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The Easter holidays are the perfect time for a family day out, but finding easter activities for kids that don’t cost a fortune can be difficult.
That is why we’ve prepared this handy guide of 10 affordable Easter activities for kids, including egg hunts, outdoor adventures and local events across the UK.
What’s more, eligible families can find free and discounted tickets to Easter events on the Tickets For Good website.
Most National Trust sites across the UK run Easter egg trails each year, and are great days out for families. Amuse your kids with a fun Easter egg hunt while you enjoy the beautiful gardens and marvel at the extravagant stately home.
The best part is, after completing the trail, you will all receive a delicious chocolate egg as a prize! There is a small participation fee, but it is usually very good value as you get access to the large gardens for the whole day.
This is a very popular Easter activity for families, and one we strongly recommend!
Alternatively, you could find a free local Easter egg hunt. Many local councils, parks, community centres and shopping centres host free Easter egg hunts. These are great to explore your local community in a new way, and can also be an excellent day out to enjoy with other local families.
The best way to find these is by searching “Easter egg hunt near me” or “Easter events near me” in your browser.
If you are looking for a bigger Easter egg hunt, London, Birmingham and other cities host large Easter egg trails as a way to explore the city.
Another fun idea is to start a new Easter tradition with your family by attending a live event each year. This is a great way to create a special treat that you and your family can look forward to every year. This could be going to a theatre show, watching a sports match as a family, or attending another seasonal event.
To make this even more affordable, you can sign up with Tickets For Good, where eligible families can access free and discounted tickets to live events.
A fun Easter activity for kids is visiting a local farm or petting zoo! Spring is the perfect time to visit as the zoo will be full of adorable baby animals. You could be feeding the animals, going on tractor rides and just making the most of being outside. Many farms also run special Easter weekend activities, making it the perfect place to celebrate with your little ones.
If you’re after Easter activities that are completely free, try planning a DIY Easter scavenger hunt at home! This is a fun, low-cost alternative that also doesn’t require any travel!
Just grab some chocolate eggs, colourful card and pens from your local shop, and you’re good to go. Then, hide the eggs around your garden and make some clue cards to hint at where the eggs are. You could cut out shapes, or cover your cards in Easter themed doodles. Let your creativity loose and you will have just as much fun preparing this scavenger hunt as your kids will have solving it.
A lot of museums run family activity days during school holidays like Easter. They often have craft workshops to get stuck in and make things, interactive exhibits to engage all your senses and many of them even offer free entry on special days.
Check out your local museum’s website for Easter holiday events.
If you are looking for things to do in the Easter holidays that involve fresh air and exercise, why not plan an outdoor adventure? Make the most of the lovely warm spring weather and longer days by going on a nature walk, visiting a beach or exploring a country park.
You could even go Spring wildlife spotting and try and find some cute animals that would have been hibernating or on migration during the winter.
Easter is a great time to attend theatre shows, sports events and live entertainment with the whole family. Tickets For Good can make this especially easy and affordable for you by providing eligible families with free* or heavily discounted tickets to live events like theatre shows, live music, comedy and sport.
Why not sign up and check out our available Easter events?
*+ a small mandatory booking fee
Another one of the many fun things to do in the Easter holidays is visiting a local fair or festival. There should be a range of Easter markets, Spring fairs and community festivals near you.
You could whizz round on the rides, check out the craft markets or watch some first-class family entertainment. After, you could grab dinner at one of the delicious food stalls. This is a great way to have a fun day out and also support your local community!
There are many things to do in the Easter holidays while you’re on a budget, you just have to find them. Look for deals to help you save money for this weekend. First, check if where you want to go offers off-peak tickets or family passes.
You can also check any discount platforms like Tickets For Good, which offer free or discounted tickets. Alternatively, you can check with your local council to see what events are on, or simply search online for 'free Easter holiday things to do' in your area.
How to save money on Easter days out
There are many ways to save money on Easter activities for kids. Make sure you book early for popular events, check community listings and local museums for free days, or visit the Tickets For Good website to find out about the discounts we offer.
In short, there are plenty of ways to enjoy an unforgettable Easter weekend without spending a fortune. You could go on an egg hunt, go hiking, visit a farm, or take part in various other outdoor activities. You could also go to a museum or attend local events. No matter what you choose, we are sure you will have an amazing time!
Tickets For Good provides free or heavily discounted tickets for people who work hard every day to help others and make a significant contribution to our society. This includes healthcare workers, teachers, and charity workers. We also have the Ticket Bank for those struggling with cost of living.
It takes only 30 seconds to sign up, and once verified you can browse our wide selection of events, including live music, sports, theatre shows, comedy and more.
Why not have a browse of all the Easter events we have on, to see if anything tickles your fancy?