Easter diary - where to go over Easter

Until 13 Apr
Easter Fair at Clapham Common
A mix of modern and traditional attractions - a carousel, dodgems, games, stalls and food and drink. Opens 1pm. Last ride 9.45pm. Entry, £1 plus cost of rides.

9-19 Apr
Chinese State Circus
Spectacular show exploring the 2,000-year heritage of the Chinese circus, with martial arts and acrobatics. Alexandra Palace, N22. Tickets: £7-27. Visit: chinesestatecircus.com

10-14 Apr
Hampton Court Easter Fair
The historic Annual Fair at Hampton Court Palace (it dates back 120 years) offers fun for all the family. On Charity Tuesday, 14 Apr, for a £2 wristband you can enjoy all rides half price (with all wristband profits going to the Historic Royal Palaces Fund). Visit: hamptoncourtfunfair.com

10-13 Apr
Queen's Ice Rink
London's only ice rink and ten-pin bowling venue is offering a family package for four people which includes all-day ice skating for only £36. There is also a free Cadbury's Creme Egg ice cream for the first 200 people during the Easter weekend. Parents get to bowl free between 10am and noon. 17 Queensway, Bayswater, W2.

10-13 Apr
Hampstead Heath Fair
On the East Heath and Vale of Health. Open from noon until 9.30pm apart from Easter Sun, when it closes at 7pm. Visit: cityoflondon.gov.uk

10-19 Apr
Alexandra Palace Fair
Dodgems, hair-raising rides and candyfloss are among the attractions, from noon until 9pm. Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, N22. Visit: alexandrapalace.com

Until 14 Apr
Zippo Circus
Zippos Circus takes families back to traditional circus acts of yesteryear, as well as showing some thrilling acts of today's daredevils. See wild horses and ponies, high-wire walking without a safety net, acrobats, jugglers, clowns and trapeze artists, plus the terrifying Wheel of Death. Tickets: £8, £15 and £20 adults, £6, £10 and £14 children. Dial a seat at 0871 210 2100 or visit zippos.co.uk

10-11 Apr
Star Wars: A Musical Journey
Two-hour event featuring a selection of Oscar-winning scores from all six Star Wars movies. £30-£100. O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, Greenwich, SE10. Visit: theo2.co.uk

Until 13 apr
The EDF Energy Ideal Home Show
Two floors bursting with new ideas for your home and garden. Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road. SW5. Advance booking weekday £11 (on the door £14), weekend £13 (on the door £16), under-16s free. Visit idealhomeshow.co.uk

10-13 Apr
Slow Food Market
Southbank Centre Square celebrates the best in Easter food with tastings, demonstrations and workshops. Easter Egg hunt on the Sunday. Free. Visit: southbankcentre.co.uk