A guide to the best Easter activities for kids in the UK 2024


by Charlotte Duck |
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Make the most of the Easter holidays in the UK with a fun day out for the kids. There are duck races, duck trails and duck eggs to find, the Easter Bunny to meet and lots of chocolate Easter egg hunts, going on all around the country. So get out there now and make the most of it.

When is Easter?

This year, Easter will be on Sunday, March 31.

Easter activities 2024:

Where: The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hampton Court Palace
When: 23 March – 14 April 2024
Price: The Lindt Gold Bunny hunt is included in palace admission (members go free.) Under 5s go free and will not need a ticket.
The Lindt Gold Bunny hunt returns to Hampton Court Palace during the Easter school holidays. On this amazing trip, you'll be able to use the trail map to explore over 60 acres of palace gardens and find the Lindt Gold Bunny statues that are hiding there (how fun!). The hunt is designed for children aged 4-12 years old and their families.

Mother and Daughter farmer picking carefully ripe orange in orchard.
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Where: Bluey at Kew Gardens
When: 29 March – 14 April 2024
Price: Book tickets to visit Kew Gardens
To all the bluey fans! The hit animated television series Bluey is coming to life at Kew Gardens this Easter! Enjoy family friendly activities inspired by the show, and make it a day to remember. Exciting adventurers will have the chance to create their day from activities in fun and entertaining zones situated around Kew Gardens.

Where: The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians at London Zoo
When: 29 March – 30 April 2024
Price: Book tickets to visit ZSL London Zoo
Lover of animals? then why plan a trip down to London Zoo’s newest major exhibit, ‘The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians’, which will be opening in time for the Easter holidays, yes! you won't get bored, as you'll get to see the new purpose-built space at London Zoo housing 26 species in eight different habitats.

Giraffe at London Zoo
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Where: Spring Fair at the Horniman Museum and Gardens
When: 30 March 2024
Price: Check for prices here
Meet up with family, friends, or your baby group pals this Easter and Join in with seasonal fun and games at the annual Horniman Spring Fair this Easter. There will be live music to get you dancing, free make and take workshops, bubble performances, an Easter bonnet parade, dance workshops, creative face painting and much more surprises for you and the family.

Where: Discovery Days at The Hyde Park Learning Centre
When: 2 – 4, 9 – 11 April 2024
Price: Free 
Visit the Hyde Park Learning Centre for their free Discovery Days this Easter school holidays, on selected days between 11am and 3pm. All visitors are welcomed on a first come, first served basis. This eco-friendly park will have you and your little one in awe and engaging in fun activities.

Where: Family Activities at Chelsea Physic Garden
When: Easter 2024
Price: Adult £13.00, and kids under 5 are free

Enjoy looking at plants or just taken a liking to nature, then Chelsea Physic Garden is for you. Catch some fun at this family activity workshops and an Easter trail during the Easter holidays.

Where: The Tiger Who Came to Tea at New Wimbledon Theatre
When: 7 – 8 April 2024
Price: Tickets from £16.75. Suitable for ages 3+
Join the tea loving tiger in this stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem, packed with a sprinkle of magic, sing-a-long songs and making you giggle.

A little girl in the farm staring at cows
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Where: Easter Eggstravaganza at Bocketts Farm Park
When:29 March – 14 April 2024
Price: £17 for adults, £18.50 for 3 - 17 year olds, and free for under 2's
Bocketts Farm Park is one of the most amazing farm parks to visit near London, with acres of outdoor playgrounds, lovely views, trailer rides, pig races, feeding the farm animals, indoor soft play and small animal encounters, better get that camera ready and create beautiful memories.

Where: The Giant Easter Egg Hunt at RHS Garden Wisley
When: 29 March – 14 April 2024
Price: Free
Follow the garden trail at RHS Garden Wisley and help the Easter Bunny find his friends who are playing hide and seek. With enormous colourful designed eggs, also hidden around the garden except to have so much fun (plus running around). Once you have found all the eggs, you will be rewarded with a free chocolatey treat, yum!

Group of children having fun on an Easter Egg Hunt.
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Where: Easter Family Fun at Hever Castle
When: 29 March – 14 April 2024
Price: £18.35 for adults, 0 - 4 year olds are free and 5 - 17 year olds are £11.50
Throughout the school holidays Easter is always fun at Hever Castle. Make some unique memoirs this spring with an Dinosaur themed trail, craft activity and sand dig, hold on, you’ll be that entertained!

Remember, whether you celebrate Easter with eggs, bunnies, travel, or church services, making sure that you have a great time and creating those amazing memories is all that matters.

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