Visiting London in March 2015
Sunday 1st March 2015
Tags: Sports
Footy fans will flock to Wembley Stadium for the first major cup final of the English football season at the Capital One Cup Final on 1st March 2015.
Address: Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London HA9 0WS Map View
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On until Sunday 1st March 2015
Tags: Culture
London Fashion Weekend is a great opportunity for the public to watch catwalk shows, buy designer clothes, get style advice and delve into insider info from London Fashion Week’s famous British brands, and it’s on until Sunday 1st March 2015 at Somerset House.
Address: Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!
On until Sunday 1st March 2015
Tags: Food and Drink
The BBC Good Food Eat Well Show brings tasty food together with healthy diets to tickle your taste buds, with advice from experts and celebs like Phil Vickery, Natasha Corrett, Rachel de Thample and Davina McCall, on until Sunday 1st March 2015 at Olympia Exhibition Centre.
Address: Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £12.50!
Wednesday 4th March to Sunday 31st May 2015
Tags: Culture
View more than 85 of the great paintings from the Impressionist art movement, including works by Renoir, Degas, and Monet, in this tribute to art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel at the National Gallery from 4th March to 31st May 2015.
Address: The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!
Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th March 2015
Tags: Culture
Fans of sewing, knitting, dressmaking, quilting, cross stitch, crochet and textile art can find inspiration at the 200 companies exhibiting, take part in demos and workshops, and shop for the latest products at The Spring Knitting and Stitching Show at Olympia Exhibition Centre from 5th to 8th March 2015.
Address: Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £14.50!
Friday 6th March 2015
Tags: Music | Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment
Ambient dance duo Underworld will perform their influential 1994 game-changer dubnobasswithmyheadman record in full at the Hammersmith Apollo on 6th March 2015 for fans of British electronic music.
Address: Eventim Apollo, 45 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9QH Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £12.50!
Sunday 8th March 2015
Tags: Sports
London’s new endurance test involves climbing the 'Walkie-Talkie' building and two other landmarks in the capital plus a 6.1km run to raise funds for Mencap on Sunday 8th March 2015; are you going to Step Up to the Challenge?!
Address: Walkie Talkie, 20 Fenchurch Street, City of London, London EC3M 3BY Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
On until Sunday 8th March 2015
Tags: Culture
Vault Festival is your chance to enjoy comedy, live music and theatre performances in an unusual location, and it’s on until 8th March 2015 in the fascinating tunnels under Waterloo Station.
Address: The Vaults, Arch 233, 10 Leake Street, South Bank, London SE1 7NN Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!
On until Friday 13th March 2015
Tags: Culture
English National Opera: La Traviata sees Peter Konwitschny create a new production of Verdi's dramatic opera at the London Coliseum, on until Friday 13th March 2015.
Address: London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO), St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4ES Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!
Tuesday 10th to Sunday 15th March 2015
Tags: Culture
Three of the 20th century’s most influential choreographers are honoured in the English National Ballet's Modern Masters triple bill: Jiri Kylian, John Neumeier and William Forsythe, at Sadler’s Wells Theatre from 10th to 15th March 2015.
Address: Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 4TN Map View
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Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th March 2015
Tags: Culture
The most accessible way in to collecting art is back again when the Affordable Art Fair Battersea is held in Battersea Park from 12th to 15th March 2015, where more than 100 galleries exhibit a range of contemporary art costing from £40 to £4,000.
Address: Sadler’s House, 180 Lower Richmond Road, London SW15 1LY Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!
Thursday 12th March to Sunday 7th June 2015
Tags: Culture
Go beneath the surface of the famed painter’s work thanks to x-rays and archival sources to discover his unconventional manipulation of materials in Joshua Reynolds: Experiments in Paint at the Wallace Collection from 12th March to 7th June 2015.
Address: Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Marylebone, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £17.50!
Thursday 12th March to Sunday 7th June 2015
Tags: Culture
The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo is marked with nearly 60 portraits in the first gallery exhibition all about the Duke of Wellington, Wellington: Triumphs, Politics and Passions at the National Portrait Gallery from 12th March to 7th June 2015.
Address: National Portrait Gallery, St Martins Place, Covent Garden, London WC2H 0HE Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March 2015
Tags: Business and Community
Fans of comics will squeal with glee at the one stop shop for everything to do with the world of comics, including creators and publishers, at the London Super Comic Convention at ExCel London Exhibition Centre on 14th and 15th March 2015.
Address: ExCel London Exhibition Centre, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
Saturday 14th March to Sunday 19th July 2015
Tags: Culture
Having been a big hit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition all about the influential London fashion designer will be at the Victoria and Albert Museum from 14th March to 19th July 2015.
Address: Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2RL Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!
Sunday 15th March 2015
Tags: Families | Food and Drink
There are so many wonderful ways to treat Mum in London on Mother’s Day, and our favourite is afternoon tea at one of the many fabulous venues in the capital like The Ritz or The Orangery at Kensington Palace, just make sure you book ahead for Mothering Sunday on Sunday 15th March 2015.
Address: Various venues Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £16!
Sunday 15th March 2015
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in London by eating tasty food at the Irish market and watching Irish music and dance performances at the free event held at Trafalgar Square on Sunday 15th March 2015, two days before the actual day itself.
Address: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N 5DS Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10.95!
Sunday 15th March 2015
Tags: Sports
The brand new North London Half Marathon on 15th March 2015 is a ‘stadium to stadium’ run, which will start and finish at Allianz Park and go via Wembley Stadium and the streets of North London, taking place 6 weeks before the Virgin Money London Marathon.
Address: Allianz Park, Greenlands Lanes, Hendon, London, NW4 1RL Map View
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Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th March 2015
Tags: Music | Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment
Iconic 1980s band Spandau Ballet will be bringing out old favourites like ‘Gold’ and ‘True’ following their reunion in 2009 when their Spandau Ballet: Soulboys of the Western World Tour comes to The O2 Arena on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th March 2015.
Address: The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, North Greenwich, London SE10 0BB Map View
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Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd March 2015
Tags: Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment | Business and Community
Get your creative juices flowing by immersing yourself in craft, cakes, and gardens at the Country Living Theatre, Craft & Create Rooms, and Spring Garden areas at the Country Living Magazine Spring Fair at the Business Design Centre from 18th to 22nd March 2015.
Address: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 0QH Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £11!
Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd March 2015
Tags: Culture
Start or add to your collection of affordable antiques by browsing the stalls from British dealers, including furniture, jewellery, porcelain, silver, and paintings, with an emphasis on 20th century bronzes and glass at Chelsea Antiques Fair at Chelsea Old Town Hall from 18th to 22nd March 2015.
Address: Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £11.50!
Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March 2015
Tags: Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment | Music
Watch the top acts from Britain’s biggest singing competition TV show performing classic tunes and viewers’ favourites from the series at The X Factor Live Tour at The O2 Arena on 20th and 21st March 2015.
Address: The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, Greenwich, London SE10 0DX Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
Friday 20th March to Monday 6th April 2015
Tags: Business and Community
The biggest home show in the world will give you inspiration for your home and garden projects, from bathrooms to bedrooms, plus gifts, beauty and fashion, with seven show areas to make shopping easy at the Ideal Home Show at Olympia Exhibition Centre from 20th March 2015 to 6th April 2015.
Address: Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £11.25!
Monday 23rd March 2015
The annual English National Ballet competition is back to celebrate up-and-coming dancers, with six finalists performing in front of an audience and panel of judges in the hopes of being crowned 2015 Emerging Dancer or winning the People's Choice Award at the English National Ballet: The Emerging Dancer at the Southbank Centre on Monday 23rd March 2015.
Address: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!
Wednesday 25th March 2015
Tags: Music | Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment
The soul-pop melodies of singer-songwriter and fashion risk-taker Paloma Faith will be filling the air in London when the star performs songs from her current album A Perfect Contradiction at The O2 Arena on Wednesday 25th March 2015.
Address: The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, Greenwich, London SE10 0DX Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th March 2015
Tags: Music | Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment
London-based singer-songwriter Sam Smith will belt out his big tunes including massive hit 'Stay With Me' during his In The Lonely Hour Tour at the O2 Brixton Academy from 25th to 27th March 2015.
Address: O2 Academy Brixton, 211 Stockwell Road, Brixton, London SW9 9SL Map View
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Thursday 26th and Friday 27th March 2015
Have a giggle at the amusing angst of one of Britain’s brightest stand-up comics on his fourth world tour when Simon Amstell brings his To Be Free show to the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on Thursday 26th March and Friday 27th March 2015.
Address: O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherds Bush Green, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 8TT Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
Friday 27th March 2015
Tags: Sports
The excitement of the Euro2016 qualifying campaign resumes in March when our national teams plays their first game of 2015 in the England v Lithuania match at Wembley Stadium on 27th March 2015.
Address: Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London HA9 0WS Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £9.99!
Friday 27th to Sunday 29th March 2015
Tags: Food and Drink | Business and Community
Cake lovers will find more than 80 exhibitors with the latest baking supplies and cake decorating, plus demo theatres, workshops and competition classes at Cake International – The Sugarcraft, Cake Decorating & Baking Show at ExCel London Exhibition Centre from 27th to 29th March 2015.
Address: ExCel London Exhibition Centre, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
Friday 27th to Sunday 29th March 2015
Tags: Food and Drink | Families
Chocolate fans will flock to The Chocolate Festival at the Business Design Centre from Friday 27th March to Sunday 29th March 2015 to fill up on free samples, take part in workshops, view choccy art, marvel at LUSH's Cocoa Spa, and enjoy the delights of more than 60 chocolatiers.
Address: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, South Bank, London N1 0QH Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £11.99!
Saturday 28th March 2015
Tags: Music | Live Shows, Gigs, Entertainment
The always entertaining singer-songwriter and former American Idol judge will be bringing her version of pop, hip hop and R&B to London when she brings her Nicki Minaj: The PinkPrint Tour to The O2 Arena on Saturday 28th March 2015.
Address: The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, Greenwich, London SE10 0DX Map View
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Saturday 28th March 2015
Tags: Sports
These two rugby teams have an exciting history of competing against each other at Wembley, and this year Pixie Lott will also entertain the crowd with some music when Saracens play Harlequins at Wembley Stadium on 28th March 2015.
Address: Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London HA9 0WS Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £9.99!
Saturday 28th March to Monday 31st August 2015
Tags: Families
Take you kids aged 6 to 12-years-old a theatrical journey through maritime artefacts thanks to Punchdrunk Enrichment's largest production to date, Against Captain's Orders: A Journey Into The Uncharted at the National Maritime Museum from 28th March to 31st August 2015.
Address: National Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £9.99!
On until Wednesday 8th April 2015
Tags: Families
Treasure Island is being performed until 8 April 2015 at the Olivier Theatre in the National Theatre, with this stage adaptation of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale suitable for 10+ year olds.
Address: National Theatre: Olivier Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 8XZ Map View
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On until Thursday 9th April 2015
Tags: Culture
The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake is given a new production by Anthony Dowell with a focus on the opulence of 1890s Russia, and it’s on until Thursday 9th April 2015 at the Royal Opera House.
Address: Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £11.99!
On until Monday 25th May 2015
Tags: Culture
Sargent: Portraits of Artists and Friends contains more than 70 portraits from the artist’s time in London, Paris, Boston and Italy, and it’s on until Monday 25th May 2015 at the National Portrait Gallery.
Address: National Portrait Gallery, St Martins Place, Piccadilly, London WC2H 0HE Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!
On until Saturday 13th June 2015
Tags: Music
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical comes to London following its Tony Award-winning Broadway success featuring hits from the singer-songwriter like ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman', and it’s on until Saturday 13th June 2015 at the Aldwych Theatre.
Address: Aldwych Theatre, 49 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B 4DF Map View
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On until Sunday 27th September 2015
Tags: Music
Let It Be gives Beatles fans a treat with popular songs like ‘Yesterday’, ‘Hey Jude’ and ‘Let it Be’ (naturally!) with a narrative about the Fab Four too, and it’s on until Sunday 27th September 2015 at the Garrick Theatre.
Address: Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H 0HH Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £10!
