Looking for fun ways to keep the kids entertained during the Easter holidays? Across the UK, you'll find Easter egg hunts, outdoor trails, craft activities, spring fairs, farm visits, and more. Whether you’re in the city, the countryside, or planning a day trip, here’s a curated list of the best Easter events for families in 2025.
When is Easter in 2025?
Easter Sunday falls on April 20, 2025, with most school holidays running from early to mid-April. Many family-friendly events take place throughout the month.
Easter activities and events in the UK
The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hampton Court Palace
Location: Hampton Court Palace
Dates: 5 – 21 April 2025
Admission: Included in palace entry. Under 5s go free. Members enter free.
Enjoy a self-guided trail through over 60 acres of palace gardens as children search for hidden Lindt Gold Bunny statues. Designed for children aged 4–12 and their families, this event combines chocolatey fun with a touch of history.
For more information, visit their website.
Outwit The Twits at Wakehurst
Location: Wakehurst, West Sussex
Dates: 4 – 22 April 2025
Members-only early entry: 9 am, 18 – 21 April
Admission:
• Trail and badge: £4
• Children: Free
• Adults: £18.50
• Wakehurst, Kew, and National Trust members: Free
This Easter, Wakehurst brings Roald Dahl’s "The Twits" to life with a mischief-filled trail through the gardens. Activities include digging through Mr. Twit’s beard, escaping wormy spaghetti, and crafting mucky mud pies. Complete the trail to earn a badge and explore the gardens or enjoy a picnic on the croquet lawn.
For more information, visit their website.
The Zoonormous Egg Hunt at ZSL London Zoo
Location: ZSL London Zoo
Dates: 5 – 21 April 2025
Admission:
• Adult (16-64) - £31.80
• Child (3-15) - £22.20
• Under 3 - Free
• Senior (+65) - £30
Join the Easter Bunny at London Zoo and help find the eggs he’s dropped around the animal enclosures. Collect clues, crack the code, and win a tasty treat. The event includes crafts, games, and a chance to win a stay at the London Zoo Lodges.
For more information, visit their website.
Spring Fair at the Horniman Museum and Gardens
Location: Forest Hill, London
Date: Saturday 19 April 2025, 11 am – 4 pm
Admission: Adults and children (over 2): £6. Under 2s: Free
Enjoy live music, workshops, bubble performances, dance activities, an Easter bonnet parade, face painting, and more at this seasonal fair, perfect for families with young children.
For moe information, visit their website.
Discovery Days: Marvellous Mammals at Hyde Park Learning Centre
Location: Hyde Park London
Dates: 15 – 17 April, 11 am – 3 pm
Admission: Free, first-come, first-served
Join a series of free, drop-in family learning days all about the “Marvellous Mammals” that live in London’s Royal Parks. Hosted at the safe and fully enclosed Hyde Park Learning Centre (with toilets and baby-changing facilities), the event includes hands-on activities suitable for all ages.
Children can dress up like squirrels and hunt for acorn facts, identify mammal tracks, make bat finger puppets, go on a mammal-themed trail, and enjoy interactive storytelling sessions about park wildlife.
For moe information, visit their website.
Easter eggstravaganza at Bocketts Farm Park
Location: Fetcham, Surrey
Dates: 5 – 21 April 2025
Admission:
• Adults: £21
• Children (3–17): £23
• Age 2: £20.50
• Under 2s: Free
A classic Easter family day out, featuring farm animals, tractor rides, pig races, play areas, and a large-scale egg hunt. Don’t forget your camera for the adorable animal encounters.
For moe information, visit their website.
Giant Easter egg hunt – Crack the egg-nigma
Location: RHS Garden Bridgewater, M28 2LJ
Dates: 7 – 27 April 2025
Admission:
• Member: Free garden entry
• Non-member: Normal garden admission applies (At the gate, £16.80; Under 5s, Free and Kids 5-16, £5.00)
• Trail pack: £2.50 (pre-booking recommended)
Follow the trail of colourful eggs, solve the mystery, and claim your chocolate reward. Children can also join planting and craft workshops at the Clore Learning Centre as part of the day.
For more information, visit their website.
Easter Family Fun at Hever Castle
Location: Hever, Kent
Dates: 5 – 21 April 2025
Admission:
• Adults: £18.35
• Children (5–17): £11.50
• Under 5s: Free
Hever Castle offers a dinosaur-themed Easter trail, sand dig, and creative crafts. Enjoy the historic surroundings and build memorable moments in the spring gardens.
For more information, visit their website.
Family-Friendly Cinema at Vue
Location: Nationwide
Dates: 4 – 17 April 2025
Admission: From £2.49 (online booking)
Vue is showing a fantastic line-up of family blockbusters and beloved classics throughout the Easter break. Highlights include the Minecraft Movie, a live-action adventure starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, and Disney’s Snow White, a fresh reimagining of the iconic fairy tale. Catch Sonic the Hedgehog 3 from 4–10 April, and Moana 2 from 11–17 April as part of their holiday line-up. Special anniversary re-releases include Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit, celebrating 20 years, and Babe, returning for its 30th anniversary.
Vue’s Mighty Mornings offer family-friendly films at low prices every day during the school holidays, making it an easy and affordable outing for all ages.
For more information, visit their website.
Easter Outdoor Fun at Lauriston Castle
Location: Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Times: 11 am – 4 pm
Admission: Free, no booking required
Pick up a trail sheet at the castle gates and explore the grounds. Kids can take part in an Easter quiz and enjoy discovering hidden corners of this historic site. Mimi’s Café on-site serves seasonal Easter treats.
For more information, visit their website.
Try something different: Geocaching – A free family adventure
For families looking for a screen-free activity during the Easter break, Geocaching is a great option. Known as the world’s largest treasure hunt, this global outdoor game uses GPS to help you locate hidden containers, or "caches," in local parks and trails. And it’s highly recommended by Lindsey Wright, child learning specialist at Tutors Valley.
How to get started:
• Download the Geocaching app
• Choose a beginner-friendly cache nearby
• Let the kids follow the clues and navigate
• Find the cache, sign the log, and swap a small treasure if you wish
Geocaching is a free, exciting way to explore new places and add adventure to your daily walks.
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