Easter activities in London: Kids crafts, games & events near you
A recent survey revealed just how important it is to know about fun Easter activities near you.
It found that most kids enjoy Easter because of the extra family time the holidays involve. In more startling news, though, the average child hopes to go on six (six!) trips over Easter.
From craft sessions to games, our hub of Easter activities in London can help you meet those high expectations.
Have a specific Easter kids activity or London area in mind? Filter your search here to find fun games, craft sessions and more.
Easter activities & craft events in London for 2026:
Egg-Venture Battersea Park
BRAND-NEW EASTER ADVENTURE: ON FOR A LIMITED TIME Looking for a fun outdoor activity this Easter with your family? Take on Egg-venture, a ‘cracking’ addition to Go Ape Battersea Park Treetop Adventures. Combining high ropes crossings, zip wires and a seasonal trail, this special event adds an extra twist to the Treetop Adventure and Treetop Adventure Plus experience. As you make your way through the trees, keep an eye out for hidden letters along the trail. Work together to collect them all and crack the Egg-venture puzzle to earn a prize at the end. It’s a great way to get outdoors during the school holidays, with plenty of climbing, balancing and zip-lining to keep the whole family entertained. Book now for Egg-venture, running 28th March – 19th April, and be the first to follow the trail, spot the clues and solve the puzzle at Go Ape Battersea Park.
Fri 17 Apr - Sun 19 Apr
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kids Activities • 6 years+ • £36.95
SW11, Go Ape Battersea Park
Easter Family Concert, Wimbledon Central
Come and join Bach to Baby this Easter Holiday for a specially designed programme of classical music for the whole family to enjoy together. About Bach to Baby Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow. Outstanding Musicians, Exhilarating Performances, Inspiring Locations across the UK. As seen at Royal Albert Hall and Buckingham Palace. Featured in The Times (London) and the New York Times. What will I hear at a Bach to Baby concert? Programming ranges from Bach to Barber, from Chopin to Shostakovich. Studies show the positive effects of live classical music and children are like little sponges at this stage. While rooted in the core classical repertoire, Bach to Baby has always been passionate about celebrating different music traditions, including foot-stomping Klezmer, gypsy jazz, Afro-Latin rhythms, Hungarian Magyar, and British and Caribbean sea shanties. Not to mention operatic arias, hits from the musicals, including Disney favourites, and a healthy dose of Beatlemania! We bring musicians from the top concert halls to perform in inspiring locations in your neighbourhood. Our artists reflect the multicultural world that we live in today, with diverse heritage including Afro Cuban, Indian, Brazilian, Israeli, Chinese, Korean, Eastern Europeans, Japanese, as well as the British Isles, bringing with them flavours and experiences of their own roots. Extra Information Remember: Up to 2 children come free on every Adult Ticket! Doors open 15 minutes before, and concerts last for about 45 minutes.
Sat 18 Apr - Sat 18 Apr
02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Music • 0m-5 years • £16.00
SW19, Trinity URC
Egg-Venture Alexandra Palace
BRAND-NEW EASTER ADVENTURE: ON FOR A LIMITED TIME Looking for a fun outdoor activity this Easter with your family? Take on Egg-venture, a ‘cracking’ addition to Go Ape Alexandra Palace Treetop Adventures. Combining high ropes crossings, zip wires and a seasonal trail, this special event adds an extra twist to the Treetop Adventure and Treetop Adventure Plus experience. As you make your way through the trees, keep an eye out for hidden letters along the trail. Work together to collect them all and crack the Egg-venture puzzle to earn a prize at the end. It’s a great way to get outdoors during the school holidays, with plenty of climbing, balancing and zip-lining to keep the whole family entertained. Book now for Egg-venture, running 28th March – 19th April, and be the first to follow the trail, spot the clues and solve the puzzle at Go Ape Alexandra Palace.
Sat 18 Apr - Sun 19 Apr
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Kids Activities • 6 years+ • £36.95
N22, Go Ape Alexandra Palace
Treetop Egg-Venture Alexandra Palace
BRAND-NEW EASTER ADVENTURE: ON FOR A LIMITED TIME Looking for a fun outdoor activity this Easter with your family? Take on Egg-venture, a ‘cracking’ addition to Go Ape Alexandra Palace Treetop Adventures. Combining high ropes crossings, zip wires and a seasonal trail, this special event adds an extra twist to the Treetop Adventure and Treetop Adventure Plus experience. As you make your way through the trees, keep an eye out for hidden letters along the trail. Work together to collect them all and crack the Egg-venture puzzle to earn a prize at the end. It’s a great way to get outdoors during the school holidays, with plenty of climbing, balancing and zip-lining to keep the whole family entertained. Book now for Egg-venture, running 28th March – 19th April, and be the first to follow the trail, spot the clues and solve the puzzle at Go Ape Alexandra Palace.
Sat 18 Apr - Sun 19 Apr
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Kids Activities • 4 years+ • £28.95
N22, Go Ape Alexandra Palace
Bach to Baby Easter Family Concert, Reading
Come and join Bach to Baby this Easter Holiday for a specially designed programme of classical music for the whole family to enjoy together. About Bach to Baby Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow. Outstanding Musicians, Exhilarating Performances, Inspiring Locations across the UK. As seen at Royal Albert Hall and Buckingham Palace. Featured in The Times (London) and the New York Times. What will I hear at a Bach to Baby concert? Programming ranges from Bach to Barber, from Chopin to Shostakovich. Studies show the positive effects of live classical music and children are like little sponges at this stage. While rooted in the core classical repertoire, Bach to Baby has always been passionate about celebrating different music traditions, including foot-stomping Klezmer, gypsy jazz, Afro-Latin rhythms, Hungarian Magyar, and British and Caribbean sea shanties. Not to mention operatic arias, hits from the musicals, including Disney favourites, and a healthy dose of Beatlemania! We bring musicians from the top concert halls to perform in inspiring locations in your neighbourhood. Our artists reflect the multicultural world that we live in today, with diverse heritage including Afro Cuban, Indian, Brazilian, Israeli, Chinese, Korean, Eastern Europeans, Japanese, as well as the British Isles, bringing with them flavours and experiences of their own roots. Extra Information Remember: Up to 2 children come free on every Adult Ticket! Doors open 15 minutes before, and concerts last for about 45 minutes.
Sat 18 Apr - Sat 18 Apr
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Music • 0m-5 years • £12.00
RG1, Reading Minster
Bach to Baby Easter Family Concert, Cambridge
Come and join Bach to Baby this Easter Holiday for a specially designed programme of classical music for the whole family to enjoy together. About Bach to Baby Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow. Outstanding Musicians, Exhilarating Performances, Inspiring Locations across the UK. As seen at Royal Albert Hall and Buckingham Palace. Featured in The Times (London) and the New York Times. What will I hear at a Bach to Baby concert? Programming ranges from Bach to Barber, from Chopin to Shostakovich. Studies show the positive effects of live classical music and children are like little sponges at this stage. While rooted in the core classical repertoire, Bach to Baby has always been passionate about celebrating different music traditions, including foot-stomping Klezmer, gypsy jazz, Afro-Latin rhythms, Hungarian Magyar, and British and Caribbean sea shanties. Not to mention operatic arias, hits from the musicals, including Disney favourites, and a healthy dose of Beatlemania! We bring musicians from the top concert halls to perform in inspiring locations in your neighbourhood. Our artists reflect the multicultural world that we live in today, with diverse heritage including Afro Cuban, Indian, Brazilian, Israeli, Chinese, Korean, Eastern Europeans, Japanese, as well as the British Isles, bringing with them flavours and experiences of their own roots. Extra Information Remember: Up to 2 children come free on every Adult Ticket! Doors open 15 minutes before, and concerts last for about 45 minutes.
Sat 18 Apr - Sat 18 Apr
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Music • 0m-5 years • £16.00
CB2, Downing Place URC
FAQ: How to find fun family Easter activities in London near you
When do Easter activities begin in 2026?
Easter activities in London begin toward the end of March. Good Friday falls on Friday 3 April in 2026, with Easter events beginning as early as Sunday 22 March.
Easter Sunday is 5 April, halfway through the school holidays. However, we found Easter activities running in London until the last Sunday of April 2026.
Looking for camps running during the school break? Visit our Easter holiday club page.
Where can I find the best family Easter event near me?
You can find the best Easter event for families by checking out our top pick in your London area below.
Central London: The best Easter event for families we found here is at Buckingham Palace. In their Royal Mews (a stables housing golden carriages and horses) you’ll find an Easter trail and interactive storytelling sessions.
North London: You can go on an Easter-themed tree top adventure at Go Ape near Alexandra Palace.
East London: Mudchute Park and Farm will be running a Meet the Easter Bunny experience.
South London: Our favourite Easter activity south of the river is the Easter Extravaganza Family Fun Day Experience. The Pop Brixton event will involve DJs, games and Easter arts and crafts.
West London: Bach to Baby’s Easter Concert. The toddler-friendly music troupe will be playing in Chiswick, Kensington and Notting Hill.
How to find the best Easter music events for kids near you:
The best kids' events for music at Easter 2026 that we found are Bach to Baby’s family concerts. The critically acclaimed music troupe for tots will play shows all over London, from Kensington to Victoria Park. See our Bach to Baby music concerts page for dates and venues.
Elsewhere, the Southbank Centre will host a free Reggae daytime dance session (3 Apr) on Good Friday.
What are the best free Easter activities near me?
The best free activities this Easter can be found at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Kids can win prizes by following clues to reach the end of their Easter trail. The park’s Timber Lodge Cafe will then host Bunnies Disco (4 Apr) with party games and giveaways.
For those based in South London, we recommend the Brixton Windmill’s Easter Family Day (28 Mar). It involves a treasure hunt and free themed craft workshops. Meanwhile, Vauxhall City Farm (28 Mar - 12 Apr) is running a free film club. You’ll also get to go on a tour of the farm, meeting cuddly animals!
Where can I find Easter craft activities for kids in London?
You can find Easter craft activities at leading London venues from Vauxhall City Farm to Buckingham Palace.
Along with an Easter trail and interactive storytelling sessions over the school break, the Royal Mews will be running craft activity sessions (4 - 19 Apr). Elsewhere, you can make an Easter bonnet at Vauxhall City Farm (1 - 8 Apr) while Two Temple Place will run various family workshops (28 Mar - 12 Apr).
What are the best places for Easter egg hunts in London?
The best places for Easter egg hunts in London are the city’s historic gardens and outdoor spaces.
To help you find the best Easter trail near you, here’s a list of our favourites by London area:
- Central London: The Royal Mews' Easter Egg Expedition (28 Mar - 19 Apr)
- North London: London Zoo's Zoonormous Egg hunt (28 Mar - 12 Apr)
- East London: Bunnies Disco and Easter Trail at Timber Lodge (4 Apr)
- South London Easter egg hunts: Vauxhall City Farm Easter Egg Hunt (3-12 Apr)
- West London Easter egg hunts: Easter Trail At Chelsea Physic Garden (18 - 21 Apr)
For a different kind of trail, lots of immersive experiences or activities will be running Easter-themed activities. These include:
- Shrek’s Adventure London: Gingy's Sweet and Greet Easter Fun (28 Mar - 12 Apr)
- Peppa Pig's Egg-stra Special Easter Bus Tour (28 Mar - 26 Apr)
- Easter at the Paddington Bear Experience (28 Mar - 12 Apr)
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