{"id":41364,"date":"2026-03-16T16:47:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=41364"},"modified":"2026-07-08T11:40:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T10:40:06","slug":"london-at-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/destination-guides\/london\/london-at-easter\/","title":{"rendered":"Your family-friendly guide to the capital this Spring Bank Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Easter has arrived, and there is no better place to soak up the spring sunshine (and maybe a little bit of chocolate) than in the capital! \ud83d\udc23<\/h2>\n

From egg hunts and LEGO\u00ae builds to iconic Boat Races and nature trails galore, we\u2019ve rounded up a four-day itinerary that is guaranteed to keep kids of all ages entertained from Good Friday all the way through to Bank Holiday Monday.<\/h4>\n

Here is your ultimate guide to a family-friendly Easter in London!<\/h4>\n

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Good Friday – 3rd April 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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\"PenguinsKick off the weekend with a bit of \u2018egg-sploration\u2019 at the world\u2019s oldest scientific zoo! The Zoonormous Egg Hunt at London Zoo<\/span><\/a> is a fantastic way to see the animals while keeping the competitive spirit alive. Kids can solve riddles and hunt for giant hidden eggs to win a chocolate treat. Since it\u2019s London Zoo\u2019s<\/span><\/a> 200th birthday, keep an eye out for special anniversary history tours and the new heritage exhibition on the main lawn.<\/h4>\n

Afterwards, take a stroll along Regent\u2019s Canal or through the glorious Regent\u2019s Park and head toward Central London. Here you\u2019ll find plenty of attractions, including the British Museum<\/span><\/a>, the Natural History Museum<\/span><\/a> and the National Gallery<\/span><\/a>.<\/h4>\n

If the little ones need to run off some energy afterwards, the St. James\u2019s Park playground is just a short walk from Trafalgar Square and has great views of the Buckingham Palace guards!<\/h4>\n
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Saturday – 4th April 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"OxfordSaturday is all about the Thames! The Oxford vs. Cambridge Boat Race<\/span><\/a> is a quintessentially British tradition. For 2026, the Women\u2019s race kicks off around 2:21 PM, followed by the Men\u2019s race at 3:21 PM.<\/h4>\n

Head to the Fan Zones in Bishop\u2019s Park (Fulham) or Furnival Gardens (Hammersmith). These are very family-oriented, with big screens and plenty of street food. Watching the sleek boats fly past while the crowd cheers is a memory the kids won’t forget!<\/h4>\n

Since you’re in West London, you can spend the rest of your day exploring the leafy streets and lovely family-run cafes of Chiswick or grabbing a riverside bite at one of the historic pubs in Hammersmith while you watch the sunset over the Thames.<\/h4>\n
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Easter Sunday – 5th April 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"BatterseaSunday is for building! Head to the iconic Battersea Power Station<\/span><\/a>, where the LEGO\u00ae Store<\/span><\/a> is hosting the ultimate Easter experience. Let your little ones choose their own tile and bricks to create an Easter-themed design that will become part of LEGO\u00ae\u2019s seasonal mural. Don\u2019t forget to take a selfie with this epic mural alongside their giant LEGO\u00ae chocolate egg before heading to the LEGO\u00ae Store to find your next creation.<\/h4>\n

Battersea Power Station is a giant playground itself, with an onsite cinema, shopping and even a ping pong at Bounce Battersea. If you’re feeling brave, take Lift 109 up one of the original chimneys for a 360-degree view of the city skyline! For some fresh air, walk over to Battersea Park, home to one of the best Children\u2019s Zoos in London<\/span><\/a>, a giant adventure playground and a beautiful boating lake. Looking for a bite to eat? Battersea Power Station houses over 50 eateries<\/h4>\n
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Bank Holiday Monday – 6th April 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Wind down the long weekend with a trip to the Walthamstow Wetlands<\/span><\/a> in north London. As the largest urban wetland in Europe, Walthamstow Wetlands feels like a total escape from the city.<\/h4>\n
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