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The best Easter events and activities in London

The first bank holiday of the year is also a double one – here are our top things to do over the Easter weekend in London

Written by: Alex Sims
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Easter is an underrated holiday. It doesn’t get anywhere near as much hype as Christmas, but is almost as good. Sure, you might not get sacks full of presents, but you still get an excuse to stuff your face with chocolate, tuck into a big roast dinner, and a whole four-day weekend to spend however you like. This year, this glorious double bank holiday lands between Good Friday on April 3 and Easter Monday on April 6.

The only thing standing between you and a glorious four days of fun is figuring out how to fill all your extra time off. Don’t worry – as always, Time Out’s fun-loving editorial team have your back. There’s tons to do in the capital over Easter weekend, from checking out spring flowers and other kid-friendly activities to making the most of the spring sun (thankfully the weather isn’t lookimg too bad!) at one of London’s top rooftop bars and parks. You could also spend your time checking out a free art exhibition or, of course, treating yourself to a proper pub roast on Easter Sunday.

The big weekend is still a way off, but rest assured we'll be keeping this page updated with all our top things to do in London this Easter, as they're announced.

RECOMMENDED: Check out our eggcellent guide to Easter in London.

How to spend your Easter weekend in London

  • Things to do
  • Walks and tours
  • Hampton

The bucolic gardens Hampton Court Palace will once again be the setting for this Easter adventure. As you hunt for the Lindt Gold Bunnies that are dotted throughout the historic grounds, you can learn all about the legendary figures who have made their mark throughout the decades of this London landmark. The trail takes around 90 minutes and is self-led. Once you've found all the Lindt Gold Bunny statues, you'll be rewarded with your very own edible gold bunny (or non-chocolate treat). Suitable for kids aged between 3 and 12.

  • British

Sunday lunch. There’s nothing quite like it. An elemental meal that Londoners take incredibly seriously, debates about what constitutes the ‘perfect’ Sunday roast have been known to last for hours. There is no shortage of top roasts in London. We’ve rounded up the city’s best Sunday meals from a host of homely pubs and restaurants all around town. From snug neighbourhood staples to more bijou gastropubs. A lot of these places get quite busy, by the way. So you’re always advised to book ahead to avoid disappointment. 

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There's nothing wrong with a Cadbury's egg, or a whimsical Waitrose offering (this year's almond croissant number is set to be a smash). But why not support the independents this Easter and find an egg that's totally unique? You'll find flower-decked fantasias, deliciously dark offerings drizzled with abstract splashes, and quaint animals at this city's chocolate shops, but get cracking - they're likely to sell out before the big day. 

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