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The Easter holidays are well underway, and while kids will be beaming with joy at the prospect of two weeks off school, it certainly creates a bit of admin on the parents’ side in terms of activity planning. But don’t worry - that’s where we come in! We’ve partnered with Secret London to give you inspo on fun Easter holiday activities in London that are worth jumping on the train for.
Admire wonderful wildlife at London Zoo
Nestled in the leafy, green grounds of Regent’s Park live over 10,000 amazing animals, ranging from armies of miniscule ants to mighty, silverback gorillas. London Zoo is part of a conservation charity that does crucial work in both restoring natural habitats, as well as protecting endangered species from within the zoo. As you explore you’ll come across lions, zebras, giraffes, pelicans, monkeys and so many more. The zoo also offers fascinating daily talks on endangered species, and the Adventure zone play area is a great place for the kids to have a run around.
How to get there: Catch the Jubilee line from London Waterloo to Baker Street,and then take the bus 274 to Primrose Hill (Stop H). It's 8 minutes walk from there. The address is Outer Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY.
Explore The World’s Best Known Lego Exhibit
It’s toured over 100 cities in 24 countries, and now this must-see exhibition has landed in London. Built using over a million LEGO bricks, The Art of the Brick comprises over 100 art works, put together to create an immersive, colourful adventure that will delight visitors of all ages. As well as remarkable sculptures, visitors can feast their eyes on reimagined versions of some of the world’s most famous art masterpieces, including Van Gogh’s starry night, Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Michelangelo’s David. And don’t miss the collection of LEGO photography produced alongside award winning photographer Dean West!
How to get there: From London Waterloo, walk to Embankment station and catch the District line to Aldgate Eastnd. It's 12 minutes walk from there. The address is 152 Brick Lane, E1 5EG.
Indulge in Easter-themed artisanal treats
It’s safe to assume that at some point on your family day out in London, a sweet treat will be in order. And helping you to keep even your eating in line with the Easter theme, Jolene bakery has teamed up with authentic Italian gelateria to create some irresistible, limited edition goodies. Until April 18, they’ll be serving Creme Egg toasted buns, as well as toasted hot cross bun ice cream sandwiches filled with their artisanal gelato. You’l find this hard to believe, but they’re even better than they sound!
How to get there: Catch the Bakerloo line from London Waterloo to Piccadilly Circus. It's 7 minutes walk from there. The address is 7 Archer Street, W1D 7AU.
Wes and Sandy’s pick of the week
The round-up wouldn’t be complete without a recommendation from South Western Railway’s winged friends, Wes and Sandy. Whilst Wes likes to keep a bird’s eye view of London’s best pubs, clubs, and music venues, Sandy spends her time tuning into the city’s hottest new restaurants and upcoming cultural events. But one thing they can always agree on, is that it’s not Easter until you’ve had a slap-up roast dinner. Here’s a list of some of our favourite places in the city to enjoy one, should you find yourself a little peckish during the holidays.
Enjoy a day of Easter-themed fun at Hobbledown Heath
Hobbledown Heath is a brilliant place to take kids at any time of year, but they really pull out all the stops at Easter. For an egg-stra special celebration, the adventure park will host a range of Easter-themed activities that’ll keep the family entertained all day long. Kids can search for eggs in a quest to win a special prize, compete in the Bunny Hop olympics to become the Hobbledown champion, enjoy storytime with Hobbledown characters, try their hand at archery and get up close with hawks and falcons at the Birds of Prey display! Use your SWR reward to enjoy 10% off all this and more at Hobbledown Heath this Easter holidays.
How to get there: Catch the train from London Waterloo to Isleworth, and then take the bus 235 to Green Lane (Stop R). The address is Staines Road, Hounslow, TW14 0HH.
Plan an Easter egg hunt in Holland Park
If we’re graced with fair weather throughout the holidays, it only seems right to utilise one of London’s gorgeous green spaces to host your own mini Easter egg hunt. Holland Park is considered one of the most beautiful parks in the city due to its enchanting woodlands and idyllic Kyoto Garden. The only thing that could make wandering through this peaceful inner city haven more enjoyable is uncovering some delicious chocolate eggs along the way…
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