Written by Amanda David
The days are ever longer, flowers are starting to pop up everywhere and with cut-price Easter eggs and plenty of events to choose from, April in London is sweet!
The Boat Race
Cheer on competing rowers along with millions of TV viewers and thousands of spectators for one of the most famous spring traditions in London. The teams from Cambridge and Oxford will row from Putney to Mortlake in the ever-competitive race for the title.
London Games Festival
A huge umbrella event covering a whole list of shows and try-outs, this is a game lover’s heaven with all the latest innovations and developments. Regular highlights of the festival include Official Selection — curated picks of the best new games — and the BAFTA Game awards.
Silent Disco at the Natural History Museum
A late-night silent disco may not be the first activity that springs to mind when someone mentions the Natural History Museum, but it’s one of London’s more unusual hot tickets – and you have to be quick, as they sell out fast.
| Advance sales: £35.00 | ||
Brixton Windmill Open Days
Kicking off a summer of open days, April is a great month to start exploring some green spaces in London and to do something a bit different. Offering a chance to explore the windmill interior, these events are popular so reserve a space in advance.
| Advance sales: £5.00 | ||
Feast of St George
Celebrating the patron saint of England, this annual St George’s Day festival includes plenty of traditional highlights like Morris dancing, family games, Pearly Kings & Queens and the chance for some cheeky dragon selfies. There will be food stalls offering their very British wares, including fish & chips and chicken tikka masala, plus cookery demonstrations so you can learn a few skills to take home too.
BrewLDN 2025
Back with a new-look show and new cool indoor/outdoor venue Between the Bridges (right next to the London Eye), BrewLDN promises a good time to beer lovers. Sample beers from over 150 of the world’s most acclaimed brewers, along with great music and epic street food.
| Advance sales: £10.57 | ||
The Summer Season at Shakespeare’s Globe
A chance to see the performances, join the talks and experience a whole host of other events this summer at the Globe. There will be hundreds of £5.00–£10.00 tickets available across performances and plenty of family-friendly storytelling events across the school holidays too.
Vaisakhi Festival
Learn about and celebrate Sikh culture at this free event in Trafalgar Square. There will be indoor and outdoor event areas so you’ll be able to enjoy it whatever the weather. Highlights include spiritual music, traditional food, turban tying, folk dance, martial arts and special children’s activities.
Acton Depot Open Weekend
A rare chance to step into London Transport Museum’s Acton depot, this open weekend is one of only three per year so it would be a shame to miss out. Tickets are required and must be bought in advance.
| Advance sales: £19.00 | ||
| Advance sales: £10.00 | ||
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| Advance sales: £18.00 | ||
London Marathon
While you may not be running in the marathon that doesn’t mean you can’t cheer people on and marvel at the costumes and challenges people have added to the 26-mile feat of endurance. There are always huge crowds lining the route and a great atmosphere, with the main spots for gatherings being Tower Bridge, Embankment and the finish line.
The Brockwell Park Miniature Railway
Admit you’re still just a big kid and hop on this 7¼ inch gauge miniature railway in Brockwell Park for a return journey from Herne Hill Gates to the Brockwell Lido for the princely sum of £1.00.
| At the door: £1.00 | ||
Have an amazing April – and, as always, tag us in all your adventures!
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