We love the Easter Holidays! We love the chocolate, the bank holidays and the family time. But planning two weeks of activities in unpredictable British weather can be tricky. We've compiled a quick list of 17 ideas to inspire your Easter itinerary! And if you’re looking for childcare this Easter, give your children a week they’ll never forget with our 2025 Easter camps.
EASTER ACTIVITIES FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS
1. Eater Trails and Easter Egg Hunts
What's Easter without an egg hunt? Whether it's in the backyard, a local park, or even indoors on a rainy day, organising an egg hunt is guaranteed to be a hit with children of all ages. Hide chocolate eggs, colourful plastic eggs filled with treats, or even clue-filled eggs for a scavenger hunt-style adventure. The excitement on their faces as they search high and low is priceless.
The National Trust has a great list of trails and egg hunts taking pace across their sites. Have you got an event happening near you?
2. Wildlife Trust Events
The Wild Life Trust has a host of courses, activities, resources and experiences running throughout the year across the UK. See what you can get involved with this Easter.
3. Woodland Trust Easter Activities
Spring has sprung and it’s a glorious time to explore outdoors with your kids. The Woodland Trust have got plenty of ideas to make your Easter holidays memorable, so pull on your wellies, wear your bunny ears and hop to the woods for Easter scavenger hunts, picnics, egg hunts and more.
4. Spring Scavenger Hunt
From spotting colourful flowers to finding hidden Easter eggs or identifying chirping birds, each discovery sparks excitement and fuels the sense of camaraderie among family members. These scavenger hunts not only encourage teamwork and problem-solving skills but also provide an opportunity for families to unplug from screens and immerse themselves in the wonders of nature.
Hobby Craft have created a free, printable spring scavenger hunt checklist to take out on your next family walk.
RAINY DAY EASTER ACTIVITIES FOR THE HOME
5. Easter Arts and Crafts
One of the most beloved Easter traditions for children is decorating eggs. From classic dyeing techniques to more creative approaches like glitter, stickers, and even temporary tattoos, there are endless possibilities for egg-citing designs. Set up a crafting station with paints, markers, and other decorating supplies, and watch as their imagination takes flight.
Pinterest is always a fab place to search for art and craft inspiration. Take a look at these Easter themed activities!
6. Easter Recipes
Get creative in the kitchen with your little bakers by whipping up some Easter-themed treats. From bunny-shaped cookies to nest cupcakes topped with candy eggs, there are plenty of sweet delights to make together. Let them lend a hand in mixing, rolling, and decorating – the messier, the better!
We LOVE BBC Good Food! There's always so many ideas for every season, weather and ability. If you need a rainy day activity and the children would like to get more involved in the kitchen, then take a look at these seasonal recipes for kids!
7. Easter Movies
There's nothing better than family movie marathon. Why not theme your day, bake some Easter treats and get in the spirit of spring with this list of Easter Family Films for 'Made for Mums'. You can also check out our list of top Easter films to get your children in the seasonal spirit!
Roast Dinner Cooking
Gathered around the kitchen table, children can play an active and rewarding role in preparing the Easter roast dinner, infusing the festive atmosphere with their enthusiasm and eager hands. From washing and chopping vegetables to carefully seasoning the meat, they eagerly take on tasks under the gentle guidance of adults, their faces lit up with pride at being trusted with important responsibilities.
No matter which traditions you choose to embrace, the most important thing is to spend quality time together as a family, creating memories and sharing in the joy of the season. Happy Easter!
Spring Cleaning
It's now or never! Dedicate a day for the children to sort through their bedrooms. Clear out old toys, winter clothes and those biscuits wrappers under the bed! Top Cleaners UK have put together a handy checklist for kids to take charge of their bedroom cleaning!
Story Time with Easter Tales
Wind down after a day of festivities with a cosy story time featuring Easter-themed books. From classic tales like "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter to modern favourites like "The Easter Egg" by Jan Brett, there's no shortage of enchanting stories to capture their imagination and impart the spirit of Easter.
WHOLESOME EASTER ACTIVITIES FOR THE GARDEN
Spring Gardening
Not sure what to plant when? Growing Healthy Kids explain how your children can get involved in this season's gardening! Let the children take responsibility for their plants and veggies and watch them grow!
10. Help your local wildlife
Spring is the time for new life! Help your little friends on their way by prepping the garden for them. Have you got hedgehogs, bees, frogs, butterflies or birds? Living Green UK have some tips to get you started!
11. Garden Crafts and Activities
The Royal Horticultural Society has some great resources for getting busy in the garden, from arts & crafts and shelter building to getting green fingered in the plants!
ADDITIONAL EASTER ACTIVITIES
Attend Easter Services or Events
For families who celebrate Easter religiously, attending church services or community events can be a meaningful way to engage children in the spiritual aspect of the holiday. Many churches offer special Easter programmes tailored to children, featuring storytelling, crafts, and interactive activities.
Give Back to Others
Easter is also a time for teaching children about the importance of giving back and helping those in need. Consider organising a donation drive for a local food bank, volunteering at a homeless shelter, or simply reaching out to neighbors with homemade Easter cards or treats. Instilling values of kindness and compassion in children is a gift that will last a lifetime.
Easter Bonnet Parade
Encourage your children's creativity by hosting an Easter bonnet parade. Provide them with plain hats, ribbons, feathers, flowers, and any other decorative elements they fancy, and let them transform their hats into works of art. Then, stage a parade around the house or garden, complete with music and applause for their fabulous creations.
Easter Activity Camps
Book a space on one of our 2025 Easter camps for a school holiday your children will love. Our camps offer a range of exciting sports, crafts, and games to choose from, with fantastic facilities like swimming pools, tennis courts, and Astro turf pitches.
They're a great opportunity for children to keep active and make new friends, and are the perfect childcare support for busy parents.
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