The ultimate guide to 101 FREE Easter treats happening across Britain - from bunny trails to egg rolls to chocolate festivals.

By Simon Heptinstall for the Sunday Mail

Published: 11:55 GMT, March 17, 2024 | Updated: 11:55 GMT, 17 March 2024

Beleaguered families are counting pennies as the cost of living crisis continues to bite. But we've come to the rescue by chronicling 101 of the best events from the four-day Easter weekend. And the best thing? They are all completely free.

LONDON AND HOME COUNTIES

Trafalgar Square for all: A cast of over 100 volunteers, plus horses, donkeys and doves re-enact the Passion of Christ (twice) in Trafalgar Square on Good Friday. From noon to 3:15 p.m. wintershall.org.uk

Hot cross fun in Hertfordshire: St Albans, the historic home of hot cross buns, is celebrating Easter with a long list of traditional religious events egg hunt processions – held at different times at the cathedral and city center. Enjoystalbans.com

Highgate Treasure Hunt: Solve map puzzles while hunting the 'giant rabbit' to win chocolate prizes at Waterlow Park in Highgate, north London, Easter Sunday, 11am-4.30pm. lauderdalehouse.org.uk

Westminster Abbey Traditions: A historic 'solemn liturgy of the passion and death of our Lord' ceremony is just one of the traditional Easter services at Westminster Abbey on Good Friday from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. westminster-abbey.org

Bunny rave in Camden: expect egg hunts, live music, face painting, flower planting flowers and a children's bunny rave nightclub at Camden Market, north London, all weekend. camdenmarket.com

Music at St. Paul's Cathedral...