What better reasons than to get out and about in London Town. Here is our pick of the 20 best things to do in London this April.
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The Cats in Cartoons exhibition explores our relationships with cats and what our feline friends can teach us about life. (From 5)
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Step into ancient Egypt with the immersive Tutankhamun exhibition at London Excel featuring 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.
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The Secrets of the Thames exhibition showcases fascinating finds from the Thames foreshore and explores the role of mudlarks in uncovering thousands of years of human history. (From 4)
4
Dance your day away at the Raver Tots multi-sensory family rave at Boxpark Croydon, featuring a huge effects show with dancers, bubbles, lasers and parachute games. (12)
5
Get ready for a delightful adventure with Palace Explorers at Fulham Palace, where creativity meets exploration. (8 and 10)
6
Bloom and blossom at The Natural History Museum’s Easter Family Festival, with lots of activities celebrating the natural world and the bounty of spring. (5 to 20)
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Enjoy the great outdoors at the Royal Park’s Nature Roadshows, with free drop-in activities perfect for families, nature-lovers and budding environmentalists. (8 to 16)
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Discover the planet’s fiercest, most famous dinosaur in dazzling 3D at The Science Museum’s T. Rex 3D. (From 5)
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Mini creatives can join an artist at Orleans House Gallery for an arts and craft session at Let’s Get Creative. (12 to 13)
10
Discover the wonders of canal heritage and wildlife at a Canal Museum Family Fun Day. (15)
11
Have a spudtastic day out full of fun and adventure with Supertato and his heroic veggie friends at Kew Gardens. (5 to 21)
12
Hop through the Museum of Brands on fun-filled Easter adventure Hop, Skip and Seek, discovering nostalgic chocolate wrappers and bunny mascots treasures along the way. (Until 22)
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Roll up, roll up and take your seats for the Miniature Travelling Circus, full of nostalgic magic tricks and acts. (Until 19)
14
Spark your child’s imagination through playful painting at Dulwich Picture Gallery’s Under 5s Explore session. (24)
15
Hop aboard the Easter Special at Audley End Miniature Railway for a magical springtime adventure. (5 to 21)
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Embark on a fascinating journey through the ancient past to modern day at the Young V&A’s Making Egypt. (All month)
17
Head to Chiswick House and Gardens for an Easter Trail which finishes with chocolate from Love Cocoa. (18-21)
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Over the Easter weekend, Battersea Power Station will be hosting its first-ever chocolate market, The Chocolate Station, with stalls selling chocolate, eggs, truffles and more! The fun doesn’t stop there with a wide range of family-friendly activities on offer, including bungee trampolines, bumper cars and arts and craft sessions.
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Share in the history of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at the amazing working pumping engines that helped make London the city it is today at Steam Up. (26 to 27)
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Embark on a theatrical adventure with The Lion Inside – a heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. (16 to 20)
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