Quote from Penny McCarthy on March 14, 2025, 9:34 am

Are you the welcoming the sights of springtime colour? Thinking ahead to Easter and looking for ideas to fill the brighter, warmer days? Here are a few different events and fun for you to plan.

St Pancras International station is hosting exciting FREE Easter activities

Families can hop their way into the station and join the Sharky & George team along with the Easter Bunny for some egg-citing mischief and mayhem. The team will be playing some Easter-themed games, have the chance to have their faces painted, and craft chocolatey creations.

Friday 11th April 30-minute slots available from 10am - 5pm FREE, optional donations will go to the Evelina Children’s Charity Tickets are limited so don’t miss out on this opportunity to entertain the kids for free these school holidays.

#VisitWindsor for Easter

Hop on over to the Royal Borough where there's plenty to keep everyone entertained! The Easter holidays are packed full of family-friendly activities with loads of things to do to choose from, whatever the weather.

There’s loads to do, both in pretty towns and villages and out in the countryside too, PLUS you have the gorgeous River Thames running right through the borough offering lots of opportunities for riverside walks, boat trips and tours as well as feeding the swans on the promenade.

Breakfast With Bunny

This Easter, The Ivy Collection is inviting families to spring into restaurants nationwide* and enjoy an exclusive Breakfast With Bunny experience. Taking place on Sunday 20th April guests can book to enjoy curated breakfast menus for both adults and kids, fun and photos with The Ivy Bunny, as well as treats and goodies to take home. With delectable food and great company, Breakfast With Bunny will provide the perfect start to a fabulously fun, family day out this Easter.

As part of their egg-citing Easter morning at The Ivy, little ones will enjoy a tasty and fulfilling breakfast, joined by The Ivy Bunny, with bunny ears and bowties for them to adorn themselves. After their morning of Easter fun, complete with bunny cookie decorating and a chocolate treat, families will also have a photo opportunity with The Ivy Bunny to treasure for the rest of the season.

’Breakfast With Bunny’ will be a bookable experience taking place from 9am until 12:30pm only, at £30.95 each for adults and £18.95 each for kids. No other menus or dining options will be available during this time. With tickets subject to availability, guests are invited to hop online and book now to avoid any bunny-related disappointment.

Riding for the Disabled are hosting a Dog Show

Easter Monday, 21st April Entry: £5 per dog which includes two classes (can also be used against agility or obstacle course). Additional classes £3 each.

Ten classes: include Best Pedigree and Crossbreed to Best Rescued and Dog with Waggiest Tail

Winning dog from each category will go forward to Best in Show, sponsored by Merton Dog Training. Other activities include: Have a go agility Fun obstacle course

Food and drink available to purchase including bar. Craft stalls and raffle. Entries from 1:45pm, judging from 2:30pm

St Ebba's Farm, Hook Road, Epsom KT19 8QW

A Spring stay at AA Hotel of the Year 2025

Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate in Essex. Its new family rooms, partnership with Cammas Hall Farm and array of family friendly facilities, make it a must-visit this Easter.

Easter Family Stay | 5th – 20th April

Pack your bags and enjoy an overnight stay in a newly renovated Estate Family Room with tickets to Cammas Hall Farm complete with an Easter trail and tractor rides. Back at the hotel, explore 110 acres of gardens and woodlands or enjoy a range of activities, from tennis and padel courts to football goals, a giant chess board, croquet and boules. Little ones can burn off energy in the dedicated children’s playground, mapped woodland walks and Trim Trail with balance beams plus every child will receive an Easter arts and crafts kit. Priced from £259 (two adults and two children).

Unlimited Sunday Feast & Egg Hunt | 20th April

Available this Easter Sunday and continuing every last Sunday of the month, the Sunday Feast at The Potting Shed is a decadent buffet-style spread. Think unlimited Sunday roasts alongside dishes, such as lobster mac and cheese, seafood platters and charcuterie boards. With a roaming cart and mixologists on hand to keep the cocktails coming and fizz flowing, the hotel is the ultimate destination for an indulgent Sunday, Easter or regular! Priced at £55pp, children under 12 £27.50, with under twos dining free.

Easter Afternoon Tea | 5th – 21st April

Set within Down Hall’s stunning Grand Hall, indulge in a beautifully curated Easter Afternoon Tea featuring finger sandwiches alongside chocolate and bunny-shaped Easter sweet treats. £45.00pp for adults, £22.50pp for children under 12.

Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate Matching Road, Hatfield Heath Essex CM22 7AS T: 01279 731441