Easter Events in Greenwich

Mar 31, 2011 by Admin

Easter Events in Greenwich

There are plenty of great days out for the whole family to enjoy in Maritime Greenwich this spring. From Easter egg hunts and cute farm animals to terrifying dinosaurs and rock star photo shoots, there are events to suit all ages and tastes over the Easter weekend and school holidays.  

From 9-24 April, Greenwich Theatre will join forces with Greenwich and Lewisham Young People’s Theatre to host a Children’s Theatre Festival. The events aim to showcase Britain’s best children’s theatre companies at a range of venues in and around Greenwich and inspire budding young actors and actresses. The events at Greenwich Theatre kick off on 9 April with a fun filled production of Elmer the Elephant.

Greenwich Market is inviting children to join the Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Event on 23 April. The whole weekend will see a special Easter Market including the chance for children to meet real rabbits, chicks and lambs visiting from Surrey Farm on Easter Monday and the opportunity to test your egg decorating skills with the help of Greenwich Chocolate on Good Friday.

The British Music Experience at the O2 arena is holding family “We’re with the band” workshops from 9- 22. Visitors can use the BME’s colourful wardrobe and props to dress up and be the stars of their very own photo shoot. There’s also the chance to buy some personalised merchandise and win a year’s membership to the British Music Experience.

The Old Royal Naval College will be holding family Easter trails from 9-25 April. Families can pick up a trail map from the Discover Greenwich welcome desk and spend the day exploring to win a chocolate prize. Discover Greenwich will also be hosting a children’s Easter craft session on 15 April giving youngsters the chance to make their own Easter treats. 

Throughout the Easter Holidays the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich is hosting “Explore Saturdays”  and “Discover Sundays” events, giving children the chance to meet a character from the past and take part in an exciting performance that will bring maritime history to life. The events often feature design, illustration and music and are perfect for young children.

The O2 Arena in Greenwich is playing host to Dinosaurs Unleashed, the UK’s largest animatronic dinosaur adventure, giving visitors a unique chance to experience some of the most iconic and awe-inspiring creatures the world has seen. The exhibition gives children and adults the chance to get up close and personal with 25 life-size dinosaurs, a prehistoric aquarium (CGI) and real and replica fossils.

On Royal Wedding day, 29 April, Greenwich Market will host a special Memorabilia Market.  Visitors can browse 80 antique stalls featuring items of new and vintage memorabilia and enjoy the Market’s ‘Right Royal Tea Party’ complete with drinks and cakes to help celebrate the big day.

For more information please see www.visitgreenwich.org.uk.