Things To Do At Easter 2026

Fancy some time away over Easter, or a day out as spring beckons... the River Thames has plenty of offers to inspire your visit and plenty of things to do! Avoid the crowds, there’s plenty of space along the river.

There’s still time to book a Thames weekend away for two or a great Thames family getaway, even if you’ve only got a day. Here is a selection of Thames Easter Holiday Ideas that won’t break the bank, or treat yourself to a luxury stay.

Stay at Henley Greenlands Hotel, once the home of the WH Smith family. It is set within the 30 acre Henley Business School estate in the Oxfordshire countryside, providing well-appointed accommodation on the banks of the River Thames.
Stay at Danesfield House Hotel and let your children be creative on the Easter Word Trail and book an Afternoon Tea 5^th & 6^th April.
Crowne Plaza Marlow is a stunning lakeside location, set in 5 acres of beautiful countryside and has a selection of packages to choose from including Windsor Castle Experience For 2 Adults & 2 Children (3-12 Year's Old)

Take A Boat Trip Along The Thames This Easter

Easter Lunch Cruise, Henley

Join us on Waterman vessel for our special two course Easter Sunday Lunch Cruise with Hobbs of…

Hobbs of Henley Easter Lunch Cruise - Waterman

The River Easter Egg Trail, Reading

Hop aboard one of our five 45-minute trips, setting off from Reading and keep an eye out for hidden…

London's 24hours Hop on and Hop off river pass

Make the most of London's breath-taking riverside landmarks with City Cruises hop on hop off river…

40 mins Round Trip From Windsor

Go upstream with French Brothers to Boveney Lock & returns with fantastic views of Windsor Castle…

Try a Boating Holiday

What better way to celebrate Easter than a Thames Boating Holiday, whether you want to drive yourself or let somebody else do the driving for you. There’s plenty of choice.

20% off River Thames Le Boat holidays for 2026

Short breaks and 7-night stays from Benson or Chertsey. Europe’s No 1 boating holiday company providing a wide selection of boats, with different features and styles and sizes, from 2-12…

Get outdoors

There’s some wonderful places along the Thames with play areas and trails for children that will keep them occupied and get some fresh air for all the family:

There’s 10 acres of fun and adventure at Tumblestone Hollow and the Gardens at Stonor to explore. Designed for children of all ages especially children up to around 12. Discover our Easter Trail, craft activities and storytelling sessions. Easter at Tumblestone Hollow March 28th to April 12th 2026.
Cliveden National Trust Garden offers a host of activities for families to make the most of the great outdoors. From woodland play trails, a character-filled play area designed for under 10s and plenty of open space. A wild woodland trail, get lost in the giant Yew Tree Maze and explore the Storybook Play Den; carved wooden models of favourite storybook characters fill the Play Den, including Peter Pan, Captain Hook and his arch enemy the ever-hungry crocodile.
Combine a visit to Savill Garden with the Obelisk Lawn Play Area. The Savill Garden offers beautiful gardens with buggy-friendly paths. It’s free for children under 6 to visit The Savill Garden. The Obelisk Lawn children’s play area offers a good selection of low level play equipment which is perfect for children of pre-school age. It is located close to the picnic tables on Obelisk Lawn, with views overlooking the nearby Obelisk Pond - where there are plenty of ducks and swans.
Seek out the Lindt GOLD BUNNY (21 March - 12 April 2026) and discover the stories of fascinating people who visited, lived and worked at Hampton Court Palace. Run free in the 60 acres of Henry VIII's gardens to find the hidden Lindt GOLD BUNNY statues. With each Lindt GOLD BUNNY you find, you'll uncover a fascinating story. Can you find them all?
Take a walk along the Thames Path National Trail. Take a look at the selection of walks along the river Thames.
What could be better than a walk in the countryside to get the blood pumping followed by a well-earned drink and a bite to eat in a fine public house? Brakspear has produced a series of walks from some of their pubs that can be downloaded or followed on their app!
Book a session at the River Thames Mini Golf, at Staines where the historic towns and iconic landmarks of the River Thames region come alive in miniature form.
Reading Easter Trail - Get ready, the ultimate game of hide and seek has hopped into Reading! From 28 March - 12 April, little explorers can hunt for bunnies hiding in shop windows around Reading town centre.