Our recommendations for stuff happening in April

April is here, bringing the Easter holidays, brighter days, and London’s famously unpredictable weather, sunshine one moment and rain the next. But even with the changing skies, the city is glowing with spring blooms, from cherry blossoms to colourful tulips. It’s the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and make the most of all the free fun London has to offer this month.

Art & Culture

• Dana‑Fiona Armour’s Serpentine Currents is a striking free outdoor installation at Somerset House, Blending sculpture, science, and responsive light technology, the work brings attention to the changing conditions of our oceans and the fragile ecosystems they support.
• The long‑awaited V&A East Museum opens on 18 April 2026, bringing a major new free cultural space to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Designed as a “new kind of museum,” it spans five floors devoted to creativity, innovation, and global culture, rooted in the stories and voices of East London

Outdoor Activities

• With 195 years of rivalry and counting, The Boat Race has become synonymous with British tradition and excellence. The famous Oxford vs Cambridge race will take place on Saturday 4 April. Pick a spot along the banks of the Thames between Putney Bridge and Chiswick Bridge, and you should be able to see the boats.
• Tower Bridge remains one of London’s most magnificent and iconic landmarks and watching it open is still a magical sight. The bridge’s two bascules rise majestically as they have for over a century, to let tall vessels pass along the Thames. Tower Bridge opens around 800 times a year, with scheduled lift times published so visitors can catch this old and stately engineering marvel in action. It’s a moment that blends history, craftsmanship, and classic London grandeur
• See London’s Spring Blooms April is one of the city’s prettiest months, with cherry blossom, tulips and bluebells at their peak, plus the early arrival of wisteria toward the end of the month. Stroll your local park or head to your favourite flower spots across London for a completely free spring escape.

Special Events

• London marathon on Sunday 26 April Join the huge crowds lining London’s streets to cheer on more than 56,000 runners tackling the world-famous route. The route passes several iconic landmarks from Greenwich to Buckingham Palace, just turn up and soak in the atmosphere.
• Vaisakhi on the Square 2026 is a free, family‑friendly celebration taking place in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 18 April, running from 12pm to 6pm. The event brings together vibrant Sikh culture, lively performances, traditional music, Gatka martial arts demonstrations, and delicious free vegetarian treats in the spirit of Langar.

Viewing Platforms

• The Garden at 120 is a free public rooftop garden perched 15 storeys above Fenchurch Street, offering peaceful green space and impressive 360‑degree views of London. With Italian wisteria trees, fruit trees, seating areas, and a long water feature, it’s a calm escape high above the busy City streets. No booking is required

That’s all for our April edition! We hope you find plenty of fun activities to enjoy this month.