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Easter holidays 2027 in London: dates and what's on for kids

By The London Scoop team✓ Last updated ⏱ 6 min read

For most London state schools, the Easter holidays 2027 run from Good Friday, 26 March, to Friday 9 April, with children back on Monday 12 April. Easter Sunday is 28 March, so Easter weekend falls right at the start of the break. Here's what's already confirmed for those two weeks, from the Paddington Bear Experience's egg hunt to two Easter funfairs and the Boat Race on the final Sunday. Every date and price below is from the organiser's own website, checked on 26 October 2026.

🦊 Quick answer

October 2026: new guide. London Zoo, Kew Gardens and Hampton Court Palace hadn't announced 2027 Easter events when we checked. We'll add them when they do.

How we chose: family events in London that have already confirmed 2027 Easter dates on their own websites. It's early, so the list is short, and we'll add more as they're announced rather than guess.
In this guide (4 picks)
  1. At a glance
  2. Hampton Court Palace Green Easter Funfair
  3. Easter at the Paddington Bear Experience
  4. Shepherd's Bush Green Easter Funfair
  5. The Boat Race 2027
  6. FAQs

At a glance

All 4 picks, in date order. Dates and prices checked on each organiser's own site on 26 October 2026.
NameWhenWhereCostAges
Hampton Court Palace Green Easter Funfair25–30 MarHampton Court, KT8Pay per rideAll ages
Easter at the Paddington Bear Experience20 Mar – 11 AprSouth Bank, SE1Entry + £15 add-onYoung children
Shepherd's Bush Green Easter Funfair26 Mar – 11 AprShepherd's Bush, W12Pay per rideAll ages
The Boat Race 2027Sun 11 AprPutney to MortlakeFreeAll ages

Already announced

1

Hampton Court Palace Green Easter Funfair

  • 📅 Thu 25 to Tue 30 Mar 2027, 12 noon to 11pm
  • 📍 Hampton Court Palace Green, KT8 9BW
  • 🎟 Pay per ride with tokens; half-price tokens on Tue 30 Mar

A bank-holiday funfair has been held on the green opposite Hampton Court Palace for over 170 years, according to the operator, George Irvin. In 2027 it runs over Easter weekend, from Thursday 25 to Tuesday 30 March, noon to 11pm each day.

Scoop tip: Hampton Court station is about a six-minute walk away, according to the operator. Combine it with a walk along the river.
Honest parent details

Rides are paid with tokens: 25 for £20 if you book online. Tuesday 30 March is a half-price token day (20 tokens for £10), which is the one to aim for.

Official site Map
2

Easter at the Paddington Bear Experience

  • 📅 Sat 20 Mar to Sun 11 Apr 2027
  • 📍 County Hall, South Bank
  • 🎟 Easter Special Ticket: £15 per child, on top of a standard ticket

The Paddington Bear Experience runs its Easter event from 20 March to 11 April 2027, covering the whole school holiday. Children follow a treasure map round the Windsor Gardens set to find hidden toy eggs.

Scoop tip: Easter weekend and the bank holidays will be the busiest. A weekday in the second week is usually calmer.
Honest parent details

The Easter Special Ticket is a £15 children-only add-on, bought on top of a standard entry ticket, for slots from midday. It includes an Easter basket, Paddington ears, stickers, sweets and a Paw Biscuit.

Official site Map
3

Shepherd's Bush Green Easter Funfair

  • 📅 Fri 26 Mar to Sun 11 Apr 2027, 1pm to 9pm daily
  • 📍 Shepherd's Bush Green, W12 8AA
  • 🎟 Pay per ride: 10 tokens for £10 at the fair, cheaper online

A family funfair on Shepherd's Bush Green for the whole Easter holiday, from Good Friday to the last Sunday, open 1pm to 9pm every day.

Honest parent details

Tokens cost 10 for £10 at the fair, or 25 for £20 if you buy online in advance. The number of tokens per ride varies. The nearest station is Shepherd's Bush.

Official site Map
4Free

The Boat Race 2027

  • 📅 Sun 11 Apr 2027: races at 15.40 and 16.40
  • 📍 Putney to Mortlake
  • 🎟 Free to watch

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is on Sunday 11 April 2027, the last day of the Easter holidays for most London schools. The races are at 15.40 and 16.40, according to the organisers, and the riverbank is free.

Scoop tip: The crews pass any one spot in seconds. Make it an afternoon by the river with a picnic, not just a race.
Honest parent details

Bishop's Park in Fulham and the Putney Embankment are good spots for families, with space to wait before the crews come past.

Official site Map

Not announced yet

These usually run Easter events, but hadn't confirmed 2027 details on their own sites when we checked on 26 October 2026: London Zoo, Kew Gardens and Hampton Court Palace (inside the palace). We'll add them when they're announced.

Free days for the rest of the holidays

Two weeks is a long time. For the unplanned days:

Coming up after Easter: the two-day London Marathon on 24 and 25 April 2027, and the rest of the year in our 2027 family events calendar.

FAQs

When are the Easter holidays 2027 in London?

For most London state schools, Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027, with children back on Monday 12 April. Academies and independent schools can differ, so check your school's calendar.

When is Easter 2027?

Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027. Good Friday (26 March) and Easter Monday (29 March) are bank holidays.

What Easter egg hunts are on in London in 2027?

The Paddington Bear Experience on the South Bank has confirmed an Easter egg hunt from 20 March to 11 April 2027, with a £15 children's add-on ticket. London Zoo, Kew and Hampton Court Palace hadn't announced 2027 events on 26 October 2026.

When is the Boat Race 2027?

Sunday 11 April 2027, with races at 15.40 and 16.40 between Putney and Mortlake. It's free to watch.

Are there Easter funfairs in London in 2027?

Yes. Shepherd's Bush Green runs from 26 March to 11 April 2027 (1pm to 9pm), and Hampton Court Palace Green from 25 to 30 March (noon to 11pm), both run by George Irvin.

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