Surprising Easter Wishes of Kids Revealed

Seven in 10 parents admit they worry their children will spend the entire two-week Easter holiday glued to their screens, estimating an average screen time of four hours a day. However, new research has revealed what children truly want to do this Easter. Children's Easter Wishes

This endearing video features children, at one of London's busiest stations, sharing their Easter holiday wishes. One excited child said "I would like to go to my favourite team's stadium - Old Trafford", while another expressed her wish to visit a "magical castle". Others also mentioned spending quality time with their grandparents or best friends as a key holiday activity. Kids' Holiday Aspirations

In a study by railcard.co.uk, which surveyed 1,000 parents and children aged six to 15, found kids' hope their school holidays include riding a rollercoaster, going on a day trip to a castle or hunting for Easter eggs. The research showed that the average school child would like to embark on six trips this Easter. Similarly, 53 per cent of adults expressed they would also like to go on a similar number of trips, describing days out as a fantastic way to create new memories. Touchingly, 52 per cent of children love the Easter break because they get more quality time with their families, while 82 per cent view it as an excellent opportunity to discover new parts of the country, reports. Travel Preferences

Are you yet to figure out your plans for the Easter holidays? Try this activity generator to get you started. A representative for the brand synonymous with savings on family and friend travel through their Railcard commented: "It's great to see that kids really want to spend time with their friends and family, rather than on a digital device during the school holidays." According to parents, 37 per cent of children are thrilled by the prospect of train travel, with the journey feeling like an adventure from the very start. Polling data from railcard.co.uk shows that when it comes to kids’ preferred mode of transport, 31 per cent say trains are their top choice. Also adding to the allure for many young travellers is the joy of snacking and having picnics while on the go, getting to see everything from the window and the speed of the train itself.