Easter Activities for Toddlers in London

Which toddler doesn’t love Easter? It is such an alluring spring holiday, filled with egg hunts, rabbits galore, lots of things to do, delicious cheese and chocolate pies, and food varieties families can either make at home or buy at the local flea markets and street fairs. This year, we will celebrate Easter starting on April 14th. Toddlers are on spring break, meaning that they will have all the time in the world to attend the lively themed events and Easter competitions available across London.

Since it’s London we’re talking about, the weather conditions may add an extra layer of complexity when deciding what to do, or where to go on a British Easter holiday. It might rain, we have to admit. But you shouldn’t let that ruin your holiday. There are lots of indoor Easter activities for toddlers you can try out. Let us have closer some of the best ones.

Moomin Adventures – Kew Gardens

Step into the puzzling world of the Moomins, and join the exciting events and family-friendly activities available at Kew Gardens this Easter. Kids are invited to scatter the gardens and hunt for the secrets treats, and then the Moomin Festival Camp awaits to present you some cool shows. Originally from Tove Jansson’s storybooks, the Moomins at the Kew are nature-loving, adventurous creatures that toddlers will love.

Among other activities families can try out, we should mention: crafty workshops where everyone can sample delicious pancakes made by the Moomins and a visit to the Herbarium where kids can learn more about plant conservation and spring flowers. A top activity that will be available starting April 1st is the Moomin Easter trail. At the gate, you’ll get a Moomin newspaper, and you have to follow it around the Kew Gardens. For the kids, it is the perfect way to have fun, and at the same time learn new things.

Easter Giant Duck Hunt – WWT London Wetland Centre

Spring is the best time of the year to explore London’s WWT Wetland Centre. Around Easter, the plants and flowers will be in full bloom, giving families and kids a chance to enjoy their pungent fragrance and beautiful colour palettes. The centre has a very special event planned in April – the Easter Giant Duck Hunt. Some of their precious ducklings have disappeared, and they need your help to find them. Are you up for the challenge? The trail spans across the entire reserve, and it’s up to the visitors to uncover them. Those who do will get a very nice chocolate prize curtsy of the Wetland Centre.

Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt – Hampton Court Palace

The Hampton Court Palace is a must-see this Easter. The beautiful palace has a very nice royal court where visitors can relax, admire the architecture, and watch their kids play. This year the palace has a very special event planned – the Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt. The location is all around the gardens and main home of Henry VIII, and your job will be to find the bunnies. All prizes are in delicious Lindt chocolate, prepared by the famous chocolatiers at Lindt.

Allow the kids to run wild and get lost in the Magic Garden, which is just like a maze filled with spectacular plants and flowers. On average, it takes 20 minutes to get to the middle. How long do you think it will take for your kids to find it?

Easter Adventure Quest – Kenwood House

Ready to become a challenge champion? Kenwood House is a stunning attraction of London, with world-class art collections that can be admired free of charge, any time of the year. This Easter, Kenwood House invites guests to embark on a memorable journey – the Easter Adventure Quest. As you explore Kenwood’s premises you have to find clues, solve mysteries, and then get your rewards. Characters from the past will cross paths with you; it may be a Butler, Roman centurion or king. They’ll help you out, and at the end, you get delicious chocolate treats. Kids will want to be involved, so why not take them to test their puzzle-solving skills at London’s finest hidden gems?

Jurassic Kingdom – Osterley Park

Kids are fascinated by giant dinosaurs they’ve only seen in museums or heard about from movies. Of course, they’ll love a trip to Osterley Park, where they’ll have the chance to get close to the 16-foot tall Diplodocus and admire the imposing flying Pterosaurs. This Easter, the park has an animatronic exhibition made of 30 life-size models; all of them will “come to life”, offering your kids a show to remember for years to come.

The outdoor dinosaur trail costs £11.50 for kids, and £13.50 for adults and the experience will exceed all their expectations. Who know, maybe in time they’ll grow an even bigger interest in prehistory! Who wouldn’t want their child to grow up a famous archaeologist or scientist? The exhibition begins on April 1st and ends on April 17th.

Bunny Hope & Seek Trail – Museum of Brands

From April 1st to April 16th, Museum of Brands invites guests to participate in the Bunny Hope & Seek Trail. Kids will meet famous bunnies that had an impact in the world of marketing, such as the Nesquik bunny and the Duracell Bunny, among others. The Time Tunnel is a must; it hides some of the coolest, and fluffiest creatures – toddlers will instantly fall in love with them. The more animals they can find, the more chocolate prizes they get. Kids under 7 have free entrance!

Around the Easter holiday, London comes to life. The weather is warmer, the natural surroundings are blooming, and the people are ready to come out of hibernation. The city packs amazing Easter activities for toddlers and plenty of things to do for grownups. From fabulous bunny hunts and outdoor Easter-inspired events, all the way to live concerts, exhibitions, and festivals where you’ll have a tonne of fun with your loved ones. Spend Easter in style this year, and enjoy the activities to the max!