Five fun and budget-friendly ways to treat your family this Easter

GET ready to make memories with your family this Easter.

While the school holidays can be costly, there are plenty of cheap or free activities to enjoy.

We have five fun and cheap ideas to give your family a treat this EasterCredit: Getty

Shell out less on an Easter day out with these fun ideas.

TRAIL BLAZERS: National Trust members can explore hundreds of trails on its properties for just a few pounds each.

You’ll get a trail sheet to guide your adventure — and some sites even offer bunny ears to wear along the way as well as a chocolate egg.

See nationaltrust.org.uk and nts.org.uk.

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And at Battersea Power Station in London, you can download its trail app and tick off 20 Elephant Parade sculptures.

MAKE AND TAKE: On Saturday, April 4, The Entertainer will be bringing back its popular LEGO Make And Take event at stores nationwide.

Kids can build and take home a free LEGO Easter Egg using the kits provided in‑store — but it’s first come, first served while stocks last, so get there early.

Find out more at thetoyshop.com/store-events.

ANIMAL MAGIC: Head to a local farm for plenty of fun Easter activities, including the chance to see spring lambs.

Gullivers Farm in Dorset is hosting a free Easter Family Fun Day from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, April 4, where there will be tractor rides and a scavenger hunt.

No booking is required.

Kids can also visit Drusillas Park in East Sussex for just £1. Pre-book now at drusillas.co.uk/easter-kids-for-a-quid.

The Natural History Museum in London is also hosting an Easter Family Festival with free animal, nature and science activities for kids aged four and over. See the full line-up at nhm.ac.uk.

BLOOMING FUN: Explore some of the UK’s most glorious greenery by checking out the National Garden Scheme (ngs.org.uk).

Children can visit most gardens for free, while adult prices are from £5.

BE A GOOD EGG: Merry Hill shopping centre in the West Midlands has unveiled a 5m-tall Easter egg as part of its celebrations.

Until April 4, there will be daily performances, an Easter egg trail and Good Egg award, where shoppers can nominate people to win a £1,000 gift card.

See mymerryhill.co.uk/easter-2026.

  • All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.

DEAL OF DAY 

Ikea’s Holmsund three-seater sofa is now £350Credit: Holmsund

ADD Ikea’s Holmsund three-seater sofa to your living room, because it folds out into a stylish bed when needed. It was £679, now £350 in the Ikea Easter sale.

SAVE: £329

CHEAP TREAT 

A Co-op British whole lamb leg is now £8Credit: Co-op

PLANNING to cook up a big family feast this weekend?

A Co-op British whole lamb leg (average 2.2kg) was £16 and is now £8. Available in stores only.

SAVE: £8

WHAT’S NEW

DINE out at Cote Brasserie restaurants and kids get a two- course meal for £1 with every adult main.

Offer valid Monday to Friday from today until April 10 when using the Cote app.

TOP SWAP 

Tatcha The Rice Wash is £32.80 at Space NKCredit: Space NK Apothercary
This Cleanse Rice Wash is just £5 at SuperdrugCredit: Superdrug

FOR a fresh-faced glow, try Tatcha The Rice Wash 100ml, now £32.80, Space NK, or pick up B. Cleanse Rice Wash 100ml, £5, Superdrug.

SAVE: £27.80

LITTLE HELPER

CHILDREN eat free at Burger King this Easter. Until April 20, kids get a free King Jr. Meal when an adult buys a qualifying meal via the Burger King app.

SHOP & SAVE 

The Nutribullet Magic Bullet starter kit is now £25, at B&MCredit: B&M.

WHIP up speedy smoothies and protein shakes in the Nutribullet Magic Bullet starter kit –  was £39, now £25, at B&M.

SAVE: £14

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