Activities Events Half term

What’s on in April 2024

Written by Chloe Penn

April is here and the sun is back,
So head for a day out and take a snack!
Easter events are still in full swing,
So grab the whole family, who will you bring?

There’s lots of great things going on during April, from Easter extravaganzas to celebrating the beginning of spring and the flowers blossoming! Find an event near you and make some family memories.

 

The Secret Life of Reptiles at London Zoo

📆Opens 29th March 2024, 📍London

Book with us and get a family of 4 ticket from £87!

Go undercover and discover some of the worlds rarest and most unique reptiles at London Zoo in this extra-special reptile spotlight! From the adorable White’s Tree Fog to the deadly Mangshan Pit Viper, there’s so much to learn about these incredible creatures. This brand new hub for all things reptile related will include the world’s largest amphibian and largest aquatic frog amongst other impressive creatures! Book here.

 

Meet PAW Patrol’s Marshall at Banham Zoo

📆20th April 2024, 📍Norwich

Book with us and get up to 25% off!

Meet PAW Patrol’s Marshall at intervals throughout the day on Saturday 20th April at Banham Zoo! Join the ‘To The Lookout’ Trail and help Ryder find the missing pups by finding four hidden clues around the zoo! Norfolk Fire Service will be there too with a fire truck for everyone to explore on the day, discover the ins and outs of firefighting equipment and chat with the dedicated firefighters who keep us safe. Book here.

World Penguin Day at Whipsnade Zoo

📆25th, 27th & 28th April 2024, 📍Dunstable

Family of 4 from £87!

Celebrate these lovable creatures during a full weekend of penguin related fun! Whipsnade Zoo is home to African Penguins and Rockhopper Penguins, and during this events you can take part in penguin talks, keeper Q&As, activities, games, and a treasure hunt! Book here.

Easter at Haynes Motor Museum

📆Until 14th April 2024, 📍Yeovil

Exclusive 20% off tickets!

Included with you admission is a free Easter trail that younger ones will love, find all the hidden eggs around the museum to reveal the secret word, and claim a prize when you get it! You’ll also get the chance to take a look under the bonnet of some very special cars in this Easter extravaganza. Book here.

 

The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hampton Court Palace

📆Until 14th April 2024, 📍Surrey

Get a free £5 Picniq voucher with your booking!

 This much-loved event is back this Easter, so get ready for an egg-cellent adventure around the palace gardens that will be blooming with springtime atmosphere. Keep an eye our for the Lindt Gold Bunny statues hiding between flowers and plants. Match the names of influential figures to the bunnies red ribbons and you’ll receive a tasty treat in the form of a real Lindt Gold Chocolate Bunny! Book here.

 

Easter at Warwick Castle

📆From 23rd March, 📍Warwickshire

Family of 4 ticket for £70!

Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure this Easter at the castle with plenty of fun-filled action to look forward to! See a fantastic birds of prey show, encounter immersive storytelling experiences, go wild in Zog’s playground, witness theaction-packed show The Legend of the Trebuchet, and lot’s more! Book here.

 

Family Easter Treasure Hunt at Leeds Castle

📆Until 14th April 2024, 📍Maidstone

Save up to 11% off tickets!

Explore the great outdoors with an egg-citing treasure hunt fun for all the family. Dotted around the grounds are captivating interactive installations and vibrant Easter displays that will put your wits to the test as you solve the treasure hunt. Book here. (Book your entry ticket with us for up to 11% off, then it’s just £2.50 per child for the trail card!

 

Easter at London Zoo

📆Until 14th April 2024, 📍London

Book with us and get a family of 4 ticket from £87!

Explore and learn all there is to know about London Zoo’s egg-laying animals at the Zoonormous Egg Hunt! As part of your admission, you can take part in a free egg trail learning and finding clues along the way. If you find the extra-special golden egg at the end, you might even get a tasty reward! There will also be Easter themed crafts. Book here.

 

Easter at Whipsnade Zoo

📆Until 14th April 2024,📍Dunstable

Book with us and get a family of 4 ticket from £87!

Join in the Easter fun with the zoos Zoonormous Egg Hunt, included with your admission. Take part in a free egg trail learning and finding clues along the way. If you find the golden egg at the end, you might even get a tasty reward! There will also be Easter themed crafts, and over 10,000 animals to see! Book here.

📆Until 14th April 2024, 📍Cornwall

Celebrate the beginning of spring and follow the Easter trail where you’ll go on an adventure with Lowenna the Lost Lamb and follow the little lamb’s journey to collect a stamp for your booklet. Once complete, head to the tent where crafts and activities await you and maybe even a chocolate treat! Find out more.

The Chocolate Killer at The London Dungeon

📆Until 14th April 2024, 📍London

Family of 4 ticket from £55!

Face your fears at The London Dungeon this Easter and experience death by chocolate in this Easter-exclusive show! You’ll come face to face with one of Britain’s not-so-sweet killers in this immersive experience which involves séance and an audience with a questionavle psychic! Book here.

📆Until 14th April 2024, 📍Portsmouth

Family Annual Pass Explorer from £105, and get a £5 Picniq voucher!

Egg-citing Easter events are happening all across Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, The Mary Rose Museum, and the National Museum of the Royal Navy, from an Easter mouse bonnet parade, to an interactive puppet trail and even some Easter crafts. Purchase your Family Annual Pass Explorer from £105 and get access to all of these and more for a whole year! Book here.

📆Until 14th April 2024, 📍Somerset

Get 5% off your tickets!

Visit Cheddar Gorge and Caves this Easter and take part in an enchanting glow in the dark egg hunt! Included in the price of your day ticket is a magical trail through the caves with glowing eggs, flowers, and fairies lighting the way so you can find the missing eggs and crack the code! Book here.

 

📆Until 14th April 2024, 📍Blackpool

Get up to 11% off your tickets!

Hop down to Blackpool this Easter for a delightfully fun time with Peter Rabbit and friends as you find the missing Easter eggs with interactive challenges and play! Book here.

Play Unstoppable Festival at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centres

📆Until 7th April 2024, 📍Windsor

Family ticket from £120!

Crack open a day at LEGOLAND® this Easter and explore over 55 rides and attractions, including the BRAND NEW Minifigure Speedway! Ollie the Dragon will be around for meet and greets, so get ready for an egg-citing Easter adventure! Book here.

Sounds of Blossom at Kew Gardens

📆Until 14th April 2024, 📍London

Book with Picniq and get up to 21% off!

Celebrate the arrival of spring and all the flowers blossoming at the most beautiful gardens in the UK! This special event is a way to connect with nature as the days become a little warmer and brighter. Wander amongst trees and flowers as you hear the whimsical sounds of spring and all your senses are awakened with blossoming smells, colours, noises and sights. Included with general admission. Book here.

 

Bluey at Kew Gardens

📆Until 14th April 2024, 📍London

Book with Picniq and get up to 21% off!

Also at Kew Gardens this Easter, everyone’s favourite lovable dog will be around for lots of fun and games! Take part in activities inspired by the beloved show, and at set intervals throughout the day little ones will have the chance to meet Bluey. This is all included with your admission. Book here.
📆Until 21st April 2024, 📍Weymouth

Family Fun Ticket from £50!

Take part in an interactive treasure hunt around the aquarium as you looks for clues and helps find the lost treasure and missing creatures along with it! Enjoy pirate themed games, crafts and activites, snap a photo with Captain Careless, and even win a prize for taking part! Book here.

Easter at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

📆Until 7th April 2024, 📍Windsor

Family ticket from £120!

Crack open a day at LEGOLAND® this Easter and explore over 55 rides and attractions, including the BRAND NEW Minifigure Speedway! Ollie the Dragon will be around for meet and greets, so get ready for an egg-citing Easter adventure! Book here.

Mardi Gras at Thorpe Park

📆Until 7th April 2024, 📍

Family ticket from £120!

Explosions of colour will hit Thorpe Park Resort to mark the beginning of spring, and you won’t want to miss it! There will be music, dancing, signing, exhilarating fun, funky decorations and more at this park-wide event that will have you feeling ready for some sun and thrills! Book here.

Egg Safari at Banham Zoo

📆Until 14th April 2024, 📍Norfolk

Up to 25% off!

Go on an adventure this Easter and discover what surprises hide in the giant animal print eggs at Banham Zoo on this fun interactive trail! Plus, ‘The Amazing World of Eggs’ is the egg-citing experience featuring lively storytelling, hands-on demonstrations, and mind-blowing facts! Book here.

Predators at Longleat

📆Until 14th April 2024, 📍Warminster

Exclusive 10% off!

Celebrate the arrival of the new pack of African Painted Dogs at Longleat with this wild event! Meet the pack, and enjoy exhillarating activities such as rock climbing, arts and crafts, the Close Encounters Zone, physical challenges, a hunting trail, and lots more to test your predator skills! Book here.

Eggsplorers at Chessington World of Adventures

📆14th April 2024, 📍London

Family of 4 from £120

Celebrate the beginning of spring with an extravagant Easter flash mob of bright colours, as well as an egg-cellent Easter trail, and Easter Bunny meet and greet! All included in you ticket, as well as the roaring fun of Chessington Zoo, theme park and SEA LIFE! Book here.

Seahorse Saviours at SEA LIFE London

📆Until 14th April 2024, 📍London

Family of 4 from £75!

Take on the challenges, find the answers, learn about the oceans and have loads of fun learning about Seahorse! This is a FREE event which is included alongside all the usual SEA LIFE fun this Easter! Book here.

An Egg-cellent Onion Adventure at Shrek’s Adventure

📆Until 15th April 2024, 📍London

Family of 4 from £55!

Get ready for the ultimate onion hunt! Follow the sweet scent of layers as you search high and low throughout Far Far Away with Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, Puss in Boots and more this Easter! Book here.

 

 

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