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What’s on at Eldon Square this Easter

Start your Easter break off at Eldon Square, where you will find a variety of egg-cellent family-friendly events, workshops, and in-store activities. Check out the exciting upcoming events we have happening throughout the centre, over the Easter break.

John Lewis & Partners

Mark your calendars, as John Lewis & Partners have two Easter events you and your family won’t want to miss!

Easter Crafts

Join John Lewis & Partners in-store for an Easter crafts class on Saturday, 12 & 19 April, where your little one can get creative and personalise a decoration. This workshop is designed for children aged 3+ with an adult.

Date: 12 & 19 April

Time: 10:30 am, 11:30 & 12:30

How to book: Grab your tickets via the JL experiences page here.

Bracelet Making

If your children love bracelet making, then they will love John Lewis & Partners fun Bracelet Making Workshop on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 April, suitable for children 5+

Date: 15 & 16 April

Time: 10:30am, 11:30am & 12:30pm

Easter Face Painting

Join John Lewis & Partners for complimentary face painting!

Date: 12, 17 & 19 April

Time: 12th April  11:00am – 3:00pm, 17 & 19 April 11:00am – 2:00pm

Treasure Hunt

Embark on an egg-citing Treasure Hunt in John Lewis & Partners from Monday 7 – Monday 21 April. Find all six Sylvanian Families posters that are hidden around the store and receive a Sylvanian Families Baking Baby Party Series blind bag.

Plus, enter their prize draw to win a Sylvanian Families Mega Residential bundle worth over £250 – or one of 14 John Lewis & Partners e-gift cards worth up to £250.

Head to the Customer Service at John Lewis in Eldon Square to get started.

Sylvanian Families Baking Baby Party Series blind bag available while stocks last. Terms and Conditions apply. See entry form for details.

Easter Craft Activities

Fenwick 

If you’re looking for fun, creative activities to treat your little-ones to this Easter half-term, then Fenwick has got you covered!

This Easter half-term, Fenwick is turning into a baker’s workshop for three creative afternoons. While the kids unleash their baking and decorating skills on cupcakes, grown-ups can relax with a luxurious sparkling cream tea.

Child tickets are £15 and include:

  • All the ingredients needed to create 3 cupcake masterpieces
  • 3 delicious pre-made cupcakes to decorate (icing, sprinkles and more provided)
  • A mini afternoon tea, including a ham or cheese finger sandwich, a fresh fruit pot, and a glass of juice
  • A Fenwick cupcake box to take home all 6 of their cupcake creations

While the little ones are busy baking, adults can keep an eye on the creativity while indulging in sparkling cream tea. Adult tickets are £15 and include:

  • A glass of sparkling wine (or non-alcoholic alternative)
  • Freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam
  • Your choice of tea or coffee

Date: 23, 24 & 25 April

Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Please note: Adults must purchase a ticket for this event. There is no option to bring children without participating in the sparkling cream tea. Don’t worry if you have any dietary requirements – our skilled chefs can whip up alternatives upon request. Just let the restaurant know in advance when booking.

Book here.

 

Eldon Square’s Community Quarter

Attention families! Celebrate Easter with us from Thursday, April 17th to Saturday, April 19th, when kids can let their imaginations soar in the exciting Community Quarter – Don’t miss out!

We’re thrilled to invite you to our free Easter Crafts Event from 10 AM to 3 PM! Dive into creativity with delightful activities like Easter card-making and fun paper crafts.

This fantastic event supports the Children’s Foundation. On Thursday, April 17, and Friday, April 18, families can also enjoy a lucky dip for a chance to win some wonderful prizes.

Donations can be made to the Children’s Foundation via a QR code at the Community Quarter or through cash donations on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 April.

The Children’s Foundation

The Children’s Foundation is a North East children’s charity with the mission for all North East children and young people to be happy and healthy. “Making serious stuff fun” – the charity focuses on improving the health and well-being of children and young people in the region. For 30 years, they have worked with amazing people in the North East to achieve great things.

Date: 17, 18 & 19 April

Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm

Join us for a day of fun, creativity, and community spirit!

kids crafts at Eldon Square

Superhero Fun

If you’re looking for something fun and free this Easter holiday, and your kids are Superhero fans, then we have just the event for you!

Join us for a jam-packed, fun-filled week that your young Superheroes will enjoy! From snapping a Superhero pose with Wonder Woman, Captain America, and Spiderman to creating your own Superhero mask, adventures await!

 

Date: Monday 21 – Saturday 26 April

Times: 

  • 11.00am – 12:00pm: Community Quarter
  • 12.00pm  – 1:00pm: Roaming the malls
  • 1.00pm – 2:00pm: Community Quarter
  • 2.00pm – 3.00pm: Roaming the malls
Superhero's posing with family

MINISO Easter Egg Hunt 

This Easter, MINISO are bringing the joy of spring with TWO egg-citing ways to win! Shop with MINISO and take a chance on their Easter Lucky Dip! Spend £15 in-store and take a chance; you could uncover a special discount or a mystery prize!  Join in with the fun and track down MINISO’s hidden Easter eggs around Eldon Square. Find all and you could be the lucky winner of a £25 bundle of delicious sweet treats.

miniso

Millie’s Cookies Easter Hunt  

Join in the hunt this Easter with the Millie’s Cookies ‘Bunny Bum’ hunt. On April 5, 6,12, 13, 19 and 20, Millie’s Cookies will be hiding the cutest cardboard Bunny Bums around Eldon Square. Those lucky enough to find one will win a Giant Easter Cookie!

 

 

Searching for a cracking place to eat this Easter? Check out our child-friendly restaurants here.

Hop into Easter: Your Ultimate Gift Guide

We have curated an egg-cellent selection of delicious delicacies, thoughtful gifts and fun décor to make your Easter celebrations extra special.

Easter Treats and Delicacies

BATCH’D 

If you’re looking to indulge in delicious sweet treats this Easter then BATCH’D is the place for you! Why not try out their limited-edition egg-cellent range of Easter inspired brownies, donuts, cookie-based products, fudge and more? Visit their kiosk opposite Typo or browse their full range of desserts on their website, here. 

Whittard of Chelsea

Looking for an Easter egg alternative? Whittard of Chelsea are here to help you on your hunt! Why not visit in-store to discover their ten delicious flavours of hot chocolate and sample their new tea blends and premium coffees?

Check out Whittard of Chelsea opening times here, to treat yourself or a loved-one this Easter!

Easter Accessories

Claire’s

Surprise your little ones with adorable Easter-themed accessories at Claire’s. Fill your baskets with their Easter Pals Plush Toys, Floral Halo Plush Bunny Ears Headbands and Bunny Hair Scrunchies to celebrate the occasion!

Egg-citing Crafts

Ryman

Keep the little ones entertained and let them explore their creative side with Ryman’s Easter fun-filled craft sets. Ryman has everything you need to host an exciting Easter craft session this April. They also have décor to bring the celebrations into your home, and even better – they’re currently half price! (hurry – while stock lasts) Please see instore for more information.

The Works

The Works have everything you need to celebrate Easter with your little ones, from egg-cellent activities and crafts for kids starting at only £1, you can guarantee family fun on a budget! From Easter-bunny bags, crafty knitting activities and Make Your Own Bunny Decorations, The Works have everything you need to bring the Easter celebrations into your home.

Easter at Home

Tesco Metro

Alternatively, make your own Easter treats from scratch at home! Whip up a traditional Easter treat such as a Mini Egg Cornflake Cake, Chocolate Orange Brownies or opt for Tesco’s delicious Hot Cross Buns. Shop your Easter essentials including chocolate eggs at Tesco Metro.

Easter Relaxation

Lush

Gift a luxurious pamper set to encourage self-care this Easter. Lush’s spring collection has some cute Easter inspired products including their Bunny Moon Bath Bomb, Flower Bunny and Happy Egg gift sets, that will leave you glowing from head to toe and smelling as sweet as Easter. What are you waiting for? Try for yourself in-store today and explore more on their website, here. 

Rituals

Looking for an eggs-tra special treat for a loved-one this Easter? Look no further than the Rituals Easter egg gift sets which include a foaming shower gel, hand lotion and hair and body mist, starting at £37.50. Experience the luxury gift sets and scents for yourself in store or explore the full range on their website, here. 

Molton Brown

Looking to treat yourself or a loved-one? Step into Spring with Molton Brown’s floral collection, including the Outlet Floral and Citrus Body Care gift set and Relaxing Ylang-Ylang that are sure to impress your visitors this Easter. Find out more on their website. 

Struggling to find the perfect present? Give the gift of choice with an Eldon Square Gift Card.

Fancy a bite to eat? Our restaurants are open even later over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, see opening times here.