{"id":286,"date":"2018-03-02T11:25:59","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T11:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/?p=286"},"modified":"2020-03-04T17:20:22","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T17:20:22","slug":"the-best-events-in-london-in-march-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/the-best-events-in-london-in-march-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"THE BEST EVENTS IN LONDON IN MARCH 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s so much happening in London all year round \u2013 London’s events calendar is always busy!\u00a0Although the weather may still be quite cold, the first signs of\u00a0spring\u00a0appear in March in London.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve put together a list of events to keep you occupied during your stay with us!<\/p>\n

ORCHIDS FESTIVAL AT KEW GARDENS – until 11th March 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kew Gardens’ celebration of the orchid returns for its 23rd year, this time with a focus on the plantlife of Thailand.\u00a0See the Princess of Wales Conservatory transformed by floral installations celebrating Thailand, admire handcrafted Thai umbrellas, and walk through beautiful arches and tunnels decorated with rare orchids. Breathe in the fragrance of hundreds of beautiful flowers and discover the importance of orchids in Thai medicine, cuisine and culture.\u00a0Experience the exhibits during the evening\u00a0with\u00a0Orchids Festival: After Hours, where you\u2019ll get the chance to try botanical cocktails, catch live traditional dance performances, enjoy a Thai massage, and even take part in insect tastings! Visit the official\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0for further information.<\/p>\n

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FERRARI: UNDER THE SKIN AT THE DESIGN MUSEUM – until\u00a015th April\u00a02018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take a look behind the scenes of one of the world\u2019s most iconic car manufacturers with\u00a0Ferrari: Under the Skin\u00a0at the\u00a0Design Museum, 70 years after the launch of the first Ferrari car in 1947. In an Italy ravaged by the Second World War,\u00a0Enzo Ferrari\u00a0and a small team decided to create the perfect racing machine. The exhibition will explore Ferrari\u2019s powerful personality, the design and manufacturing process, the famous clientele and the future of the luxury car brand. From the\u00a0very first Ferrari\u00a0to\u00a0Michael Schumacher\u2019s winning Formula One car and the newest hybrid model, the exhibition features rare cars and memorabilia displayed in public for the first time. Discover the Ferrari experience through original hand-drawn sketches, sculpture-like models and engines, alongside films and interviews telling one of the great design stories of all time.<\/p>\n

ABBA: SUPER TROUPERS AT SOUTHBANK CENTRE \u2013 until 29th<\/sup>\u00a0April 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the first time, objects from ABBA the Museum and private archives will be brought together in the UK, charting the success of Agnetha F\u00e4ltskog, Bj\u00f6rn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, from their individual careers to\u00a0that\u00a0<\/em>Eurovision Song Contest win and their subsequent international stardom. ABBA: Super Troupers\u00a0is a guided exhibition which goes beyond the surface of the group to transport you on a journey through previously unseen archive material including ABBA\u2019s original costumes, handwritten notes and sketches, personal photographs, music and instruments. It will also feature album artwork, photography and film by notable collaborators such as film director Lasse Hallstr\u00f6m. Visit the official\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0for further information.<\/p>\n

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CHANGING THE GUARD AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Changing the Guard, also known as Guard Mounting, takes place outside\u00a0Buckingham Palace\u00a0from\u00a010.45am\u00a0and lasts around 45 minutes, with the actual handover taking place at\u00a0<\/strong>11am.\u00a0<\/strong>The\u00a0Buckingham Palace\u00a0Old Guard\u00a0forms up in the palace\u2019s forecourt from 10.30am and is joined by the\u00a0St James\u2019s Palace\u00a0<\/strong>Old Guard\u00a0at around 10.45am. The\u00a0New Guard\u00a0then arrives from Wellington Barracks and takes over the responsibilities of the Old Guard in a formal ceremony accompanied by music. The ceremony is free to watch and currently takes place every\u00a0Monday,\u00a0Wednesday,\u00a0Friday\u00a0and\u00a0Sunday,\u00a0weather permitting.<\/p>\n

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THINGS TO DO ON EASTER WEEKEND 2018 – from 30 March to 2 April 2018 <\/strong><\/p>\n

From London Easter egg hunts and interactive family attractions, to a spectacular Good Friday performance and traditional Easter Sunday lunch, find Easter activities and opening times in London. \u00a0Keep the whole family entertained over the Easter holidays with the roundup of the best things to do during Easter 2018 in London. From Easter egg hunts and special Easter events for kids and grownups, to the best chocolate shops and Easter opening hours in London, plan a fun-filled Easter break in the capital. More Easter 2018 events will be added as they are announced, so check back closer to the date to find out what’s on in London at Easter including:<\/p>\n