Do you feel inspired to learn new skills this spring, or are you looking for inspiration for things to do with your loved ones over the Easter break? We’ve found some fabulous online activities which are suitable for all interests and ages!
London’s Royal Parks Easter activity programme
6 – 16 April
London’s Royal Parks have a two week programme of fabulous virtual interactive Easter activities including meeting Kensington Garden’s chickens, an Easter egg hunt in Hyde Park’s wildlife garden, flower folktales, cherry blossom painting and Makaton story time. The programme culminates with a montage of creations and finds from the activities from the past two weeks.
Borough Market cookery classes
Various dates
Discover the best way to create a pizza from scratch, learn how to perfect choux pastry, or try your hand at different regional dishes through Borough Market’s courses. They offer a fabulous array of online cookery classes for all ages and skills.
Royal Opera House online ballet and opera performances
Various dates
Enjoy some of the finest ballet and opera performances; The ROH have a fabulous programme of online screenings including Fidelio, The Marriage of Figaro and The Sleeping Beauty.
National Theatre at Home
Ongoing
We cannot recommend this incredible streaming service enough – the selection of performances is wonderful. The programme currently includes Angels in America, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and The Cherry Orchard, to name but a few.
Natural History Museum: virtual museum
Ongoing
Explore the Natural History Museum virtually; you can stroll around the Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature Exhibition, explore the life of a blue whale and let David Attenborough guide you around Hitze Hall.