How much does it cost?

The Great Ocean Egg-sploration is a fun-filled Easter adventure and is included with your Dockyard admission, so there is nothing extra to pay to take part. Pick from adult tickets and child tickets for ages 4 to 15, with children aged 3 and under going free. Discounted family tickets are also available. Prices vary if you book online or on the day, so booking ahead gives you the best value. Best of all, your ticket lasts for 12 months and also includes our Summer and half term programmes, so there is plenty more to come back for.

Easter school holidays from 28 March to 19 April 2026. On 28 March the Dockyard is open from 10am to 4pm, from 29 March onwards the closure time is 5pm.

Who is The Great Ocean Egg-sploration suitable for?

The Great Ocean Egg-sploration is a family-friendly Easter activity, designed for families with younger children looking for a fun day out at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

Is the Easter event indoors or outdoors?

The Easter egg trail takes place in various locations across the Dockyard, with a mixture of indoor and outdoor locations. All egg locations are under cover.

What do I need to bring?

You don’t need to bring anything special. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for exploring the Dockyard. All materials needed for the activities are provided.

Are there any other things to do during our visit?

Alongside The Great Ocean Egg-sploration, families can explore historic ships, galleries and outdoor spaces across The Historic Dockyard, all included as part of a great Easter day out. Find out more on our Visit page.

Is the event accessible for visitors with additional needs?

The Historic Dockyard is committed to being accessible and inclusive for most visitors. The site offers disabled parking, level access routes, and facilities to support a comfortable Half Term day out for all families. For full details on access, facilities, and planning your visit, please see our Accessibility information page.

Is The Great Ocean Egg-sploration an Easter egg hunt?

The Great Ocean Egg-sploration is a Dockyard twist on traditional Easter egg hunts. Families search for ocean eggs hidden around the site, uncover egg-citing facts about marine life and complete the trail to earn a chocolate reward.

Family Activity

The Great Ocean Egg-sploration

Name: The Great Ocean Egg-sploration
Start: 2026-03-28T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-19T17:00:00+01:00

28 Mar - 19 Apr 2026

Included in ticket

EASTER HOLIDAYS AT THE HISTORIC DOCKYARD CHATHAM

Help Horatio the Sea Hare save the ocean eggs

Oh no! This Easter a powerful current has swept through the Historic Dockyard and scattered precious eggs from the sea creatures featured in Ocean Photographer of the Year across the ‘yard.

If they are not found in time, they could be lost before they hatch. The race is on!

Meet Horatio the Sea Hare

Horatio is the ocean’s Easter Bunny. Instead of hiding chocolate eggs, Horatio lays long, curly ribbons of real ocean eggs and helps his ocean friends protect their nests.

But the current has caused a commotion in the ocean and now eggs from Horatio’s friends have been carried far and wide.

Horatio needs brave ocean explorers to help bring them home. Is that you?

Your mission:

Search the Historic Dockyard for missing ocean eggs.

Each egg belongs to a different sea creature and holds an egg-citing fact about how they protect their eggs in the wild.

How to play:

Follow the trail around the Dockyard
Look carefully for hidden ocean eggs
Match the egg to the sea creature on your trail sheet

Find all the eggs and return to the nesting ground to complete your rescue mission and receive a chocolate prize.

The Great Ocean Egg-sploration at Easter is included in your Dockyard admission ticket.

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