Name: Easter Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt
Start: 2026-03-21T10:00
End: 2026-04-12T18:00
Location: Hampton Court Palace

At Hampton Court Palace

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When

Until 12 April 2026

Open in line with palace hours

Ticketing information

Under 5s and members go free.

Included in palace admission. (Members go free, no pre-booking required)

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Please allow 90 minutes to complete the trail. 

Our Lindt GOLD BUNNY statues are very special, so please look after them so everyone can enjoy the fun.

The Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt is back by popular demand to Hampton Court Palace throughout the Easter holidays.

Embark on the ultimate family Easter hunt. Explore the iconic gardens and discover the remarkable individuals who left their mark on Henry VIII's home.

Explore the beautiful gardens

Roam through lush gardens, keeping your eyes peeled for elusive Lindt GOLD BUNNY statues peeking out from colourful daffodils or early buds from the Tulip Festival.

Follow the trail and match the names of influential characters to the distinctive red ribbons adorning every adorable Lindt GOLD BUNNY statue.

Think you’ve found all the Lindt GOLD BUNNY statues? Your quest will be rewarded with a delicious miniature Lindt GOLD BUNNY 10g chocolate* treat!

*Non-chocolate alternatives available on request.

Children playing with the 'Lindt' Golden bunnies at Hampton Court Palaces as part of the Easter activities.

Continue the fun

After all that exploring, rest your legs in one of our delicious cafés and refuel with a drink, cake or nutritious lunch. Then get ready for more fun, as your ticket includes access to the popular Magic Garden playground, the famous maze, and Henry VIII's iconic palace.

Pre-book your tickets now for an unmissable spring day out.

Live Performances 28 March – 12 April

The Case of Steel, Gold and Chocolate

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert need your detective skills! Can you help them to find the missing gold statues and uncover the sneaky culprit who moved them?

Meet our costumed characters throughout the day and see if you can crack the case!

The Opening Ceremony

Meet Prince Albert as he unveils a special exhibition, only to discover his big surprise has been ruined. Can you help the Detective to save the day?

Location and timings: Clock Court, 11:00 and 14:00 (15mins)

In wet weather this will take place upstairs in the Great Hall, Henry VIII’s Apartments.

The Investigation Begins!

Join the Detective and discover clues to help solve the mystery of the missing statues.

Location and timings: Great Fountain Garden, 11:30 and 14:30 (15mins)

In wet weather this will take place upstairs in the King’s Guard Chamber, William III’s Apartments.

The Detective’s Reckoning

Has the mystery of the missing statues been solved? Who do you think is the culprit?

Location and timings: Clock Court, 12:30 and 15:30 (15mins)

In wet weather this will take place upstairs in the Great Hall, Henry VIII’s Apartments.

For assistance with the lift to the first floor, please ask our Palace Hosts. Find out more here.

Actors in costume posing in Clock Court at Hampton Court Palace.

The Wilderness showing children hunting Lindt Easter bunnies. They are both wearing bunny ears, appearing from from behind a tree with the Lindt bunny in the foreground.

Become a member

With Easter starting a season of unmissable family events, now is the perfect time to become a member of Historic Royal Palaces. Join now for a full year of family adventures, from unbeatable play time in the Magic Garden all summer long to a spooktacular Halloween.

Over in Northern Ireland 28 March – 12 April? Join the Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, and let the kids run free in 100 acres of royal gardens.

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