Supercharge your Easter! It's our big family fun time guide

From arts projects and boat races to a big kids-appropriate) daytime rave, it’s time to get egg-cited

- Martha Alexander

WITH a blossom-filled backdrop for outdoor adventures and the constant promise of chocolate eggs and bunnies, London has a wealth of activities for families to enjoy over Easter: some are free, most have a flexible age range and all are potent antidotes to sitting at home watching television. From canal cruising to experiencing Shakespeare for the very first time, or being part of a wild goose chase, the capital has youngsters covered this April.

Sail on London’s waterways

GoBoat offers self-drive vessels for up to eight people with trips from jetties at Paddington, Canary Wharf and Kingston. Available seven days a week from tomorrow, each boat costs from £80 an hour. Depending on the route, boaters can discover Little Venice, wave at the monkeys in London Zoo, marvel at City skyscrapers or be wowed by Hampton Court Palace. Bring a picnic — the table in the middle of every boat is there for good reason.

⬤ Paddington, Canary Wharf, Kingston; www.goboat.co.uk

Superworm at Kew

Who knew Superworm lived at Kew? The much-loved hero and his friends, from the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, are part of a new trail. Little ones will join a mission to save Superworm from Wizard Lizard and also learn about things that live and grow in British gardens. Price is included with entry to Kew (from £5 for children aged four to 15 and £17 for adults).

⬤ Until April 16; Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE; www.kew.org

The Tempest at Shakespeare's Globe