Last-minute Easter Things to Do for Families, London and Surrey
I recently wrote a guest blogpost for Trish Gant’s Little Gems Photography blog and thought Your Travel Planner readers would find it useful too…
The Easter holidays are upon us. If you’re looking for last-minute things to do for families over Easter, here are some suggestions from Your Travel Planner:
Easter Egg Hunts
Which child does not love an Easter Egg Hunt? Cadbury are supporting the National Trust and National Trust for Scotland’s Easter Egg Trails for the 3rd year running. Properties close to London:
Claremont Landscape Garden, Surrey; 2 & 3 April, 11am to 4pm; Polesden Lacey, Surrey; 2-5 April, 10 am to 5pm; Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire; 2-5 April, 10am to 4pm; Morden Park Hall, London; 5 April, 11am to 3pm
Days Out
There’s more Easter fun to be had on a day out. Join in the Easter Garden Trail at Wisley Gardens, Surrey on 2-5 April.
Kew Gardens’ new tree-themed outdoor play area opens this Easter. Children (between 3 and 11 years old) can climb up ladders, brave wobbly rope bridges and fly down zip wires.
London Wetland Centre has a packed programme of Easter activities for children. See the adorable newly hatched ducklings take their first swim, plus Easter egg hunts, pond dipping, puppeteers and storytelling.
It’s Easter lambing time at Bocketts Farm Park. 300 lambs are due - including 35 sets of triplets! Join in the Easter Egg Hunt Trail which will be happening every day throughout the holidays.
Theatre
Try some local theatre this Easter. The New Wimbledon Theatre still has tickets left for the last few performances of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (until 3 April). Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play is on at The Polka Theatre, Wimbledon until 15 May (suitable for 4-7 year olds) and under 3’s can enjoy Egg and Spoon (until 10 April), a multi-sensory, interactive journey through the seasons.
Short Breaks and Holidays
Grab a last minute staycation. Haven Holidays seem to have plenty of availability during Easter, prices from £134* for 4 nights. Or how about a place recognised for its lower environmental impact? Mazzard Farm in Devon, awarded Gold by the Green Tourism Business Scheme, have 3 options left during Easter, including Russett Cottage (sleeps 4)). Available 9-12 April for a long weekend, original price £345, now £225*.
*Please note that all prices and availability shown are correct at the time of writing (1 April 2010).
