7 Super-Fun Indoor Activities for Kids and Adults This Easter

The much-awaited Easter school holiday is here, the perfect time for a relaxing break filled with Easter bunnies, cheeky egg hunts, and endless hot cross buns. Across the UK, the Easter school hols are a golden opportunity to explore – there are so many indoor activities going on up and down the country.

That being said, the school holidays do present a few hurdles, like how do you keep the entire family happy and entertained without resorting to eating your weight in chocolate eggs?

Don’t worry, though - we’ve pulled together some family-friendly, super-fun indoor activities to try out near London, Milton Keynes, Basingstoke, and Manchester over the Easter school holidays.

What is iFLY indoor skydiving?

Otherwise known as ‘wind tunnel indoor skydiving’ or ‘air tunnel skydiving’, this nerve-inducing activity is becoming a must-try alternative to outdoor skydiving.

How much does indoor skydiving cost?

If you’re keen to try some indoor freefall over the Easter school break, here’s what it might cost you. Luckily, we have an array of options that won’t empty your wallet – great for first-time flyers, families, or the more seasoned soarers.

• First-Timer Flights: Just starting out or just dipping your wings in? Our 2-flight discovery package for one person starts from just £43.99. That’s a bargain for the kind of adrenaline rush you get.
• Double the Fun: If you’re up for a bit more airtime, our 4-flights adventure deal is fab value from £70.99 per person. You’ll get the hang of it and start to fly like a pro.
• VR Skydiving: Fancy a more full-on flying experience? From £86.99, you can strap on a VR helmet and choose from iconic locations to skydive over – all without leaving our wind tunnel.

How does a wind tunnel skydiving experience work?

Thinking of skydiving but not so smitten with the whole jumping-out-of-a-plane thing? An indoor skydiving experience is made for you. Here’s what to expect:

• Safe and sound: Instead of jumping out of a plane from 15,000 feet, you’ll fly in a super-safe setting with fully-trained instructors.
• How it works: You just float effortlessly on a cushion of air in our ginormous vertical wind tunnel.
• The setup: These tunnels aren’t any old tubes – they're about 10 metres tall and surrounded by thick, sturdy glass. Massive fans at the base pump out winds as fast as 200 km/h to keep you airborne.
• The science bit: It’s all about ‘drag’ rather than ‘lift’ here, countering gravity to imitate that freefall feeling. It’s just you floating on the wind.

And the best bit? You’ll feel like you’re flying without actually stepping off solid earth. You get the excitement of jumping without the jump.

Find a wind tunnel skydiving experience near London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, or Basingstoke this Easter holiday. Book now.

2.    Virtual reality gaming arcades

Next on our list of indoor activities adults and kids will love over the Easter school holidays is [drum roll]… virtual reality (VR). VR gaming arcades are popping up all over the UK. You and your crew will get stuck into a mix of adventures that could take you from the deep sea to the outer reaches of space in just an afternoon.

Pop over to DNA VR, a leading free-roam, multi-player VR experience. It boasts quite a few locations across the UK, including London and Manchester. Battle zombies, solve mind-bending puzzles or discover the secrets of outer space in an incredibly realistic setting. A superb way to try out new experiences without stepping outdoors when you don’t want those showery April mornings.

3.    Art and craft studios

Looking for something a bit more laid-back but equally engaging over the Easter school hols? Check out some local art and craft studios. These creative havens are fab for kids who love getting their hands dirty and grown-ups who might discover (or rediscover) a passion for painting, pottery, or even jewellery making.

• London: Art Craft Studios, based in London, allows little and big kids to enjoy pottery, textiles, and all sorts of arts and crafts with all the materials provided. Adults and kiddies will be taught by an expert about how to concoct their own creations, whether it’s a crochet plant pot or creating ceramic pots on the pottery wheel.
• Manchester: Manchester Craft & Design Centre has several workshops running over Easter, including jewellery making, glass fusing, enamel painting and even making drum lampshades.

Many studios offer themed sessions over the school holidays, so you might even end up painting eggs that won’t melt in your hand. Or make bunny masks (or other handmade keepsakes) that’ll be a hit at any spring gathering.

4.    Escape rooms

 Enjoy a good challenge? Escape rooms offer a beautiful blend of excitement and mystery. You’ll get to test out your problem-solving skills, not to mention teamwork this Easter break. Decode cryptic clues, uncover hidden doors, race against the clock… every minute will be breathtaking.

• London: A top choice is Mission Breakout: London. Set in the former South Kentish Town tube station, few escape rooms are as immersive as this. You have just 60 minutes to escape the room using your mind, good sense, and teamwork.
• Nationwide: Escape Hunt has locations all over the UK, from Leeds to London. Pick from a range of exciting themed engrossing experiences, including 5-star escape rooms, city hunt adventures, and play-at-home experiences.

It’s an ideal indoor activity for kids and adults – everyone will experience adventure.

5.    Indoor aquatic centres

Water-loving families should definitely check out one of the UK’s top indoor aquatic centres over the school holidays:.

• Alton Towers Waterpark: One of Europe’s largest and best waterparks. Drift along lazy rivers, get soaked by crazy canons, and experience the jaw-dropping speed of the awesome Master Blaster water coaster.
• Coral Reef Waterworld: Located in Bracknell’s, it’s one of the biggest water worlds with a gigantic range of different ways to enjoy the water. It’s packed with waterslides, an erupting volcano, a pirate ship, plus plenty of other exciting features.

These water centres are a top remedy for rainy-day spring blues and a fab way for kids to burn off some of that boundless energy. Plus, they’re a good option if little ones aren’t up for intense activities but still want to join in on the holiday fun.

6.    Climbing gyms

If you’re after a bit of a vertical challenge over the Easter school break, climbing gyms will keep the whole family pack active and engaged.

• London: Castle Climbing Centre in London has walls for every skill level, so it’s a win-win spot for newbies and experienced climbers alike. It boasts more than 450 routes on 95 roped lines and roughly 250 bouldering problems spread across three floors.
• Other UK locations: Live in North Yorkshire? Try Harrogate Climbing Centre – it’s another top spot, especially if you’re near Leeds, York, or Skipton. Opening its doors in 2010, it has a host of climbing routes perfect for all ages.

It's a full-body workout and a real brain teaser to tackle those routes. And the best part? It’s all indoors, so you won’t have to worry about the weather wrecking your plans.

7.    Museum tours

Or maybe you’re after a more easy-going yet enriching experience. If so, plan a museum tour.

• London: Experience cultures across the world, from man’s inception to the present at The British Museum. Learn all about the ancient Egyptian mummies. Educate yourself about Greek antiquities. And be sure to take a look at Rosetta Stone in person, or marvel at the massive collection of artefacts from across the globe.
• York: The National Railway Museum is just the job for train enthusiasts or anyone crazy about the rails. It’s home to a huge collection of railway relics and ancient trains, like the Mallard and even a replica of Stephenson’s Rocket.

Over the Easter school holidays, many museums also host special workshops for kids. So, it’ll be educational yet fun for the whole family. It’s a chance to inspire young imaginations with stories from the past and insights into the future. Rather than being walk-and-look affairs, these tours are interactive so everyone can enjoy them.

Final thoughts

From the rush of our fly tunnel to the immersive experiences of VR arcades and museums, there’s certainly no shortage of ways to make the Easter school holidays eggs-citing.

Bear in mind that these breaks are a brilliant chance to try something new, get a bit adventurous, or even hatch some new skills (top tip: indoor skydiving should definitely swoop into your top spot!).

So, gather your family, plan well, and take advantage of all the fun indoor activities the UK has to offer (and yes, we’re nudging you towards indoor skydiving again!). Make the Easter break one filled with joy, air time, excitement, and perhaps fewer chocolate eggs. Book now.