The best Easter gifts for kids (and for adults too!)

It’s wonderful that Easter is upon us once again and we are loving seeing spring appearing everywhere. From flowers coming into bud to longer sunny evenings, the signs that warmer days are just around the corner are very welcome indeed.

It’s not just the chocolate and treats that our kids are excited about, but the chance to get out and about and get active too.

Whether it’s getting busy in the kitchen with some Easter baking or enjoying the great outdoors, there’s lots to celebrate this April.

From treats and toys to chocolates and cool drinks our Easter Gift Guide is packed with something for young and old. Enjoy our guide to the best Easter gifts and have a fabulous Easter!

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Easter Eggs, Easter chocolate and tasty treats

1. Guylian Sea Shells Easter Egg

We’ve always loved Guylian’s delicious Sea Shells and the perfect way to enjoy this tasty blend of Belgian chocolate is with their Easter Egg (£8 from Ocado) which has the best of both worlds. There’s a tempting Egg made of their classic chocolate which comes with a tray of their praline Sea Shells. They’ve always been made with hand selected Mediterranean hazelnuts which are roasted and caramelised before being blended with their Belgian chocolate recipe. Not only is this a super tasty Easter Egg, Guylian are also doing away with their plastic packaging and foil, with the box made from 100% recyclable card so you can enjoy this Easter Egg with a clear conscience. Available online in a 250g box or a 375g box and from most retailers.  

2. Adventurous new Easter Eggs from KitKat, Biscoff and After Eight

Brand new for 2022 there are some tempting treats from KitKat and Biscoff this Easter and we cannot wait to try them out. We’ve got out eyes firmly fixed on the new KitKat Chunky Lotus Biscoff Easter Egg (£5 from Tesco) which brings together the best of the two brands with a delicious chocolate egg and along with a new KitKat Chunky Lotus Biscoff Bar with crispy wafer topped with an oh-so-delicious Lotus Biscoff filling covered in milk chocolate. We will also crossing our fingers for the Easter Bunny to bring us the new KitKat Chunky Salted Caramel Popcorn Incredible Chocolate Easter Egg (£8 from Tesco) with crunchy corn pieces creating a fab sweet and salty taste. For the end of the day we’re hoping to tuck into these delightful Dark Mint Chocolate Mini Eggs (£1 from Tesco) made with the iconic After Eight flavours. This sharing bag features the UK’s first dark mint mini eggs and will be an ideal gift for those looking for a sophisticated treat.

3. Cadbury Easter Sharing Basket 

£30.00 from Cadbury Gifts

If you’re on the hunt for the best classic Easter Eggs this Sharing Basket from Cadbury might be just the bundle of goodies you are after.. We love this wonderful collection of chocolate Easter treats old and new which have been put together in this fab gift hamper. There are some really lovely surprises in this collection including a delightful Dairy Milk Bunny complete with Popping Candy. There are Dairy Milk and Button Eggs as well as packs of mini eggs, creme eggs, a special spring edition bar and a lovely Peter Rabbit chocolate bar. It’s a great collection whether you’re looking for a classic gift basket filled with Easter goodies to share, or keep them for yourself and enjoy some real Cadbury treats over the Easter holidays.

4. Black Insomnia coffee

£14.99 for Classic Ground

Coffee lovers will adore these adventurous brews from Black Insomnia, renowned for having the strongest blend in the world. Not only are Black insomnia’s coffees famed for their levels of caffeine they are packed with taste. Their coffee blends are steeped in aromas of hazelnut, caramel, and macadamia mixed with notes of dark chocolate. Black insomnia have created a range of coffee which is both high performance and a really pleasant drink with no bitterness. These coffees are perfect partners for Easter chocolate and come in a range of options from drip bags, nespresso compatible pods through to classic ground and whole beans. Great for busy parents and those on the go, this is a stand out coffee which will be warmly welcomed as a great Easter gift.

5. Warninks gets an Easter makeover

£15 from Ocado

Warninks is a familiar sight for Christmas Snowball cocktails and now it’s getting an Easter shakeup which might just be perfect as a great gift for a special adult this spring. Its Advocaat based liqueur is perfect for blending with ginger ale for a Warninks Easter Fizz sprinkled with delicious Easter chocolate for an indulgent treat. Warninks makes sense as an Easter treat with its full-bodied creamy textures and with aromas of vanilla. Match it up with your favourite Easter food such as a hot cross bun or your favourite seasonal chocs and remember to enjoy responsibly. 

Inspired Easter Gifts

Easter Popcorn Bundle from Joe & Seph’s

£25 from Joe & Seph’s

Here’s a brilliant option for those who love something sweet at Easter and are looking for a sophisticated alternative to an Easter Egg.

This Easter Popcorn Bundle from Joe & Seph’s includes three limited edition Easter popcorn flavours as well as a super tasty jar of Hot Cross Bun Caramel Spread.

Kids and adults will love this collection which comes in a smart signature gold gift box. Joe & Seph’s have created something extra special this year with a lovely array of flavours in their Easter range, with gingerbread, Belgian Chocolate and Hazelnut, and our favourite Trio of Chocolate all included.

This is a sumptuous treat for Easter, perfect for enjoying at any time of the day, or to accompany your favourite Easter movie.

Starter Set for Bird Lovers

£28.50 from A Little Bird Company

Here’s a great way to welcome in Easter with an inspired gift for spring. We are big fans of ‘A Little Bird Company’ which is dedicated to supporting smaller birds in gardens across the UK. Included in their Starter Set for Bird Lovers is a 1kg bag of their brilliant seasonal bird feed which is specially blended to suit birds’ needs throughout the year, as well as a delightful ceramic bird feeder, which has a super cool Scandi-style and will look great in any garden. Completing the set is Matt Sewell’s Spotting and Jotting Guide which is ideal for any budding bird lover with fun illustrations and bird descriptions which bring a smile to your face. This Starter Set from ‘A Little Bird Company’ might just bring a host of new birds to your garden this Easter. One of our favourite gifts for spring.

Crosstown Artisan chocolate bars

Crosstown have built themselves a reputation as the bakery to seek out in London with their specialist sourdough doughnuts being much sought after, and over the past eight years they’ve diversified their range of food and drink offerings and set up a nationwide ordering service. They describe their chocolate as extraordinary and there’s definitely something extra special about their Easter range. The chocolate bars from Crosstown are a brilliant alternative to Easter Eggs with some adventurous flavours including Matcha, Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Almond Brittle and Yuzu & Passionfruit. We love that you can choose individual bars, bundles of three or six (half of which are vegan), or pick a gifting option with a delightful presentation box. It’s also easy to order from www.crosstown.co.uk and you can get them delivered to your door in England, Wales and lowland Scotland. Crosstown are a great option for something more adventurous this Easter which will excite and delight your taste buds.

Great Easter Gifts for little ones

1. Sensory FX ASMR Pods 

£5.99 from Smyths Toys

Here are some fascinating Easter treats for kids with a difference.  Tapping into the en vogue trend for all things ASMR and sensory, these super sweet collectable pods are fun Easter gifts for children. There are ten different Sensory FX ASMR Pods to collect and are ideal for busy hands and fun on the go, with each pod giving a different ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) response, from sounds and movements to soothing textures. They’re easy to take on Easter holidays or as a pocket money reward. A fun and unique take on Easter gifts for children.

2. The Original Slinky

£8 from Amazon

If you’re looking for a fun way for little ones to enjoy their Easter break, the classic Slinky is perfect for lots of Easter fun. For the same price as a large Easter Egg, little ones will adore playing with this classic metal spring toy which has been popular in homes for over 75 years. Slinky’s great for hours of play, whether walking down the stairs, across a stack of books or simply balancing from one hand to the other. With over 300 million sold since 1945 this spring Slinky might be just the alternative Easter gift you’re looking for.

3. ReCyclings

£11.99 from Smyths Toys

We are loving the ethos of these brilliant collectable toys which would make a fabulous Easter gift for little ones. The ReCyclings are made from recycled plastic, and each toy pack saves at least five bottle caps from heading for landfill and all of the packaging is 100% recycled as well. There are 90 different characters to collect, each with their own personalities and fitting into one of four categories including food, drink, tech and the seasons. ReCyclings are a fun and fab Easter treat with a nice twist on being eco at the same time. 

4. Fuzzy-Felt Farm Animals Drawer

£19.97 from Amazon

We’re such big fans of Fuzzy-Felt in the Globalmouse House and this brilliant set is just the ideal gift if you’re looking for something different for little children this Easter. This set of Fuzzy-Felt Farm Animals certainly reminds me of the sets I played with when I was younger and it’s really great to see that this set hasn’t lost the innocent charm of yesteryear. There are over 200 different pieces in this Fuzzy-Felt Farm Animals Drawer set and it also comes with two playboards as well. Fuzzy-Felt is perfect for little ones who are developing their hand eye co-ordination skills, and this set which is filled with a host of different farm animals is a great way for little imaginations to be inspired this Easter. 

Miffy toys from Soren’s House https://sorenshouse.co.uk/

Easter just isn’t Easter without a bunny making an appearance and we adore these fabulous Miffy soft toys from the delightful Soren’s House. Created by Dick Bruna, Miffy is celebrated the world over and these cute cuddly versions of everyone’s favourite bunny are just perfect as an Easter Gift for babies, toddlers and children. There’s a great collection of Miffy toys and gifts on the Soren’s House website and we really love the Miffy Corduroy Soft Toy in white (£22.95) here. It’s 33cm tall and has a soft ribbed cotton texture. As it’s suitable from birth it’s a great gift for newborns celebrating their first Easter. We also think this mid wash blue denim Miffy (£17.95) here would make a great Easter gift for any Miffy fan young or old.

Why not read all about our summer trip to the Netherlands where we discovered more about the wonderful world of Miffy!

VEX Gift Card

Here’s a great solution to finding a gift for those who are hard to buy for this Easter. This super flexible VEX Gift Card is a great gift for anyone who might want to make their own decisions about their Easter treat. VEX cards can be redeemed here against 150 different retailers which offer a huge array of fashion, food, experience days and homeware options. We love that it’s easy to purchase the card, choose how much you want to put on the card and the recipient can make a selection for the perfect Easter gift which they really do want. Sounds like the perfect Easter solution for gifting.

Hide and Squeak for little ones this Easter from Tomy -best Easter gifts

If you’re looking for Easter gifts for children which don’t involve chocolate this new range of toys from Tomy are perfect for little ones. With games and toys which are perfect for infants who are too young for chocolate, or if you’re simply looking for ways for children to celebrate Easter without resorting to sweet treats the Toomies collections will bring hours of egg-citing Easter fun. We adore the Toomies Hide & Squeak range which is designed for development and growth helping babies learn about colours, shapes and sounds.

1. The Stacker Decker Bus (£9.99) is bound to be a big hit. Is it a single, double or double-double decker? With a friendly con-duck-tor on board for a ride, this toy bus helps little ones develop their play and learning skills and also partners with the hide and squeak egg collection for even more fun. Available from: Amazon, John Lewis, Next, Selfridges and Independent Toy Retailers
2. These super sweet Hide & Squeak Nesting Eggs are a collection of six stacking eggs which toddlers will loves as stacking toys with a matching game to play too by using the heart shape on the chick to find its special space. Infants will love pressing the baby chick to hear it make a cheep sound, and they’re perfect for bath time fun too. £5.99 from multiple retailers.
3. The Toomies Hide & Squeak Eggs (£8 from multiple retailers) are a fun way for little ones to have an alternative Easter egg hunt. Each of the ‘eggs’ hide a squeaky surprise inside with a happy chick which makes a cheep noise when pressed. Pop them in their carton to have more learning fun which can encourage creativity and hand-eye co-ordination.
4. The Toomies Hide & Squeak Egg & Spoon set is an ideal gift for children enjoying their first Easter. This is a classic sorting toy game which comes with four different eggs and spoons all in bright engaging colours which little ones will love as they match the egg tops to their bases. You can even have your own Egg and Spoon race over and over again! (£9.99)
5. Hide & Squeak Egg Stackers are perfect for children aged six months and older with a cute chick hiding inside each egg. Stack the eggs and watch them tumble. Perfect for tactile play and learning, these Easter toys will last long after all the chocolate has been eaten. (£12.99)
6. The Toomies 2 in 1 Transforming Train is a brilliantly versatile toy which includes a spinning Ferris wheel and a fun push-along train. The Easter chicks on the train all make a fun cheeping sound when pressed and watch the pods on the wheel spin and swing for a lovely entertaining egg-venture. This Toomies toy helps develop fine motor skills, logic and problem solving. (£19.99)

Exciting Easter gifts for little ones

1. Sylvanian Families Hoppin’ Easter Set 

£15 from Amazon

Here’s a super seasonal Easter gift for fans of Sylvanian Families and what could be better than an Easter Egg hunt designed for all your Sylvanian characters? Little ones will adore this Easter themed set which is limited edition for the season. The set includes a Snow Rabbit baby character, complete with an Easter basket, eggs and sweet treats which can be hidden inside the eggs. There’s even a lovely Easter chick to complete the set all of which will be played with for hours this Easter by any fan of these classic and much loved toys.

The Hoppin Easter Set give you everything you need to set up and run your own miniature Easter Egg hunt for your Sylvanian families.

2. Sylvanian Families Sheep Family 
£22.99 from Smyths Toys

We adore Sylvanian Families and can’t wait to meet the newest addition to the Village, just in time for Easter! The Sheep Family have arrived, complete with all new outfits. This family of four are brand new to the range and there’s also a Sheep Baby and Sheep Twins which are sold separately to complete the whole herd! Each of the sheep characters have their own names with father Ewan, mother Barbara, and boy Winton and girl Lona. Like all Sylvanian Families they have moveable arms and legs, so that they can be easily posed and all of their costumes can be changed with little effort. A lovely new collection of Easter favourites.

3. Schleich model Rabbit Hutch
£19.99 from Amazon

This beautiful rabbit hutch from Schleich is the perfect Easter gift for children who love imaginative play. This set features two delightful baby rabbits who are exploring their brand new hutch for the first time with their mother rabbit. There’s so much fun to be had with this set and the model rabbits which come with their own food bowl, carrot and water bottle, a tunnel for playing hide and seek, fencing and the hutch. This is a fabulous little set which will be treasured and much loved as an Easter gift for little ones. 

4. Aquabeads Animal Buddies
£6.99 from Amazon

Here’s a great gift for Easter which will see children getting creative in a totally unique way. Aquabeads are a fun and simple way to create your very own artwork, and this Animal Buddies set includes lots of templates for little ones, colourful beads, and a collection of different designs so that you can make animals galore in host of different ways. Once you’re finished you can also display your art on the bead stands which are included. We love how easy Aquabeads are to use – they magically stick together when sprayed with water. Simple, effective and hours of fun, this set is sure to be a big hit for Easter. 

We hope you’ve enjoyed our ‘best of the best’ Easter Egg round up for 2023. Don’t forget to let us know about any new Eggs and Easter treats you’ve discovered which you think we should be shouting about and if you’re feeling creative then have a go at making our Mini Egg Ice Cream recipe or our Hot Cross Bun loaf.