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Easter Weekend in Central London 2025: Things to do, events and family fun

Easter Day at Central London
Fitzrovia Quarter

Every Easter holiday, Central London offers a wide range of events and fun festive activities for people of all ages. Plan your 2025 Easter weekend to blend in cultural and recreational activities of your choice. With the sections below, we have rounded up the many ways you can celebrate your Easter day in central London.

When is Easter Day in Central London?

In 2025, The Easter calendar runs from Good Friday to Easter Monday.  

  • Good Friday: April 18
  • Easter Saturday: April 19
  • Easter Sunday: April 20
  • Easter Monday: April 21

This 2025 Easter weekend, choose to travel, shop, and adventure at various spots and hideouts within Central London. While large shops within the city are required by law to close down on Easter Sunday, small shops, convenience stores, and pharmacies, however, will remain open. 

For family fun activities on Easter Day in Central London

Easter activities come in many forms and shops. Explore the options below and choose any activity that works for you and your loved ones.

1. Join a family-friendly Easter-themed workshop

If you are in for a family-friendly Easter Sunday in London 2025 specifically for children, be sure to attend this workshop The Kids Easter Art Workshop.

This event will be held in the historic Fitzrovia Chapel on Thursday, April 16, 2025. The workshop offers two one-hour sessions (10 am to 11 am and 11:30 am to 12:30 pm). Children age 3 and above will participate in creating their own floral prints and other arts with the guidance of trained instructors.

2. Hop on an Easter egg hunt in London

During the Easter holidays, egg hunts offer families & individuals a unique mix of adventure and creativity. Here are some notable Easter egg Hunts in London for 2025:

The Big Egg Hunt

  • Dates: 24th March to April 27.
  • Overview: The event combines public art (100+ artistically designed 2-foot-tall egg sculptures) with a charitable cause (it supports the Elephant Family charity), focusing on wildlife conservation. It is free, but donations are encouraged.

BucketRace Scavenger Hunt Easter Hunt

  • Date: Scheduled for April 19.
  • Overview: This is a 4-hour scavenger hunt challenge where you will be solving clues that lead to various London landmarks. Expect to complete tasks and navigate the city as you compete against teams.

Fitzrovia Community Centre’s Easter Holiday Camp

  • Dates: Runs from April 8 to April 11, 2025.
  • Overview: This is a free camp ideal for children aged 7 to 11. It features fun activities from sports (football, tennis, basketball, dodge balls, etc.) and arts (drawing, origami, etc.) with hot nutritious meals provided along with workshops Sessions are offered daily from 10 am to 2 pm.

Chelsea Physic Garden’s Little Artists Easter Trail

  • Dates: Runs throughout Easter weekend, from 10 am to 4 pm (with a £5 entrance fee).
  • Overview: This self-led trail encourages children to explore the garden & engage in artistic activities.

3. Visit a London city farm

If you are looking for a fun place to spend your Easter, away from the noise and chaos, it got to be one of these city farms:

Oasis Farm Waterloo: 18 Carlisle Ln, London SE1 7LG, United Kingdom

This farm focuses on family, farming, and therapy programs intertwined with academic life and aimed at disadvantaged young people.

Spitalfields City Farm: Buxton St, London E1 5AR, United Kingdom

This 1.3-acre farm offers a slice of the countryside in an urban landscape. Visit this farm for workshops, guided tours, and animal encounters this Easter weekend.

 

4. Take your kids to child-friendly shows

Kids love memorable experiences, and you can offer them just that if you decide to visit either of these theatrical performances:

“My Neighbour Totoro” at Gillian Lynne Theatre: This show features innovative puppetry that portrays Totoro & the Catbus with lifelike movements. It runs for about 2 hours 30 minutes and is recommended for children from the age of 6 and above.  

“Wicked The Musical” at Apollo Victoria Theatre: This performance features re-imagined tales from “The Wizard of OZ” classic story. It is celebrated for its costumes and powerful musical numbers, unique stage and smoke effects. Expect themes of friendship and societal perception which are generally suitable for children from age 7 and above.

 

Where to eat and drink on the long weekend in Central London?

Restaurants that open on Easter Day in Central London

1. Wahaca Oxford Circus

Opening Hours:  Daily from 12 pm to 9 pm.

Wahaca serves Mexican small plates inspired by Oaxacan market food. As one of the best restaurants for lunch in Fitzrovia, t emphasises sustainability and fresh ingredients.

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2. 1947 London

  • Opening Hours: Daily from 12 pm–3 pm (Lunch), 5 pm–9 pm (Dinner). ​

This restaurant offers upscale Indian dining with a mix of traditional & contemporary dishes.

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3. Faros Oxford Circus

Opening Hours: Daily from 12 pm–11 pm. ​  

Known as one of the most famous Italian restaurant in Fitzrovia, Faros features Mediterranean & Italian cuisines with dishes like focaccia and tagliatelle burrata.

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Faros Restaurant

4. Burger & Lobster

Opening Hours: Daily 12 pm to 10 pm. 

Specialises in premium burgers and wild-caught lobster, ideal for that Easter treat for the entire family.

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burger lobster

 

5. Yalla Yalla

Opening Hours: Daily 12 am to 10/11 pm.  

Offers authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern street food in a welcoming atmosphere.​

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Yalla Yalla

6. Poke House – Fitzrovia

Opening Hours: Daily, 11 am to 9 pm.

This restaurant serves fresh Hawaiian poké bowls with a twist. It emphasises sustainability and customisable options.​

7. Caravan Fitzrovia Restaurant

Opening Hours: Daily (open on Good Friday) 12 noon to 10:15 pm. Easter Sunday hours are not detailed.​

Easter Menu: Offers a weekend brunch from 9:00 am–4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.​

This restaurant is known for its all-day dining menu with influences from around the world, set in a spacious, contemporary environment.​

Bars & pubs that open on Easter Day in Central London

1. The Social

One of the must-visit friendly bars in Central London, The Social is a vibrant basement venue that offers a diverse selection of beers, cocktails, and wines. Expect to make new friends as you enjoy a mix of social gatherings and live music. 

the social, little portland street

 

  1. 2. The Cocktail Club – Oxford Circus

This is an open-plan basement bar inspired by Downtown LA. Known as one of the best bar on Great Portland St, it hooks visitors for its energetic party vibe & graffiti-covered walls. The bar offers an extensive list of creative cocktails and themed drinks.

The Cocktail Club

  1. 3. The George

Located in an 18th-century Grade II building on Great Portland Street, this bar features a cosy ambience that pays homage to its rich history while offering up-to-date menus. It offers a signature Sunday Roast on Easter Monday and a special Easter menu for the Long weekend.

  1. 4. Mr Fogg’s Botanical Tavern

This is a Victorian-style tavern that is famously known among Fitzrovia bars, decorated with exotic flora. It offers a secluded Treehouse hideaway upstairs & specialises in botanical-infused cocktails.

What's free on the Easter long weekend in Central London

1. Book shopping at Daunt Books

Join locals and book lovers to explore this original Edwardian bookshop with long oak galleries and graceful skylights. Daunt Books is renowned for its travel literature collection.

2. Visit the British Museum

Stop by one of the museums in Central London – such as British Museum, to explore its vast collection of iconic artefacts and sculptures, which will take you through time and cultures.

3. Go to the Horniman Spring Fair

For a fun, family-friendly & entertaining experience this Easter season, plan to attend this event scheduled for Saturday, April 19, from 11 am to 4 pm. Expect a wide range of activities, including fete games, singalongs, circus skill workshops, and more. Tickets are required for all attendees.

4. Visit a local church

Below are some local churches you can visit during the Easter weekend at zero cost:

  • Hillsong Church Central London: This church is known for its contemporary worship style and vibrant community. Its services are held at the Dominion Theatre.
  • St Charles Borromeo Church: This Roman Catholic parish offers traditional services & features one of the most reflective spaces for worship during Easter.
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral: On Easter Day, St. Paul’s hosts a Dawn Eucharist on the West Steps, followed by services featuring choral music and hymns.

 

5. Take long strolls at Regent’s Park.

Take your friends and family for a leisurely walk at Regent’s Park this Easter weekend to enjoy serene landscapes, spot local wildlife and unwind in the beautiful green spaces.

Another way to celebrate this Easter weekend is to attend one of the many pantomime performances. Top events include Pinacchio Easter Panto and the Wizard of Oz at Broadway Theatre.