Easter activities for the whole family

Whether you’re in need of a rainy-day activity to keep kids out of mischief, or you fancy a spot of crafting to get yourself and your home ready for Easter celebrations, discover our Easter activity ideas. From dyeing eggs with natural colours made from leftover food to bakes that are guaranteed to impress, get ready to be inspired.

Decorating eggs is a much-loved Easter tradition and a brilliant way to get creative while keeping little ones entertained during the school holidays. From classic dyeing techniques to hand-painting, discover our top tips for prepping, painting, dyeing and decorating your eggs.

How to prepare your eggs

Option 1: Empty the eggs (best for keepsakes)

• Clean the egg thoroughly.

• Make a small hole at the top of the egg.

• Insert a straw and gently blow out the contents. (A baby aspirator is a hygienic alternative if you’d prefer to avoid contact with raw yolk.)

• Rinse the eggs well, then leave to drain and dry on a kitchen towel.

Option 2: Hard-boil the eggs (less fiddly and more sturdy)

• Boil the eggs for 12–15 minutes until hard-boiled.

• Leave to cool completely, then gently dry.

Before you begin

Turn getting ready into part of the fun by making bunny ears for your hunters. Use card, patterned paper, or any crafty materials you have to hand, then stick them onto a simple headband – it’s a cute way to build excitement before the search begins.

Top tips to ensure your hunt goes smoothly

• Take a picture of where you’ve hidden the eggs.

• Make sure there are no pets in the garden – we don’t want them finding the chocolate first!

What you'll need:

• A bucket or basket to collect the eggs

• Equal amounts of chocolate for each hunter

• Easy-to-access places to hide the eggs

• A safe, designated area for the hunt (we don’t want hunters running around cars or near sharp tools)

Looking for a cute way to make the long weekend feel extra special? Hosting an Easter brunch or dinner with a spring-inspired table is an easy win – it's all about spending time together around good food.

Host an Easter brunch: A relaxed brunch is a cracking way to start the day. Lay out fluffy pancakes, chilli cheese bagels, smoked salmon with rye bread, and a few sweet treats, like mini granola pots layered with yogurt and fruit for a pretty (and practical) finishing touch.

Host an Easter dinner: Keep things traditional with a crowd-pleasing Easter roast. Lamb is classic, but a roast chicken or tender British beef joint works just as well. Serve with golden Maris Piper roasties, seasonal greens, honey-glazed root veg, and rich gravy for a spring-ready feast.

Easter is the perfect excuse to get baking. Head to our recipe hub for plenty of inspiration, from a classic rhubarb Bakewell tart to zingy lemon bars or a fragrant plum, hazelnut and cardamom crumble cake – ideal for sharing over the long weekend.

Hot cross bun desserts

If you’ve had hot cross buns for breakfast, why not have them for dessert too?

• Hot cross bun churros: Turn leftover buns into outrageously chocolatey churros, perfect for dipping into warm, melty chocolate.

• Lemon curd hot cross bun ice cream: A zingy dessert option, combining hot cross bun-infused ice cream with juicy blackberries and crunchy lemon meringue sprinkles.

• Banoffee bread and butter pudding: A classic crowd-pleaser, drizzled with sticky toffee sauce and finished with blond chocolate and caramelised pecans.

• Epic hot cross bun trifle: Go all out with layers of hot cross buns, caramelised bananas, salted caramel sauce, dark chocolate and Madagascan vanilla custard.

Got a stash of Easter chocolate hanging around? Let’s be honest, you probably don’t… but if by some miracle you do, we’ve got you covered.

Leftover eggs, bars and bits are perfect for melting down and reusing – whether that’s baking them into brownies or keeping things super simple with a chocolate grazing board. Just break everything up, pile it onto a board with marshmallows, biscuits and fruit, and let everyone tuck in.

For a cosier option, try our homemade hot chocolate stirrers – an easy way to use up milk and white chocolate in one go. Simply melt, pour into leftover yogurt pots, decorate with any leftover Easter treats, and let them set. When the craving hits, swirl one into warm milk for the creamiest hot chocolate. Low effort, zero waste, maximum chocolatey taste.