Stave off the chocolate-induced hyperglycaemic comas this weekend by getting outside and turning up to one of the many great events taking place in London. There's hundreds of things going on from open-air theatre, exhibitions, Easter egg hunts and more - and many of which are free!
With so much going one we've condensed the good stuff to offer you our suggestions for London's top 10 events this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend:
The Lindt Big Egg Hunt Covent Garden, London 100 uniquely crafted eggs created by leading artists and designers will be displayed in Covent Garden. The Lindt Big Egg Hunt is an experience that the whole family can enjoy together. With so many eggs to find, you'll need to grab a zone map and get the clues that will test even the savviest of Sherlocks!
The Passion of Jesus Trafalgar Square, London Join the packed audiences of thousands in Trafalgar Square on Good Friday 29th March 2013 to see the 90 minute open air play performed freely to the public on the internet. There is a cast of 78 actors, horses, a donkey and amazing authentic costumes and Roman Soldiers in the 12th Legion of the Roman Army at that time. In addition to the Disciples of Jesus, the High Priest and all the other Priests and Temple Guards are all in costume of the day.
Michael Caine Photography Exhibition Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London The exhibition traces Sir Michael’s life from Cockney rebel, through to Hollywood legend and inspirational Londoner through a selection of never-before-exhibited photographs, iconic portraits by David Bailey and Terry O’Neill, and a selection of film and audio footage from some of his best-loved movies including Alfie, The Italian Job, Get Carter, Educating Rita and Hannah and Her Sisters.
David Bowie is Victoria and Albert Museum Cromwell Road, South Kensington The exhibition will explore the broad range of Bowie’s collaborations with artists and designers in the fields of fashion, sound, graphics, theatre, art and film. On display will be more than 300 objects including Ziggy Stardust bodysuits (1972) designed by Freddie Burretti, photography by Brian Duffy; album sleeve artwork by Guy Peellaert and Edward Bell; visual excerpts from films and live performances including The Man Who Fell to Earth, music videos such as Boys Keep Swinging and set designs created for the Diamond Dogs tour (1974). Alongside these will be more personal items such as never-before-seen storyboards, handwritten set lists and lyrics as well as some of Bowie’s own sketches, musical scores and diary entries, revealing the evolution of his creative ideas.
The London International Ska Festival Various venues across London The London International Ska Festival returns to the capital over Easter weekend and sees 50 acts from around the world playing 10 events all happening at iconic and famed London venues.
Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race (159th) River Thames between Mortlake and Putney In 2012, Cambridge won the 158th Boat Race, taking their overall tally to 81 races won against Oxford's 76. Can Oxford win the title in 2013 to help close the gap?
Oxford & Cambridge Goat Race Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton Street, London Coinciding with the Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race, two goats (one named Oxford and one named Cambridge) go head to head just a stone's throw from the Thames at Spitalfields City Farm.
Wallace and Gromit's Musical Marvels Hammersmith Apollo Wallace & Gromit’s Musical Marvels is a live, interactive show featuring classical favourites for all the family plus specially filmed new Wallace and Gromit animations. Audiences will experience the dynamic duo’s backstage exploits as they prepare for the first performance of Wallace’s brand new work, ‘My Concerto in Eee, Lad’. A Matter of Loaf and Death is also screened with live orchestral accompaniment.
Easter at WWT London Wetland Centre WWT London Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes In the Easter egg hunt you’ll discover the nesting and spawning secrets of wetland wildlife as you follow our springtime trail. Crack the clues and you’ll be rewarded with a prize. And why shell out your entire nest egg for a Fabergé ornament when you can hatch your own design? Get creative with our egg painting team and take home your own personalised Easter ornament. For fledgling egg-gineers, there’s our “Scrap Cheep Challenge”! Can you create a vehicle from recycled materials to safely transport an egg or chick? Then there are the Easter games: a life-cycle relay race, egg and spoon race and egg rolling.
Easter Egg Masterclass at Corrigans Corrigans Mayfair 28 Upper Grosvenor Street On Saturday 30th March, Corrigan's Mayfair will host an Easter family chocolate egg masterclass for £90 per adult and child pairing, where an expert chocolatier will show children how to mould and construct the classic chocolate Easter egg before they can have a go at decorating an egg themselves with all sorts of edible icing and decorations.
See all events taking place this Easter weekend >>>
Happy Easter!
