The start of spring means the days are lengthening, the weather is brightening (in theory), and new flowers are starting to bloom: all of which makes Easter a phenomenal time to start venturing outdoors.
But, how should you spend your Easter weekend, and more importantly, how can you make the most of your time outdoors? Fortunately, the team here at Winfields just so happen to have some excellent ideas for some Easter activities. Keep reading to learn more about some of our favourite ways to get outside this spring, and make the most of your Easter.
We know how hard it can be to convince yourself to get outside during the winter, let alone the rest of the family. But, with the onset of spring, Easter is the perfect time for a new outdoor adventure – even if that simply means getting into the garden, or down to your local park for some fresh air.Â
Below we’ve put together some of our top Easter activities to give you some inspiration on how you could choose to spend the weekend.
Of course, the first option would be to spend the weekend away somewhere, especially as the bracket of bank holidays (Good Friday and Easter Monday) gives you four days to play with.
This is the perfect time to head out on a staycation, with plenty of campsites up and down the UK offering you some amazing opportunities. From taking the plunge and trying some watersports in the Lake District, to hiking around Snowdonia, or even wild camping in Scotland, there are plenty of places you can explore on an Easter weekend.
Top tip – a durable, comfortable Tent will work wonders wherever you end up on your UK adventure.
Is it even Easter if you don’t have an Easter egg hunt? These are a fantastic way to get people moving outdoors, and tire out curious children (and adults). Easter egg hunts are a simple and easy Easter activity that can be huge fun even with minimal planning.
At its core, all you need to do is hide a variety of small Easter eggs around your garden before unleashing the rest of the family. Or, you could go for something a little more complex. Some of our favourite Easter egg hunt ideas include:
Top tip – for outdoor Easter egg hunts, consider using an alternative to chocolate eggs. Chocolate can be very harmful for pets and local wildlife, so this way they’re not hurt if you happen to misplace or forget a few eggs.
Not up to hosting your own Easter egg hunt? No need to worry – there are plenty for you to attend up and down the country. Various National Trust or English Heritage properties host amazing Easter egg hunts over the weekend, and these are a fantastic way to get outside and explore local heritage at the same time.
There’s something for the whole family to enjoy. These events have plenty of additional Easter activities, including wildlife trails, Easter parades, outdoor Easter crafts and many more!
Top tip – explore our range of Kids Waterproofs to make sure they stay warm and dry whilst they’re exploring this Easter.
Bring back the best part of school Sports Day this Easter with a fun egg relay race, or an egg and spoon race for the whole family. You can set up a course in your garden, or even venture out to your local park for more space. Why not meet up with friends and family and make it a proper occasion?
All you need are some eggs, some spoons, and plenty of enthusiasm for this Easter activity. And maybe a comfortable pair of Walking Boots or Shoes to give you every advantage to win!
Top tip – consider using hard-boiled or solid eggs to avoid too much mess!
Many Easter traditions overlap with the festival of Ostara, where we celebrate rebirth, new growth, and the beginnings of life due to the oncoming spring. So, why not celebrate both, and help your local wildlife by getting outside and stuck into some of these Easter activities?
What better way to commemorate rebirth, and the start of the new season, than by planting new flowers or vegetables in and around your garden?
Easter typically falls in late March and early April, which is prime planting time for a variety of flowers, including sunflowers and marigolds. With proper care, sunflowers can grow to astronomical heights, which make them a super fun option for kids. Or, you could plant some tomatoes, chillies, or beetroot for tasty treats once they’re grown.
Top tip – not very green fingered? Why not go on a flower spotting trail instead, or visit a garden centre to learn more about seasonal plants?
Butterflies, along with bees and birds, are fantastic pollinators that help plants to thrive and grow. By making a butterfly feeder over Easter, you’re supporting the local wildlife – and are rewarded with the opportunity to watch butterflies up close.
Simple butterfly feeders are made by suspending a flat surface to put the food on, and can be reused over and over. Fill your feeder with overripe fruits like bananas, oranges, berries, melon, and pineapple on warm days for the best chance to attract plenty of butterflies. They’re also attracted to bright colours, so make sure you use plenty of pinks, purples, reds, or oranges when you’re making the feeder.
Top tip – encourage more bees and butterflies into your garden with a wide variety of flowering plants, and let the grass and weeds grow to provide food for caterpillars.
Another excellent Easter activity to help wildlife is to build bird feeders and birdhouses ahead of the spring season. Not only is this a great way to spend time together as a family, but it has a lot of benefits for the local bird population.Â
Many birds start nesting from February onwards, which takes up a lot of their energy. By having birdhouses and bird feeders in your garden, you’re taking a lot of the pressure off of finding food for them and their chicks. Birds that have migrated from far away over the winter can also make use of feeders and birdhouses to rest and recuperate after their long journey.
Top tip – many birds are insectivores, so try adding some mealworms to the food you leave out this spring.
Whilst Easter is usually the herald of better weather, living in the UK has taught us to expect anything from rain and wind to beautiful sunshine from March onwards. So, if you’re being rained out of your outdoor Easter activities, why not try a selection of Easter crafts from the comfort of your home?
Easter bonnets are a classic Easter craft that links back to the tradition of wearing new clothes on Easter Sunday to celebrate renewal and rebirth. Nowadays, this is a fun and creative Easter activity for everyone to get involved.
You can use anything to make a new Easter bonnet, from straw hats to paper crowns. Popular designs include nests with little chicks in, bunnies, and plenty of eggs and flowers. The only limit is your imagination – and glue supply!
Top tip – show off your Easter bonnets at a parade or local celebration. Or, make it into a family competition to see who can make the best design.
It wouldn’t be Easter without chocolate, but why not explore some more interesting treats and snacks you can make this Easter? If you’re a keen baker, challenge yourself to making some hot cross buns for the family. These are delicious fresh out of the oven, or toasted with plenty of butter and jam.
For more child-friendly recipes, you could melt down some of their Easter egg chocolate and mix it with rice krispies or cornflakes to make little nests. Then, top with some mini eggs for a cute and delicious Easter craft. You could even make these in advance as a tasty surprise on an Easter walk.
Top tip – feeling extra creative? You could buy some moulds and make your own Easter eggs with melted chocolate. This is a great way to add different flavours and textures into a normal egg.
Painting or dying eggs is a great Easter craft that can be adapted for the whole family. For younger children, try painting or dying hard-boiled eggs with food colouring. These are easier to hold, and much less fragile in small hands. Plus, this is a fun way to make colourful snacks for the rest of the day as the dye is made with food-safe colouring.
For adults or teens, you could try decorating blown eggs. To blow an egg, you need to prick a hole in the top and bottom of the shell with a pin, wiggling the pin to widen it slightly. Then, slot a toothpick into the egg and mix it around to lightly scramble the egg inside. This makes it easier to blow the egg white and yolk out into a bowl. Blown eggs are far more fragile to work with, but you can create beautiful, reusable Easter decorations.
Top tip – use the leftover eggs from blown eggs to create tasty omelettes or Easter biscuits as a treat.
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