Train travel on Easter bank holiday weekend 2025

1. Easter at London Zoo

• When? 5th – 21st April 2025
• Where? London Zoo, Outer Circle, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4RY.

Located in Regent's Park, London Zoo is renowned for its large collection of animals from around the world. This year, the Easter bunny has dropped Easter eggs all over London Zoo and needs your help finding them all! Follow the Easter egg hunt and find out more about the wildlife at London Zoo. As well as the egg hunt, visitors can enjoy special Easter crafts and games!

• ​How to get there: Hop on the train to London and use the public transport to get to Regent's Park - you'll find the zoo on the north side of the park.

2. National Trust Easter Egg Hunts

• When? 26th March 2025 onwards
• Where? Various locations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

There are Easter egg trails across many National Trust properties in March and April. Explore historic locations while taking part in activities like dress-up sessions, egg-citing games and puppet shows. Complete the trail and you’ll be rewarded with a prize! You'll find participating National Trust locations across the UK, so you can choose which one you want to explore this Easter.

• ​How to get there: Check to see if you can take the train to a nearby location for an environmentally friendly way to travel this Easter.

3. Easter at the Eden Project

• When? 5th – 21st April 2025
• Where? Eden Project, Bodelva, Cornwall, PL24 2SG

The Eden Project has lots to see and do this Easter bank holiday weekend. There are loads of family-friendly activities, whether you want to take on the Hoopla challenge, try your hand at skittles in the Milk Bottle Skittle Alley or get involved in a scavenger hunt obstacle course. What’s more, with around 30 acres of space to explore, including the project’s famous Biomes and its dog-friendly gardens, the hardest part is deciding what to see first!

• ​How to get there: First, take the train to St Austell. You can then catch a bus from the station to the Eden Project. Plus, avoiding the car means you’ll be eligible for a free guidebook when you arrive.

4. Easter Eggstravaganza at Blenheim Palace

• When? 5th – 21st April 2025
• Where? Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1UL

Whether you’re looking for a traditional Easter egg hunt or something a little different, Blenheim Palace may be the answer. Running across the Easter bank holiday weekend, its Easter Eggstravaganza boasts circus skills sessions, variety show performances and chocolate making workshops with Hotel Chocolat. And if that wasn’t enough, Blenheim Palace has just opened its new adventure play area, the Lost Palace, so there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained. Plus, there’s always the palace itself to explore.

• ​How to get there: Take the train to Oxford Parkway and then the 7 bus to Blenheim Palace.

5. Bing's Nature Explorers at WWT London Wetland Centre

• When? 23rd March – 2nd June 2025
• Where? Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, London, SW13 9WT

Get closer to nature in the nation’s capital this Easter at the WWT London Wetland Centre, located in southwest London. Follow the Bing's Nature Explorers trail and learn about the different species that call the wetland home. There are also a number of other fun sessions on offer, including interactive storytelling sessions and mini shows including characters Bing and Flop! An educational day out for all the family.

• ​How to get there: Hop on a train to Barnes and then it’s a 15-minute walk to WWT London Wetland Centre.

6. The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hampton Court Palace 

• When? 29th March – 21st April 2025
• Where? Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU

If a historical Easter egg hunt sounds like a good way to spend the Easter weekend, then look no further than Hampton Court Palace. Set in the palace’s 60-acre gardens, you’ll find out about the incredible history of the people who lived here as you search for the elusive gold bunnies. Find them all for a chocolate surprise! The Easter trail is included in admission, so why not make a day of it and explore the palace too?

• ​How to get there: Take the train - Hampton Court train station is located a five-minute walk from the palace.

7. Easter at Chessington World of Adventures

• When? 5th – 21st April 2025
• Where? Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE.

Located on the outskirts of London, Chessington World of Adventures offers a variety of attractions for the whole family. This year, you have the chance to meet Bonnie the Easter Bunny and explore an Easter activity trail. That's not all, you can also enjoy the theme park, zoo and sea life centre too!

• ​How to get there: Hop on the train to Chessington South. From the station, you're just a ten-minute walk from the resort.

8. Easter at Warwick Castle

• When? 5th - 27th April 2025
• Where? Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6AH

There’s something for everyone at Warwick Castle. From birds of prey displays to a trebuchet show, there’s thrilling entertainment for all the family. Even the younger ones can get involved with activities inspired by Zog, the children’s book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. And if you want, you can extend your trip and stay at the castle!

• ​How to get there: Jump on the train to Warwick. From here, you’re a short walk from Warwick Castle.

9. Fort Douglas Easter Festival at Dalkeith Country Park

• When? 18th - 21st April 2025
• Where? Fort Douglas Adventure Playground, Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith, EH22 1ST

The popular Fort Douglas Adventure Playground at Dalkeith Country Park just southeast of Edinburgh plays host to a festival featuring a Zorbing run, face painting, a Candy Floss Cabin, an Easter Scavenger Hunt and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny! Parents can kick back with a bite from street food vendors while the kids (up to 12 y.o.) take on the adventure playground.

• ​How to get there: Get the train to Eskbank train station and then it’s a 25-minute walk. Alternatively, take the 46 bus from the Tesco by the station to Dalkieth High Street and walk for 5 to 10 minutes

10. The Big Museum Easter Trail at National Museum Cardiff

• When? 12th - 21st April 2025
• Where? National Museum Cardiff, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NP

For family entertainment over the Easter bank holiday weekend, why not hop on over to the National Museum Cardiff for the Big Museum Easter Trail? Try your hand at being a detective as you follow the clues, complete the challenges and get creative. There’s even a treat when you get to the end!

• ​How to get there: Hop on a train to Cardiff Queen Street, then it's a short stroll to the National Museum Cardiff.

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