What To Do Over The Easter Holidays

Adventure ideas for families across the UK and Europe

Easter holidays are fast approaching and it’s an early Easter this year. So like many families across the UK, we’re starting to ask the question…

What are we going to do with the kids?

The sun has been out over the last couple of weeks, which hopefully means we might get lucky with some rain-free Easter adventures in the UK and maybe even across Europe.

Whether you’re planning day trips close to home or heading further afield for a short break, Easter is a brilliant time to get outside and try something new.

Here are a few Easter-friendly adventure ideas and the gear that will help you have more fun for longer.

Paddleboarding Adventures

Spring is one of the best times of year to get back on the water. Rivers calm down, lakes start filling with paddlers again and coastal locations begin to warm up.

Paddleboarding is one of the easiest outdoor sports for families to get into and it’s a fantastic way to explore places you would never normally see.

You can launch from beaches, lakes, rivers and canals all across the UK.

Popular paddleboarding destinations include:

Lake District
River Wye
Norfolk Broads
Jurassic Coast in Dorset
Loch Lomond in Scotland

If you’re new to the sport, stable beginner boards make a huge difference.

Shark SUPs paddleboards and Gladiator paddleboards are designed to help paddlers gain confidence quickly while still offering excellent glide and performance as skills improve.

A good pump also makes setup much easier. Outdoor Master electric pumps can inflate boards quickly so you spend less time preparing and more time paddling.

Best Paddleboarding Locations in the UK for Easter

Easter is one of the first times in the year when many paddleboarders dust off their boards and head back to the water.

The weather is improving, rivers are calming after winter rains and the days are long enough to enjoy proper evening paddles.

Across the UK there are some incredible paddleboarding locations perfect for spring adventures.

Lake District

Windermere, Derwentwater and Ullswater are some of the most beautiful paddleboarding spots in the country.

Jurassic Coast, Dorset

Studland Bay, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door offer stunning coastal scenery and clear water when the sea is calm.

River Wye

River Wye is a classic paddleboarding adventure route.

Norfolk Broads

Norfolk Broads offer calm waterways ideal for beginners.

Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond offers huge open water surrounded by mountains and islands.

Snowboarding and Skiing – Even at Easter

If you’re not ready to say goodbye to winter yet, Easter can still be a fantastic time to ski or snowboard.

Across the UK there are several indoor snow centres where you can ride all year round.

Snowzone Milton Keynes
Chill Factore Manchester
SnowDome Tamworth
Snozone Castleford

Good gear makes a big difference on the slopes. Outdoor Master ski goggles provide clear vision while Stinky Socks keep feet comfortable during long sessions.

Pick Up Skateboarding

Skateboarding is one of the best free activities for teenagers and kids.

Adrenaline Alley
Prevail Skatehouse
Graystone Manchester
Southbank Skatepark

Comfortable clothing and durable gear help keep sessions going longer. Stinky Socks are designed for high-activity sports like skating.

Outdoor Swimming Is a Blast

Outdoor swimming has exploded in popularity and spring is when many swimmers start getting back into lakes, rivers and the sea.

Lake District swimming
Scottish lochs
Dorset sea swimming

For swimmers spending time in lakes or the sea, BuddySwim goggles provide excellent comfort and visibility.

Adventure Gear That Makes Life Easier

The right gear doesn’t just improve performance, it helps keep the adventure going longer.

Shark SUPs
Gladiator Paddleboards
Outdoor Master
BuddySwim
Stinky Socks

Make The Most Of The Easter Holidays

Easter marks the start of the outdoor adventure season.

Whether you’re paddleboarding, skiing, skating or swimming, the most important thing is getting outside and making the most of the longer days.

Adventure doesn’t have to be far away.

Sometimes the best memories come from simply trying something new.