Things to Do in London in April

Looking for the best things to do in London in April? With Spring finally here, we can start extending our daytime activities with the longer hours of sunshine.

In 2025 we have Mother’s Day on 30th March in the UK, unlike the US date in May. We also spring forward our clocks that day too! Londoners will be exceptionally excited about the first sunset that’s after 7pm!

Most people will take a holiday in April, which means many will flock to London. If you’re visiting during the Easter rush, be sure to book your activities in advance. During the month, I suggest treating yourself to a luxurious afternoon tea, enjoying fish and chips on a Friday at a London pub or restaurant or unwinding at a candlelight concert in a historic venue. And, there’s also St George’s Day (23rd April), a day to celebrate national pride and cultural heritage.

Planning a trip? There are exclusive discount codes this month, tons of funs things to do in London, plus expert tips to help you make the most of your visit. 

You’ll find Things to Do in London in April organised below by:

• What’s Coming Up/Discount Codes
• Candlelight Concerts
• Seasonal Activities
• Theatre/New Shows
• Afternoon Teas
• Pubs & Restaurants for Fish & Chips
• Exhibitions
• London Trip Planner
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Things to Do in London in April: Candlelight Concerts

I have attended several of these concerts and highly recommend them for date nights, special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries or just a fun night out! You can read more about my first experience at the Tribute to Coldplay. I’ve also attended the Tribute to Taylor Swift, Hans Zimmer Candlelight Concert and Christmas Movie Soundtracks.

Seasonal Activities

April is always a sweet month in London. The festivities of St George’s Day and the Easter holidays rejuvenate the city after a usually rainy March. There can be a mix of sunny, chilly weather and also days of clouds and rain. Before planning days out in London be sure to take a look at the forecast, especially if you’re going to the annual boat race!

Things to Do in London in April: Theatre

Afternoon Tea: Things to Do in London in April

April is a great month for afternoon tea because many hotels and restaurants launch a Spring themed tea. This month I selected a few new, fun and seasonal ones for you to try.

I had the opportunity to experience the The Ruben’s at The Palace. It’s quite indulgent and you can have as much of the selections as you like. However, I paced myself well and found the three tiers of treats to be more than sufficient. If you’re looking for an afternoon tea in London that is lavish and delicious, give this one a go!

Things to Do in London in April: Exhibitions & Shows

minecraft experience

Battle mobs and collect resources in a daring quest to save the villages. You can practice your Minecrafting skills with a handheld Orb- chop down trees, collect resources and fight mobs. Now through 28th June 2025.

Tutankhamun

This exhibition features 360° projections, making it home to one of Europe’s largest immersive video mapping rooms. The world-premiere Hologram Room shows the full mummification process of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Tutankhamun has original ancient Egyptian artefacts and replicas directly from Cairo.

Titanic: echoes from the past

This immersive activity combines historical facts, fictional reconstructions and interactive storytelling. You’ll experience reconstructions in vivid detail, like the ship’s iconic Grand Staircase. Recover the lost film reels from this ill-fated voyage shot by the Titanic’s official filmmaker William Harbeck. You may want to watch my thoughts on this first to see if it’s for you.

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Things to Do In London in April: Pubs for Fish & Chips

This is perhaps the most popular time of the year for Londoners to get fish and chips due to weeks leading up to the Easter holiday. So, you can anticipate pubs and restaurants serving fish and chips to be quite busy, especially on Fridays.

Below is a list of pubs in London that we feel offer some of the best fish and chips in London. Most don’t take bookings, so you’ll probably want to arrive a little early on a Friday so you aren’t disappointed. And don’t forget Mr Sunny recommends a new pub every week in our Sunny News email!

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