10 Eggcellent Things to Do In London This Easter
Indulge your sweet tooth at the Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt, Hampton Court Park
From April 1st until April 16th The Lindt Gold Bunny Easter hunt takes place at Hampton Court Palace! You can seek out the Lindt GOLD BUNNY and discover the stories of fascinating people who visited, lived and worked at Hampton Court Palace. The whole family can run freely in the 60 acres of Henry VIII's gardens to find the hidden Lindt GOLD BUNNY statues, then match up the name of the important palace character on the trail, to the red ribbon on the bunny statue at each location. With each Lindt GOLD BUNNY you find, you'll uncover a fascinating story.
When you have finished exploring, you'll be rewarded with a delicious Lindt GOLD BUNNY (10g) chocolate* treat!
Pre-booking is advised to avoid disappointment. The hunt is a self-led trail designed for children aged 3-12 years old and their families and takes about 90 minutes to complete.
Jump over to the Bunny Hop Eggstravaganza in Castle Square
On Saturday 8th April from 11am-5pm Castle Square in Elephant and Castle is hosting a FREE Bunny Hop Eggstravaganza this Easter Bank Holiday! Enjoy face painting, workshops, performances and food from the local traders, along with an appearance from the Easter bunny and a giant Easter egg hunt. Along with delicious treats and creative workshops, there will be a whole lineup of performances from local groups UpSideDown Dance Academy, School Dance Talentos and the Elephant and Castle Community Choir. Art in The Park will also be at Castle Square to create some amazing art pieces which visitors can contribute to.
Hop around Covent Garden with Peter Rabbit
Experience an Easter adventure with Beatrix Potter at the Easter Egg Hunt in Covent Garden. Running until April 16th, this is a chance to immerse yourself and your family in a guided adventure with Beatrix Potter's beloved characters. You can enjoy live performances, puppetry, a mini ROVER obstacle course (for children 4 to 9), themed photo opportunities and arts and crafts. Don’t forget to check out the Easter Adventure Shop (located in 10 Market Building, open 10am to 5pm), for Peter Rabbit merchandise, an Easter activity area and food and drinks at the café downstairs.
Tickets cost between £23 – £25 per person depending on the day.
Infant tickets (ages 6 months to 2 years) cost £6.00 per person.
Monkey around at the Zoonormous Egg Hunt in London Zoo
If you're looking for a fun-filled activity this Easter holiday, why not head to the zoo? Not only will you have the chance to see some amazing animals, but you'll also be able to participate in a special Easter egg hunt. That's right, the zoo has hidden eggs of all sizes and colours throughout the park, just waiting to be discovered. Whether you're young or young at heart, this is a great way to celebrate the season and get into the Easter spirit.
Running until April 16th
Join a literary family workshop at The Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe have announced its upcoming series of family workshops and storytelling sessions over the Easter Holidays. You can explore The Tempest, Macbeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream through fun and practical workshops for 5-8 year olds, 9-12 year olds and ages 12+, or join in on a storytelling session for the whole family. Whether you're a Shakespeare enthusiast or just looking for a unique and engaging activity for your family, these events are designed to spark your imagination and bring the magic of Shakespeare to life.
Workshop tickets cost £10.
Storytelling session tickets cost £15.
Running until April 15th
Have fun with the family Activities at Chelsea Physic Garden
This year, the Chelsea Physic Garden is hosting an Easter trail on the 7th, 9th, and 10th of April. The trail promises to be an exciting adventure for both kids and adults alike as you explore the beautiful garden while searching for clues. At the end, each trail entry will receive a chocolate treat or prize! The Easter trail costs £5 per person and is on from 11am (last time slot is 4pm). Book online in advance. As well as the Easter Trail, they will also be hosting a Chocolate Workshop on April 11th. Have you ever wondered how your favourite chocolate bar is made? Or where the cocoa beans come from? If you're a true chocolate lover, this workshop is for you! Everyone will have a chance to create their own chocolate treats and experiment with a variety of botanical ingredients.
Tickets cost £25 per adult, £20 per child. Workshop times: 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm
Dive down a rabbit hole at Alice in Merchant Square’s Wonderland Easter Egg Hunt
Get ready to fall down the rabbit hole with this year’s Merchant Square Easter Egg Hunt which will be returning on the 4th of April, with an extra special twist. You will enter the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland with real live characters bringing the whole experience to life. From the curious Alice to the mischievous Cheshire Cat, this classic tale promises to be an immersive experience that will transport you to another world. To earn Easter chocolates, groups of scavengers will have 30 minutes to help Alice and the White Rabbit find all the lost objects of the party puzzle including the White Rabbit’s pocket watch. The event will be running from 11am to 4pm, with meet and greet and photo opportunities with the Alice in Wonderland characters from 12.30pm until 2:00pm. Family activities at the event include flamingo croquet, party games and a colouring-in competition.
All activities are free but any donations to COSMIC charity are gratefully accepted. Volunteers will be collecting donations to help fund the children’s critical care unit at St. Mary’s Hospital just across Paddington Basin.
Compete in a BucketRace (Scavenger Hunt) Easter Hunt
On the 8th of April get ready to explore the hidden Easter eggs in the city while indulging in some delicious chocolate treats along the way. This scavenger hunt involves a very chocolatey twist and is a fun way to discover some of London's best-kept secrets while satisfying your sweet tooth. The Easter game will see teams working out clues to find landmarks around London. When you reach that landmark you must complete a challenge involving what you’ve found. Once your challenge has been submitted, you will receive another clue via email and text message.
Bring Your Own Bottle to An Adult Painting Workshop
If you looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Easter this year then look no further than Art Social Club’s Easter Adult Painting Workshop. You can join them for a relaxing and enjoyable evening of painting, where you'll be guided step-by-step through the process of creating a beautiful masterpieces. You do not need any drawing or painting skills, as you will use a stencil technique to apply the drawing from paper straight onto the canvas. It’s perfect for beginners or dabblers and you can bring your own drinks to enjoy while you paint.
Classes are running from the 7th of April until the 8th of April
Sprinkle, Ice and Bake at Biscuiteers in Belgravia
If you have a creative little one in the family or are looking for a fun and unique way to keep the kids entertained over the half term, this could be exactly what you have been looking for. Biscuiteers will be running an Easter themed holiday special hour-long classes on the 11th of April. The Icing Club Session includes - A selection of Easter themed biscuits for your child to ice, an array of icing colours and sprinkles to decorate them with, a tutorial from one of their expert in-store icers, a free kids hot chocolate and a Biscuiteers gift box.
