10 Things to Do in April

Spring into the season with our guide of things to do with the kids this April. Have a fabulous month ahead!

Fun for all the family…

Sandbox VR, the world’s most advanced virtual reality experience is revolutionising London’s entertainment scene. The first UK location from the renowned VR pioneers is in Covent Garden, London and is the future of recreation, taking group Virtual Reality gameplay and competitive socialising to the next level.

Or… at ExCeL London, the capital’s largest events venue, is set to host the 2023 Star Wars Celebration, taking place over the Easter Holidays from 7 – 10 April. 

And BBC Studios, Moon Eye Productions and Live Nation are hosting the BBC Earth Experience – a ground-breaking new attraction offering visitors the chance to experience the extraordinary diversity of our seven unique continents, on the most epic scale featuring bespoke narration from David Attenborough. 

Catch a show…

A special one-off charity fundraiser is coming to the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 15 April to raise crucial funds for War Child and The Turkey Mozaik Foundation, following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

The show will feature sets from Marcus Mumford, Dermot Kennedy, Hozier, James Bay, Anna Calvi and Nilüfer Yanya, as well an exclusive live performance by the newly formed Solidarity Ensemble formed of Turkish, Kurdish, Arab and Alevi musicians from Turkey and Syria. The Solidarity Ensemble features musicians Çiğdem Aslan, Dila Vardar, Djanan Turan, Erdal Yapıcı, Maya Youssef, Suna Alan, Levent Canen, Tahir Palalı, Serkan Çakmak, and Suat Karakuş.

Otherwise, between 13th and 16th April, London Children’s Ballet presents a fresh interpretation of the much-loved fairy tale Snow White, with glorious costumes, original music performed by a live orchestra, and a cast of 50 talented dancers, aged from nine to 16.

Indulge….

For lunch, we’d recommend Origin Kensington‘s menu, which revolves around the best seasonal British produce. Kensington Mum’s Review coming soon!

Experience afternoon tea with a difference on Brigit’s Bakery Classic Afternoon Tea Bus London Tour. The vintage routemaster buses drive through the streets of Central London, taking in some of the City’s best sights, whilst you indulge in the fabulous Brigit’s Afternoon Tea on a double-decker bus! Watch our review on Instagram reel here.

A different take on afternoon tea is The Ampersand Hotel’s Jurassic themed tea, which takes its cue from a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Expect a mix of exciting and curious dishes including a Volcanic eruption, a Jurassic mountain and a Dinosaur egg basket. See our review here and our fun reel over on Instagram.

And from 21st March to 31st July, the Cellarium (set over 2 floors in Westminster Abbey) will be serving a special Coronation Afternoon Tea. This is influenced by King Charles III’s passion for sustainability, using British-sourced ingredients to provide a refined balance of fresh, seasonal, sweet and savoury items.

Or if you want to create the indulgence yourself, head to Biscuiteers, Notting Hill, to take part in their kids’ Easter holiday events. If you’ve a creative little one in the family or are looking for a fun and unique way to keep the little ones entertained over the half term this is the perfect solution! They’ll be running special hour-long classes this April where your child will learn to ice biscuits (and will be able to bring them home!) 

And finally, enjoy dinner at beautiful Armenian restaurant Lusin, Lusin serves Armenian foods with a modern twist. 

Spring into the Season! 

If it’s an exhilarating time you’re looking for this spring, you just need to head to Lee Valley White Water Centre which launches its extensive range of water-based activities for the peak spring/summer season on Saturday 1 April.

Or head to Whipsnade Zoo where you can meet and feed one of Whipsnade Zoo’s common hippos. Hosted by an expert zookeeper, you’ll get a unique insight into their daily life and the chance to ask questions about these incredible animals.

A little less risky, surround yourself with colour throughout the Easter holidays, as Blank Canvas becomes a colour-our-art centre! With support from the amazing Creation Station, print versions of our masterpieces will be available for children (and big kids) to create their own unique interpretations, while adults enjoy tea and cake from our wonderful Café Bar. The gallery walls will be covered with homemade artworks by our visitors. This experience is included within a regular ticket price and will run 12-4pm throughout the Easter holidays.

Or join the annual springtime celebration of sustainability and biodiversity at Fulham Palace with the annual green meet event! Explore a wide selection of stalls featuring local craftsmanship and eco-friendly alternatives from small businesses in the green market, visit the marquee for a preloved fashion pop up. This will take place on 30th April, 11-4pm.

Head to London Zoo for an Easter egg trail with a difference! Someone (we’re looking at you, Easter Bunny) has hidden very special Easter eggs around the Zoo. But they’re no ordinary eggs! With birds, reptiles, fish and butterflies amongst the amazing egg-laying creatures at the Zoo, we’ve got eggs of all sizes and colours.

Or go to Covent Garden where you can join Beatrix Potter, Peter Rabbit and friends on a quest around the streets and stalls of old Covent Garden to help save Jemima Puddle-Duck.

Step into a live interactive outdoor experience at The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure in Covent Garden. Help Beatrix Potter on a rescue mission, learn to drive in a mini ROVER at Mr McGregor’s Obstacle Course, enjoy fun activities, visit the Easter Adventure Shop, have a professional portrait taken with Peter Rabbit, and so much more.

London Landmarks…

The London Dungeon is daring guests to “get immersed in London’s darkest history” with the debut of a new Guy Fawkes-themed escape room. The attraction’s new experience – the UK’s only escape room with a ride – locks guests in the infamous Tower of London, where they’ve been sentenced to be tortured and hanged for conspiring against the King as part of Guy Fawkes’ failed gunpowder plot. 

Or, ahead of the coronation in May, visit Madame Tussauds to snap a selfie with The Prince and Princess of Wales, have a spot of afternoon tea or wave at the cheering crowds on the Royal Balcony, before having your audience with The King and Queen Consort in the Throne Room…

And between Saturday 1 and Sunday 16 April, families visiting the award-winning London Transport Museum in Covent Garden can discover the momentous moments that have shaped London’s transport as we know it today, from historic occasions such as VE Day and the 2012 Olympics to events that have become the stuff of urban legend.

Or head to the Natural History Museum where you can book a Dinotour with one of their knowledgeable tour guides to get up close and personal with a towering Titanosaur and all the main characters in their world-famous Dinosaurs gallery.

Get out of town…

The Four Seasons, Hampshire seamlessly blends legacy and heritage with 21st-century modernity. This family-friendly, dog-friendly, countryside escape is the perfect place to celebrate Easter with family and friends. Read our review here.

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