Big names in the world of books will head to the global marketplace to negotiate rights, sales and distributions of tales across print, audio, TV, film and digital at the London Book Fair at Olympia Exhibition Centre from 10th to 12th April 2018.

The capital’s vibrant coffee scene is celebrated at this festival that expects to attract more than 22,000 visitors to enjoy the 250 artisan coffee and food stalls, demos from global baristas, interactive workshops, tastings, plus DJs, live music, DJs and art exhibitions at The Old Truman Brewery from 12th to 15th April 2018.

Brides- and grooms-to-be can browse all the latest products and services from 100 of London's best wedding specialists at The London ExCel Wedding Show from 14th to 15th April 2018 at ExCel Exhibition Centre.

To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s actual birthday there will be the Queen's Birthday Gun Salute on 21st April 2018, which typically includes a 21-gun salute in Hyde Park.

Celebrate England’s patron saint day St George’s Day in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 21st April 2018 (two days before the day itself on 23rd April) - the Mayor’s free event with traditional English food, music and family fun.

The world’s largest fund raising event will involve around 30,000 runners tackling 26.2 miles across the streets of London, starting at Blackheath and then finishing on The Mall in the Virgin Money London Marathon on 22nd April 2018.

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 26th to 29th April 2018.