For many people, the Easter weekend is about going on holiday, having fun, and spending special time with friends and family (click here to find out how to make that happen). If you’re coming to the coast, your weekend gathering will probably centre around loads of beach time and at least one Easter egg hunt. And, if you’re staying somewhere as lovely as Ramsgate Cottage, you’re sure to have the best time.
Planning some family fun for your weekend away? We can help! We’ve got load of ideas for making memories with your loved ones over this special time. At home or away (and we vote for away!), start with the following list for some excellent inspiration.
Five Easter-perfect family activities
1. The great hunt
It wouldn’t be Easter without an Easter egg hunt, right? To ensure your hunt goes off without a hitch, define the hunt zone within safe parameters, place family members into teams, arm them with buckets and clues, and set them off on a wild bunny chase. End the hunt with a grand prize and a gathering where the whole family shares their spoils. What fun!
2. Have a beach day
On the coast, Easter weekend weather is often the best – sunny clear skies with cool breezes. It’s the type of weather that calls for a beach day – plan your set-up and activities carefully (making sure there’s something for every member of your clan) and then sit back and relax with your toes in the sand. Build sandcastles, explore rock pools, and have a big picnic on the sand. With all the right touches, a beach day is the perfect way to create a wonderful Easter weekend memory.
3. Get crafty
When it comes to holiday crafts, Easter offers plenty to go round. Spend an afternoon with craft goodies, decorations, and your kids and go wild on Easter-themed creations. Examples include Easter bonnets, baskets, bird nests, toilet roll bunnies, and Easter themed cards. Be as creative or simple as you like – decorate or start from scratch, as long as you have fun with it.
4. Game it up
Set up a games day or weekend where the whole family participates in a series of fun family games. Be sure to cover a wide range of abilities and interests so that each family member has the chance to shine. For the Easter weekend, bring all the games together under an Easter theme. Think egg and spoon race, lawn croquet, bowling (with bunny style pins, of course), water balloon challenges, an Easter basket egg toss, and pin the tail on the bunny.
5. Walk it out
While not strictly Easter-inspired, a walk can be the perfect bonding experience for your family. If you’re at Ramsgate Cottage, you can stroll down promenade or wander along one of the nearby beaches (collecting shells for your Easter crafting!). If you’re looking for a bit of family-friendly entertainment, visit a local shopping centre, craft centre, or flea market and enjoy some Easter themed fun as a family while getting inspired to create an Easter weekend for the books.
Looking for the perfect location for a relaxed and comfortable family holiday? For long weekends like the Easter break or any other festive time, Ramsgate Cottage is the ideal self-catering holiday accommodation. Our luxury holiday home boasts luxury and home comforts combine to make this the perfect home-from-home and, even better, it’s right on the beach, making it just right for family fun!