Some of London’s earliest Easter egg hunts took place at Kensington Palace, where a young Queen Victoria scoured the gardens.
Nowadays, no matter what London neighbourhood you’re in, there’s likely a trail hiding near you.
The best ones involve clues tucked among blossoming gardens and historic buildings. When else can kids solve puzzles at a royal palace?
In 2026, our favourite free hunt also features singalongs and games, with a friendly guide named Egbert Fluffleton, no less!
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The best Easter egg hunts in London
Merchant Square Egg Hunt
The Easter Egg Hunt at Merchant Square is a free family activity set around Paddington Basin. Kids who take part (it’s aimed at ages 4-12) get to become Bunny Detectives for the afternoon. Their job is to crack the code and release the Easter eggs locked in the chocolate vault. If that weren’t incentive enough, there are also hopping games and singalongs to enjoy.
Event details
Dates: Thu 2 Apr 2026
Where: Merchant Square, W2
Prices: Free
Egg-Venture at Go Ape
Go Ape might be hosting the most exciting Easter egg hunts we know of for 2026 in London. As with many Easter trails, families search for hidden letters to crack the puzzle and earn a prize. The twist here is that, along the way, you’ll also be climbing through trees and riding zip-wires.
Event details
Dates: Sat 28 Mar – Sun 19 Apr 2026
Where: Go Ape Alexandra Palace, N22 + Go Ape Battersea Park, SW11
Prices: From £36.95
Vauxhall City Farm Easter Egg Hunt
Vauxhall City Farm’s annual egg hunt is back with one of London’s best farm trails. The family-friendly Easter hunt takes place in the community garden, where kids must search for hidden eggs and clues. After completing an egg hunt sheet, they get to collect a chocolate treat. With a free film club and farm trail, there’s plenty to hang around for afterwards too.
One similar Easter activity is Mudchute City Farm’s Meet the Easter Bunny experience, but unfortunately, it’s now fully booked. To hear about similar experiences before they sell out, sign up for the Loopla newsletter (where we recently ran a whole feature on lamb bottle-feeding experiences around London).
Event details
Dates: Sat 28 Mar – Sun 12 Apr 2026
Where: Vauxhall City Farm, SE11
Prices: From £9.38
London Zoo’s Zoonormous Egg Hunt
London Zoo’s Easter trail adds even more fun to one of the best family days out you can have in the city. Children search for giant eggs hidden around the zoo, uncovering letters to work out the final answer. This fun combination of animals and code-cracking makes it an easy choice for the school holidays.
Event details
Dates: Sat 28 Mar – Sun 12 Apr 2026
Where: London Zoo, NW1
Prices: From £22.20
Hampton Court Palace’s Lindt Gold Bunny hunt
Home to beautiful gardens and even a maze, there’s a lot to explore at Hampton Court Palace. For kids, their Easter Lindt Gold Bunny hunt makes doing so even more fun. Families must match the names of historic characters to red ribbons. Once done, they’ll earn a tasty chocolate treat.
Event details
Dates: Until Sun 12 Apr 2026
Where: Hampton Court Palace, KT8
Prices: From £14.50
BucketRace’s Easter Scavenger Hunt
This Easter-themed scavenger hunt is a great way to explore central London. It’s packed with clues, challenges and friendly competition. Teams race between landmarks, solve puzzles and complete playful tasks along the way. For families after something active, social and a little different, this is a great pick.
Event details
Dates: Sat 4 Apr 2026
Where: Golden Square, W1F
Prices: From £15.00
Royal Mews Easter Egg Expedition
The Royal Mews’ Easter trail blends seasonal fun and history in a royal setting. While following the route, Families discover facts about horses and carriages at one of the world’s finest stables. They’ll collect a chocolate reward at the end, while on certain days they’ll also run craft sessions and interactive storytelling.
Event details
Dates: Sat 28 Mar – Sun 19 Apr 2026
Where: Royal Mews, SW1A
Prices: From £9.00
Easter Egg Hunts in North London
Easter Quest at Kenwood House
Kenwood House’s Easter Quest makes Hampstead Heath an even more enticing day out for families this April. The trail involves riddles, blossoming gardens and chocolate, and it only costs £2 for a trail sheet.
Event details
Dates: Sat 28 Mar – Sun 19 Apr 2026
Where: Kenwood House, NW3
Prices: From £2
Percy vs Mr Fox: The Great Egg Hunt
The crafty Mr Fox has stolen Percy the Penguin’s precious Easter eggs! The RAF Museum is calling on kids aged 3 and up to help get them back. Their egg hunt trail features mystery letters, jets and a chocolate egg reward.
Event details
Dates: Sat 28 Mar – Sun 12 Apr 2026
Where: RAF Museum London, NW9
Prices: From £5
Lauderdale House Easter Trail
Highgate’s hidden gem Waterlow Park is running a free trail this Easter involving riddles and treasure maps. We recommend that those keen to take part get there early. There are chocolate prizes for kids who complete the trail, but only for the first 100.
Event details
Dates: Sun 5 Apr 2026
Where: Lauderdale House, N6
Prices: Free
Easter Egg Hunts in East London
Easter Egg Trail at Cutty Sark
The Cutty Sark’s Easter egg trail is a great activity to plan your next visit to Greenwich around. Kids get to learn all about the 150-year-old ship while unscrambling a nautical code.
Event details
Dates: Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr 2026
Where: Cutty Sark, SE10
Prices: From £11
The Golden Hinde’s Easter Chocolate Coin Treasure Hunt
The Cutty Sark isn’t the only ship in London running an egg hunt this Easter. Further west along the Thames is the Golden Hinde, a better choice for those fascinated by Tudor history. Kids get to adventure around an Elizabethan galleon in search of treasure (and, ultimately, chocolate). They will be running two sessions, so families with kids aged 3-6 will want to book the earlier session.
Event details
Dates: Sat 4 Apr 2026
Where: The Golden Hinde, SE1
Prices: From £6
Bunnies Disco and Easter Trail at Timber Lodge
Bar the Go Ape trail, this might be the most active Easter activity we’ve found for 2026. It begins with an egg hunt around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. After that, kids are invited for a party at Timber Lodge, featuring dancing, party games and prize giveaways.
Event details
Dates: Sat 4 Apr 2026
Where: Timber Lodge, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20
Prices: £16.50
Easter Egg Hunts in South London
Brixton Windmill Easter Family Day
The Brixton Windmill is throwing a full Easter Family Day and one of the highlights is a special treasure hunt. They’ll also be running free craft workshops for kids at the workshop. And of course there’s the park and windmill to explore.
Event details
Dates: Sun 29 Mar 2026
Where: Brixton Windmill, SW2
Prices: £3 suggested donation
Wimbledon Quarter Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Egg Hunt at Wimbledon Quarter is a self-guided trail and a great way to keep younger children busy during the holidays.
This is especially true if you visit while they’re running one of their free Easter workshops. You can find a schedule full of mask-making, egg-painting here.
Event details
Dates: Sat 28 Mar – Sun 12 Apr 2026
Where: Wimbledon Quarter, SW19
Prices: Free
Curly’s Easter Extravaganza at Longfield Hall
Aimed at kids aged 3-9, Curly’s Easter Extravaganza is a strong choice for families after a high-energy activity. Besides the Easter egg hunt, it promises live entertainment and dancing (plus hair-braiding and temporary tattoos).
Event details
Dates: Sat 4 Apr 2026
Where: Longfield Hall, SE5
Prices: From £15
Easter Egg Hunts in West London
Chiswick House Easter Trail
The Easter Trail at Chiswick House and Gardens sends families around the grounds in search of missing eggs. Children must solve riddles as they explore the 350-year-old villa to receive a chocolate prize at the end.
Event details
Dates: Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr 2026
Where: Chiswick House and Gardens, W4
Prices: From £3.50
Chelsea Physic Garden’s Spring Sprites Easter Egg Trail
Spring is one of the best times to see Chelsea Physic Garden, not least because their Easter Egg hunts are so engaging for kids. The ‘Spring Sprites’ trail encourages little ones to engage with nature through fun tasks like potion-making. They cap it all off with a chocolate treat and a craft activity.
Event details
Dates: Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr
Where: Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3
Prices: From £5 (plus entry fee)
Fulham Palace Easter egg trail
Fulham Palace is home to charming gardens and buildings that once hosted Elizabeth I. As part of their Easter hunt, children get to explore this historic setting in search of ten colourful eggs. Along the way, they collect letters to crack the final code and claim a chocolate prize.
Event details
Dates: Sun 22 Mar – Sun 12 Apr 2026
Where: Fulham Palace, SW6
Prices: From £3.50
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