Can I confirm that the spring Easter break for schools in England is April 4-18? (Google).
We arrive March 30 London and Cambridge, April 4 fly to Jersey and return London April 7-11.
Any impact on closures, extra crowds, museums, theater, transport?
Thanks
at half term things get busy and air flights to popular destinations get much more expensive; hotel and B&B and resorts prices go up and get full.
Not all schools have half term at the same time. Best to look up the counties or other authorities for where you'll be - but you can bet places like Hampton Court Palace and Tower of London which lay on special programmes for the sweet little munchkins will be busy.
Different schools take different holidays. I have looked up my former school - they are off Monday 11th to Monday 25th April whilst the school in the village where I currently live have Monday 4th to Tuesday 19th April off. London will be busy throughout this period.
All shops over 3,000 sq ft have to close on Easter Sunday by law. Cafes and restaurants can open. Most tourist sites will be open throughout the long weekend, but check online before you go.
Often, engineering work is undertaken on the rail tracks over the long bank holiday weekend - check tfl.gov.uk before you travel.
