Not sure what to do in London during March? Whether you’re living in London or a tourist exploring London city, we’ve got you covered with ideas on what to do in London this month!
So here’s a list and guide on what to do in London around this time of year- hopefully you will feel inspired afterwards. Enjoy!
1. St. Patrick's Day
This year’s theme is #LondonIsOpen and taking place in mainly Trafalgar Square and its surroundings. There’s a parade with marching bands from across the UK and Irish dancing schools - it starts off midday, from Piccadilly through to Whitehall Sunday.
Date: 17th March
Location: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
2. Bill Viola / Michelangelo
Bill Viola / Michelangelo - experience “Life Death Rebirth” Here are Viola’s installations combined with Michelangelo’s rare drawings - and it's until March 31st.
Ticket price: £18 per person (concessions available)
Location:
Burlington House, Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 0BD
Opening hours:
Monday - Thursday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
3. Dominique Ansel Bakery
Take your friends or family to Dominique Ansel Bakery near Victoria Station and enjoy a hot cup of chocolate with this month’s Cronut with homemade gooseberry jam and a creamy rose ganache. PS don’t forget Mother’s Day 2019, 31st of March, she’d love to go there as much as you!
Location:
17-21 Elizabeth St, Belgravia, London SW1W 9RP
Opening hours:
Permanently CLOSED
4. Free comedy night!
Monday the 18th of March you can bring your friends along to have a good laugh when the best upcoming talents are performing at Hawkins Forge: The show is completely free! Please note that the minimum age of attending is 18.
Location:
110 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1EJ
7:30 - 10:30 PM (bar opens at 4:00 PM)
5. London Coffee Festival
A true coffee lover? Head out to Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane to experience London Coffee Festival!
Live latte art, home barista workshops, a tasting room and much more!
Location:
91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QR
Opening hours:
Fri, 29th 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Sat, 30th 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sun, 31st 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
6. Earth Hour
Earth Hour will take place the 30th of March 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM within different location across central London including Westminster Bridge
7. BAO Fitzrovia
A “hip” place to visit where you will be served steamed buns, great cocktails and diverse Taiwanese culinary inventive dishes. BAO is simply an amazing place to have dinner - and it's opening its fourth location in Borough Market soon!
Location: 31 Windmill St, Fitzrovia, London W1T 2JN
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu 12:00 - 3:00 PM & 5:30 - 10 PM
Fri 12:00 - 10:30 PM
Sat 12:00 - 10:00 PM
8. Staging Jackson Pollon
The expressionist Jackson Pollon’s great masterpiece (1912 - 1956) “Summertime 9A” from 1948 is displayed in the gallery. Entering the exhibition in the Whitechapel Gallery is just one of the free things to do in London but be quick to experience this contemporary masterpiece - you have until the 24th of March!
Opening hours:
Tuesday & Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday & Friday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
9. Tony Chocolonely's free chocolate experience!
Tony’s Chocolonely is hosting an event in Soho where you can enjoy mouth watering chocolate whilst hearing about the company. They’re “crazy about chocolate and serious about people” and their mission is to end slavery in the chocolate industry. TIP: it is recommended that you register so they avoid running out of delicious chocolate!
Location:
19 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DT
From 28th of March
Thu 28th - Sun 31st 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Also open Monday the 1st of April from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM!
10. The Oscar Wilde Temple
Explore artists McDermott & McGough’s dedicated exhibition to writer Oscar Wilde, one of the first forebears of gay liberation.
Location:
Studio Voltaire, SW4 7JR,
Until 31st of March
Wed - Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Published on 25th February 2019
Updated on 8th October 2020