Our Guide to April in London
April is when Fitzrovia begins to bloom, with longer days, lighter evenings and a renewed energy in its streets and cafés. It’s an ideal moment to plan a stay at The Newman and shape your time around the neighbourhood’s cultural calendar and vibrant dining scene, all just moments from your door.
For any assistance in curating your experience, please email our concierge team at concierge@thenewman.com.
Fitzrovia Chapel 2-minute walk from The Newman
Designed by John Loughborough Pearson RA in the Gothic Revival style with colourful interior decor using mosaics, the chapel was built between 1891 and 1892.Located in the central courtyard of the former Middlesex Hospital, which was rebuilt between 1929 and 1935 and demolished between 2008 and 2015, the hospital chapel was preserved as a Grade II* listed building and renamed as the Fitzrovia Chapel.
YUNGBLUD: Up Close & Personal Here at Outernet, Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 8LH
An out store live intimate performance from Yungblud at HERE – Outernet. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album ‘One More Time’ with Aerosmith, released via Island/ EMI. English singer, songwriter and musician YUNGBLUD blends glam and punk rock with youthful angst and gritty vocals.
Yungblud will also perform at the O2 later in the month, 24th of April.
Annual Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey, KT8 9AU
Plan a day out of London and visit the Hampton Court Palace, Roam through lush gardens, keeping your eyes peeled for elusive Lindt GOLD BUNNY statues peeking out from colourful daffodils or early Tulip buds.
J12 Boat Race – Oxford Vs. Cambridge Thames riverside between Putney and Mortlake
Join thousands of spectators along the banks of the Thames between Putney and Mortlake to watch this historic rowing rivalry.
Where? Along 4.25 miles of the River Thames in London from Putney to Mortlake.
Who? Oxford University Boat club v Cambridge University Boat Club, women and men plus reserve crews from each squad.
Zoonormous Egg Hunt! London Zoo, Regents Park, Outer Cir, London NW1 4RY
Celebrate Easter at London Zoo with an unforgettable family adventure packed with discovery, creativity and seasonal fun. This spring, visitors are invited to explore the Zoo on a special Easter egg hunt, searching high and low for six giant Easter eggs hidden around the grounds. Each egg reveals a secret letter, encouraging curious minds to work together to uncover the code hidden throughout the Zoo.
I’m Sorry, Prime Minister Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
From the BAFTA-winning co-creator of Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister, comes the hilarious new comedy I’m Sorry, Prime Minister.
Griff Rhys Jones stars as Jim Hacker – older, but no wiser – alongside Clive Francis as the ever-scheming Sir Humphrey Appleby.
Ria’s Pizza 29 Foubert’s Place, W1F 7QF
Detroit-style Pizza and Natural Wine bar, with locations in Notting Hill and recently opened in Soho. Expect thick, fluffy, and crisp-edged Pizza, made with regenerative British flour and left to ferment for 72 hours for the perfect crust.
Titanique with Celine Dion Criterion Theatre, 218-223 Picadilly, SW1Y 4XA
When the music of Celine Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar winning film Titanic, you get TITANIQUE, a musical celebration that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical and joyful slay-fest.
London Marathon Finishing on Pall Mall
One of the world’s most iconic running events takes place on Sunday 26 April 2026. The 26.2-mile route passes through Greenwich, across Tower Bridge, and finishes at The Mall.
Race runners can also claim a free drink in Brasserie Angelica when they show their medal with 25% off the bill for the whole cheersquad!
LIMA, Fitzrovia Fitzroy Place, 8 Pearson Square, London W1T 3BF
Head Chef Diego Recarte brings precision and flair to a new menu that showcases the best of British ingredients with a Latin American twist. From hearty mains to seasonal sharing plates – LIMA’s evolving menu promises pure flavour. Best Pisco Sour in Fitzrovia!
North London Book Festival Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY
The North London Book Fest has something to delight readers of every generation. Young book lovers can write poetic verses about creepy crawlies and dinosaurs with Simon Mole, dress up as great women from history with suffragette descendant Kate Pankhurst, and join Onjali Q. Raúf for an inspiring workshop on writing and activism.
Throughout the festival, you can mingle with your favourite authors, get books signed, and network with fellow readers and writers. Enjoy readings over a bite to eat and a glass of wine.
Deborah Grace: Incandescence Pontone Gallery, 74 Newman St, London, W1T 3DB
An inaugural exhibition of paintings by British artist, Deborah Grice. Informed in part by her rural upbringing in East Yorkshire, these dramatic and atmospheric pictures draw on a profound emotional attachment to landscape and a cool eye for spatial and structural analysis.
TUTANKHAMUN: The Immersive Experience Immerse LDN at Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
For the first time in London, discover the legend of the Boy King like never before! Step into ancient Egypt with stunning 8m-high video mapping, a 360º VR journey, an interactive Metaverse, authentic artefacts from Cairo, and a world-first hologram unveiling the secrets of Tutankhamun’s mummification.
London Glassblowing Spring Open House 62 – 66 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3UD
This Spring Open House tradition now marks a 50 year tradition, of London Glassblowing. In 1976, the concept of open studios didn’t exist – Peter Layton was among the very first artists to open his workshop doors to the public. What began as a pioneering move has evolved into a cherished annual celebration of British glass artistry.
Private Guided Tour London
Ever wondered about the stories hidden behind London’s famous black doors and ancient alleyways? Come spend a few hours with us for a relaxed, friendly wander through the heart of the city!
This isn’t your typical “dates and battles” history tour. Instead, this takes focus on the juicy bits—the quirky curiosities, the “did you know?” facts, and the secret spots that even some locals walk right past. From tiny statues to hidden gardens and the origins of London’s weirdest traditions, you’ll see a side of the city that most tourists completely miss.
Taylors Buttons 22 Cleveland Street London W1T 4JB
The Taylors Button Shop has been established in London over 100 years and operates a highly specialised business in hand covered fabric buttons for wedding dresses, evening wear, hand made fabric upholstery buttons, vintage buttons, dyed buttons, handmade buckles and belts, and are one of the few companies in the heart of the West End that still offer a walk in while you wait bespoke hand made covered button service.
Tache Gallery – Breanna Gordon: Introspect Tache Gallery, 33 Percy Street, London, W1T 2DF
Tache presents Introspect, the debut solo exhibition by Canadian artist Breanna Gordon (b. 1999).
Breanna has been exhibiting her paintings for 7 years, participating in group shows in Canada and internationally. Her recent work has gained recognition through awards, nominations and becoming the acquisitions of private collectors.
Then and Now: London’s transport in photographs London Transport Museum, London WC2E 7BB
London Transport Museum is celebrating the 25th anniversary of TfL and showing how public transport in the city has changed over the last 160 years. Historical images from the Museum’s collection are on display alongside newly commissioned images taken by photographer and TfL train driver Anne Maningas, who shot her photographs on a vintage Bronica medium format film camera from the 1990s.
Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends Young V&A, Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, London E2 9PA
The show, coinciding with the studio’s 50th anniversary, will take you behind the scenes of the animation process, covering development, storyboarding, model making, filming and post-production, exploring how the likes of Morph, Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep come to life. Over 150 items, across sketches, concept art, puppets, props, scripts, and set models, will be on display, including development sketches for Morph.
Bike Tour with Falcons of Fitzrovia Contact concierge to schedule
Personal and story-rich way to experience London. Experience London in an unique way with a private tour guide and on top a top spec electric bike, allowing you to see the city in a swift way while doing exercise! At every stop, your guide captures high-quality, candid photos throughout the tour, turning unforgettable memories into beautiful keepsakes.