Lockdown doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do this Easter.
There’s no doubt that this Easter is going to be a different one for all of us as we’re currently unable to take day trips or spend time with friends and family members outside of our own home. However, that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to do as there’s lots of ideas and resources out there that have been made available to keep everyone occupied during Lockdown.
Here’s some of our favourites:
Virtually visit a museum or art gallery:
- Take a look at hundreds of paintings on display at the National Gallery and learn more about them: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/virtual-tours
- Browse the priceless collection held at the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam: https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en
- There’s also the famous Louvre in Paris: https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
- The British Museum: https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/
- The Met New York: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/met-360-project
Virtually explore another city or a famous tourist attraction:
- New York city: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/nyc?pl
- London: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/london
- Sydney: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/sydney
- Dubai: https://www.airpano.com/360video/Video-Dubai-UAE/
- Rome: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/rome
- The Vatican City: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/vatican
- The Taj Mahal: https://www.touristtube.com/Things-to-do-in-Agra/Taj-Mahal-360
- Machu Picchu: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/machupicchu?pl=f
There’s also zoo’s to virtually wander around:
- San Diego zoo offers live webcams and videos: https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos
- Chester zoo has plenty of guided videos on YouTube which were originally streamed live on 3 April this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p53Glw5Nzro&list=PLezrh9gR8RL3kkND8Pz2zOHHZPRk-a2VC
- For underwater wonders visit Monterey Bay Aquarium at: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams
For thrill seekers there’s some exhilarating virtual tours to be taken:
- Try a roller-coaster ride at: https://hellogiggles.com/news/virtual-roller-coaster-rides/
- Find out what it’s like to bungee jump at: https://www.omnivirt.com/view/10572
- Try a sky dive at: https://youtu.be/R4Hwim6QxiE
- Or, go underwater with a variety of virtual dives at: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/vr/
There’s also a few free theatre shows/musicals/concerts streaming at the moment:
- Free Musicals that are being streamed: https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/lifestyle/g32030829/coronavirus-lockdown-stream-musicals-theatre-shows-free/
- Free National Theatre shows are also streaming:https://inews.co.uk/culture/arts/national-theatre-live-streaming-home-youtube-how-watch-uk-one-man-two-guvnors-2524268
- Whatsonstage.com lists a host of other shows that are also available: https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/stage-shows-musicals-opera-free-stream-online_51198.html
- There will be a special cornonavirus benefit concert on Saturday 18 April called ‘One World: Together at Home’ to celebrate and support all the front line health workers around the world and to encourage everyone to stay home. Stars appearing will include Elton John, Lizzo, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney and many, many more – all performing live from their homes.
Although the BBC will be broadcasting the concert the following day, you’ll be able to watch it online over multiple global platforms, including; Amazon Prime Video, Apple, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Yahoo, and YouTube.
For more information and times visit: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/connect/togetherathome/?subPage=/en/content/one-world-together-at-home-covid-19-broadcast/
Highlights of the concert can be viewed from Sunday 19 April via the BBC website at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000hkb3
Other ideas for the Easter weekend:
- Create a family/friend quiz night: Use an app such as Zoom to connect – Stylist.co.uk provide tips to help: https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/virtual-pub-quiz-tips-hosting-zoom-video-triva-themes-ideas/376081
- Baking or cooking: If, you’re able to find ingredients, there’s hundreds of baking and cooking recipes to try on the BBC Good Food site: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/
- Get crafty: For the more creative among us, Prima offer some free craft ideas: https://www.prima.co.uk/craft/ and for kids; there’s this fun Easter crafts webpage: https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/easter-crafts-for-kids/
- Housekeeping: Many traditionally see the Easter weekend as a great opportunity for a good old spring clean or a decorating project
- Jigsaws, board games and painting are other great ways to while away any free time.