Hallelujah!
We can finally start living again! Lockdown isn’t officially over yet, but we were able to have some outdoor fun today.
Easter Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hampton Court Palace
Address: Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU
The nearest station is Hampton Court train station, and it’s a five-minute walk from the palace.
Limited parking is available on-site and it’s £1.60 per hour. Pay for your parking with card only.
It would also be a good idea to download the app Parkopedia. I use it all the time to find nearby parking and to see the prices too!
When is the bunny Hunt?
From today until 18 April 2021
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00
Price
What does your ticket include?
Entry to the gardens and courtyards at Hampton Court Palace and the Magic Garden. The Maze remains closed for now.
Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt (1-18 April)
My top tips for the day
Collect your bunny hunt trail map from the Clore learning centre, which is located right near the entrance on the left hand side. You can also collect a map from the Magic Garden.
I would highly recommend visiting the Magic Garden first, especially if you’re arriving first thing in the morning (10 am) as you only get a 90-minute slot.
You will get a coloured wristband, and each colour gives you a specific time you must leave your session. You, of course, can get another wristband after your initial 90 minutes, but you will most likely have to wait a long time queuing up.
The Magic Garden is fantastic and something any child would love. You have water play, sand, slides, a giant dragon and more!
We then went on to complete the bunny hunt. It’s pretty easy to find them as they are huge and they’re gold! You have 12 in total to find. You are not given a pen/pencil so I would suggest that you bring your own.
You collect your Easter bunny ears and chocolate at the Clore learning centre which is right by the entrance/exit, so I would recommend waiting until you’re leaving to get your prize.
At the end of the bunny Hunt you may come across the Shire horse carriage rides.
£10 for up to 3 spaces, £20 for up to 6.
Tickets can be purchased from the carriage operator on the day. It’s a really lovely way to end the day, so I say go for it!
Other useful info
- There are a few different toilets around that are open.
- The Tiltyard Café was open when we visited. According to the website, it’s open Wednesday to Sunday: 10:30 – 16:30.
- Picnics are encouraged. Just make sure you throw your rubbish away.
