Easter Half Term - Family Days Out for Free or Cheap!

If you're looking for cheap ways to entertain the kids during the Easter half term, you'll want to check out this post. I've listed various different offers on family friendly activities, as well as some free events! Your kids can enjoy going on Easter egg hunts, Easter crafts, pet workshops and many more. There's something for everyone, no matter what your child is interested in.

Some events may only be available in select areas, though I've tried to include a range that aren't region specific. Be sure to also check and see if there are any local Easter events taking place in your area. There may be something fun for kids at your local library, park, leisure centre, or free entry to museums, castles or farms near you.

National Trust Easter Egg Hunts - £3 per trail or free entry for National Trust members

From April onwards, the National Trust are holding Easter trails at their locations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There's different activities for your child to take part in, such as dressing up as their favourite creature and exploring the grounds at Polesden Lacey in Surrey, or taking part in an egg and spoon race at Rainham Hall in London. Each trail also ends with a chocolate egg or a vegan and Free From egg!

Each trail costs £3 (plus admission fee) or unlimited, free entry to Easter trails for new members who sign up via Direct Debit.

Easter Events at IKEA - Free

IKEA are running free Easter events in their stores from April, including Easter Crafts, Egg Hunts, Egg Decorating and more. These vary depending on location so be sure to check your local store to see which events are taking place, as well as the dates and times. Some events will also need to be booked in advance, which you can do if you log in or create an account with IKEA. The image below is an event at the Bristol store.

My Pet Pals Workshop at Pets at Home - Free

My Pet Pals workshops will be running at a Pets at Home store near you from 1st April until 16th April. Your kids will learn how to make a foraging box for small animals like hamsters and guinea pigs, plus they'll receive an activity sheet, a certificate and get to meet all the animals! This is completely free and can be booked online by following this link. Find your local Pets at Home and register for a workshop at a date and time convenient for you.

One Hour of Bowling for Six People at Buy a Gift - Was £39 now £29 when you sign up for the newsletter

You can purchase a voucher for Namco Funscape where 6 people can enjoy 1 hour of bowling. There's 6 locations to choose from, plus the voucher is valid for 12 months and available week round. Check the location of your choice for more information and bookings. Make sure you sign up to the Buy a Gift email newsletter to get an exclusive £10 off your first order with no minimum spend.

Rainbocorns Event at Smyths Toys - Free

On Sat 25th March from 9am, the Rainbocorns are coming to at Smyths Toys. Pop down to your local store and your child will receive a free egg with an adorable, magical Yolkie inside! Follow the link to find a store near you and check the opening times.

Meerkat Movies - 2 for 1 Cinema Tickets

When you compare and buy a qualifying product at Compare the Market (car insurance, broadband etc), you can get 2 for 1 cinema tickets for a whole year. These are eligible every Tuesday or Wednesday all year long with the Meerkat app. Just sign into your account and the app will provide you with a code that you can enter when booking online, or present at your cinema.