Easter events 2024: activities and egg hunts in South West London

Published: 15/03/2024 By LONEY MILLER

If you’re looking for fun activities and events in and around South West London this Easter, look no further! Take a look at some great days out for all ages here.

Wimbledon and Southfields:

Easter Eggstravaganza at Wimbledon Quarter!

⏰  Saturday, March 30th · 11am
🗺️  4 Queen's Road, London, SW19 8ND
🎟️  £10 - more details below
🔗 Head here for more information!

With special guests including the Easter Bunny and Alice in Wonderland, as well as basket-making workshops and even Easter-themed face painting,  this fun-packed day is perfect for young families!

Ticket includes:

• Meet and greet with the Easter Bunny and Alice in Wonderland 
• Crafting easter baskets for children 
• Easter themed face painting 
• Guided easter egg hunt around Wimbledon Quarter (includes chocolate goodies!)

Sessions run for 1 hour between 11am and 5pm.
Suitable for children aged between 3 and 12 years.


Bring your own booze stand-up comedy gig

⏰  Wednesday, April 3rd · 7pm
🗺️  Arthur’s Cafe, Wimbledon Park Hall, 170 Arthur Rd, London SW19 8AQ
🎟️ £6 per person (includes a free drink!)
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This ever-popular comedy night occurs every Wednesday in Arthur’s Cafe, Wimbledon Park. Featuring brilliant up-and-coming comedians, this is a great night out and not one to miss.
On April 3rd, the line-up includes:

• Marvin McCarthy, a unique, surreal and absurd comedian 
• Ed Mulvey, whose set is packed with joke-dense, intelligent filth 
• Jenan Younis, a comedic dynamo with an authentic, witty and unapologetic approach to humour 
• Henning Nielsen, who was named Norwegian Comedian of the Year and later New Forest Comedian of the Year 

This event is one for the adults!


Wandsworth:

Wandsworth Common Easter Beer & Cider Festival

⏰  Wednesday, March 27th 6pm - March 30th 11pm
🗺️  Wandsworth Common / John Archer Way, London, SW18 3SX
🎟️  From £13 per person
🔗  Head here for more information

Wandsworth’s bi-annual Beer and Cider festival offers a host of craft beer and cider from both local and national breweries and cideries.

With some brilliant cafes and pubs surrounding Wandsworth Common, you’ll have plenty of options to fill up before and after enjoying some fabulous drinks!


Putney:

The Oxford Cambridge Boat Race

⏰  Saturday, 30th March, from 2pm
🗺️  Viewing from Putney embankment
🎟️  FREE
🔗  Head here for more information

The starting point for the famous annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge is just a short 15-minute walk from Wimbledon and takes place at the end of March.
Set up your picnic blanket on the bank of the Thames to watch one of the world’s oldest and most famous amateur sporting events, with 194 years of rivalry history!
Watch the famous ‘coin toss’ in the morning or head to the bank for around 2pm to catch the start of the race. Putney embankment and the surrounding roads will be closed to traffic and with plenty of shops, cafes and bars to visit, this is set to be a great day out.


Further afield in South West London:

Molesey

Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hampton Court

⏰  23 March - 14 April, 10am - 5:30pm
🗺️  Hampton Court Way, Molesey, East Molesey, KT8 9AU
🎟️  Under 5s go free, Children 5+ start at £13.10, adults start at £26.30 each  
🔗  Head here for more information

Aimed at families and children aged 3-12 years old, the Lindt gold bunny hunt is back!
Taking just over 90 minutes, you’ll be on the hunt for the gold bunny statues while trying to match the red ribbons to the names of influential people who lived and worked at Hampton Court Palace.
At the end of the trail you will receive your prize… any guesses what it could be?


Morden:

Easter egg trail and activities at Morden Hall Park

⏰  29th March - 3rd April, 10am-4pm
🗺️  Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden, SM4 5JD
🎟️  £3 per trail sheet
🔗  Head here for more information (booking is not required) 
We’ve found Easter Egg Hunts galore in South West London!
Another one for the diary is at the wonderful Morden Hall Park. Taking place just before their festival of blossom, this event will contain nature-inspired activities and games for the whole family to enjoy. Included in the trail sheet will be an Easter egg and bunny ears.

Have a fantastic Easter everyone, from all here at Loney Miller!