Looking for exciting activities with the kids this April and Easter half-term? We’ve got a range of fun options to make the holidays extra special. Check out our guide!
Family Fun
Step into the world of Minecraft like never before at Corner Corner in Canada Water. Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue is an action-packed, interactive adventure where you’ll mine, craft, and battle through a thrilling real-life Minecraft quest. Plus, every guest who takes on the challenge will take home an exclusive half-zombie, half-villager cape.
Book your spot for Eataly’s Parent and Child Pasta Class on Wednesday, 9th April at 12 pm, where your little ones will learn how to make their first ever fresh filled pasta dish from scratch! During the class, your kids will also enjoy the dishes they made, along with an Italian soft drink. They will also receive a class diploma signed by the Chef.
On Free Cone Day – celebrated around the world on 8th April – Ben & Jerry’s will be giving away free ice cream between 12 pm and 8 pm. Find a Ben & Jerry’s shop near you here.
If you’re around Kensington, you’ll find plenty of exciting activities for all ages! From exploring museums like the Natural History Museum to enjoying family-friendly spots like the Diana Memorial Playground, there’s something for everyone. Check out our guide here.
Outdoorsy Adventures
Visit the Hyde Park Learning Centre for FREE Discovery Days (8th – 10th April between 11 am – 3 pm) and enjoy pond dipping, a spring nature trail, seedball making, and interactive wildlife activities. Explore nature, learn about pollinators, and listen to a springtime story in a fun and family-friendly setting!
Join Holland Park Ecology Centre on Tuesday, 22nd April at 10 am for a fun-filled morning where your little ones can enjoy a variety of Forest School-style activities. Forest Tots is suitable for children aged 2 to 4.
Accompany Lloyd and Dart the Dragonfly on a fun Bug Hunt at WWT London, meeting minibeast friends and enjoying exciting activities along the trail – all included in the price of your WWT admission ticket!
Or head to Whipsnade Zoo, where you can meet and feed one of Whipsnade Zoo’s common hippos. Hosted by an expert zookeeper, you’ll get a unique insight into their daily life and the chance to ask questions about these incredible animals.
Easter Adventures
The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt is returning to Hampton Court Palace this Easter (29th March – 21st April 2025). Stroll through the beautiful gardens and search for Lindt Gold Bunny statues. Find them and enjoy a delicious chocolate treat!
Get ready for an eggstraordinary Easter celebration at Merchant Square on Friday 11th April, from 11 am to 4 pm. This year’s Easter Egg Hunt will be an interactive, character-led Easter adventure, where families will step into a magical woodland world filled with dress-up, storytelling, songs, games, and a thrilling quest to find the hidden eggs.
From 31st March to 21st April, kids can embark on an Easter scavenger hunt through the Museum of Brands’ Time Tunnel with their Hop, Skip, and Seek activity! Your little ones can also get creative with Beatrix Potter-themed colouring books and activities or test their puzzle-solving skills with the Easter Bunny Maze.
Experience afternoon tea with a difference on Brigit’s Bakery Easter Afternoon Tea Bus London Tour. The vintage routemaster buses drive through the streets of Central London, taking in some of the City’s best sights, whilst you indulge in the fabulous Brigit’s Afternoon Tea on a double-decker bus! Watch our review on Instagram reel here.
Or if you want to create the indulgence yourself, head to Biscuiteers, Notting Hill, to take part in their kids’ Easter events. If you have a creative little one in the family or are looking for a fun and unique way to keep the little ones entertained over the half-term, this is the perfect activity!
You can also join the Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure in Covent Garden and help Beatrix Potter save Jemima Puddle-Duck in this fun, interactive experience! With live performances, puppetry, and an immersive quest through the streets of old Covent Garden, it’s a perfect family outing this Easter.
Get out of town…
Are you looking for a family escape from the city that’s not a million miles away? This multi-award-winning country club and resort – Foxhills – is set in 400 acres of tranquil Surrey countryside and ticks all the boxes for a wonderful family staycation: stunning courtyards, incredible views, family activities and award-winner spa facilities.
Or what about a family staycation at Horwood House and Spa? On top of the family-friendly splash times, Horwood House also has a spa for busy mamas to squeeze in a bit of self-care. Relax, recover, and restore at the brand-new H Spa. And located just 25 minutes from the Silverstone Interactive Museum, car lovers and racers fans can spend a fun-fuelled afternoon, celebrating the past, present and future of Silverstone and British motor racing, with 60 hands-on interactive exhibits, alongside an up-close look at some of the most iconic cars and bikes from the past 70 years.Â
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