11 Things To Do This Sunny April Weekend

Check into The White Lotus Afternoon Tea

Sadly, we’ll all be checking out of The White Lotus after its finale airs this weekend, but to keep the vibes going this weekend, why not book into an Afternoon Tea inspired by the ultimate escapism?

Pavyllon (set within the Four Seasons, of course) brings a taste of Thailand, allowing you to tuck into savouries such as a delicate chicken dumpling with langoustine extraction and a crispy crab and green papaya tartlet, followed by indulgent sweet treats like mango, Thai basil, and lime éclair or a honey cheesecake with fresh pomelo salad.

Where: Hamilton Pl, London W1J 7DR
Website: www.fourseasons.com

Visit Andaz’s new exhibition

Crystal Fischetti Grove Gallery and Andaz have announced a collaborative exhibition featuring artist Crystal Fischetti. They have curated a selection of dynamic and thought-provoking works, designed to integrate with Andaz London’s contemporary design.

This partnership aims to celebrate the vibrant spirit of local artistry, bringing a unique visual narrative to the hotel.

When: From APRIL 3RD
where: 40 Liverpool St, City of London, London EC2M 7QN
Website: www.hyatt.com

Head to this beauty pop-up

To celebrate the brand’s arrival to Sephora UK, Merit is hosting a pop-up in London this weekend. Join for product giveaways, on-site makeup touch-ups, and free hot tea and pastries. You’ll also be able to try out some of their Flush Balm and Shade Slick Sheen duos, all of which will be available for purchase.

Join for product giveaways and on-site makeup touch-ups

When: April 5th
Where: The Piazza, 1-7 Covent Garden, London

Get cultural at Roundhouse

Set in Chalk Farm’s famous circular arts venue, Roundhouse Three Sixty is a brand-new springtime festival to enjoy this April. For one epic month, it will serve up a mix of music, spoken word, theatre, visual arts, podcasts, and club nights—with each event amplifying the voices of artists of today.

On the bill include a showcase from Daniel Kaluuya‘s young theatre company Centre 59, Munya Chawawa and Friends, Corinne Bailey Rae and more.

When: April 1st – 30th
Where: Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8EH
Website: www.roundhouse.org.uk

View an exhibit from a Mexican master

We love a National Gallery exhibition, and this one is a little bit special – the first-ever UK showcase of Mexico’s much-loved artist, José María Velasco.

Working in Mexico in the 19th century, Velasco focused on studying local flora and the increasing presence of industrialisation. The exhibition features paintings of the sweeping landscapes of the Valley of Mexico, the home of modern-day Mexico City, with exquisite detail.

Where: National Gallery
Website: www.nationalgallery.org

Try out a new opening

We always recommend trying out one of London’s new openings, and if you’re looking for a new live music restaurant, head to Corner Corner.

The multi-use destination in the heart of Canada Water will have a curated food hall, a cultural program of events and London’s largest vertical farm by Harvest London. A crossroads of food, culture and community, look forward to everything from sustainable farming and street food to live music and curated events.

open FROM 4th April
Where: Corner Corner, Maritime Street, London, SE16 7LL 
Website: www.cornercorner.com

Head to an architecture tour

The Barbican is one of London’s most interesting architectural spots, and the tours are back. From Roman ramparts to the ruins of war and the radical architectural vision that transformed the Barbican into a cultural and architectural landmark, experience a guided tour of a venue that’s hosted some of the world’s most celebrated cultural drivers, transformers and stars, and stands as a primary example for lovers of Brutalism.

Where: Silk St, City of London, London EC2Y 8DS
Website: www.barbican.org.uk

Experience a 50-hour ‘Improvathon’

Comedy meets delirium in this 50-hour, completely improvised comedy soap opera in 25 episodes. It kicks off at 7pm on Friday and plays continuously until 9pm on Sunday (yes, right through the nights) with a live band and refreshments available throughout.

You can watch any one standalone episode – starting every 2 hours – or binge-watch the whole season if you fancy.

When: April 2nd – 4th
Where: Pleasance London, Main House Cabaret
Website: www.pleasance.co.uk

Head to this retail launch

Head to the Cath Kidston store in Westfield this Saturday, where they’ll be celebrating the retail launch of their brand Miffy collection.

Miffy will be there to meet in the flesh between 11am-3pm, along with limited-edition, specifically designed postcards, Miffy cake pops and – of course – the Cath Kidston X Miffy new collection.

When: April 5th
where: Westfield Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, London W12 7GD
website: www.westfield.com

Learn how to fix our broken planet

Packed with contemporary science from world-leading researchers, this new gallery at The Natural History Museum explores practical, nature-based solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the planet today.

Delving into topics such as the food we eat, the energy we consume, the stuff we use and the impact of all of this on our health, they’ve brought together a special selection of more than 200 specimens, from a Sumatran rhino to an ancient cow skull. Together they tell the story of our impact on the natural world and explore the opportunities we have to save it.

When: from April 2nd
Where: Natural History Museum
website: www.nhm.ac.uk

Celebrate the start of al fresco season

The weather is great and evenings are longer, which means only one thing in London: outdoor dining is back on the menu.

Whether you’re after a fancy three-course meal or just an Aperol Spritz in the sun, there’s a host of spots dusting off their deckchairs for this weekend – read our full guide here.

Outdoor dining is back on the menu in London

where: across London