retirement
Spend an afternoon in the dining room of the house itself and then take a step back in time with a guided house tour, bringing you back to a time when the magnificent ground floor and bedrooms witnessed the stories of Cromwell, Rebellions and the Famine.