The long Easter weekend is just around the corner and, rain or shine, it’s time to get out and enjoy everything the capital has to offer. And, with four blissful days free from the office, emails and the stresses of work life, you’ve plenty of time to fill. Luckily for Londoners, the city is bursting with options for a memorable weekend, from child-friendly Easter egg hunts to interactive exhibitions. Here’s our guide to the best things to do in London for Easter 2026.

Easter brunch at Pan Pacific London

Just in time for Easter, the five-star Pan Pacific London hotel near Liverpool Street is offering a delectable new brunch menu. Served exclusively on 5 April, the breakfast buffet at Straits Kitchen – featuring plates of fluffy pancakes and crispy chicken and waffles, as well as a chocolate fountain – will be accompanied by live jazz. Don’t miss the new Bloody Mary Trolley too, inviting guests to pick their own tomato tipple that will be crafted tableside for a touch of brunch theatre.

While you’re there, why not book the new spring afternoon tea? Created in partnership with Newby Teas, indulge in finger sandwiches, homemade scones and elegant patisserie (we love the blueberry and lemon macarons and mango mousse). Each course is guided by the restaurant’s tea sommelier, who will be on hand to pour jasmine and lemon palate cleansers, infusions and delicate tea mocktails, from cold-brewed oolong and sencha.

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Easter at Battersea Power Station

Battersea Power Station will host unforgettable Easter egg hunt in partnership with the Elephant Trail: a one-of-a-kind public art trail from the Elephant Parade in aid of wildlife charity, Elephant Family. Open from 26 March until 26 April, discover 21 elephant sculptures designed by renowned artists Studio Phantasma and Patricia Collins scattered around the neighbourhood. The trail invites visitors to find and log each elephant on an app, which will unlock special offers from brands including Peppa Pig, Transformers, Kiehl’s, Moleskine, Searcys, Lindex, and Bonbon Pottery to name a few.

Elsewhere, the Easter holidays will be filled with plenty of activities to entertain little ones, such as bumper car rides, bungee trampolines, face painting, and arts and crafts sessions. From 7-12 April, artist Anna Bruder from A Line Art will host free elephant-themed mural colouring in Turbine Hall A, while The Chimney Lift at Battersea Power Station will enjoy an Easter makeover from 28 March, with children encouraged to arrive in their best fancy dress and welcomed with a complimentary Bunny Bubbles mocktail.

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Easter petting zoo at Hilton London Bankside

With a spring in its step, Hilton London Bankside will be hosting a range of Easter focused festivities providing fun for all the family across the bank holiday. On Easter Sunday, the hotel will host a special pop-up bunny and chick petting zoo from 10am-1pm, where guests will be able to meet and greet the fuzzy animals under the watchful eye of trained handlers from welfare company Living Things. Linger a little longer for Easter lunch at Oxbo Bankside, where the Easter Bunny will be hopping between tables with chocolate eggs delivered straight from the basket.

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Easter days out at the Mundo Pixar Experience

If you’re searching for the ultimate family day out in London, look no further than the Mundo Pixar Experience. Inviting animation fans of all ages to enter the universes of Pixar’s most iconic films, the purpose-built venue in Wembley Park hosts the world’s largest Pixar exhibition. This Easter, explore the worlds of Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Cars, Finding Nemo, and Up. Elsewhere, smell the warm aroma of home cooking in Linguini’s kitchen (Ratatouille), visit the headquarters of Riley’s emotions (Inside Out 2), and journey from Coco’s Land of the Living, where more than 500 traditional Día de los Muertos elements make up the ofrenda, leading to the Land of the Dead.

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Duke of York Square Easter Market

Chelsea's Duke of York Square will celebrate the long weekend in egg-ccelent style. On 4 April, a special Easter edition of its much-loved weekly market will serve an enticing spread of springtime flavours, including freshly baked hot cross buns from St John Bakery and beautifully handcrafted Easter eggs from Diana's Chocolates. Little ones are also in for a treat, with a full programme of complimentary family-friendly entertainment on the day including face painting, hands-on craft activities, and a surprise appearance from the Easter Bunny.

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Camden Market’s Easter Weekender

From 4-5 April, Camden Market will roar into spring with its free Easter Weekender. Transforming the market into a seasonal wonderland, the festival invites families to explore a dedicated Easter garden at Market Place for two days of interactive arts, street theatre and high-energy performances. Highlights include the headline Cheeky Meeky Family Rave, an immersive 3D Easter trail, the Funny Farmers with their oversized chicken, the Easter Bunny handing out surprises from his basket, and hands-on spring bulb planting and Easter bonnet making for kids to take home. All events are free to attend, walk-in and scheduled multiple times daily, making it a perfect low-stress, high-energy day out for London families.

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Dinosaur events at the Natural History Museum

There are plenty of roarsome events taking place at South Kensington’s Natural History Museum this Easter. On 10 April, the museum will host Dino Snores for Kids, where little ones will enjoy a sleepover among the prehistoric creatures, as well as exploring the museum by torchlight and participate in an interactive activity with two Victorian palaeontologists. In the morning, breakfast is served bright and early followed by a trail around the iconic galleries before it opens to the public at 10am. 

Elsewhere on 30 and 31 March, and 1 April, book the T. Rex Show with Teach Rex, which uses life-like dinosaurs to perform a show about the anatomy and life of tyrannosaurus rex. The show delves into the jaws of this iconic animal, taking you on an interactive, prehistoric journey and is suitable for children aged three years and over (but is also popular with adults). Finally on 4 April, don’t miss the Dino Disco, where the whole family can grab some headphones and dance with a dino, boogie with some butterflies or do the worm under a whale. 

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Easter events at Templeton Garden

Templeton Garden – the serene townhouse hotel nestled among the historic streets of Earl’s Court – has planned a weekend of entertainment for all ages this Easter. Families visiting on Easter Sunday can take part in a series of activities for children, including an egg hunt and painting, offering little ones the chance to get creative (make sure you reserve your spot in advance). For grown-ups overseeing all the excitement, Sprout bar will be serving a menu of crafted cocktails and snacks, or book the Easter menu at Pippin’s to indulge in wagyu beef tartare and texel lamb striploin with mint sauce.

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Egg hunts at Tribe

Within Canary Wharf's buzzy new neighbourhood, Wood Wharf, Tribe will be hosting two Easter egg hunts, as well as Easter cocktails and egg decorating. From 3-6 April, highlights include the Kids Egg Hunt – where hidden eggs with letters on combine to spell a word and children who 'crack' the code must head to reception to redeem their prize – and the adult’s edition, where colour-coded eggs are hidden all over the hotel with discounts and freebies up for grabs. 

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