Explore our egg-cellent ideas for Easter short breaks. Whether you’re looking for Easter egg hunts near you or choosing which UK theme park to visit with the kids, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to fun family activities to enjoy this Easter bank holidays. Check out our top picks for things to do on your next Easter short break, book one of our family-friendly hotels this Good Friday – and get excited!
Easter holidays UK
Easter activities in London
Greenwich Park
1. Join in the fun at Hampton Court Palace’s Magic Garden.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – London Kingston Upon Thames
2. Enjoy an Easter egg hunt at the Morden Hall Park National Trust site.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – London Wimbledon South
3. Discover all the best spring activities at the South Bank.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – London County Hall
4. Enjoy fun activities at the Old Royal Naval College and on the Cutty Sark.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – London Greenwich
5. Take the kids to meet Supertato and friends at Kew Gardens.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – London Kew Bridge
Easter activities in the North
Easter trail
1. Enjoy an Easter egg hunt at the Grade I listed Ormesby Hall in Middlesbrough.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Middlesbrough Central
2. Become a nature explorer with an Easter trail at Brimham Rocks.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Harrogate Town Centre
3. Explore fun easter activities and adventure trails at Dunham Massey.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Manchester Altrincham
4. Embark on an Easter trail at Ravenscar Visitor Centre before exploring the Yorkshire coast.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Scarborough (North Bay)
5. Discover spring activities and Easter trails at Lyme in Stockport.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Stockport South
Easter activities in the South
Easter egg hunt
1. Join the Easter egg hunt at the moated Bodiam Castle in East Sussex.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Hastings
2. Visit Hever Castle and Gardens for Easter Family Fun and spring trails.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Tonbridge North
3. Enjoy an Easter trail and fun family activities at Lydford Gorge, famous for its waterfall!
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Plymouth East
4. Play family-friendly games and join the Easter egg hunt at Knole Park.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Sevenoaks
5. Escape to picturesque Coleton Fishacre in Devon for a fun Easter trail with sea views.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Paignton Seafront (Goodrington Sands)
Easter activities in the East
Easter egg hunt
1. Join Peter Rabbit and friends for an Easter Eggstravaganza at Willows Activity Farm.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – South Mimms/Potters Bar
2. Hunt for Easter eggs at historic Melford Hall in Suffolk.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Bury St Edmunds North (A14)
3. Take the kids to Cambridge for a fun Easter egg hunt at Anglesey Abbey.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Cambridge East (Newmarket Road)
4. Celebrate spring by making some cute Easter crafts at the Ickworth Estate.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Bury St Edmunds Town Centre
5. Enjoy an Easter egg hunt and kid-friendly activities at Canons Ashby.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Silverstone
Easter activities in the West
Cadbury World
1. Discover exciting rides and shows at Cadbury World theme park.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Birmingham Central (Hagley Road)
2. Step back in time for an Easter egg hunt at the Chedworth Roman Villa.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Cirencester
3. Take part in West Midlands Safari Park’s Easter Eggstravaganza.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Kidderminster
4. Experience an exciting Easter trail with the kids at stunning Dyrham Park.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Bristol East (Emersons Green)
5. Embark on the Buzzing Bees Easter Adventure at Hidcote Manor Garden.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Evesham
Easter activities in Wales
Easter trails
1. Enjoy all kinds of Easter trails and adventures at Penrhyn Castle and Garden.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Bangor (Gwynedd, North Wales)
2. Join in the fun on an Easter trail through the gardens at Plas yn Rhiw.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Porthmadog
3. Take the kids on an Easter adventure to the Llanerchaeron villa and gardens.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Aberystwyth
4. Celebrate the Easter holidays at Zip World Betws-y-Coed adventure park.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Llandudno (Glan-Conwy)
5. Discover all the chocolate Easter eggs hidden at Colby Woodland Garden.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Tenby Town Centre
Easter activities in Ireland
Easter chicks
1. Get the family together to hunt for Easter eggs at Rowallane Garden.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Lisburn
2. Enjoy a day at the races this spring at the famous Fairyhouse Easter Festival.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Dublin Airport
3. Follow The Argory’s magical Easter trail inspired by The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse fable.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Lisburn
4. Get stuck into all kinds of spring activities at The Rediscovery Centre’s Easter Workshop.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Dublin City Centre (North Docklands)
5. Embark on an egg-citing Easter trail at Springhill in Londonderry this spring.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Belfast City Cathedral Quarter
Easter activities in Scotland
Castle Fraser
1. Explore the iconic grounds of Castle Fraser on this exciting Easter egg hunt in Aberdeenshire.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Aberdeen (Westhill)
2. Enjoy exciting spring activities and Easter egg hunts at Newhailes House & Gardens.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Edinburgh A1 (Newcraighall)
3. Visit Threave Garden & Nature Reserve for a fun Easter egg hunt in Dumfries and Galloway.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Dumfries
4. Join the Easter egg hunt at Ben Lomond for a stunning trail like no other.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Dumbarton/Loch Lomond
5. Take the kids to the Falkland Palace & Garden’s Easter egg hunt.
Nearest Premier Inn hotel – Glenrothes
Ways to stay with us on Easter weekend breaks
Premier Inn
Our Premier Inn hotels have everything you need for fun Easter holidays, thanks to our free Wi-Fi, family-friendly rooms and great-value restaurants. Plus, when an adult orders a full Premier Inn Breakfast or Meal Deal, up to two kids eat breakfast for free!
hub by Premier Inn
Our smart and stylish hub hotels are ideal for UK city breaks – compact and contemporary rooms, free Wi-Fi and touchscreen controls by the bed are just some of the highlights you can look forward to when you’re looking for hotels in London or Edinburgh on last minute Easter breaks.
Premier Plus rooms
Why not get even more from your next stay by booking one of our Premier Plus rooms? Enjoy all the comfort you know and love plus added perks like Ultimate Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge and snacks, a rainfall shower with luxury toiletries and much more. That’s your bank holiday in Easter sorted!
Why stop at spring breaks?
You don’t need to wait for a bank holiday weekend or Easter break to explore all the best attractions in the UK. Book romantic UK breaks and treat someone special, plan fun days out in the UK with the kids or explore the great outdoors on a cycling or hiking break. Alternatively, why not have a go at one of the UK’s most picturesque walks according to Instagram?
FAQs about UK Easter breaks
When are the Easter holidays 2027?
Exact dates can vary depending on where you live in the UK, but generally, the UK Easter holidays in start at the end of March and end in April. Two weeks to take a break, eat some chocolate and have fun days out with the kids! Check out our family breaks page and our coastal getaway guide for a little holiday inn-spiration and enjoy all the best Easter break holiday deals.
Where is the best place to go for Easter in the UK?
Get egg-cited about the Easter bank holiday! You’ll find National Trust Easter trails and Easter egg hunts up and down the UK, so whether you’re enjoying short breaks in Kent or days out in Newcastle, there’ll be outdoor attractions to discover – and chocolate to eat! Plus, with plenty of exciting UK theme parks to choose from, there’s something to entertain the whole family on Easter breaks.
When is the Easter bank holiday 2027?
Love UK bank holiday weekends? You don’t have long to wait! Good Friday 2027 falls on 26th March, with Easter Monday 2027 falling on 29th March, so it’s time to start planning your Easter bank holiday weekend! Wherever you choose to discover, our Premier Inn hotels are ideal for great-value family breaks thanks to our super-comfy beds, free Wi-Fi and tasty meals.