London has always been fit to burst with things for people of all ages to do. It’s by far the most entertaining city in the UK in terms of sheer activities, and Easter weekend represents a great time to head down to the capital with the family. Here are some of the most interesting events taking place during April in London:
Vikings: Life and Legend An acquired taste for all the family? Possibly. However, there’s no denying that if you’ve got young men and women of a certain age in the family, then the Life and Legend exhibit at the British Museum could be a great way to spark their imagination. The first Viking-focused exhibit at the great venue for over 30 years is set to be loaded up with some fantastic discoveries, including the first full exhibition of the Vale of York Hoard as well as the exhibition of the mass grave first discovered at Weymouth in 2009. For young Viking Lovers, the Life and Legend exhibit is well worth a look.
The Vikings: Life and Legend is taking place at the British Museum between March 6th and June 22nd. To find out more about the exhibit, view the press release here.
Where is it? The British Museum can be found on Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG.
The London Wetland Centre Those families whose younger children really love animals should head over to the WWT London Wetland Centre, who are planning to put on a series of mini events for the Easter break, all related to ducks. Pond-dipping is great fun, and there’s something really peaceful about following the Spring Trail on a beautiful sunny day. For the more creative children, there are also a number of Easter art sessions taking place, with the focus on the creation of themed cards and paintings.
The London Wetland Centre’s Easter Events are taking place between the 5th and the 21st of April. To find out more or to book an event, head to their website http://www.wwt.org.uk
Where is it? The London Wetland Centre can be found on Queen Elizabeth’s Walk in Barnes, SW13 9WT.
The Cutty Sark Easter Egg Hunt As one of the most notable marine landmarks in England, the Cutty Sark is a superb representation of the great age of sailing. What’s more, it’s an outstanding place to take the younger members of the family for a bit of an adventure. Over the Easter period, the Greenwich Museum (who operate the great ship) are getting involved and putting their own spin on the classic Egg Hunt. The ship’s chickens have been laying eggs in some fairly strange locations, and it’s down to the visitors to find them! As part of the hunt, there’s the opportunity to win a family ticket to Camp Bestival, one of the best family-focused festivals in the UK.
The Cutty Sark Easter Egg Hunt will take place every day between the 18th and the 21st April. Entry is free with admittance to the Cutty Sark itself. To find out more about the event, click here.
Where is it? The Cutty Sark is moored off King William Walk in Greenwich, SE10 9HT.
Kew Gardens Roald Dahl Event For those children that love Roald Dahl’s books (which is more or less any who’ve read them), there’s no better place to be this Easter than at the Kew Gardens. There are a whole host of activities taking place dedicated to the great author and yes, if you put Roald Dahl and Easter together, you get chocolate!
Some of the standout events include the chance for the little ones in the family to create their own Willy Wonka-inspired chocolate bar, an opportunity for them to watch some of the venue’s cooks prepare some stunning recipes, and a special talk detailing the history of chocolate. The great Dahl also casts his influence over the venue’s Great Glass Lift and the chance for the little ones to immerse themselves in the classic Revolting Rhymes.
The Kew Gardens Easter 2014 events span just over two weeks, taking place between the 5th and the 21st of April. For more details on admission, times and venues, visit the Gardens’ own Easter Events page.
Where is it? Kew Gardens can be found in Bretford Gate, TW9 3AB.
Bunnies on the Run at the London Eye Unsurprisingly, one of London’s most renowned tourist attractions is also pushing the boat out for Easter. Edwin the Easter Bunny and all of his friends will be taking over the London Eye in order to offer some ‘choc-tastic’ entertainment. As well as the on-site entertainment (which includes a number of skilled circus performers), Edwin will be challenged to make as many mini eggs as possible for the visiting children. And yes, the chocolate eggs – made by no less than the delicious Hotel Chocolat – will be free! There are also a few activities in place for mom and dad, with both the Hotel Chocolat Tasting Experience and the Afternoon Tea Experience ideal for those parents that fancy indulging themselves a bit.
To find out more about the Bunnies on the Run event, which takes place between the 5th and the 21st April, view the London Town event page here.
Where is it? The London Eye is based in Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank, SE1 7PB
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