26 Festive Easter Activities To Enjoy With The Kids
From egg hunts to petting zoos, adorable afternoon teas to stunning stage productions, we’ve rounded up the best Easter activities in London to do with the kids. Expect copious amounts of chocolate, themed events and a whole lot of fun.
Scroll on for the best Easter activities in London
Pan Pacific
This Easter, Pan Pacific is marking the festivities with 15 per cent off weekend stays. Guests can expect free and discounted kids’ meals, family swimming sessions, and personalised gifts for the children to remember their special stay.
Guests will also have the opportunity to upgrade their package to include a family cinema experience, complete with popcorn, ice cream and drinks delivered directly to the room.
Where: Where: 80 Houndsditch, City of London, London EC3A 7AB
Book here
St Martins Lane London
Celebrate Easter in style at St Martins Lane, London, where there are events and deals for everyone in the family this spring. Enjoy a Bottomless Brunch, Afternoon Tea in The Den and sustainable dining at their pet-friendly Restaurant.
Kids will love the Tea & Tales treats, while adults can unwind at Blind Spot, the hidden cocktail bar perfect for nights out or birthday celebrations.
When: various dates
Where: 45 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4HX
Website: www.morgansoriginals.com/st-martins-lane/
Paddington Bear Experience
The Paddington Bear Experience on the South Bank gets a festive Easter makeover this April, with spring décor, themed installations, and plenty of marmalade-filled magic.
This immersive, multi-room adventure takes guests from Paddington Station to 32 Windsor Gardens, with stops along the way to explore the Peruvian jungle, solve puzzles, and meet beloved characters—all while helping prepare for the Marmalade Day Festival. Expect a themed Easter Egg Hunt, live music, photo ops, and plenty of surprises.
Upgrade your visit to receive a special Easter package, including Paddington ears, stickers, a treat-filled egg basket, sweets, and a signature Paw biscuit.
WHEN: 28.03.2026 – 12.04.2026
WHERE: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7PB
WEBSITE: www.paddingtonbearexperience.com
Andaz London Liverpool Street
Offering the perfect family-friendly Easter staycation, check-in at Andaz London starts with mini-eggs and continues with the Easter theme from there.
Expect an Easter egg hunt, a stunning chocolate Raster egg display in the lobby, and for the parents, Easter-themed cocktails and an Easter-inspired wine hour. This is one you or the kids won’t forget.
where: 40 Liverpool St, City of London, London EC2M 7QN
website: www.hyatt.com
Cinnamon Kitchen and Bazaar
This Easter, Cinnamon Kitchen and Cinnamon Bazaar are treating little diners to a special offer. Children under 12 can eat free and enjoy a range of subtly spiced, child-friendly Indian dishes like naan and cheesy peas pizza, rice and lentil khichdi with veggies, or pan-fried sea bream with coconut cream sauce.
It’s a delicious and cost-effective way to make Easter extra special!
when: 28.03.2026 – 12.04.2026
where: various cinnamon kitchen and cinnamon bazaar locations
websites: www.cinnamon-bazaar.com, www.cinnamon-kitchen.com
Sanderson Hotel
This Easter, step into Wonderland with a whimsical Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea that’s fun for all ages. Enjoy a fantastical spread of sweet and savoury delights as well as premium teas. With magical touches and curious surprises throughout, it’s an Easter treat straight out of a storybook!
when: various dates
Where: 50 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 3NG
website: www.morgansoriginals.com/sanderson
Down Hall Hotel
Down Hall is pulling out all the stops this Easter (31st March–12th April) with family-friendly experiences in a beautiful countryside setting. Book an overnight stay in a spacious Estate Family Room and enjoy tickets to Cammas Hall Farm from just £259 for two adults and two children.
On Easter Sunday, tuck into an Unlimited Sunday Feast at The Potting Shed, with everything from roasts to seafood platters, live mixology, and an egg hunt for the kids. Or treat the whole family to a luxurious Easter Afternoon Tea served in the Grand Hall, featuring classic sandwiches and festive chocolate treats.
when: 31.03.2026 – 12.04.2026
where: Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Essex, CM22 7AS
weBSite: www.downhall.co.uk
Swingers West End
On Easter Monday, April 6th, from 12 pm–3 pm, Swingers West End is transforming into a colourful Easter playground – with crazy golf, egg hunts, arts & crafts, and disco Easter bunnies. It’s the perfect mix of playtime and parent time this Easter!
When: 06.04.2026 12-3 PM
Where: 15 John Prince’s Street, London W1G 0AB
Website: www.swingers.club/uk/familyfun
Kid’s’n’Sushi Easter Masterclasses
Looking for a fun and delicious activity for the kids this Easter? Sticks’n’Sushi is hosting hands-on Sushi Masterclasses just for little chefs aged 8–12.
Guided by expert sushi chefs, kids will learn to roll their own Kappa hosomaki, Pink Alaska uramaki, and even craft a cute Easter-themed Onigiri Egg. The 90-minute session includes soft drinks, a take-home goody bag, and costs from £40—perfect for a creative (and tasty) day out in London.
WHEN: various dates throughout april
where: Chelsea, Greenwich, Wimbledon, Cambridge, Islington and Richmond locations
website: www.sticks-n-sushi.designmynight.com
LEGOLAND
Spring into the Easter spirit at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort this season with a jam-packed schedule of egg-citing family fun! From 28th March to 12th April, the park transforms into an Easter wonderland, perfect for a memorable day out with family and friends.
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of LEGO NINJAGO® with special in-park perks, alongside a LEGO® Easter Egg Hunt in MINILAND, seasonal builds, and themed character meet-and-greets. With over 55 rides, including the Minifigure Speedway, and themed accommodation packages to extend the fun, it’s the ultimate Easter experience.
WHEN: 28.03.2026 – 12.04.2026
WHERE: Winkfield Rd, Windsor SL4 4AY
WEBSITE: www.legoland.co.uk
Quiz Room
Quiz Room is London’s first immersive trivia-style quiz, perfect for all ages, this Easter Holiday. Pretend you are on the show of Family Feud or Jeopardy in right in the heart of London.
From football to music to pop culture, Quiz Room will test your knowledge on all sorts of topics with questions that will please every personality and interest.
WHEN: VARIOUS DATES
where: 19, 25 Bell Ln, London E1 7LA
website: www.quiz-room.co.uk/city/london
Kids Easter Icing Classes
Put your icing skills to the test with a Biscuiteers class. This Easter, they’ve got plenty of kid-friendly activities happening on various dates across April. They’ll be running special sessions allowing your little ones to get stuck in and ice biscuits with adorable Easter-themed decorations.
It’s a chance to learn a new skill. Plus, you get to go home with your creations, so it’s a win-win.
WHEN: VARIOUS DATES THROUGHOUT APRIL
WHERE: BELGRAVIA & NOTTING HILL
WEBSITE: WWW.BISCUITEERS.COM
The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hampton Court Palace
Who doesn’t love an Easter hunt? Let your kids’ dreams come true this Easter holiday and book in for Hampton Court Palace’s legendary Lindt GOLD BUNNY hunt.
Use the trail map to explore the gardens and see how many Lindt bunnies you can spot hiding in the grass. Match up the name of the important palace character on the trail to the red ribbon on the bunny statue at each location.
Can you find them all? Collect a Lindt GOLD BUNNY chocolate at the finish line…
When: 21.03.2026 – 12.04.2026
Where: Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Way, Molesey, East Molesey, KT8 9AU
Website: www.hrp.org.uk
Family Film Club, Barbican Centre
The Barbican hosts a weekly family film club, allowing you and all your family to fall in love with the magic of cinema.
Taking place every Saturday morning, they offer viewings for a wide variety of family-friendly films that everyone will enjoy.
When: Every Saturday
Where: Barbican Cinema 2, Beech Street, Barbican, EC1Y 8AA
Website: www.barbican.org.uk
London Zoo Zoonormous Egg Hunt
Looking for an “egg-straordinary” Easter adventure? Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt, a free family trail that winds through the zoo. Hunt for colourful eggs hidden along the trail and encounter incredible reptiles, birds, fish, and butterflies along the way. Each egg holds a clue, and by cracking the code, you’ll discover the location of the Golden Egg – a secret hiding place with a tasty treat waiting
With Easter crafts and over 10,000 amazing animals to see, prepare for a day filled with learning, discovery, and fun.
When: 28.03.2026 – 12.04.2026
Where: Outer Cir, London NW1 4R
Website: www.londonzoo.org
Easter Staycation at Horwood House Hotel
Escape the city and opt for a magical countryside break with the kids. Complete with Woburn Safari Park and Silverstone Interactive Museum on the doorstep, Horwood House Hotel is the perfect place to experience the best of spring with the little ones.
WHEN: VARIOUS DATES
WHERE: mursley road, little horwood, milton keynes, buckinghamshire, MK17 0PH
Website: www.horwoodhouse.co.uk
Hyde Park Easter Spring Discovery Days
Spring has sprung at Hyde Park Learning Centre, and to celebrate, they’re hosting a series of free Discovery Days. Drop by anytime between 11am and 3pm to take part in a range of activities.
Want to see what lives in the pond? Join their pond dipping sessions and scoop up some critters. Explore the park with a fun nature hunt through the wildlife garden, or make a seed ball to take home and watch it grow into a plant. There’s much more to do, so don’t miss out on this opportunity.
When: 31.03.2026 – 02.04.2026
Where: Hyde Park, W Carriage Dr, London W2 2UH
Website: www.royalparks.org
National Trust Easter Egg Trails
With over 100 Easter egg hunts taking place across the UK, you know you’re in good hands with the National Trust. Get a history lesson and egg hunt rolled into one at one of the Trust’s top locations across the country, from Wiltshire’s Lacock Abbey to Surrey’s Hatclands Park. Or stay closer to home and try one of the Trust’s London locations, such as Ham House.
When: Various dates
Where: Various locations
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Puttshack
Not your typical family outing, Puttshack is the perfect place to let off some steam and allow your friendly competitive side loose. It’s the world’s first tech-infused mini gold, inspired by arcade games and fairground games.
They’ve got four London locations and serve up kid-friendly food too. Think stonebaked pizzas, dirty burgers and chocolate churros.
WHEN: VARIOUS DATES
WHERE: Bank, White City, Watford & Lakeside
Website: www.puttshack.com
Horniman Museum
This Easter, the Horniman Museum will be getting into the festive spirit by hosting its Spring Fair on April 11th. Visitors can expect live music at the bandstand, fete games including toss the welly and a coconut shy, and face painting.
Ticket holders will also have access to the gardens and discounted access to the butterfly house on the day.
WHEN: 11.04.2026
WHERE: 100 LONDON ROAD, FOREST HILL, SE23 3PQ
WEBSITE: WWW.HORNIMAN.AC.UK
Cutty Sark
It wouldn’t be a half-term guide without a mention of our favourite little ship: Cutty Sark. Now around 200 years old, kiddies can uncover all about the history of the Cutty Sark, the fastest clipper, discover its weird and wonderful characters, and explore the incredible naval college buildings.
This Easter, they’ve got plenty of themed activities going on, too, from meeting Cutty Sark’s colourful characters to listening to the amazing sea shanty singers.
WHEN: VARIOUS DATES
WHERE: KING WILLIAM WALK, GREENWICH, SE10 9HT
WEBSITE: WWW.RMG.CO.UK
Sixes Cricket
Fun for all the family, Sixes Cricket is the high adrenaline activity to keep your little ones entertained for hours on end.
Using the best technology, you can bat until your heart desires with the cricket scores recorded virtually, so you can just get on with the fun part.
WHEN: VARIOUS DATES
WHERE: VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Website: www.sixescricket.com
London’s Petting Zoos
There’s no denying London is short of a field or two, but it is littered with petting zoos a’plenty! Pop on your wellies and get stroking a few sheep, patting a couple of pigs and cuddling your fluffy favourites. We’ve rustled together a few of our favourite zoos and farms that’ll see you doing just so here.
When: Various dates
Where: Various locations
Website: FIND THEM ALL HERE
Jurassic Afternoon Tea at The Ampersand Hotel
As if afternoon tea didn’t already win you brownie points, The Ampersand Hotel’s Jurassic-themed tea sure will. Your dino-loving kids will be able to head back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with dinosaur-themed treats along the way.
Look forward to chomping through T-Rex foot-shaped cheese straws, raspberry and lemon crémeux volcano eruptions, dark chocolate and caramel dinosaur egg nests and mini dinosaur biscuits with chocolate fossils hidden within ‘soil’.
WHEN: VARIOUS DATES
WHERE: 10 Harrington Road, SW7 3ER
Website: www.ampersandhotel.com
St Katharine Docks
The much-loved free Easter Egg Hunt returns to St Katharine Docks from 30th March–12th April, offering family-friendly fun in a beautiful waterside setting. Children can let their imaginations run wild with Easter egg-decorating workshops at the Coronarium. A perfect family activity for creating memories and making your Easter celebrations extra special. An exclusive pop-up takeover will be happening on Easter Saturday, 4th and Sunday, 5th.
WHen: 30.03.2026 – 12.04.2026
Where: 50 St Katharine’s Way, London E1W 1LA
Website: www.skdocks.co.uk/marina/
Children’s pizza-making classes
Pizza Pilgrims will be running kids’ pizza-making masterclasses throughout the Easter holidays at both its Selfridges and Canary Wharf branches.
Nicknamed The Little Slice Pizza Class, the sessions are aimed at kids aged 6–12. Children can expect to get the full experience with a chef hat to decorate, as well as a soft drink and an ice cream thrown in. Prices start at £30 for a kids’ ticket.
Where: 400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB / 12 Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4AE
Website: www.pizzapilgrims.com
