Eggs and Easter go back centuries. In medieval Europe, eggs were forbidden during Lent, which meant they were a special treat come Easter Sunday. The history of hunting for them is no younger and is thought to have started with Pagan spring festivals, where eggs symbolised fertility and rebirth. The hunts as we know them today gained popularity during the Victorian era, when wealthy families would host lavish Easter parties for their children. Egg hunts in their sweeping grounds and gardens were a highlight.
Somewhere along the way, real eggs were (mostly) replaced by their chocolate counterparts, but hunts endure. But where? Here, we find some of the best in the city, from London Zoo to Hampton Court Palace. Hop in.
