Rainy Day Easter Holiday Ideas with Welcome Break
Your guide to turning grey Easter days into brilliant family memories
Easter in the UK usually guarantees three things: excited kids, plenty of chocolate and at least one classic rainy day. The good news is that a rainy forecast does not need to spoil the fun. With a little imagination and a well timed stop at Welcome Break, there are countless ways to enjoy Easter even when the skies open.
Below are the best rainy day activities for families, teens and adults, to keep you smiling this Easter, no matter the weather.
Make home your Easter adventure base
If the rain settles in, transform your home, cottage or hotel room into a cosy Easter hub. A quick stop at Welcome Break gives you everything you need such as snacks, craft kits, magazines, Easter treats and puzzle books.
Create an indoor Easter egg trail - What's Easter without an egg hunt? Pick up your chocolatey treats at Welcome Break en route for the perfect selection of goodies. Hide your chocolate eggs, and clues in surprising places, or if you're feeling adventurous, add some riddles and tasks to make it more challenging.
Open your own Easter studio - clear the table and get the crafts out, it's time to get creative! From Easter themed colouring and egg painting to handmade cards and tissue paper flowers, think outside the box to keep the Easter spirits high come rain or shine. You can also keep an eye out for our Twinkl sheets across our sites, full of the signs of spring puzzles and colouring.
Bake an Easter afternoon tea - roll up your sleeves, this one could get messy. Find your favourite recipes and get your ingredients ready to bake some tasty treats this spring. If you don't fancy baking, you could always decorate biscuits and cupcakes to keep the creativity flowing. The best thing about this is enjoying all your hard work after!
Host a family film festival - what to watch can often lead to squabbles, and one way to avoid this is for everyone to get a say. Let everyone get their snack of choice, pick out their favourite film or show and host the ultimate family friendly film festival. Take it to the next level by printing out tickets and creating a schedule for the day.
Run a family games tournament - Classic board games, card games, dominoes and puzzles work brilliantly on rainy days. Pick up new games and puzzle books from our WHSmith stores at Welcome Break on the way.
Try an indoor photo challenge - Using either your phone or camera, capture the best photos with items you can find around the house. Create a list such as Easter themed objects: something shaped like an egg, something yellow or something beginning with E. Vote for the best snaps over hot chocolate and look back on the memories in years to come
Indoor outings for drizzly Easter days
Sometimes you just need to get out of the house for a change of scenery and to burn off all that chocolate-fuelled energy. Pack up the car, rest and recharge at Welcome Break and try one of the following activities:
- Cinema - take cover from the rain whilst catching the latest releases.
- Museum and galleries - learn something new or explore seasonal exhibitions and displays.
- Swimming pools and leisure centres - this one is sure to tire out the whole family.
- Trampoline park - put the spring into Easter with a trip to the trampolines.
- Bowling alleys and arcades - fun for all the family.
- Escape room - work together and test your skills to see if you can get out, at least you'll be escaping the rainy conditions!
- Visit the library - take the time to pick out a book and spend some time off of screens during bad weather.
Travelling in bad weather
When the rainy weather starts, driving can become a challenge. To ensure a smooth journey, make sure to plan ahead for all driving conditions. Before you set off, follow National Highways T.R.I.P check:
T - top-up: fuel, oil and screenwash.
R - rest: plan breaks to stay alert.
I - inspect: tyre pressure and tread.
P - prepare: be ready for spring weather surprises.
Stop with us at Welcome Break this Easter to refuel and recharge and to pick up road trip essentials this spring, whatever the weather, we've got you covered.