Spring is here, and the Easter holidays are fast approaching (if you haven’t started already)! Here are over 50 events for you and your family to choose from over the next few weeks and beyond, primarily in and around London and Kent!
I know first-hand how expensive school holidays can get, so I have included plenty of FREE events to choose from too.
I have grouped the different activities, so if there is something in particular, you are looking for, this may be easier to find. Well, without further ado, enjoy!
AMUSEMENT CENTRE/ PARKS/ EXPERIENCE
HISTORIC PLACES AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS
AMUSEMENT CENTRE/ PARKS/ EXPERIENCE
This Easter, join Beatrix, Peter and friends on a quest around the streets and stalls of old Covent Garden to help save Jemima Puddle-Duck. 21 Mar – 16 Apr
Covent Garden Piazza, LONDON
Suitable for all ages
PAID
Get ready for a ‘cracking’ time with an Easter Animal Trail, Easter bunny meet and greet, PLUS an eggs-ellent theme park and zoo offer. 01 – 16 Apr
Chessington World of Adventures, Kingston LONDON
PAID
KidZania is launching its first-ever Kulture KidZ festival for children to explore different cultures worldwide this Easter. 01 Apr – 04 Jun
KidZania, Shepherds Bush LONDON
Suitable for ages 4 – 14
PAID
ANIMALS
Join Pip and Posy in discovering the fantastic animals at Whipsnade Zoo this Easter. Enter their wonderful world of play, friendship and exploration by following a family-friendly trail to learn about some of Whipsnade’s impressive animal residents. 31 Mar – 09 May
Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade BEDFORDSHIRE
PAID
Meet the new arrivals in the farmyard – you won’t want to miss the lamb bottle-feeding demonstrations throughout the day! 01 – 16 Apr
Kent Life, Maidstone KENT
FREE with admission
As well as the usual farm fun – this Easter, there will be lots of lambs and baby goats to meet, pig racing and an Easter-themed word trail to test your sleuthing skills around the farm! 01 – 16 Apr
Rare Breeds Centre, Ashford KENT
PAID
Go along and see the newborn Baby Lambs with their mums. 01 – 16 Apr
The Reindeer Centre, Bethersden KENT
PAID
Join the quest to find Hobbledown’s precious missing dragon eggs – it’s a challenge like no other… 01 – 16 Apr
Hobbledown, Epsom and Hounslow SURREY and LONDON
PAID
Head to London Zoo for an Easter egg trail with a difference! Someone (we’re looking at you, Easter Bunny) has hidden very special Easter eggs around the Zoo. But they’re no ordinary eggs! With birds, reptiles, fish and butterflies among the amazing egg-laying creatures at the Zoo, they’ve got eggs of all sizes and colours. 01 – 16 Apr
ZSL London Zoo, Regent’s Park LONDON
PAID
Join WWT London for a family day out of exploration and discovery that will put all of your senses to the test 01 – 16 Apr
WWT London, Barnes LONDON
Suitable for all ages
FREE with admission
EASTER EGG HUNTS
Go down to the farm and clean your lungs while having fun! Hunt amongst the spring flowers on the woodland trail to find the lost bunnies. When you have found them all, it is time to claim your ‘egg-citing’ prize! 25 Mar – 16 Apr
Broadditch Farm, Southfleet KENT
PAID
Enjoy Easter trails at National Trust Sites across England, Wales and Northern Ireland this spring. See what fun things you can discover and pick up a treat at the end of your adventure.
25 Mar – 23 Apr
National Trust Sites, NATIONWIDE
PAID
Seek out all the sneaky little bunnies hiding amongst the Rhododendrons, and claim your sweet treat reward. 01 – 10 Apr
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks KENT
FREE with admission
- HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES
- Seek out the Lindt GOLD BUNNY and discover the stories of fascinating people who visited, lived and worked at Hampton Court Palace (ages 3 -12). 01 – 16 Apr
- Watch out for sights, smells and sounds, and listen to the Head Keepers’ stories of big cats, bears, and beasts from across the globe in the King’s Collection in Zoo Time This Easter At The Tower Of London. Hear about the polar bear who fished for his lunch in the Thames and many other surprising stories of the royal ‘power pets’. Learn how the Tower’s rich 600-year-long menagerie history later went on to help create London Zoo. 01 – 16 Apr
Historic Royal Palaces, LONDON & SURREY
FREE with admission
Join RHS Gardens for ‘The giant Easter egg hunt’ and enjoy fun family activities at the RHS Gardens this Easter holidays. 01 – 17 Apr
RHS Garden Sites, NATIONWIDE
PAID
Join Ruxley during the Easter Holidays for 2023 for their annual Easter Hunt! With free entry and an ex-seedingly good prize to collect at the end, your little ones will be thoroughly entertained! 03 – 16 Apr
Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Sidcup KENT
FREE
Follow Alice as she chases the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole. Help them find all the forgotten pieces of a party puzzle and earn an Easter surprise. 05 Apr
Merchant Square, Paddington LONDON
FREE
Explore the beautiful seven-acre garden, find all eight Easter bunnies and solve the riddle for a FREE chocolate prize! 07 – 10 Apr
Great Comp Garden, Nr Sevenoaks KENT
FREE
GARDEN CENTRES
Join the Fun Farmers for Easter-themed party games, dancing, balloon modelling, and an amazing magic show! There will also be a very special visit from the Easter Bunny. 03 – 14 Apr
Millbrook Garden Centres, Staplehurst and Gravesend KENT
PAID
HISTORIC PLACES AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Grab your flock and take part in a baaa-rilliant game of ‘Hide & Sheep’ to find Shaun whilst enjoying spring in our beautiful woodland gardens. 25 Mar – 23 Apr
Leonardslee Gardens, Horsham SUSSEX
PAID
This Easter at Kew Gardens, join Superworm for a new adventure with all the heroes from the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Set out on a journey through the plant and animal kingdoms against the magical backdrop of the Gardens in spring. 30 Mar – 23 Apr
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond & Haywards Heath LONDON & SUSSEX
PAID
Collect your trail sheet from the onsite café and navigate the gardens to find the hidden eggs. When you’ve completed your trail sheet, return to the on-site café to claim your prize! 01 – 10 Apr
Reuthe’s Nursery, Sevenoaks KENT
PAID
Celebrate spring by helping the Easter bunny find their sweet treats as part of an Easter egg hunt around the grounds. 01 – 16 Apr
Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge KENT
FREE with admission
Fill up on warm hot cross buns with melting butter, sneak a pinch of the Easter chocolate, and pop on your scarf as you prepare to head to Leeds Castle to make new spring memories with the family. 01 – 16 Apr
Leeds Castle, Maidstone KENT
FREE with admission
- Explore to hunt for clues and challenges and discover traditional Easter games like egg rolling and the egg and spoon race in the Easter Adventure Quests. 01 – 16 Apr
- The whole family will have plenty of opportunities to get involved in traditional games, activities, races, and storytelling sessions throughout the Easter Escapades. 07 – 10 Apr
English Heritage Sites, NATIONWIDE
PAID
Head to Betteshanger Park this Easter for their legendary Easter Egg Trail. 01 – 16 Apr
Betteshanger Country Park, Deal KENT
Suitable for ages 2 – 10.
PAID
Join the Royal Parks for a FREE Discovery Day this Spring holiday. 04 – 13 Apr
The Royal Parks, Hyde PARK LONDON
FREE
During the Easter Weekend, families can take part in a trail throughout the orchards to explore their surroundings and hunt down giant Easter eggs hidden among the fruit trees. Follow the trail map to find all the Easter Eggs to solve the hidden word quiz and collect your chocolate prize. 07 – 09 Apr
Brogdale Farm, Faversham KENT
PAID
Go to the Royal Mews over the Easter weekend to participate in their fantastic trail and claim your special Easter reward at the end! 08 – 10 Apr
Buckingham Palace, Westminster LONDON
FREE with admission
Aspiring plant hunters can scour The World Garden and Grounds for Easter clues and then report on their discoveries to claim an eggtastic surprise, plus the chance to meet some Easter characters! 08 – 10 Apr
Lullingstone Castle and The World Garden, Dartford KENT
PAID
IN-STORE EVENTS
IKEA is celebrating the season with many free fun family activities in their stores throughout the holidays. From painting to hunting, eating to decorating, you have your eggs, be sure to have them at IKEA! Check out what activities will be taking place at your local store.
26 Mar – 23 Apr
IKEA, NATIONWIDE
FREE
Join Pets at Home’s free Easter workshops near you in a Pets at Home store. Meet some of their small animals and learn how to care for them. 01 – 16 Apr
Pets at Home, NATIONWIDE
FREE
From dining to entertainment, craft workshops and egg hunts, hop along to Selfridges Easter Events. 02 – 11 Apr
Selfridges, Oxford St LONDON
FREE / PAID
Join Fenwick this Easter Holiday for their children’s dough-lightfully fun Pizza-Making Classes whilst parents enjoy a leisurely brunch. 03 – 05 Apr
Fenwick, Bracknell, Brent cross, Kingston and Newcastle NATIONWIDE
Suitable for ages 3 and above.
PAID
Join Hobbycraft’s Easter workshops. Explore a range of fun craft workshops inspired by Easter and learn new techniques! Dates vary on location
Hobbycraft, NATIONWIDE
PAID
MUSEUMS
Whilst exploring the Museum’s galleries, families will meet a cast of characters from different eras of the city’s fascinating history. 01 – 16 Apr
London Transport Museum, Covent Garden LONDON
Suitable for ages 7 – 14
FREE with admission
Learn about the scoundrels and scallywags that once roamed London’s Docklands this Easter holiday. Set sail on a cardboard pirate ship, learn to speak like a scoundrel and join the silliest swashbucklers this side of the sea! 01 – 16 Apr
Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay LONDON
FREE
- EASTER AT THE DOCKYARD
- Take a deep breath and delve into the darkest depths of the oceans this Easter, where mythical sea creatures have laid dozens of mysterious eggs. 01 – 16 Apr
- Take a deep breath and plunge down to the dark murky depths of the ocean and discover the monsters that lurk beneath. Are there krakens with tentacles two miles long and giant sharks as big as skyscrapers? 01 Apr- 19 Nov
- Join the FREE family drop-in sessions during the Easter holiday and create your own clay sea creature. 05 Apr
The Historic Dockyard, Chatham KENT
FREE / FREE with admisison
The RAF Museum has partnered with the reenactors admission AT ‘EM! HISTORY who will be your training instructors. 01 – 16 Apr
RAF Museum, Hendon LONDON
Suitable for ages 4 and above.
PAID
Look very closely and you might notice more than just the post when you visit the museum this spring. 01 Apr – 03 Jun
The Postal Museum, Clerkenwell LONDON
FREE with admission
A space-themed, immersive exhibition created with Dapo Adeola and Tọlá Okogwu. From 01 Apr
Discover Children’s Story Centre, Stratford LONDON
Suitable for ages 0 – 8.
PAID
Join in this Easter holiday for some bubble-tastic fun! We’re open every day from Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 April. There’ll be crafts, hands-on activities, and their popular Wet and Bubbly Science Show! 02 – 16 Apr
London Museum of Water & Steam, Brentford LONDON
FREE
Join in this Easter for an eggstravaganza of family fun! 03 – 14 Apr
Bank of England Museum, LONDON
Suitable for ages 7 – 11.
FREE
This holiday, spark your imagination and help bring history to life by handling First World War artefacts from the Museum’s collection. Do you have a lucky charm at home? First World War soldiers did, too. 04 – 14 Apr
Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham KENT
Suitable for all ages
PAID
Join RIBA for this imaginative and fun 3D workshop to design and make a house inspired by dinosaurs, bones, and fossils, as well as learn more about the Crystal Palace Park dinosaur sculptures. For ages 7 to 10 years. 11 Apr
Royal Institute of British Architects, Fitzrovia LONDON
Suitable for ages 7 – 10.
PAID
Join Desriee Asomuyide, founder and CEO of inclusive award-winning brand Little Omo and artist and educator Biancha Samuel-Reid, for a day of fun activities for the whole family. 14 Apr
Migration Museum, Lewisham LONDON
FREE
PERFORMING ARTS
Go on a jazz and funk-fuelled family adventure into the deep dark woods. Whom will we find, and will they be bad or good? 01 Apr
Kings Place, Kings Cross LONDON
Suitable for ages 3 – 7
PAID
Hop down to artsdepot for some Easter Holiday fun. 01 – 16 Apr
artsdepot, North Finchley LONDON
PAID
Join your closest city or town to be Amazed by the outdoor dramatic production of the easter story. 07 Apr
Trafalgar Square LONDON, Bishop Auckland DURHAM, Worcester WEST MIDLANDS and Edinburgh SCOTLAND
FREE
An eggs-traordinary Easter for all the family. Crack open more theatre, music and parties made for kids and their grown-ups. Find out more. 07 – 16 Apr
Southbank Centre, South Bank LONDON
PAID
RAILWAYS
Let’s Get Colourful! Join Thomas the Tank Engine for a day of colourful adventures! All aboard a train ride with Thomas, say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt and railway friends. For even more fun, mix it up with family activities, photos, live entertainment and more! Day Out With Thomas is headed to heritage railways across the country, bringing a celebration of colour to a station near you! 07 – 10 Apr
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre and East Anglian Railway Museum, Aylesbury BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & ESSEX
PAID
Bring the whole family along to the Spa Valley Railway to join Little Red Riding Hood as she tries to find the perfect easter egg for Granny. 07 – 10 Apr
Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells KENT
PAID
SPRING EVENTS
Join two jam-packed weeks of family-friendly activities, workshops, games and even a giant flower trail with loads of chances to WIN. 01 – 16 Apr
Battersea Power Station, Battersea LONDON
FREE
Enjoy the Spring Family Raceday which is fully packed with a range of FREE activities to bring out the adventurous side while experiencing some spectacular wildlife. 02 Apr
Ascot Racecourse, BERKSHIRE
PAID
Families and friends alike are invited to come along and meet firefighters and staff while participating in an exciting afternoon full of activities, including The Byrnes Family Show, an eggcellent activity trail, jump on board a fire engine and lots of opportunities to learn about keeping the whole family safe. 04 – 06 Apr
Kent Fire and Rescue Service, Swanscombe, Tenterden and Sheppey KENT
FREE
