Free Easter scavenger hunts in Southeast London this weekend

Looking for budget-friendly things to do with the kids in the Easter holidays? Two Easter scavenger hunts are taking place in two southeast London neighbourhoods next week – and they’re both free!

On April 12, Berkeley Group developments Kidbrooke Village and Royal Arsenal Riverside will be hosting a day of free family fun in southeast London – from scavenger hunts to face painting, live music to furry animal encounters, there’s something for everyone – and you don’t need to book in advance!

What to expect: 

Kidbrooke Village:

When: Saturday 12 April, 11am-3pm

Where: North Cator Park, Kidbrooke Village SE3 9FZ

What’s on: 

An Easter scavenger hunt
Face painting & arts and crafts
A special visit from Surrey Docks Farm, bringing adorable animals to meet and pet

Little ones can get creative with arts and crafts or have their faces transformed at the face painting station. The highlight? A visit from Surrey Docks Farm, who will be bringing some of their most adorable residents along – perfect for animal lovers who want to meet, pet and learn about a range of farmyard friends.

More About Kidbrooke Village: 

Kidbrooke Village is one of London’s most significant brownfield regeneration projects, with £1 billion of investment made to transform the former Ferrier Estate into a sustainable neighbourhood with nature at its heart.

Set amongst 86 acres of parkland and open space, yet close to the hustle and bustle of central London, Kidbrooke Village offers the best of both worlds. Delivering 5,000 homes of mixed tenure by 2030, Kidbrooke Village offers a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom high-quality homes.

Royal Arsenal Riverside: 

When: Saturday 12 April, 11am – 2.30pm

Where: Royal Arsenal Market, Artillery Square, SE18 6ST

What’s on:

An Easter scavenger hunt

Music, games and food

A special visit from Peter Rabbit himself!

A short hop away, Royal Arsenal Riverside will be hosting its own Easter celebration. Expect another exciting scavenger hunt, this time set against the backdrop of one of southeast London’s most historic quarters.

Alongside the egg-hunting activity, families can enjoy live music, food and drink, and games. Plus, there will be a very special guest hopping by – Peter Rabbit himself will be making an appearance to say hello and pose for photos.

More About Royal Arsenal Riverside:

Royal Arsenal Riverside is rapidly emerging as one of London’s favourite lifestyle hotspots. Brimming with trendy cafes and restaurants, independent shops, yoga studios, craft beer pubs and more, there is everything one needs on the doorstep.

With its very own creative district, existing residents of Royal Arsenal Riverside are effortlessly plugged into the local arts and culture scene. London’s new cultural hub, Woolwich Works, is one of the city’s most atmospheric venues home to music, comedy and theatre.