The Easter holidays are upon us, and to assure yourselves of a truly egg-cellent time, have you considered taking the family for an entertaining day or weekend out in London?
However, this time, we’re not thinking of the conventional Easter egg hunts and tours of, say, the Warner Bros. Studios. While these remain fun and exhilarating, the capital offers so many more different, extraordinary, and fun experiences to explore.
This Easter, why not consider venturing towards the more unusual and unconventional to discover some of London’s more quirky attractions? From interactive, life-sized board games to a stroll through some of the South’s most stunning botanical gardens, consider these five quirky things to do in London for Easter!
Tee off at a pristine golf course
Central London may be known for its landmark buildings, bustling city streets, and exquisite architecture. However, when venturing further afield into Greater London, you’ll meet a sea of greenery, with hills and trees as far as the eye can see. Within these countryside landscapes lie some truly enjoyable golf courses perfect for the spring weather.
Why not use the Easter weekend to enjoy hopefully blue skies and the fresh, manicured greens of Royal Wimbledon, Richmond Park, Hampstead, or Highgate, among many others? These courses are special, not only for their scenic locations and stunning views, but also for the challenges they offer for keen golfers who’ve been clamouring to play 18 holes for months. Easter is a perfect weekend to soak up some sunshine and get back to perfecting those essential golf shots, with many courses offering weekend packages, including some mini-golf for the little ones.
If you want to plan a day on the greens, why not consider booking a sightseeing tour across Greater London or the surrounding areas to literally get that spring in your step!
Play games as if you’re IN them
Monopoly is known as a game that all families can, dare we say, enjoy. However, have you heard of Monopoly Lifesized? This is an immersive, human-sized version of the classic property-trading game, turning it from a game centred at the family dining table into a fully interactive experience spread across a 22,000-square-foot venue. On a life-sized board, players can solve puzzles, complete challenges and begin building a property empire in no time.
Alternatively, if the weather allows, venture into one of London’s outdoor puzzle trails offered by Hidden City, or continue your thirst for games in a less-active setting at Draughts Waterloo or Hackney. Here, you can enjoy a delicious refreshing drink and a slice of cake while keeping the competition going.
However, If you’re interested in exploring the real locations of Monopoly, joining a guided walking tour of London will allow you to see the properties in real life and tick off the places you’ve conquered on the board.
Discover Easter at Kew Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew transforms into a springtime wonderland during the Easter bloom, offering visitors much more than just a never-ending panorama of flowers, trees and meadows.
There is plenty to enjoy at Kew this Easter, as the globally recognised UNESCO World Heritage site offers special demonstrations, workshops, trails and exhibitions for all ages throughout April. From a live viewing of the popular animated series Bluey to a Petrichor exhibition in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art and even a compilation of six bespoke musical compositions known as Sounds of Blossom.
Kew’s spring displays feature over a million bulbs in bloom, including rare and exotic species not commonly seen elsewhere in the UK. If you’re keen to explore more of Britain’s natural heritage and countryside views, then a day trip and around the Cotswolds could be just what you need.
Attend an Easter-themed immersive theatre performance
London’s West End is known for being a theatre goldmine, but if you fancy something more interactive and personalised, there are plenty of immersive performances throughout the city. One notable example is the Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure, an hour-long guided tour with Beatrix Potter where everyone ventures through the streets and stalls of Covent Garden to help save Jemima Puddleduck.
Other companies like Secret Cinema, Punchdrunk and Darkfield offer several independent and unconventional theatrical experiences where audiences become part of the story, blurring the lines between spectator and performer. Mystery-solving adventures, puzzle games, role-playing experiences and more are a great way to enjoy a day out in London without being cooped up indoors.
Theatre and concert lovers may also be interested in our ABBA Voyage transfer and concert ticket package, before essential maintenance curtails performances for most of May.
Explore the underground postal railway
For an Easter activity that combines history, knowledge, and adventure, visit the Postal Museum’s Mail Rail – a hidden postal railway system deep inside London’s underground. We’re not talking about the Tube – the Mail Rail is a whole different system.
This system operated for over 75 years beneath the streets of London, with most people unaware of its existence. Now, visitors can ride a specially designed train through the narrow tunnels that once carried millions of parcels, letters and postal items. This interactive exhibit will teach visitors all sorts of fascinating, insightful stories about London’s history, including the inventions which shaped hand-written and telephony communication as we know it. A great opportunity to learn all there is to know about the postal service’s subterranean story.
Featuring an interactive audio-visual show and exhibits, families will walk away full to the brim with knowledge. Located in the metropolitan area of Phoenix Place, a short walk from Chancery Lane, Farringdon and Russell Square, this is an excellent idea to consider this Easter.
If being underground is something you enjoy, why not also consider our Secrets of the Underground walking tour? See what else transpired during the Blitz, the ‘ghost’ platforms that have been buried for centuries, and more of the capital city’s fascinating and dark secrets.
This just gives you a taste of how you can step away from London’s ordinary exhibits and activities and embrace the city’s extraordinary and quirky side. The more diverse experiences London can provide, beyond its iconic landmarks, tourist hotspots, and the tours or experiences, will quickly have families vying for tickets.
Book your adventure now to avoid disappointment, as some may have limited capacity and are bound to be popular in the coming days. There are lots of adventures awaiting, so please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help you find that perfect day out you’re looking for.
