Easter, like every other holiday, is now sadly underpinned by ringing cash registers funding the vulgar onward march of consumerism… so let’s just take a moment to reflect on the real meaning of Easter: chocolate eggs... and lots of them!
Even though the improving weather entices you to begin breaking out your summer wardrobe - and highlights the fact that you should have started going to the gym in January, as planned – you’ll doubtless be sat in your pyjamas all day on Sunday troughing away at a mountain of eggs until falling unconscious as your body fails to process the glut of fat, sugar and cocoa solids. Nice.
If, however you fancy something a little different this Easter weekend why not try:
Easter Egg Hunts:
Harrods
Beatrix Potter themed Easter Egg Hunt: 8th April – 17th April. For info: 020 7730 1234
Imperial War Museum
Huge Easter Egg Hunt is taking place giving youngsters a chance to explore the museum as they search fro eggs: 8th April – 17th April. For info: 020 7416 5320
Battersea Park
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo hosts a unique Easter event: 8th April – 23rd April. For info: 020 7924 5926
Kenwood House
Lots of eggs to be found! 14th April –17th April. For info: 020 8348 1286.
Kew Gardens
Meet Eddie the Easter Bunny and scavenge for chocolate: 16th April. For info: 020 8332 5655.
St James’ Park Easter Egg Trail
Decipher a secret password and find eggs! 1st April – 17th April. For info 020 7298 2000.
Exhibitions
Bodies… The Exhibition - Real human bodies, preserved through an innovative process and then respectfully presented. Experience the human body like never before when you visit bodies…the exhibition.
Pixar: 20 Years of AnimationEver wondered where Buzz Lightyear and Woody really came from, or how a whole family with superhero powers was imagined? Find out…
Wildlife Photographer of the YearThe annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition showcases all the winning and commended images from the world-class competition.
Designer of the Year - Designer of the year covers a wide range of innovation seen in 2005 including the Gorillaz and the new style Guardian.
Music and Gigs
Click here to see the best music events this Easter Weekend
Theatre
Click here to see the best shows in the coming week
OR,
Eat out this weekend and win yourself a £200 meal for 4 at the critically acclaimed London restaurant: Roast!
Opened by Iqbal Wahhab (of Cinnamon Club fame) with a mission to vault British cooking back to its rightful place on the international stage, Roast has scoured the country locating top quality ingredients and has painstakingly researched both ancient and modern cooking techniques to showcase the very best of British food.
Click here to find out how to win this fantastic competition!
Fun and Shenanigans in London this Bank Holiday Easter Weekend!
Find out what's happening in London this Bank Holiday Weekend... Easter Egg Hunts, Exhibitions and much more...
Published Apr 13, 2006