35 Hoppy, happy things to do in London with kids in the Easter holidays
- Tracy Tristram
- Mar 22
- 5 min read
Rain or shine if you are looking for things to do in London in the Easter school holidays then this is the guide for you.
Be a Rebel and blast down the river on Thames Rockets. One of the most exhilarating ways to see London for sure, and its larger, newer vessel, Rebel Rocket, is excellent fun too.
Score a strike with the kids with some great deals all over town at retro bowling spot, AllStar Lanes.
Fancy a spot of adventure golf location in Central London? Swingers West End are hosting fun-packed family sessions throughout the Easter Holidays.
Have a gruesomely cool adventure at The Clink Prison Museum.
Tick off all the gorgeously green country parks in and around London.
Get out of the city and over to Hopefield Animal Sanctuary. There's plenty of Easter-themed adventures to hop on over for and all profits go back into caring for the hundreds of rescued animals who live there.
Looking for something a bit different? Then dive into this guide if it's a quirky day out you're after.
And then walk the plank over to our review and guide of H.M.S. Belfast: an interactive adventure sure to float the family's boat.
We always love raven about the Tower of London, so read our guide and then book some tix. Easter events at The Tower are happening all through the Easter holidays.
Then hop onto Tower Bridge for a very cool experience packed with history and fun - those glass walkways give some of the best views of London Town!
Museums are far from boring in this guide full of the best ones in London for families.
Did you know that London has its very own Wetlands? Spring is a wonderful time to visit WWT London Wetland Centre which will be bursting with newborn wildlife, bugs and buds. There's also a special Easter shenanigans happening.
Not sure the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child show is suitable for your muggles? Read our review before ticking this one off your London bucket list - it's finishing soon in its current format so catch it while you can. We can also highly recommend Wicked, Six, Hercules and Matilda - book through Official London Theatre for the best deals.
If the sun carries on sunning then we have a guide to fabulous outdoor activities around town.
Get involved with a traditional (and some non-traditional) Easter Egg Hunts. We have a guide on where to find them in London and beyond.
Get in a Bluebell shoot at some blooming lovely spots around town.
Fancy ticking some restaurants off your 'must try' list? Well, we've got a guide to family-friendly ones, a guide to the best burgers in London AND a guide to the most wonderful dim sum spots in town.
If the child-sized hole in your own wallet is getting too big, try this guide to things to do in London for FREE. Our favourite word.
A slight shift from free, we've also got a guide to things to do in London with kids that will set you back less than a tenner per person.
Shrek's Adventure! London is a great place to ogre-dose on fun during the school holidays, and it generally has seasonal events happening too. Use this link for all the info and for the best deals.
Older kids will want in on this adventure into the skies: we tried Up at the O2 and loved it.
Not content with just climbing things? How about throwing yourself off things too? We would highly recommend a tour of Tottenham Hotspur FC combined with its Sky Walk and The Edge abseil. We tried it on your behalf and love, love, loved it (even though we're not massive footie fans).
Wherefore art thou, family fun for Easter holidays? At the Globe, of course! From interactive storytelling to family workshops there's always something wonderful happening at Shakespeare's Globe.
London's only theatre barge, The Puppet Theatre Barge, is currently moored in Little Venice and there's a brand new production, My Shadow & Me, happening now and all through Easter.
Stomp over to the Natural History Museum for a whole heap of roarsome exhibits and family-friendly fun.
This Easter, dive into a world bursting with colour at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, where vibrant marine life and interactive exploration await guests of all ages.- all details via this link.
For all the thrills and spills of an Easter holiday adventure to remember, get out of town and onto a rollercoaster or two at Thorpe Park. Hyperia, is next level intense and worth heading over for in itself! Best rates via this link.
And for a slightly less intense theme park, but where everything is awesome, we love, love, love Legoland, which has some extra awesome Easter activities happening.
Marmalade sandwiches and all things adorable are what you can expect if you decide for the beary lovely Paddington Bear Experience this Easter and beyond.
Right next to Paddington and keeping it in the 'hood you've also got the London Dungeon for the older kids - our teens love this one!
And while you're there, why not get a bird's eye view and take a spin on The London Eye?
Looking for an activity with a twist? We recently went to the Twist Museum and had the best time!
A short stroll from Twist, you'll also find another mindblowing activity, this time taking on a whole new way of looking at art. We loved Frameless Immersive Art Experience, and even our tough to please tweens thoroughly enjoyed it too!
Fancy rubbing shoulders with all your favourite stars? Madame Tussauds is always a hit with kids - and grown ups - of all ages. Best deals via this link.
Ready to unleash your inner Viking? Head over to Dock X for Vikings: The Immersive Experience, where you can step into the world of Norse legends, explore mythical realms and even dive into a VR adventure. It’s packed with epic storytelling, interactive moments and plenty to keep little warriors entertained.
We'll be adding more ideas and recommendations throughout the Easter holidays in London, so do keep hopping back to this guide for updates. Enjoy, and don't forget to tag us on your socials!
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