The Ultimate Easter Activity Guide
Free and affordable Easter activities for families
The Easter holidays are the perfect time for family adventures – but we know that keeping little ones entertained can be tricky (and sometimes pricey!).
That’s why we’ve put together a handy round-up of fun, free or budget-friendly activities across the UK. From downloadable activity packs to free days out and creative workshops, we’ve done the research so you don’t have to.
Whether you're staying local or planning a few day trips, here’s your one-stop shop for Easter fun – without breaking the bank.
Creative crafts & cooking
Keep little hands busy with fun activities that inspire creativity and imagination. From easy-peasy bakes to brilliant makes, we've rounded up the best free and low-cost ideas.
- Hobbycraft Workshops: Free in-store crafting fun for kids (pre-booking required) hobbycraft.co.uk/static-pages/cp-workshops
- Tate Kids: Art games, how-to videos and fun artist facts for curious creators tate.org.uk/kids
- National Centre for Family Learning: Downloadable activities including crafts and storytelling nationalcentreforfamilylearning.org
- Jamie Oliver’s Kids Recipes: Family favourites made fun and simple jamieoliver.com
- BBC Good Food Kids' Recipes: From Easter bakes to rainy-day snacks bbcgoodfood.com
- Change4Life: Budget-friendly, healthy recipes for all ages nhs.uk/change4life/recipes
Learning that feels like play
Make the most of time off with resources that spark curiosity and wonder. These brilliant activities blend fun and learning.
- English Heritage: Free online magazines about English history, plus videos, activities, games, recipes and much more. Kids | English Heritage
- BBC Bitesize: Free online learning for all ages and subjects bbc.co.uk/bitesize/learn
- HarperCollins Children's Books: Downloadable book-themed activities and colouring sheets harpercollinschildrensbooks.co.uk
- Bloomsbury Kids: Story-themed activity sheets and puzzles bloomsbury.com
- Natural History Museum: Teaching resources with a fun science twist nhm.ac.uk/schools
- National Geographic Education: Games, videos and resources to spark curiosity nationalgeographic.org
- Your local library: Many offer free holiday activities, craft sessions or storytime gov.uk/local-library-services
Free or low-cost days out
Planning a family day out doesn’t have to break the bank. We’ve gathered some of the best budget-friendly ideas – perfect for making memories without the price tag.
- English Heritage: Amazing ideas for free and fun adventures 20 things to do before you turn 13 | English Heritage
- Day Out With The Kids: Search your local area for free/cheap family activities dayoutwiththekids.co.uk
- National Trust’s 50 Things: A great outdoor activity checklist nationaltrust.org.uk/50-things
- Apple Store Kids Workshops: Creative sessions including coding, art and more apple.com/uk/today
- National Trust Geocaching – Try this free outdoor treasure hunt using GPS – great fun for kids and adults alike nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/outdoor-activities/geocaching-for-families
- Dobbies Little Seedlings: Free gardening workshops for children events.dobbies.com
- Pets at Home Workshops: Free in-store sessions all about animals community.petsathome.com
- SuperCamps Activity Resources: Printables, games and themed activity packs supercamps.co.uk
- National Rail 2-for-1 Days Out: Save on top UK attractions nationalrail.co.uk/days-out-guide
- Kids Eat Free Guide: Dining deals to save pennies when you're out and about Places Kids Eat Free (or for £1) In School Holidays 2025
Whether you’re getting crafty at home, heading to a museum, or discovering a new walking trail, there are so many ways to keep children entertained over the Easter holidays.
Bookmark this page, share with friends and most importantly – have fun!
