Welcome back everyone! Winter is finally over and days are getting longer. With so many things to do and see in London, here is my favourite list:

2025 London Marathon – 27th April

So, when 50,000 of them take part in the London Marathon on Sunday April 27 2025, get yourself down to the route to cheer them on.

What landmarks can I spot on the London Marathon route?

If you hadn’t noticed, the marathon route is loooooong. Starting in Greenwich Park in south-east London and finishing right by Buckingham Palace, there are loads of famous things to see along the way, especially when you’re a spectator. Here are some of the things to look out for:

• Mile 6: Cutty Sark
• Mile 12: Tower Bridge
• Mile 18: Canary Wharf
• Mile 22: The Tower of London
• Mile 25: The London Eye
• Mile 25: Big Ben
• Mile 26: Buckingham Palace

Chocolate Station Market – Battersea/ 18th -20th April

Battersea Power Station plays host to its first-ever chocolate market this Easter. The Chocolate Station will boast stalls from some of the UK and Europe’s finest chocolatiers, including the oldest chocolate manufacturer in Belgium, Meurisse.

Sony World Photography Awards exhibition – April 17 to May 5, 2025 from 11 am – 7 pm (Bank holidays 11 am – 6 pm) at Somerset House

The Sony World Photography Awards exhibition returns to Somerset House this April, offering a compelling showcase of global photography. Explore over 300 thought-provoking images from more than 60 photographers, covering themes from wildlife and nature to documentary storytelling, architecture, and portraiture. Experience immersive visual narratives that go beyond the headlines, with striking images presented in print, projection, and digital formats with over 10% off tickets.

See Spring Flowers blossoming around London

Spring in London is always a knockout. As we emerge from an extra-severe period of hibernation, the urge to get to the park and gawp at loads of pretty flowers becomes pretty intense and there are tons of amazing green spaces to enjoy the season’s pops of colour. From London’s bright pink cherry blossoms to seas of lavender that swell in summer, take a look at our list of the best places to see flowers in London.

It is time to get out there and enjoy what London has to offer during April. Happy Easter! 

Bruno – Hotel Manager