London events in April
Plan an amazing April 2021 with our selection of the best events, exhibitions and things to do in London
You can guarantee that April in London has some pretty amazing things in store. Spring has officially landed in London and Easter is just around the corner. With warm, sunny weather on the way, hit up the city's rooftop bars, which are just starting to open, take a walk around London's fabulous parks, and start picking out your spot to wave on the brave souls taking part in the London Marathon. April in London is also the month of the Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race (or, the Goat Race - if you're more into goats that boats) and the London Games Festival. There’s a whole load of other London happenings, openings and pop-ups to get involved in. Here are our April 2021 highlights to get you started.
While you're here, there's no better time to start planning your diary for May too.
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Our April 2021 highlights
Easter in London
There's a lot to like about Easter in London – two whole days off, gratuitous chocolate consumption and if we're lucky, some springtime sunshine. Spend the year's first bank holiday hitting up spring fairs, wild nights out and giant Easter Egg hunts.
London Marathon: your winning guide
Join cheering crowds and fancy dress fundraisers at the world-famous London Marathon. Covering 26.2 miles and shutting down roads left, right and centre, it takes over the city for one weekend every April. Ahead of this year's race, here’s everything you need to know about the London Marathon 2021.
Places to see cherry blossom in London
Want to catch the cherry blossom season? Hurry, it won't stick around for long - here's were to get your bloss on in London.
St George's Day in London
Sharpen your jousting lance for St George’s Day (Friday April 23 2021). The capital is putting its dragon-slaying skills to the test again and we've rounded up London's best St George’s Day themed festivals, events and activities below. The best part is, many of them are free. How very English.
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