Easter Bank Holiday in London

Easter weekend is upon us and what does it mean? Four days off, with loads of events happening in London! You'll be able to eat chocolate buns (and there's no need to feel guilty) and attend to many activities which will take place in the city!
Have a look at this as your guide to the perfect mini break in London!

Feast of St George in Trafalgar Square.

St George's Day will be celebrated again this year in Trafalgar Square, on Monday 21 April from noon to 6pm. St George is the patron saint of England, and his name is commonly associated with the legend of the dragon.

The event is organised by the Mayor of London, inspired by St George's Day's 13th century origins as a national day of feasting.

The day follow a traditional English feasting, with live music and entertainers. There'll be a farmer's market with lot of stalls selling homemade food such a cakes, pies and freshly lemonade. It is a perfect chance to savour some of the tasty delights that originate closer to home, accompanied by great entertainment.


All can be enjoyed in a fantastic banqueting area
which will we seating more than 200 people between Trafalgar Square's iconic monuments.

Sponsored by the Northbank, there will be cooking demonstrations from well known London based chefs in Cook's Corner. They will cook up English dishes from past and present!

And of course, music couldn't be missing! The Music Medley bandstand with talented young musicians and singers, will courtesy bring music to the event!

Kids will have plenty of things to do too. Activities and outdoor games will be organised, where they will be able to try a range of traditional garden games.

Happy St George's Day!


Eggs and Chocolates

There's no Easter without chocolate Eggs and cakes.

Easter eggs are a very old tradition, being a symbol of spring and new life. Exchanging and eating Easter Eggs is a popular custom in many countries. In the UK before they were replaced by chocolate eggs real eggs were used, in most cases, chicken eggs.

The eggs were boiled and dyed in different colors and patterns, using light and bright colors which represent spring and summer.

Nowadays people give each other Easter eggs made of chocolate, usually filled with sweets.
Check out different ideas and opinions about chocolate eggs. 




Easter Activities in London 

Easter festivity allow us to have a four days break, which means that is the perfect opportunity to get out and about in the capital. Whether you plan to paint hard boiled eggs, visit a museum or party all weekend long, there's a big variety of activities going on!




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