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 The hunt is on for some delectable chocolate treats. This is the one time of year you'll see kiddies, parents and grandparents running around trying to find those elusive Easter eggs. London has some wonderful outdoor locations and stately homes that have laid down some specially-designed hunts and trails. It's all about becoming a chocolate detective and picking up the sweet scent, so take up the challenge and enjoy a delightful family day out.
 Easter Egg Hunt at Kew Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, TW9 3AB 12th April 2009 If the explosion of spring flowers isn't enough to tempt you to Kew Gardens, then free chocolate should do the trick. And not just your average chocolate either, you get Green & Blacks at Kew's free Easter Egg Hunt. Kids can meet the Easter bunny who's helped by characters from Kew's Climbers and Creepers for what promises to be a wonderful family day out. Mr Bunny is also the one who has a stash of choccy so children following the Easter egg hunt around the gardens will have an extra incentive for tracking him down. While you're in hot pursuit of those Easter eggs, keep an eye out for three costumed characters at different points around the garden. All you have to do to get a free chocolate treat is collect a token from each character then collect your prize from the Easter Bunny outside Museum No. 1. There's no limit on places but it's best to arrive fairly early as it's first come, first served - and once the chocolate runs out (usually about 12.30pm or 1pm) that's it! Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Address: Richmond, TW9 3AB Phone: 020 8332 5655 Date: 12th April 2009 Time: 9.30am start, Characters finish at 12.30, Bunny finishes at 1pm Pricing: Easter Egg Hunt - Free | Gardens - £13 (Adults), £12 (Concs), Free (Under 17s) | Palace - Free (Under 16s when accompanied by an adult, 10th April to 26th September 2009) Nearest Station: Kew Gardens Tube Easter Egg Hunt at Kew - Information   Easter Trail at Fulham PalaceFulham Palace, SW6 6EA 12th & 13th April 2009 Kids can scamper around the historic grounds of Fulham Palace this Easter in search of clues that will lead them to a special chocolate reward. The site of the palace, home of the Bishops of London until 1973, has been occupied since around 700AD and is an elegant combination of architectural styles with the oldest hall dating as far back as 1495. As well as the Easter Day Trail there's a series of Easter Workshops aimed at 5-12 year olds and running from Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th April - a great way to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. Venue: Fulham Palace Address: Bishops Avenue, SW6 6EA Phone: 020 7736 8140 Date: 12th & 13th April 2009 Time: 12.30pm, booking essential Pricing: £3 Easter Trail at Fulham Palace - Information  Easter Trail at Kenwood HouseKenwood House, NW3 7JR 10th - 13th April 2009 The sprawling lawns and dappled woods of Kenwood House's magnificent grounds are like a secret garden just waiting to be discovered this Easter, and what better way for children to explore this idyllic landscape that on a hunt for chocolate? There's a labyrinth of tiny footpaths to scamper around winding across the estate through blossoming rhododendron bushes and small forests of flowering trees. The eggs, which are scattered all around this vast parkland on the edge of Hampstead Heath, are well-hidden, meaning your intrepid little chocoholics will need to follow the clues down the hill, round the lake and beyond to hunt down their Easter treats. Once all the eggs have been guzzled, the whole family can enjoy wandering through this quintessential English garden. Start off in the shadow of Kenwood House's striking white facade and take in the panoramic views over London before delving into the meandering woodland paths - this is a lovely rural outing over the long weekend. Venue: Kenwood House Address: Hampstead Lane, NW3 7JR Phone: 020 8348 1286 Date: 10th - 13th April 2009 Time: 11.30am-3pm Daily Pricing: £1 (per child) Nearest Station: Golders Green Tube Easter Trail at Kenwood House - Information  Easter Trails at the Household Cavalry MuseumHousehold Cavalry Museum, SW1A 2AX 5th - 18th April 2009 See if you can find the hidden bunnies among the military uniforms and treasures of the Household Cavalry Museum. As part of their Easter activities the museum is hosting trails where children have to uncover the hidden rabbits to win chocolate treats. With the kids on holidays it's good to know there are also craft activities where young ones, aged 3 to 11, can create a model horse, a clock or a crown. These sessions take place between 6th-9th and 13th-17th April at 11.30am and last an hour. In addition, you can settle in for storytelling sessions which bring the history of the museum's inhabitants to life - hear about Cicero, the Household Cavalry drum horse who was pulling a milk float on the streets of Edinburgh when he was spotted by Queen Elizabeth II. All these fun activities are free with entry to the museum, but you do need to book in advance. Venue: Household Cavalry Museum Address: Horse Guards, SW1A 2AX Phone: 020 7930 3070 Date: 5th - 18th April 2009 Time: 10am-6pm Daily Pricing: £6 (Adults), £4 (Children & Concessions), £15 (Family - 2 Adults & 3 Children) Easter Trails at the Household Cavalry Museum - Information  Easter Egg Hunt at Sutton HouseSutton House, E9 6JQ 4th - 19th April 2009 Explore East London's oldest private house as you seek out the Easter Egg Hunt clues scattered around Sutton House. Not only do the kids get to run around the 16th century building and grounds but, best of all, at the end of the "C is for Chocolate" Easter egg trail they get a delicious Cadbury's chocolate Easter egg. Built in 1535 for Sir Rafe Sadleir, Principal Secretary of State for Henry VII, the historic house has been the subject of many alterations. Inside the original oak panelling, painted staircase, carved fireplaces and Jacobean paintings are a feast for the eyes, not to mention the mural left by squatters during the 1980s. On Easter Sunday and Monday there are professional face painters on hand so your kids can have a choice - pretty face paints or chocolate around their mouths. Venue: Sutton House Address: 2 & 4 Homerton High Street, E9 6JQ Phone: 020 8986 2264 Date: 4th - 19th April 2009 Time: Thu to Sun 12noon-4.30pm, last admission 4pm, Open Bank Holiday Monday, Closed Good Friday Pricing: £1 plus standard admission of £2.90 (Adults), 80p (Children), £6.60 (Family) Nearest Station: Hackney Central Rail Easter Egg Hunt at Sutton House - Information  Easter Egg Hunt at The Foundling MuseumThe Foundling Museum, WC1N 1AZ 11th April 2009 The Foundling Museum and nearby posh chocolate shop Chocolat Chocolat have joined forces to help us celebrate the Easter weekend. There are activities at the museum for visitors young and old - from the Easter Bunny to the excellent Handel the Philanthropist exhibition, described by Richard Morrison in The Times as "inspiring". The famous composer who died 250 years ago, was one of the founders of the Foundling Hospital which he helped to set up to take care of abandoned children. The exhibition is just one of a number of events and concerts across the city to mark the anniversary of Handel's death. Both children and their accompanying adult gain free entry to the museum on Easter Saturday and youngsters who complete the trail get given a special token to exchange for their free egg at Chocolat Chocolat. Venue: The Foundling Museum Address: 40 Brunswick Square, WC1N 1AZ Phone: 020 7841 3600 Date: 11th April 2009 Time: 10am-5pm Pricing: FREE (Children and accompanying Adult) Easter Egg Hunt at The Foundling Museum - Information  Easter Weekend at Arts DepotArts Depot, N12 0GA 10th & 11th April 2009 For Easter Weekend the Arts Depot is hosting a teddy bears' picnic and annual treasure hunt with the entire theatre taken over by the event. The fun starts with art challenges, moves on to drama games and puts in some dance routines as you follow the clues around the building. As with all good treasure trails, there's a reward at the end: a picnic for you and your favourite bear. It's a fun way for little ones to earn their eggs, just let the theatre know about any dietary requirements when booking. Ages 4-7 Venue: Arts Depot Address: 5 Nether Street, N12 0GA Phone: 020 8369 5454 Date: 10th & 11th April 2009 Time: Fri & Sat 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm Pricing: £10 (Includes picnic) Nearest Station: Finchley Central Tube Easter Weekend at Arts Depot - Information  Easy Peasy Skate Easter Egg HuntBattersea Park, SW8 4ND 11th April 2009 (Easter Saturday) This sweet-themed skating event for young families takes place on Easter Saturday in Battersea Park. The format is as you'd expect - treasures are hidden around the park, ready to be picked up by eager, Easter egg-hungry children - the difference is it's all done on wheels. The course, which runs around the edge of the park, is designed to be simple and safe, with "no roads, no cars and no hills" so this is the perfect skating activity for young children. *NB Children must be accompanied by an adult (and adults by children). Venue: Battersea Park Address: Battersea, SW8 4ND Date: 11th April 2009 (Easter Saturday) Time: Starts at 10am Pricing: Free Nearest Station: Battersea Rail Easy Peasy Skate Easter Egg Hunt - Information |
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