Easter Holiday Ideas for the Whole Family
3 April 2025 | 
Phil Evans
With the Easter holidays fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll make the most of the long weekend. Whether you’re planning a getaway with the kids or a spontaneous road trip with friends, we’ve pulled together some top Easter holiday ideas for 2025 that short-term car insurance can help you bring to life…
When Are the Easter Holidays This Year?
This year, Good Friday falls on 18th April, Easter Sunday on the 20th, and Easter Monday on the 21st. Most schools break up on Friday, 11th April, and return on Tuesday, 22nd April – so now’s the perfect time to start planning your potential holidays.
What to Do Over the Easter Holidays
From staycations to city breaks and countryside escapes, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the Easter holidays without blowing the budget. If you’re road-tripping with the family, a partner, or solo, here are some of our favourite Easter road-trip ideas.
Plan a City Break
Whether you’re heading to a buzzing capital like London or Edinburgh or a cultural gem like Bristol, Glasgow or Liverpool, city breaks are packed with things to see and do. Keep an eye out for free Easter events at museums, galleries and local venues – they’re a great way to get more from your trip without overspending.
With train fares creeping up and delays all too common, driving can be a smarter, more flexible option. Need to borrow a car? Temporary insurance makes it quick and easy to get comprehensive cover for just a couple of days – ideal for hitting the road and making the most of your Easter break.
Visit The UK’s Natural Beauty Spots
The Easter holidays are an ideal time to tick off some of the UK’s most beautiful locations. Head for the Lake District or Snowdonia, or plan a Highlands loop that includes Loch Ness. And don’t overlook sights down South like Durdle Door, Cheddar Gorge or St. Ives Bay. Sometimes, all you need is a packed lunch, a good playlist, and a bit of sunshine.
If a long drive stands between you and one of these iconic sites, you can easily share the drive by getting your road trip partner insured on your car. That way you can take it in turns behind the wheel – a much nicer experience than just one of you having to take on the whole burden.
Take the Ferry to Europe
Fancy going a bit further afield? Take your car on the ferry and explore parts of northern France, Spain, The Netherlands, or the Republic of Ireland. With our temporary European car insurance, you’re covered to drive in the EU – as long as your trip starts and ends in the UK.
Don’t Forget the Easter Egg Hunt
Wherever you’re spending Easter Sunday, pack a few mini chocolate eggs in the car and surprise the kids with an on-the-road Easter egg hunt. It’s a fun, easy way to keep little ones entertained – and makes your Easter road trip feel even more festive.
How to Make Travelling Over the Easter Holidays a Breeze
Public transport over the Easter break can be chaotic – delayed trains, packed platforms, or pricey tickets. But behind the wheel, you’re in control.
With our temporary insurance, you can get cover for the exact period you need and hit the road in minutes. No early airport dashes or squeezing into someone else’s train seat – just a calm, convenient journey that starts and ends on your schedule.
With flexible durations available, you can pick from hourly insurance, daily insurance, weekly cover and more. However long your Easter trip is, we can help you get the right cover in place for a seamless journey from A to B.
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