Easter is one of the best times of the year for a family day out. The long weekend, the arrival of spring and the school holidays all come together to make it the perfect occasion for gathering the family and enjoying some quality time, and London and the surrounding area offer a wonderful array of Easter activities for children and parents alike. From egg hunts in beautiful gardens to friendly farms, fun-filled parks and seasonal events, there is so much to enjoy over the holiday. The one thing that can take the shine off a family day out, though, is the travel, as getting everyone ready and out of the door, then managing children, bags and the journey on busy holiday roads or crowded public transport, can be stressful. That is where a little help makes all the difference. This guide rounds up the best Easter family outings in London, from egg hunts and farms to parks and family attractions, and covers the easy, stress-free way to get the whole family there and back. Here is how to enjoy a wonderful, memorable Easter with the children, made effortless from start to finish.
Why Easter is made for family days out
Easter is a wonderful time for families, and there are several reasons it lends itself so perfectly to days out together. The long bank holiday weekend gives everyone a proper break, with time to relax and plan a special outing without the rush of an ordinary weekend. It coincides with the school holidays, so children are free and looking for fun and adventure, and it arrives just as spring is bringing lighter, brighter days, blossom and the first warmth of the year, perfect for getting outdoors. On top of this, Easter itself brings a host of family activities, from egg hunts and trails to seasonal events at attractions across the city, all designed to delight children. It is a time for togetherness, fun and making happy memories as a family. Whether your children are little ones or older, and whether you fancy the outdoors, animals or attractions, Easter offers something for everyone. Understanding just how much the holiday has to offer helps you plan a wonderful family outing, and the ideas that follow will help you make the most of it.
Easter egg hunts and trails
No Easter is complete for children without an egg hunt, and London and its surroundings offer some wonderful ones over the holiday. Many of the city's beautiful gardens, parks, historic houses and estates host Easter egg hunts and trails, sending children off on an exciting adventure to find hidden eggs and clues, often with a chocolate treat at the end. These events are a joy for little ones, combining the fun of the hunt with a lovely day out in beautiful surroundings, and they are a highlight of the Easter holiday for many families. Some of the grander estates and gardens on the edge of the city put on especially magical hunts amid stunning spring scenery. Booking ahead is often necessary, as these popular events fill up quickly over the holiday. Being driven to the venue means the whole family arrives together and relaxed, with no worry about parking at a busy attraction. For a classic, joyful Easter family outing that children adore, an egg hunt or trail is hard to beat.
Farm visits and animal encounters
Spring is baby animal season, and a visit to a farm is one of the most delightful Easter outings for families with children. City farms and the many open farms and animal attractions around London come alive at Easter with lambs, chicks, piglets and other newborn animals, offering children the chance to meet, feed and learn about them up close. Many put on special Easter activities and events over the holiday, adding to the fun. Watching little ones delight in the animals, and enjoy the play areas, tractor rides and other attractions that these farms often offer, makes for a wonderful, wholesome family day out. It is educational as well as fun, giving children a lovely connection with nature and the season. Some of the best open farms are a short drive from the city, so being driven there and back keeps the day relaxed and easy, especially with young children and everything they need. For a heartwarming Easter outing the whole family will enjoy, a farm visit is a perfect choice.
Parks, gardens and the great outdoors
With spring in the air, Easter is the perfect time to get the family outdoors, and London's beautiful parks and gardens offer wonderful spaces to enjoy. The royal parks, with their vast green spaces, playgrounds, boating lakes and room to run around, are ideal for a family day out, and the city's many gardens are lovely as the spring flowers begin to bloom. A picnic in the park, a game of football, a play in the adventure playgrounds, or simply a walk in the fresh spring air makes for a happy, healthy and free family outing. Some parks and gardens also host Easter events and trails over the holiday. Getting outdoors together is a wonderful way to spend the long weekend, blowing away the cobwebs and enjoying the arrival of spring as a family. With a chauffeur handling the travel, you can bring everything the day requires, from picnic to pushchair, and be dropped right by your chosen park. For a relaxed, wholesome and inexpensive Easter family outing, the great outdoors is hard to beat.
Family attractions and Easter events
Beyond the outdoors, London's family attractions put on a wealth of special activities over Easter, giving children plenty to enjoy whatever the weather. Museums, galleries and attractions across the city host Easter events, from craft workshops and trails to themed activities and shows, many designed especially for the holiday. These are wonderful options for a day out, offering fun and learning in equal measure, and a welcome indoor choice if the spring weather turns. From hands-on science and dinosaurs to art, history and interactive fun, there is a family attraction to suit every interest, and many of the great museums are free to enter. Combined with the seasonal Easter activities they lay on, they make for a memorable family day. Booking any ticketed events ahead is wise over the busy holiday. Being driven between attractions, or to and from one, keeps the day easy with children in tow. For a fun, engaging Easter family outing whatever the weather, London's attractions and their Easter events are an excellent choice.
Making the day easy with children
A family day out is wonderful, but travelling with children over a busy holiday can be a challenge, and this is where being driven transforms the whole experience. Getting everyone ready and out of the door is hard enough, without then having to manage children, car seats, bags, snacks and a pushchair on crowded public transport, or battle holiday traffic and hunt for parking at a busy attraction. A chauffeur removes all of that stress, collecting the whole family from your door in a comfortable, spacious vehicle and delivering you right to your destination, then bringing you home again when everyone is tired at the end of the day. Child seats can be provided, and there is room for everyone and everything you need. Booking hourly chauffeur hire keeps a car at your disposal if you want to combine several activities, and a day out can be arranged entirely around the family. For a genuinely stress-free Easter family outing, being driven makes the whole day easy, keeping everyone together, comfortable and happy.
Why travel with Westway Ride
For a relaxing, stress-free Easter family outing, a professional chauffeur service takes the hassle out of the day, and Westway Ride provides exactly that. We offer licensed, insured travel across London and the South East, with a range of immaculate, spacious vehicles ideal for families, from comfortable saloons to larger cars and minibuses with room for everyone and all the bags, pushchairs and gear a family day out requires. Our professional, courteous drivers know the area well and take care of every journey, collecting the whole family from your door, delivering you to your chosen outing and bringing you home when the children are tired, with no worry about parking or the holiday crowds. Child seats are available on request, and there is a suitable vehicle in the fleet for every family. Fares are fixed and agreed in advance, and the service is flexible enough to combine several activities into one day out. For a wonderful, stress-free Easter with the family, Westway Ride takes care of the travel so you can focus on the fun.
A family Easter brunch or lunch
Food is a big part of any family occasion, and Easter is a lovely time to gather everyone around a table for a special brunch or lunch. Many of London's restaurants and family-friendly venues put on Easter menus and welcome families warmly over the holiday, offering a relaxed, enjoyable meal together, and some lay on activities such as egg hunts or entertainment for children. A leisurely family brunch to start the day, or a lunch to bring everyone together, is a wonderful way to celebrate, whether at a favourite restaurant, a garden terrace or a hotel. It combines the pleasure of good food with precious family time, and gives the day a lovely focal point around which to plan your other activities. Booking a table well ahead is essential over the busy Easter weekend, especially for a larger family group. Being driven to and from the meal means no one has to worry about parking or driving after a celebratory lunch, and the whole family arrives together and relaxed. For an Easter that brings the family together over wonderful food, a special brunch or lunch is a delightful part of the day, easily woven into a full family outing.
Tips for a smooth family day out
A little planning helps a family day out at Easter run smoothly and happily. Decide on your activities in advance and book anything popular, such as egg hunts, farm visits or family attractions, as these fill up quickly over the holiday. Plan the timings around the children, allowing for naps, meals and the fact that little ones tire, and do not try to cram in too much, as a relaxed pace makes for a happier day. Pack for the changeable spring weather, with layers, waterproofs and sun cream, plus snacks, drinks and everything the children need. Arrange your transport early, and let the service know the children's ages so the right seats are ready and there is room for the pushchair and all your things. Building the day around one main activity, with the flexibility to add more if everyone is enjoying themselves, works well with children. Above all, keep it relaxed and let the children lead the fun. With the activities booked, the travel arranged and a sensible plan in place, a family Easter outing is a joy, and being driven takes the stress out of the practical side so you can focus on the fun together.
What are the best Easter family outings in London?
There is a wonderful choice. Popular options include Easter egg hunts and trails at gardens and estates, farm visits to meet spring's baby animals, days out in the parks and gardens, and special Easter events at the city's family attractions and museums. The best choice depends on your children's ages and interests and the weather over the holiday weekend.
Where can I take children for an Easter egg hunt?
Many gardens, parks and estates. Over the Easter holiday, numerous gardens, historic houses and estates around London host egg hunts and trails for children, some amid beautiful spring scenery. These popular events often need booking ahead. A chauffeur can take the whole family there and back, arriving together and relaxed with no parking worries.
Are farm visits good for young children?
Yes, wonderful. Spring is baby animal season, and farms come alive at Easter with lambs, chicks and other newborns for children to meet and feed, often with play areas, tractor rides and Easter events too. It is a heartwarming, wholesome day out. Some of the best open farms are a short drive away, easily reached by chauffeur.
What can we do at Easter if the weather is bad?
Plenty indoors. London's museums, galleries and family attractions host special Easter events over the holiday, from craft workshops and trails to themed activities, offering fun and learning whatever the weather. Many great museums are free to enter. Being driven between attractions keeps the day easy with children, whatever the spring weather does.
Is a chauffeur good for a family day out?
Very much so. Travelling with children over a busy holiday is far easier when someone else handles the driving. A chauffeur collects the whole family from your door in a spacious vehicle, delivers you to your outing and brings you home when everyone is tired, with room for all the gear and child seats available, removing the stress of parking and transport.
Can you provide child seats?
Yes, on request. Child seats can be provided to suit the ages of your children, so the whole family travels safely and comfortably. Let the service know the children's ages when you book so the right seats are ready. This makes a chauffeur a safe and convenient choice for a family Easter outing.
Can we visit more than one place in a day?
Yes. Booking a chauffeur by the hour or for the day keeps a car at your disposal, so you can combine several Easter activities, perhaps an egg hunt, a farm visit and a park, into one enjoyable family day out. The driver takes you between each at your own pace, making a full and memorable day easy.
Is there room for a pushchair and all our things?
Yes. A spacious vehicle or larger car has plenty of room for a pushchair, bags, snacks and everything a family day out requires, keeping everyone and everything together in comfort. For a bigger family or group, a larger vehicle ensures ample space, so nothing has to be left behind.
Is a chauffeur available over the Easter weekend?
Yes. A chauffeur service operates over the Easter holiday, including the bank holidays, so you can arrange comfortable family travel whichever day you choose for your outing. Booking in advance is wise over the busy holiday weekend to secure the vehicle you need and the times that suit your plans.
Can we combine an outing with a family lunch?
Yes. Many families build the day around a special Easter brunch or lunch, combined with an egg hunt, farm visit or park. A chauffeur can take you between the meal and your activities, so no one worries about parking or driving after a celebratory lunch. Booking a table well ahead is wise over the busy holiday.
How far in advance should I book?
As early as you can, ideally once your plans are taking shape. The Easter weekend is a busy time, so booking the car ahead secures the vehicle you need and the timings that suit your day, and is especially wise for a larger vehicle for a family or group. Early booking ensures a smooth, stress-free family outing.
