Things to do at Easter in London

There are so many things to do at Easter in London and although many people are religious, Holy Week is not celebrated with the same religious processions as in many Mediterranean cities.

Easter Egg Hunts are very popular and many chocolate eggs are eaten over this period.

The four day holiday is seen mainly as a time to relax and have fun and children and adults love to enjoy themselves by going to museums, art galleries, the theatre or the cinema.

It's also a time when many sporting events are held and many people like to chill out in a bar with a drink or a meal and watch your favorite sports.

At this time of year, restaurants all over London can get very full, so it's a good idea to book well in advance.

Traditions

Throughout the Easter period Hot Cross Buns are eaten (buns with a cinnamon flavor white spicy cross on top) and Simnel cake is another traditional cake with the eleven balls of marzipan on top representing the eleven apostles, excluding Judas. The cake was originally made to mark Mothering Sunday and then carried over for Easter.