With schools closing for the Easter holidays tomorrow (Friday, 27 March), you might be wondering what there is to do locally to keep the kids entertained. 

Well, have no fear, because Nub News has created a list of things for your little ones to do in and around Teddington this Easter.

The Lensbury Easter Camps 

A packed schedule of fun is in store at The Lensbury this Easter.

Following a packed series of events already this year, the Broom Road venue is bringing a series of kids activities this March and April.

Easter Half Term Kids' Camps run from Monday 30 March until Friday 10 April and signups are now open, including to non-members and locals.

Perfect for children aged five to 12, the camps are a great way to help your kids "stay active, make friends, and have fun during the holidays".

The fun continues with the Easter Half Term Racquet Camps, bringing a "fun-filled break" with tennis and padel.

Let your young ones "sharpen their skills" or even discover a new sport. Again, two weeks are on offer at the start of April.

The watersports season has also arrived.

The Lensbury has lots on offer to help youngsters learn to have fun on the water with RYA courses and tuition open to all.

Courses run after school for six weeks or during the school holidays; this as well as club sessions on Saturday mornings.

You can book your spots here.

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Easter fun at The Anglers

On Good Friday (3 April) The Anglers will have its Fish Supper menu on all day. The menu is thoughtfully crafted for the occasion, showcasing the best of the sea.

It is the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere by the river, and savour classic flavours reimagined for a memorable supper. 

Whether you are a regular at The Anglers or visiting for the first time, all are welcome to pull up a chair and make the evening your own.

The Anglers recommends booking a table asap as they will fill up quickly. 

You can book a table now here.

And on Easter Saturday (4 April), the pub is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt from 10am - 12pm. 

The hunt, which will take place in The Anglers' pub garden, is perfect for children and grown-ups alike.

There will be plenty of chocolate surprises waiting to be discovered, along with a warm welcome and the pub's usual hospitality. While the little ones are busy hunting, parents are invited to enjoy a coffee or a spot of breakfast.

Start your Easter weekend with simple pleasures, good company, happy faces, and a breath of fresh air by the river. All are welcome and there is no need to book, just turn up and enjoy.

And on Easter Sunday (5 April), The Anglers is inviting locals to enjoy a classic Sunday Roast. 

From perfectly crisp roast potatoes and rich gravy to seasonal veg and generous helpings of your favourite joints, The Anglers is serving Sunday lunch the way it should be—full of flavour and thoughtful touches.

With waterside views in this welcoming pub, you can unwind while the pub's staff take care of everything. Whether you are celebrating with family or catching up with friends, The Anglers' Easter Sunday roasts are designed to bring people together for a memorable meal.

Book your table now here and make the most of Easter, the Fuller's way.

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Bushy Park Activity Camp

Bushy Park Activity Camp is returning for two weeks over the Easter holidays, with week One running from Monday, 30 March – Thursday, 2 April and week Two running from Tuesday, 7 April – Friday, 10 April.

The camp runs from 9am - 4pm, with extended hours available from 8.30am – 4.30pm. The cost is £40 per day (standard) or £42.50 per day with extended hours. Families can book online or contact Bushy Park Activity Camp directly for more details.

As a special thank you, the camp is offering an exclusive £5 discount on all bookings with the code TNUB (valid until 30 March). 

Bushy Park Activity Camp is a brilliant way for children to stay active, make new friends, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment. It is OFSTED registered and accepts various childcare payments, including Childcare Vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare.

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Hampton Court Palace's Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt

If your kids prefer their chocolate a little boujier, then this Easter chocolate hunt might be the one for you.

The Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt is back by popular demand to Hampton Court Palace throughout the Easter holidays.

Running from 21 March – 12 April, attendees are invited to embark on the ultimate family Easter hunt and explore the iconic gardens and discover the remarkable individuals who left their mark on Henry VIII's home.

The trail description says: "Roam through lush gardens, keeping your eyes peeled for elusive Lindt GOLD BUNNY statues peeking out from colourful daffodils or early buds from the Tulip Festival.

"Follow the trail and match the names of influential characters to the distinctive red ribbons adorning every adorable Lindt GOLD BUNNY statue.

"Think you've found all the Lindt GOLD BUNNY statues? Your quest will be rewarded with a delicious miniature Lindt GOLD BUNNY 10g chocolate treat!

"Non-chocolate alternatives available on request."

Hampton Court Palace asks that attendees allow 90 minutes for the trail.

It added: "Our Lindt GOLD BUNNY statues are very special, so please look after them so everyone can enjoy the fun."

You will need a ticket to the palace to partake in this trail.

Members and children under five go free.

You can find out more information and purchase your palace tickets here.

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Boundless Arts' Easter workshops

Or maybe your kids are more on the performance side. 

If so, then why not sign them up for Boundless Arts' Easter Eggstravaganza workshops, which are running Monday, 30 March - Wednesday, 1 April from 10am - 3pm at Teddington Methodist Church on Stanley Road. 

The workshops are suitable for ages four and a half to fourteen and each one focuses on a different theme, including Dance & Drama, Musical Theatre & K-Pop, and Creative Days of Wicked & Hercules.

You can find out more here.

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Teddington Cricket Club Easter Camps

Or maybe you are hoping to get your kids into a new sport. 

Well then Teddington Cricket Club's (Teddington CC) Easter Camps might be for you. 

Teddington CC is offering two weeks over the Easter break, being Monday, 30 March - Friday, 3 April and Monday, 6 March - Friday, 10 April, running from 10am - 4pm. 

The camps, which are suitable for girls and boys aged five to 15, have been running in Teddington for more than 30 years now with highly qualified, vastly experienced coaches with low player to coach ratios. 

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Stage adaptation of Roald Dah's The Enormous Crocodile at the Rose Theatre

Or maybe you are looking for something to do when the weather is not so good - let's face it, that is bound to happen at least once in the UK. 

So why not see a family-friendly musical at the Rose Theatre in Kingston?

The Roald Dahl Story Company's "wickedly funny" family musical based on Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile, is running at Kingston's Rose Theatre from 1 – 12 April.

Chelsea Da Silva will play The Enormous Crocodile, with Precious Abimbola as Trunky the Elephant, Jordan Eskeisa as Humpy Rumpy the Hippopotamus, Ciara Hudson as Roly Poly Bird, Marienella Phillips as Muggle Wump the Monkey and René Francalanza as Swing.

The play's synopsis reads: "The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees... Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they're going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute.

"This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl's snappy book has toe-tapping tunes by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady.

"Developed and directed by Emily Lim, it features a menagerie of puppets by co-director and puppetry designer Toby Olié, with set and costume design by Fly Davis, puppetry co-designed and supervised by Daisy Beattie, casting by Annelie Powell CDG, choreography by Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu, lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun, and sound by Tom Gibbons.

"Associate directed by Tash Holway & Blythe Stewart and Associate Puppetry directed by Michael Jean-Marain.

"Originally co-produced by Roald Dahl Story Company, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and Leeds Playhouse.

"The Enormous Crocodile the Musical was developed by Roald Dahl Story Company, Emily Lim, Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, Suhayla El-Bushra and Tom Brady."

The play is "most suitable" for ages three plus but is welcome to all ages.

Tickets are on sale now and can be bought here.

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Still looking for more things to do over the Easter break? 

Well why not check out our What's On page where you can also advertise your own Easter holiday events?