19 Amazing Things To Do In London in April 2025

Visiting London in April? April is a brilliant time to explore this amazing city. Spring is in the air and there are plenty of outdoor activities from events in the Royal parks to Easter egg trails. Take a boat trip (or a hot tub trip!) on the River Thames or watch the London marathon runners. Trafalgar Square is a hub for outdoor events this month with celebrations for St. George’s Day, the London Games Festival and Good Friday taking place here. 

Of course there’s always a danger of April showers which means indoor activities are just as important and there are plenty of those too. Attend an April exhibiton in one of London’s amazing art galleries or visit one of London’s many museums. As two weeks of the month are the Easter school holidays, there’s plenty going on for families too.

In this guide, find out 19 of the best things to do in London in April 2025.

Find more information on the official London Marathon website: Virgin Money London Marathon

Performances last for 90 minutes and take place at either 12pm or 3.15pm. The event is popular and it’s advised to arrive at least 40 minutes before the performance starts.

We Were There Family Day at HMS Belfast

Suitable for kids aged 7 plus, it’s included as part of the entry price to HMS Belfast.

Join at Easter Egg Trail

Easter is taking place this month, making it a great time to embark on an Easter egg trail in London. Here are a few of to choose from:

The Easter Egg trail at Highgate’s Waterlow Park  is free and takes place between 11am and 4.30pm on Easter Sunday (20th April). Pick up a treasure map and a series of riddles and clues. The first 100 finishers receive a small chocolate surprise.

The Easter Lint Gold Bunny Hunt takes place at the beautiful Hampton Court between 29th March and 21st April.

The annual Bucket Race Easter Scavenger Hunt takes place on Saturday 19th April. This is a four hour game. Work out clues to find London’s landmarks, take place in challenges and compete against other teams.

The Easter egg hunt at London Zoo – Take part in the Zoonormous egg hunt and find hidden eggs around the zoo.  Visitors can enjoy egg-stra special Easter crafts, photo opportunities and games. Runs from 5th to 21st April

Ham House is a 17th century Jacobean mansion set in formal gardens on the banks of the Thames. Over the Easter school holidays, from 5th to 21st April, kids can take part in and Easter trail. Trails cost £3.50 and competitors will be awarded a chocolate (or free from chocolate) egg at the end.

Celebrate the Feast of St. George in Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is hosting the Feast of St. George celebration on Sunday 21st April between 12pm and 6pm.

Enjoy live music, including traditional and contemporary acts on the main stage. Take place in family activites, watch roaming street performers, browse market stalls and taste the food at the English street food market. You may even see a dragon or two!

Find more information on the offical webpage of the Feast of St George

Witness the Majestic Changing of the Guard Ceremony

As the weather is getting warmer, April is a good month to go and see one of London’s most famous traditions, the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Held outside Buckingham Palace, the ritual showcases the British monarchy’s ceremonial guards.

It takes place at 11:00 AM on set days in April. Get there early to secure a prime viewing spot along the palace gates or the nearby Victoria Memorial.

You can also play a free game of ping pong in Canary Wharf, although you do need to bring your own bats and balls.

Why not combine your trip with a visit to the free Museum of Docklands while you’re in the area.

London Games Festival in Trafalgar Square

Head to Trafalgar Square on 11th April, for a two-day celebration as the London Games Festival marks its 10th anniversary!

This free outdoor event invites you to experience game demos, interactive exhibits, and fun-filled activities for all ages—showcasing diversity and creativity in the gaming industry.

The event in Trafalgar Square is part of a wider London Games Festival event taking place between 3rd and 13th April. 

Visit a Museum

Photo : The British Museum

The weather in April in London can be wet and cloudy so it’s a good idea to have a few indoor activities prepared. There are numerous amazing museums in London and a lot of them (including the British Museum, the Science Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museumand the Natural History Museum)  are free. It’s worth putting a few on your list of things to do.

The school Easter holidays fall between 5th and 21st April which means there are plenty of events happening for families. There’s also lots of exhibitions adults will enjoy too. Here’s a round up of some of the events happening at London museums:

London Museum of Docklands – this interesting museum is based in Canary Wharf, East London and tells the stories about London’s one bustling docklands. Entry is free although some exhibitions may cost extra. There is plenty going on during April. Kids will be able to explore the fascinating archaeology of the Thames with free family workshops during the Easter holiday.will On 4th April a brand new exhibiton opens. Secrets of the Thames: Mudlarking London’s Lost Treasures  showcases over 350 artifacts recovered from the Thames’ foreshore, offering insights into London’s history through items uncovered by mudlarks. It’s running until March next year.

Imperial War Museum – War and the Mind Live (April 26, 2025) is a day-long event featuring discussions with historians, psychologists, and military leaders exploring the psychological aspects of war and conflict.

The Royal Airforce Museum – this brilliant museum is free (donations are welcome and book your free tickets in advance). It tells the story of the history of the RAF from the first ideas of flight to today’s leading tech. Plus, there are many beautiful airplanes and helicopters to see. This Easter school holidays, the museum is hosting lots of activites around pilot training for kids. There is an charge for the activities.

London Transport Museum – transport for London is turning 25!  Kids can participate in series of fun activities to celebrate highlights from the last 25 years and the people who have been part of that journey. During the Keep London Moving event kids will be able to create their own invention to carry people across the Thames, map out their own transport network and join a storytelling about the people who keep London’s buses running . 

Greenwich Park – is the home to one of the best collection of cherry trees in London making it the best place to see cherry blossom in the captial during April.

Hyde Park – kids will love the spring discovery days happening between 8th and 10th  April. Drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm for activities including pond dipping, making a seed ball, storytelling and interactive games. Adults will enjoy the Hidden Tours of Hyde Park, which takes place on 11th April. Discover the history of Hyde Park like never before with an expert guide.

Richmond Park, Bushy Park and Regent’s Park are all hosing nature roadshows for the kids over the Easter school holidays. The free drop in activities include a scavenger hunt, nature craft and interactive games.

These are just a selection of the events happening in London’s park during April. Find out what else is happening here.

Until the 6th April, you can awaken your senses on a visit to the gardens with the Sounds of Blossom event. Kew have collaborated with the Royal College of Music. Students from the college have composed new music, commissioned by Kew to bring the spring blooms to life. These new compositions will be played around the Gardens in Kew’s blossom hotspots.

Young kids will love the Supertato at Kew event happening during the school Easter hols! Enjoy a variety of fun hands on activities and games are taking place which have been inspired by best-selling Supertato book by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. Find out more

Take a Tour or Watch a Play at Shakespeare’s Globe

There’s tons going on the Globe, from a modern take on Shakespeare’s plays to spooky tours.

There are a wide variety of tours of the Globe including a Pride themed tour which is running on Monday evenings at 5pm and a family friendly Ghost and Goul tour on 12th April. Three’s also the Shakespeare’s Globe Story and Tour.

Macbeth is showing until 2oth April.  Watch a fast-paced, 90-minute version which has been created especially for young people and is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for everyone.

Romeo and Juliet is showing from 25th April until 2nd August 2025.

There are also plenty of family events for kids over the Easter holidays. They include Macbeth workshops and family sword fighting. Find out more here.

The Postal Museum hosts after hours Tunnel Walk tours on select Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings every month

Expert guides offer visitors a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the historic Mail Rail tunnels. Hear about the staff who built, operated and maintained the underground railway over the course of 100 years – from its construction in the early 1900s, through to the eventual closure in 2003.

The Postal Museum is excellent to visit in the daytime too especially with the kids. Ride on a mail train and take part in craft activities over the Easter holidays.

Visit an Art Gallery

London is also home to many amazing art museums, again many of them are free. If you are in London on a wet and rainy day, why not check one of them out. Here is a round up of some of the best art galleries and what is going on in April.

National Art Gallery  – Located in Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery houses a rich collection of European paintings dating from the 13th to the 19th centuries. It features masterpieces by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Rembrandt. Why not take a free guided tour – they take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm to 4pm.

Tate Modern –  Situated in a former power station on the banks of the River Thames, Tate Modern is one of the world’s most visited contemporary art galleries. It houses an extensive collection of modern and contemporary art from around the world, including works by renowned artists such as Picasso, Warhol, and Hockney. In April, see Electric Dreams: art and technology before the Internet, one of Tate Modern’s most ambitious exhbitions to date.

Tate Britain – Renowned for its collection of British art from the 16th century to the present day. Visitors can explore artworks by renowned artists such as J.M.W. Turner, William Blake, John Constable, Francis Bacon and David Hockney. The Gallery is currently hosting The 80s: Photographing Britain.

Saatchi Gallery – Founded by Charles Saatchi, this contemporary art gallery in Chelsea showcases cutting-edge works by emerging artists from around the world. During April you can see the Flowers – Flora in Contemporary Art and Culture exhibition which features large-scale installations, original art, photography, fashion, archival objects and graphic design exploring the ongoing influence of flowers on creativity and human expression..

Boats sail from Canary Wharf and you can choose from sailing your own boat (no experience necessary) or embarking on a guided tour!

The water is heated to a toasty 38 degrees so you can go out in any weather, even if there are April showers.

Find out more at Skuna boats.

Climb aboard and prepare to hear the horrible history one of the most famous rivers in the world. See the sites along the River Thames and hear fun, educational facts.

Ideal for the whole family – even the oldies will probably learn stuff they didn’t already know.

Book your ticket here.

The Ghastly Ghost tour featured above is a 2 hour walking tour which starts around 8pm. Sneak through the dark streets of London and hear spooky stories of the ghouls, ghosts and specters that creep through the city’s back alleys after dusk. Enjoy a spine-tingling walk from the Tower of London to St. Paul’s.

Other after hour tours include:

The Ghost Bus Tours: This theatrical tour takes you around London’s haunted sites aboard a classic 1960s Routemaster bus. Expect spooky tales and eerie sightings as you pass iconic London landmarks.

Jack the Ripper Tour: Led by expert guides, this tour retraces the steps of the notorious serial killer, visiting key sites associated with the murders and providing insight into the investigation and theories surrounding the case.

Haunted Pub Tour: Combine a historical pub visit with ghostly tales on a themed tour. Led by experienced guides, these tours visit haunted pubs and taverns, sharing spine-chilling stories of murders, ghosts, and other supernatural occurrences associated with each location.

What’s the Weather Like In April in London

Weather in London in April can be quite variable. Typically, it starts to warm up compared to the winter months, but it can still be quite chilly, especially earlier in the month.

Average temperatures in April range from lows of around 4-6°C (39-43°F) to highs of around 11-15°C (52-59°F). However, temperatures can occasionally drop lower or rise higher than these averages.

April tends to be a relatively wet month in London, with moderate rainfall expected throughout. Be prepared for showers and overcast skies, though there can be sunny days as well.

Days start getting longer in April, with increasing daylight hours. However, London weather can still be quite cloudy, and you might not see as much sunshine as in the summer months.

Wind: Wind speeds can vary, but it’s not typically a major concern unless there’s a specific weather event.

Clothing: It’s wise to dress in layers and bring an umbrella or raincoat, as showers are common. It’s also a good idea to have a jacket or sweater for cooler evenings.

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