Easter & Spring Things To Do - Travel - March 2024

 

Dear Reader,

Whether you’re meticulously planning a fortnight of fun for school-age monsters or you’re patiently awaiting a restful bank holiday weekend, there’s plenty to get up to over Easter, from scenic walks to thrilling race days. Here we’ve highlighted our pick of the bunch.

As the weather warms, push aside the chunky boots and step into a fresh pair of summer shoes. This season, C&TH favourite Crockett & Jones is releasing its interpretation of a summer boat shoe – a first for the brand. Charming Falmouth features the same fitting characteristics as Crockett & Jonesfamous loafers but with double-stacked leather lacing and a new wedge rubber sole, perfect for harbour side walks and strolls through the town as spring steps into action.

Here are eight things to get up to over Easter.

Enjoy,

Easter & Spring Things To Do 2024

The Little Egg Hunt, Chelsea, 20 March–14 April 2024.

1. Easter Egg Hunt

What is Easter without eggs? To feel like you’ve earned your sweet treats, embark on a cracking Easter egg hunt. There are countless taking place across the country, from city centres to stately homes. Our top pick is for London is The Little Egg Hunt, a scattering of colourful eggs across Chelsea created by some of the world’s most notable artists, from Anya Hindmarch to Philip Colbert, free to discover from 20 March–14 April 2024.

2. Romantic Weekend Away

If you’re not entertaining little ones, say ‘I love you’ to your significant other in the most romantic way: with a cottage escape. Classic Cottages’ charming collection has something for every couple, from idyllic coastal cottages to boltholes immersed in the countryside, perfect for living out your cottagecore dreams. See our pick of their idyllic collection here.

3. Visit A Country Estate

Get back to nature as a family this Easter – with the backdrop of a magnificent country house, of course. Our go-to this season is Holkham, a rural mid-18th century estate nestled in north Norfolk, featuring an adventure play area, a ropes course, an interactive exhibition, and a leafy nature trail around the lake.

4. Embark On A Great Country Walk

Time to explore the great outdoors on foot – and earn yourself a refreshing pint in the process. Here are our favourite country walks that end at cute pubs to try this spring.

5. Ascot’s Spring Family Race Day

Combine a day of exhilarating racing with an impressive range of family fun at Ascot’s annual Spring Family Race Day. Taking place on Sunday 24 March at Ascot Racecourse, expect a dynamic race card as the 2023/24 Jumps season draws to a thrilling close, while little ones enjoy arts and crafts, balloon modelling, face painting, and meeting beloved book character the Gruffalo. Tickets start from £30. ascot.com

6. Easter Baking

Flex your Bake Off acquired skills and teach the kids a thing or two about the kitchen by baking a delicious Easter treat. Here are six Easter desserts we’ll be tucking into over the bank holiday, and some classic bakes to try, too.

7. Tasty Easter Menus

Gather the family, big and small, at one of London’s top restaurants this spring. From a lamb hot pot for the table to a classic roast, these spots are serving up special Easter menus – and we can’t wait to tuck in.

8. Chomp On An Easter Egg

If there’s one thing to do over Easter, it’s feast on a lot of chocolate (and hot cross buns). Elevate the experience with one of these egg-stravagant beauties. If chocolate isn’t your thing, Easter doesn’t have to be totally joyless: crack open one of these beauty eggs instead.

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