Essential information
| Type |
Family fun
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|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and times | Sunday 29 March–Friday 10 April 2026 | 11am-4pm |
| Prices | Free | Drop-in |
Head to the Queen's House for an egg-citing array of events this Easter holiday!
From musical storytelling sessions to craft workshops, there are plenty of drop-in activities suitable for all ages and abilities.
Take a look at the events below, and find out what else you can do as a family during your visit to the Queen's House here.
Event programme
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Sunday 29 March
Character actors
12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm | Throughout the Queen's House
Meet historical actors connected to the Queen's House.
Wednesday 1 April
Craft workshop: How do you take your tea?
11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Undercroft
Come and explore the story behind the British cup of tea in this drop-in craft workshop. Learn where tea comes from, the different types of tea, why it is popular in Britain today and the idea of a ‘tea party’. Design your own teacup, mug or bowl, and decide how to take your beverage, with sugar, milk, or ice?
Thursday 2 April
Craft workshop: Time for tea
11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Undercroft
Inspired by the voyages of Cutty Sark, this workshop will see you cut, fold and decorate your own Chinese tea caddy. Touch and smell real tea leaves, then add a few inside for a gentle shake and rustle. This is a hands-on workshop full of creativity and discovery!
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Friday 3 April
Musical storytelling: A daring spice journey
11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm | Great Hall
Join us on a spice-tacular musical storytelling adventure aboard a 19th-century ship, sailing to London with cloves, cardamom, star anise and black pepper in its hold.
With live music, sing-alongs and plenty of spice smelling, you'll help shape the story as the journey unfolds, exploring the flavours, excitement and big questions about trade along the way.
Sunday 5 April
Character actors
12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm | Throughout the Queen's House
Meet historical actors connected to the Queen's House.
Wednesday 8 April
Craft workshop: Food fit for the Queen
11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Undercroft
Follow a gallery trail to spot food and drink in the artworks on display, then create your own 17th‑century menu or recipe book. Draw, cut, and glue with textured materials, inspired by still-life displays of fruit, herbs and objects from historical English and Flemish food art.
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Thursday 9 April
Craft workshop: How do you take your tea?
11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Undercroft
Come and explore the story behind the British cup of tea in this drop-in craft workshop. Learn where tea comes from, the different types of tea, why it is popular in Britain today and the idea of a ‘tea party’. Design your own teacup, mug or bowl, and decide how to take your beverage, with sugar, milk, or ice?
Friday 10 April
Under 5s workshop: Queen Anne's marvellous masque
11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Great Hall
Queen Anne is throwing a marvellous party, there's food to make and outfits to pick! Under 5s and their families are invited to join us for rhymes, songs and sensory play in this special drop-in session. Come along and discover stories about Queen Anne's incredible parties.
Sunday 12 April
Character actors
12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm | Throughout the Queen's House
Meet historical actors connected to the Queen's House.
Discover more Easter holiday events for families
What’s on
See all events for families at Royal Museums Greenwich.
