Things to do in London during Easter bank holiday weekend.
Family attractions and unmissable events for kids in London during Easter weekend many of which are free.
In this article you are going to find out; what is an Easter Egg Hunt, some of the Easter family attractions in London, some of the traditional things to do at Easter in London, where to go for a traditional Easter Sunday lunch, what does it mean bank holiday and more.
Easter bank holiday weekend is the most important festival during Christian calendar. It is a last week of Jesus’ life and a joyful time when people celebrate rebirth of Jesus.
Good Friday marks the beginning of a holiday, which is a day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus. Traditionally hot cross buns are eaten in the UK on Good Friday.
Also on Good Friday every year crowds gather to watch the Passion of Jesus, a free open-air play in Trafalgar Square. It is a show of the Easter story, and Jesus’ final days. The first Good Friday production took place in 2010 and has been running since then becoming an Easter tradition in London.
“Holy Saturday” Is considered to be the day that Jesus lay in the tomb and is used to reflect on his sacrifice and prepare for the Easter festivities.
Most churches hold services during Easter including The Easter Vigil on Saturday.
Easter Sunday is one of the most important days in the church. It symbolises remembrance of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Many Christians go to the church on Easter Sunday to the Mass to sing hymns of praise and worship.
At Westminster Cathedral church for Roman Catholics see Mass times here: http://www.westminstercathedral.org.uk/
at Westminster Abbey: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/events
and St Paul’s Cathedral: https://www.stpauls.co.uk/
Easter eggs are popular during Easter weekend because they are a symbol of a new life and are said to represent Jesus' emergence from the tomb and resurrection. Some of the other Easter symbols are; Easter Bunny, Decorated Easter Eggs, Easter Lily, The Lamb, Spring Chicks & Easter Bonnet.
During Easter families traditionally give out chocolate eggs for children. Some also play a game where children hunt for these chocolate eggs or any treats and sweets in their garden and put them in a small bag to eat later – this is called the Easter Egg Hunt! Some children believe that the Easter Bunny brings along chocolate eggs for them.
For the best Easter Egg Hunts events in London please see here:https://www.theresident.co.uk/london-culture-events/londons-best-easter-egg-hunts/
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland only.
A lot of people go away during Easter bank holiday weekend but there are lots of tourists who visit London during this long weekend.
At Easter bank holiday weekend banks are closed and that’s why it’s called a bank holiday weekend. Universities and most private colleges are also closed and so all the government buildings and services. Although most shops are open the trading hours are usually reduced on Sunday & Monday.
People in London also enjoy visiting pubs for an Easter Sunday lunch and here is a link to some of the top traditional pubs in London: https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/food-and-drink/pub-and-bar/traditional-london-pubs
If you are visiting London this weekend you can also go to the Southbank, a world-famous, multi-venue arts centre. For the children’s programme during Easter please see here:https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on
For more things to do with the kids at Easter in London, take a look at this link to the guide to 101 family friendly activities:
https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/family-activities/101-things-to-do-with-kids-in-london
Happy Easter!!! We hope you have a lovely time!
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