Easter Activities around Thames Ditton

As the Easter holiday approaches, we’re sure many families are frantically searching google for ‘‘things to do during Easter near me’. Keeping the children occupied and entertained during the school holidays is no easy task. That’s why at Weston Green School, we’ve compiled this handy guide of things to do in and around Thames Ditton. 

From outdoor adventures to indoor creative pursuits, we’ve rounded up a variety of ideas that will keep your children occupied, learning and entertained during the Easter holiday break

Easter Activities at Home

• Yoga

Cosmic Kids Yoga offers fun yoga adventures and mindfulness exercises designed for young children. This is a positive way to spend some screen time and is a great way for children to burn some energy.

• Home energy audit

This is an engaging way to teach older children about energy and empower them to make changes in the home. It is also a project that can be ongoing.

1. Explore your home and jot down the various ways you use energy. This might include activities like turning on lights, heating the house, cooking meals, or charging devices 

2. Think of ways your household can use energy more efficiently. There are some handy tips and ideas you can consider here.

3. Next, write down your energy saving plan on this activity sheet.

4. You could even take gas and electricity metre readings and set yourself a challenge to reduce the usage in your home.

• Cooking at home

Whether it’s baking scones, making homemade pizza, or helping to prepare a simple meal, involving children in the kitchen can be a fun and educational experience. They can learn about different ingredients, measurements, and cooking techniques while also developing their fine motor skills. Recipes also help their reading and comprehension skills. 

You can browse some child friendly recipes here.

• Butterfly Sponge Printing

Creating butterfly prints with sponges is a simple and fun way to channel their creativity and produce some colourful art whilst also learning about symmetry. Watch this tutorial to see the easy process.

1. Place an elastic band in the centre of your sponge to create the wings.

2. Squeeze paint onto one side of the sponge

3. Fold the sponge in half to transfer the paint evenly on both sides.

4. Unfold the sponge and press it firmly onto paper to create the print.

5. Remove the sponge to unveil your print. After it dries, use a pen to add a body and antennae.

15 Activities for Easter in and around Thames Ditton

1. Bocketts Farm, Leatherhead:

   Easter Eggstravagnza from tractor rides, indoor play barn to animal cuddles, hop into happiness! Perfect for ages 0-8.

2. Bowling:

   Hollywood Bowl Tolworth/Tenpin Kingston Have a blast with ten-pin bowling. Ages 4 and up.

3. Bushy Park, Hampton, Richmond Park:

   Explore the parks and playgrounds. Perfect for all ages.

4. Ceramics Café, Hersham:

   Unleash creativity at pottery centres and ceramic cafes. Suitable for all ages.

5. Daytona Sandown Park, Esher:

   Get your adrenaline pumping with go-karting and driving. Suitable for age 6+

6. Easter Club at Weston Green School

   – Running from 24 – 28 March 2024, a variety of fun activities including egg painting, sports, craft and ball pit for our current pupils led by our passionate and friendly team. Current parents can book via Magic Booking

7. Esher Theatre – Performance of The Three Little Pigs a family-friendly 60-minute Easter treat on 1st April at 2 pm

8. Hampton Court Palace 

   Easter Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt 23 March – 14 April 

9. Jump In Adventure Park by Airhop, Esher:

   Enjoy indoor trampolining and soft play. All ages welcome.

10. Kingston upon Thames Spy Mission Treasure Trail:

    Parents with their children can embark on a treasure hunt adventure around the Kingston area

11. National Trust: Claremont Gardens

    Easter Egg Hunt

12. Ninja Warrior UK Guildford:

    Conquer obstacles and defy limits at this thrilling activity centre. From age 5 upwards. Softplay for ages 0-3 

13. Painshill Park, Cobham:

    Follow their big Easter Egg Statue Trail 

14. Squires Garden Centres

    Create and Grow Easter activities for children 

15. Garsons Garden Centre, Esher:

    Make and Take Spring activities running on 2, 3 and 4 April 9, 10 and 11 April 2024 at 9.30 am and 11 am

These activities offer a mix of indoor and outdoor fun, ensuring there’s something for everyone. If you’d like more information on any of these, do get in touch marketing@westongreenschool.org.uk.

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Happy eggsploring!