{"id":414,"date":"2019-03-19T16:42:36","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T16:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/?p=414"},"modified":"2020-03-04T16:50:57","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T16:50:57","slug":"the-best-events-in-london-in-april-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/the-best-events-in-london-in-april-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"THE BEST EVENTS IN LONDON IN APRIL 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Its official! Spring has landed in London; Sunny warm weather is just around the corner. Enjoy free outdoor\u00a0events in April in London, including the London Marathon, cultural celebrations and Easter activities. \u00a0There\u2019s a whole load of other London happenings, openings and pop-ups to get involved in.\u00a0As every month, we\u2019ve put together a list of events to keep you occupied during your stay with us!<\/p>\n<p><strong>UNDERBELLY FESTIVAL IN SOUTHBANK \u2013 from 5 April to 29 September 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Enjoy a fun-packed festival of live entertainment and al-fresco eating and drinking at Underbelly Festival in South Bank. Stretching throughout the summer, the festival stages affordable circus, theatre, cabaret, comedy, music and children\u2019s shows on the south bank of the Thames. Visit the official\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.underbellyfestival.com\/#stq=&amp;stp=1\">website\u00a0<\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LyEg6mqulBs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>EASTER WEEKEND IN LONDON \u2013 from 19 to 22 April 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">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 round-up of the best things to do during this Easter 2019 in London.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Watch a spectacular free performance of\u00a0The Passion of Jesus\u00a0in Trafalgar Square on Good Friday.<\/li>\n<li>Join an Easter weekend service at one of\u00a0London\u2019s churches or cathedrals, including\u00a0Westminster Abbey,\u00a0St Paul\u2019s Cathedral,\u00a0St Martin-in-the-Fields\u00a0and\u00a0Southwark Cathedral.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the\u00a0Kensington Palace\u00a0rooms and gardens during the Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt for delicious chocolatey prizes.<\/li>\n<li>Go on an Easter egg hunt as you learn about London&#8217;s history at some of\u00a0English Heritage&#8217;s properties, including\u00a0Hampton Court Palace.<\/li>\n<li>Get up close to wildlife at\u00a0Battersea Park Children&#8217;s Zoo\u00a0during the Easter holidays.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy a beautiful spring day out among the flowers at a\u00a0top London garden.<\/li>\n<li>Step into Harry Potter&#8217;s Forbidden Forest and meet its mystical creatures at\u00a0Warner Bros. Studio Tour.<\/li>\n<li>Treat the kids to one of London\u2019s\u00a0child-friendly shows, including\u00a0The Lion Kingand\u00a0School of Rock.<\/li>\n<li>Hop down to\u00a0Theatre Royal Haymarket\u00a0to enter the magical world of Beatrix Potter in Where is Peter Rabbit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read more on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlondon.com\/things-to-do\/event\/7883676-easter-weekend\">VisitLondon.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/adult-boy-child-325521-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/adult-boy-child-325521-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"adult-boy-child-325521 (1)\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/adult-boy-child-325521-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/adult-boy-child-325521-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/adult-boy-child-325521-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/adult-boy-child-325521-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FEAST OF ST GEORGE IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE \u2013 20\u00a0April 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kick off your St George\u2019s Day celebrations at Feast of St George\u00a0in Trafalgar Square, with a feast of English food, live music and free fun for everyone. The event promises a strong and varied live music programme\u00a0with traditional and contemporary acts. Elsewhere in the square there will be an artisan craft market\u00a0and\u00a0interactive activities for all the family to enjoy. Plus a feast of food delights showcasing classic English fayre.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/trafalgar-4890290_1280-PIXABAY.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/trafalgar-4890290_1280-PIXABAY-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"trafalgar-4890290_1280-PIXABAY\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/trafalgar-4890290_1280-PIXABAY-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/trafalgar-4890290_1280-PIXABAY-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/trafalgar-4890290_1280-PIXABAY-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/trafalgar-4890290_1280-PIXABAY.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE QUEEN\u2019S BIRTHDAY GUN SALUTES \u2013 21<sup>st\u00a0<\/sup>April 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Queen celebrates her 93rd birthday in 2019 and on 21st April \u2013 The Queen\u2019s actual birthday, which she celebrates privately \u2013 the occasion is marked publicly by gun salutes in London. The 41-gun Queen\u2019s Birthday Gun Salute in\u00a0Hyde Park\u00a0takes place at midday, followed an hour later by a 62-gun salute at the\u00a0Tower Of London. It\u2019s a spectacular show of pomp and ceremony and it\u2019s also the only time when you will see horses legally at a full gallop in a Royal Park \u2013 with a ton and a half of cannon in tow. While the Queen\u2019s Birthday Gun Salutes are held to celebrate her actual birthday on 21st April, there are further celebrations for her official birthday in June which is marked by\u00a0Trooping the Colour.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/queen-63006_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/queen-63006_1280-217x300.jpg\" alt=\"queen-63006_1280\" width=\"217\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/queen-63006_1280-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/queen-63006_1280-768x1064.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/queen-63006_1280-739x1024.jpg 739w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/queen-63006_1280.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON &#8211; 28 April 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Join thousands of runners and spectators on the streets of London for the\u00a0Virgin Money London Marathon 2019. Every year, more than 40,000 people run the 26.2-mile (42.2km) marathon through the streets of London. Some run for personal achievement, some to raise money for their favourite charity, and many run in outrageous fancy dress: from\u00a0a giant shoe and\u00a0a London bus, to superheroes\u00a0and a wide range of animals. The Virgin Money London Marathon is open to all abilities, from beginners to professional athletes. Celebrities who have run the London Marathon in\u00a0previous years include Chris Evans, Princess Beatrice, Gordon Ramsay, Agyness Dean,\u00a0Jenson Button and even astronaut Tim Peake in the International Space Station.\u00a0Visit the official\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com\/en-gb\/\">website<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>CELEBRATE EASTER\u00a0AT THE WASHINGTON MAYFAIR HOTEL\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">SPRING ESCAPE SPECIAL &#8211; Make the most of Spring\u2019s warmer weather and the longer days by staying at the Washington Mayfair Hotel with this sensational offer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To spread the Easter joy even further, we\u2019re leaving a special treat in your room on arrival \u2013 a lovely Chocolate Egg.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Spring Escape Special rate includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>15% off our Best Flexible Rate<\/li>\n<li>VAT included<\/li>\n<li>Full English breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Free Wi-Fi during your stay<\/li>\n<li>15% off food &amp; beverage when you have a meal in Madisons restaurant<\/li>\n<li>Traditional Afternoon Tea\u00a0&#8211;\u00a02 for 1 in Madisons restaurant<\/li>\n<li>A Chocolate Egg in the room on arrival (Only for guests arriving in one of these dates: 19-20-21-22 April 2019)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Valid for stays between Friday 1st March \u2013 Sunday 2nd June 2019 inclusive.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Full prepayment will be taken at the time of booking. The reservation is then non-cancellable, non- refundable. 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Spring has landed in London; Sunny warm weather is just around the corner. Enjoy free outdoor\u00a0events in April in London, including the London Marathon, cultural celebrations and Easter activities. \u00a0There\u2019s a whole load of other London happenings, openings and pop-ups to get involved in.\u00a0As every month, we\u2019ve put together a list of events &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/the-best-events-in-london-in-april-2019\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">THE BEST EVENTS IN LONDON IN APRIL 2019<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":416,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,4,9,7,2,8,3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/414"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=414"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/414\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":578,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/414\/revisions\/578"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=414"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=414"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=414"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}