Easter in London does not have to come with a hefty price tag.
With a host of free and cheap activities on offer in 2026.
Seven wallet-friendly activities are helping Londoners save cash this Easter.
Watch The Passion of Jesus in Trafalgar Square
Returning once again to Trafalgar Square is an open-air stage for The Passion of Jesus.
This 90-minute retelling of the Easter story takes place on Good Friday, April 3, performed twice throughout the day.
The free-to-watch play features a cast of around 100 performers and does not require a ticket.
Follow the Big Egg Hunt across the city
Across London, around 100 giant artist-designed eggs can be spotted from Canary Wharf and the City to Royal Albert Hall and Battersea Power Station.
Take your time to tick off every egg using the free companion app while weaving in and out of normal life.
Go park-hopping and climb Primrose Hill
Take advantage of the spare time for some fresh air.
Claiming the top of Primrose Hill is a must this spring break, offering some of the best views of the city.
London’s other parks are also in full bloom, including Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
Walk the South Bank from Westminster to Tower Bridge
Taking around 45 minutes at a gentle pace, walk along the Thames from Westminster Bridge to Tower Bridge.
The peaceful and nostalgic riverside route is free and passes some iconic buildings, including the London Eye, Southbank Centre, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market.
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Dive into free museums and galleries
As London’s weather can take a sudden turn, taking shelter in some national museums and galleries could prove to be a fun, free plan.
The Natural History Museum is running an Easter Family Festival from April 5 to April 20, with free family-friendly activities, while big hitters like the National Gallery and Tate Modern remain free to enter year-round.
Explore Camden Market’s Easter Weekender
Camden Market is holding a free Easter Weekender from April 4 to April 5.
It includes a host of activities, including an Easter art trail, face painting and bonnet making.
Entry to the market and core Easter trail is free, so you can soak up the atmosphere and street performances and only spend if you decide to eat or shop.
Visit Vauxhall City Farm for Easter crafts and animals
From March 28 to April 12, Vauxhall City Farm is running free Easter hunts and bonnet-making crafts.
Located in Zone 1, it is a must for families and animal-lovers, with a host of goats, sheep and smaller animals right on your doorstep.
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