Easter holidays activities for kids in London

What is it? Over 100 giant Easter eggs – decorated by everyone from Mr Doodle to Fortnum and Mason – have been scattered throughout the city for The Big Egg Hunt 2025, where they’ll remain March 24 until April 27. 

Where is it? Throughout London.

How much is it? It’s free.

Why go? Because it’s a little more than just a case of idly saying ‘oh, nice egg’. Staged by wildlife charity Elephant Family – which will auction the eggs off at the end – serious egg hunters (or their parents) can download an app from March 24 that will enable them to tick each egg off as they see it, with prizes apparently available to those who rack up large numbers of spottings.

What is it? Easter equals chocolate. So says the Bible. Many London tourist attractions will pep up their offering with an in house Easter egg trail, which generally involves spotting various clues in exchange for an ovular choclatey treat at the end.

Where is it? Do check in advance, but a lot of London tourists attractions offer an egg trail, from London Zoo to Hampton Court Palace, plus every National Trust property.

How much is it? It varies from free with admission to a small fee tyhat basically pays for the egg.

Why go? Why wouldn’t you? Your favouite attractions plus seasonally appropriate chocolate.

What is it? A lavish, 45-minute AR-boosted immersive experience that allows you to step into the blocktastic world of Minecraft and save some of those hapless villager guys from a zombie horde.

Where is it? Corner Corner, a new venue in Canary Wharf.

How much is it? £29.50 adults, £24.50 kids.

Why go? Because you – or your kids – love Minecraft, duh. Obviously it’s a flagrant tie-in with The Minecraft Movie (which is released the day it opens), but if you have any interest in the game then vanquishing an IRL zombie invasion does look fun.

What is it? Promising ‘cutting-edge technology with rich historical narratives’, this Ancient Egypt-themed show is the latest experience to arrive at the ImmerseLDN, the ExCeL’s sprawling, 26,909 sq ft space for staging all things ‘immersive’. 

Where is it? ImmerseLDN, in the ExCel London.

How much is it? £20-£26.50.

Why go? Because it promises to be a stunning if occasionally lurid spectacle. Who doesn’t want to see Ancient Egypt’s spendour recreated at scale? And who doesn’t want to go on a weirdy journey through their colourful afterlife. Your kids won’t be bored, that’s for sure. 

What is it? Launching on April 5, the newest film to join the repertoire at the Science Museum IMAX is the pithily entitled T.Rex, which follows the life of one of the deadly dinosaur predators from hatchling to teenager years to dangerous old age.

Where is it? Science Museum.

How much is it? £12.

Why go? In case you hadn’t noticed, kids absolutely love dinosaurs, T-rex in particular, so watching an orginal 45 minute documentary with metciulous research and spectacular visuals is kind of a no brainer. It costs a bit but the Science Museum is free entry.

What is it? A shy little mouse wishes he could become as brave as a lion – but ends up learning that even lions aren’t always brave. Puppet-powered stage adaptation of Rachel Bright and Jim Field kids’ book. For ages three-plus.

Where is it? Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre.

How much is it? £12.50-£28.

Why go? The Southbank is the biggest kids’ theatre gig of the holiday season and this should be a treat: the show has received great notices on tour for its ravishing puppets and excellent sense of humour that includes as much fun for adults as kids.

What is it? The beloved London Wetland Centre in Barnes has a pretty tasty Easter holiday theme – it’s teamed up with the legendary Aardman Studios for an augmented reality trail based on its new TV series Lloyd of the Flies.

Where is it? London Wetland Centre.

How much is it? The trail is free with entry, which is around £50 for family ticket.

Why go? The London Wetland Centre is pretty cool already, but if you’d been putting off making that journey to Barnes then now is the perfect time to go: Aardman are awesome and having the excuse to look at a phone (the AR bits are done via an app) generally cheers most kids up if it’s all too much nature for them.

What is it? This immersive show for youngsters aged 18 months to four years comes from Spanish company Imaginart and is based around a series of interactive projections that change shape and colour when touched by young hands. 

Where is it? Unicorn Theatre.

How much is it? £22.50 for a parent and child ticket.

Why go? It’s a rare London show aimed squarely at a toddler audience, and if you’re rocking an 18 month to four year old this is probably a literally once-in-a-liftetime chance for them to experience a show like this while in the target age. Plus it looks fun, of course.

What is it? Kew Gardens has a nice line in using its clout to team up with sundry beloved children’s character. And who could be more appropriate for a Kew colab than vegetable superhero Supertato – enjoy themed activities and dressing up.

Where is it? Kew Gardens.

How much is it? Free with entry – a family ticket is £32-£53.

Why go? Frankly, your child should still want to go to Kew even if the featured book was Das Kapital. But the Supertato business is a nice bit of added fun, and heaven knows children love the books.

What is it? The RSC’s blockbuster Studio Ghibli adaptation has finally transferred to the West End after two limited season at the Barbican.

Where is it? Gillian Lynne Theatre.

How much is it? £29.50-£160.

Why go? The most hyped theatre show of 2022 and 2023, Totoro finally gets that West End transfer it’s been crying out for since it debuted (which means tickets should be a bit easier to get hold of). You should go because it’s a pure delight, with the most sensational puppets in the business.

What is it? A swish new exhibition decicated to the glory days of style bible magazine The Face.

Where is it? National Portrait Gallery.

How much is it? £23.

Why go? Clearly not one for primary schoolers, but this slick, photo-heavy, endlessly stylish journey through youth and club culture post-1980 ought to impress the cool teenager in your life if they’re willing to indulge in some family time this holiday.

What is it? The easter hols are a last chance to see the Science Museum’s excellent temporary exhibit Versailles: Science and Splendour, which explores the marvellous scientific research and discoveries that took place at the fabulous home of the French royal family before all the guillotining took place.

Where is it? Science Museum.

How much is it? £12 (free to under-11s)

Why go? Full of beautiful and outlandish scientific artifacts this exhibition is accessible, interesting and immersive in a unique and more creative way than simply projecting big images onto a wall. Baroque music is gently pumped out from speakers around the displays. A recreation of the Versailles gardens, featuring sweet sounds of birdsong and pretty shadows of trees cast on the floor, makes for an atmospheric experience.  Versailles is a satisfying feast of an exhibition.