This guide will help you find what to do this Easter in Birmingham and some gifts your close ones will love. From crafts, easter egg hunts, and baking to smelling just as delicious as chocolate, you will not get bored this bank holiday weekend.
Selfridges
This year Selfridges are holding are holding their own Easter egg hunt. On the 5th and 8th April Selfridges Birmingham Easter egg hunt will kick start. Kids will have to find all eight eggs to be in with the chance to get a chocolate treat. The event is free of charge, allowing all to join in. This is a great way to make your shopping trip enjoyable for the little ones. This will be held in the kids and toys section at 12-1 pm and 1-2 pm. This can be a brilliant activity for the whole family to join in on over the Easter holiday, and let your kids run wild.
If this isn’t enough entertainment, then Selfridges are also holding an Easter craft workshop. On the 11th and 12th April kids can dig deep into their creative side and make something Easter themed. The tickets cost £5 per person, and will run from 11am-12pm, 12:30-1:20pm, and 2-3pm. The workshop will be led by some art and crafts experts to help you make something beautiful and gift worthy.
Plus, this is the perfect opportunity to get those last minute Easter treats. From chocolate eggs, cuddly rabbits, and craft sets you’ll find it all in just one place. Wheather it’s for the kids or parents there’s something everyone would love to receive.
The Bullring Upper Mall East, Moor Street Queensway, Birmingham B5 4BP
The Big Birmingham Bake
From April 3rd until May 1st The Big Birmingham Bake will be dedicating their April bakes to easter. Guests will be asked to bake the Spring Bunny Stacks. This is 3 layers of cookies filled with chocolate ganache then piped and spinked with mini eggs.
You and a friend will compete against other teams to create the best looking and tasting bake. Whether you’re an expert baker or not this event will bring out your competitive side and show you how fun baking can be. All equipment you will need to create your masterpiece will be provided along with some extra refreshments to keep morale high. Tickets are £47.50 each for 90 minutes of baking with help from a professional head baker.
If you can’t make it down to the tent to bake, then they have some great recipes you can follow at home. From mini egg porridge and chocolate fudge recipes you’ll still be able to get your dose of sweet treats this Easter.
110 Floodgate St, Deritend, Birmingham B5 5SR
Slug and Lettuce
For Easter 2023 Slug and Lettuce have lots of special treats just for you. This 4 day weekend the restaurant has you covered right from the booking stage. By pre-booking this Easter weekend, you will receive a complimentary scratch card and be entered into a competition where you could win a trip to Disney Land. During your visit why not try the new white rabbit cocktail. Topped with a delicious chocolate bunny this cocktail will be available from April 6th.
The restaurant is still running their signature brunches, and there’s not better excuse to dine out than this bank holiday weekend. Bottomless brunches with unlimited sips will run from the 7th until the 10th of April. So, grab a friend and get brunchin!
66, Waters Edge, Brindley Pl, Birmingham B1 2HL
Hotel Chocolat
If you’re looking for that special Easter gift the look no further. Hotel Chocolat are offering delicious, extraordinary, and stylish range of Easter treats. Products start from £4.50 and go up to £150 for a luxurious hamper. From chocolate selections, easter eggs, and bunnies what’s not to love?
If you’re unsure what your nearest and dearest their website helps guide you into picking the best gifts. Some of their top recommendations include hampers, personlisation elements, and chocolate bouquets. They also have a guide on some of the best Easter crafts to do indoors. From bunny ears to bonnets this guide will keep the kids occupied for hours.
Unit SU521, Middle Mall West, Birmingham B5 4BU
Lush
While this definitely does not involve chocolate it does entail smelling amazing. Lush have launched their 2023 Easter range filled with bright, glittery, and delicious scented products. With bath bombs, shower gels, gift boxes, and bubbles bars your shower routine will be completely transformed. The Easter theme is carried through with egg, carrot, and bunny shaped products.
