Where To Hunt Easter Eggs In London This Bank Holiday Weekend
It’s the season for London’s annual Easter egg hunts and with the UK now released from the grip of the pandemic, you won’t have to resort to hiding chocolate in the garden this year!
This Easter London has a whole host of exciting chocolate egg hunts for those looking for fun and adventure …. and chocolate.
To help you plan your Easter Egg hunt in London this Bank Holiday, we have put together a short guide with some of the best that the city has to offer in 2022.
Hampton Court Palace
No Easter egg hunt guide is complete without a Lindt gold bunny! Hampton Court Palace is the ideal place to begin your hunt for this famous rabbit. This Easter hunt is suitable for children between 4 and 12 and includes child-friendly historical stories from the palace into the hunt as well as numerous opportunities to explore Hampton Court Gardens.
This event will be a popular choice for tourists and London residents, so you’ll need to book in advance. On the day, the hunt should take you around an hour and a half, so allow plenty of time for your visit.
You can also save money on the entry price by becoming an annual member of the Royal Palaces. A year’s family membership starts at £82.
Where: East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU
Tickets: www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/easter-lindt-gold-bunny-hunt/#gs.wsacl8
London Wetland Centre Easter Duck Hunt
In a twist on the traditional egg hunt them - the Wetland Centre in Barnes is hosting an Easter Duck Hunt. In keeping with their bird theme this trail will get your children hunting for some very special yellow birds this Easter.
The wetlands are a fantastic day out for bird lovers. They have some fascinating wildlife, including the colourful mandarin duck. Children will also get a chance to participate in a feeding session or pond dipping.
The centre has indoor and outdoor play areas for children with energy to spare, so it’s a good choice if the weather forecast isn’t looking great.
This trail is free for current members, or you can pay for a family ticket which will cost around £40.30, although children under four gain free entry.
Where Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London, SW13 9WT
Tickets and info: https://wwt.digitickets.co.uk/tickets?branches.branchID=332
Osterley Park Easter Egg Hunt
Osterley Park is a National Trust property, so their Easter egg event this year is ideal if you are already a member, it’s also perfect for those of you who want to spend some time in nature while keeping the kids entertained.
Children will receive a colourful trail pack with a pencil and map, and there will be a chocolate reward for anyone who makes it to the end.
Osterley Park is a grand Georgian house with pristine gardens. In Spring, you’ll get the chance to see their fields of bluebells, or you can simply sit by the lake for a relaxing picnic. There are play areas for children, including rope swings, to keep them busy after they finish the Easter hunt.
The trail is open from 10 am to 4 pm from 14th to 18th April 2022. The ticket for the hunt is £3 per child after the park entrance fee. A family ticket for non-members who want to visit Osterley park is £32.50 upwards.
Where: Jersey Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 4RB
Tickets: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/f84b9ee9-392f-4c41-aa44-c59f2d827c07/pages/details
Kew Gardens
Young adventurers will love this Easter adventure which is themed around the Hungry Caterpillar and set in the beautiful Kew Gardens. While you won’t find eggs on this hunt, this enjoyable trail takes families through a path displayed with some fantastic sculptures that you’ll recognise from this timeless tale.
Adults, meanwhile, can delight in passing by the spring tulips and daffodils that brighten up the path. At the same time, your young explorers discover the ending of this story (spoiler: it’s a butterfly).
The Hungry Caterpillar trail is open from 2nd to 18th April 2022.
Family tickets start from £25.30 (with a donation), but you’ll pay a higher price at the gate if you don’t book in advance.
Where: Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE
Tickets: www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/the-very-hungry-caterpillar
Hogarth’s House
Historic Hogarth House, restored eleven years ago, is home to a vast collection of Hogarth artwork. The house also includes a learning centre and a gorgeous, landscaped garden.
In the Mulberry Garden of this famous house, children will begin a memorable day of Easter egg hunting in London. This activity is great for the creative minds of your little ones as after the hunt there is an arts and crafts workshopwith gg decorating and even the chance to make an Easter egg basket.
This egg hunt happens on the 9th of April. It is for children from 5 to 11, and spaces are limited to 12 children per session. It is £15 per child, and you’ll need to book in advance.
Where: Hogarth’s House, Hogarth Lane, Great West Road, London W4 2QN
Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-activity-easter-egg-hunt-and-crafts-tickets-269584082247
Chelsea Physic Garden
Explore the beauty and tranquillity of Chelsea’s physic garden and keep your children entertained during the visit with a chocolate-rewarded egg hunt.The hunt takes place around the four acres of garden, and children will receive a pack with clues. It’s also an excellent opportunity for older children to learn about the botanical world. The Chelsea Physic Garden is also hosting chocolate-egg-making workshops around Easter for those who want to expand the food theme. The Easter egg trail is £5 per child on top of the standard admission fee. It’s open from Friday the 15th of April to Monday the 18th.
The Family Chocolate Workshop is slightly earlier on the 7th of April and requires advanced booking.
Where: 66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4HS
Tickets: www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/visit/whats-on/family-activities/
From all of us at the London Living Blog, Happy Easter!