Easter get-aways: Where to escape for the long weekend

05 March 2026

Pub stays for the Easter Weekend

Easter has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute the year has only just begun, and the next we’re eyeing up a blissfully long weekend and wondering how best to spend it.

For many of us, it’s the perfect excuse to press pause on the everyday and plan an Easter get-away. A few days away over the Easter weekend can be just the thing to reset, whether that means a countryside escape, a cosy pub stay, or a short-but-sweet Easter break somewhere new.

Think chocolate-fuelled afternoons and long, laughter-filled evenings around the table. Whether you’re gathering the whole family, planning a long-overdue catch-up with friends, or simply craving a change of scenery, Easter makes the ideal moment for a springtime escape.

Of course, a UK Easter is never quite complete without a little weather-based suspense. But that’s all part of the charm. Cosy pubs, roast-dinner Sundays and spur-of-the-moment countryside strolls have a way of turning even the most drizzle-dappled afternoon into something memorable.

So let the chips (and the rain) fall where they may and make a plan. Ready to hop-away for the long weekend this Easter, we’ve got just the ticket in our basket.

An Easter Break in the Garden of England

If you’re planning an Easter get-away in the countryside, Kent is hard to beat. Known as the Garden of England, it’s the kind of place where spring shows off , with rolling fields, leafy lanes and plenty of fresh-air adventures.

Right in the heart of it all sits The White Lion, a proper high-street pub that makes the perfect base for a cosy Easter break in Kent. Pull on your wellies and head out for a whatever-the-weather wander along the Small Hythe or St Milfred’s Loop then head back for a well-earned drink.

Then wander back to the pub, cheeks rosy from the walk, for a well-earned supper in the bustling, terrifically traditional pub bar, exactly the kind of simple pleasure that makes a long Easter weekend away so special.

A peaceful Easter Escape in Surrey

 

Set within two acres of beautifully landscaped, swan-dotted gardens, The Worplesdon Place in Guildford is the kind of place where a countryside Easter getaway unfolds at an easy-going pace. A small lake glimmers at the heart of the grounds, where a pair of black swans glide by and the outside world feels pleasantly far away.

It’s perfect for slow-start Easter mornings before heading out to explore nearby RHS Wisley, where spring blooms are putting on a colourful show.

Make the most of the Easter weekend with a relaxing overnight stay, supper in the pub and a freshly prepared breakfast the next day for £140. This includes one-night accommodation with breakfast and £30 per person towards dinner (food only), based on two people sharing and subject to availability. Available for stays 27th March – 12th April 2026.

Riverside recharge in Surrey

For families planning an adventure-filled Easter get-away, The Bridge in Chertsey makes a brilliant riverside base. Set beside the Thames in leafy Surrey, it’s the kind of place where action-packed days out and easy-going evenings come together perfectly.

With LEGOLAND Windsor, Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures all within a 30-minute drive, you can spend the Easter holidays rollercoaster-riding, sweet-treat snacking and memory-making with the kids (ponchos at the ready just in case)

Back at the pub, the 47 hotel-style rooms offer a welcome wind-down. Some come with rolltop tubs, others with lovely riverside views, ideal for kicking off your shoes and relaxing after a fun-filled family day out.

Garden strolls & Easter Escapes in Kew

For a cityside springtime Easter getaway close to London, The Coach & Horses in Kew is perfectly placed for a garden-filled escape. Just a short stroll from the world-famous Kew Gardens, it’s the sort of spot where Easter weekend can be spent wandering flower-lined paths, spotting early spring blooms and making the most of those fresh-air, feel-good days.

After a day exploring the colourful gardens and leafy corners of Kew, the pub offers a warm, welcoming place to settle in for the evening, whether that’s a relaxed supper, a glass of something celebratory, or simply putting your feet up after a walk-filled afternoon.

Enjoy a simple Easter escape with a one-night stay for £160. The offer includes a one-night stay with breakfast and £30 per person towards dinner (food only), based on two people sharing and subject to availability. Available for stays from 27th March – 12th April 2026.

Parkside Easter Escape in Teddington

 

For a relaxed Easter get-away by the river, The Park in Teddington is perfectly placed for springtime exploring. Just moments from the wide-open greenery of Bushy Park and the historic grandeur of Hampton Court Palace, it’s a lovely spot for long, fresh-air walks, deer-spotting adventures and easy-going Easter days out.

Spend the morning wandering through blossom-lined paths or exploring the palace gardens, before heading back to the pub to unwind with good food and a well-earned drink. It’s the kind of laid-back, walk-filled Easter break that makes the long weekend feel properly special.

Celebrate the Easter break with a cosy overnight stay for £160. Includes one-night accommodation with breakfast and £30 per person towards dinner (food only), based on two people sharing and subject to availability. Available for stays 27th March – 12th April 2026.

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