April is shaping up to be quite the month if our What’s On Guide is anything to go by. Take a look through to fill your calendar with events and activities that are guaranteed to put a spring in your step.
Cracking Good Fun | until 10th April
Fairgame know just how to get in the bank holiday spirit – with unlimited games from just £15. Until 10 April, they’re giving you the chance to enjoy their frenzied fun for less, with discounted off-peak entry from Tuesday to Friday.
St Paul’s Family Days | 10th & 11th April | St Paul’s Cathedral
Visit St Paul’s Cathedral for their half-term family days, featuring an interactive tour and phoenix-inspired craft activity. You can drop into these sessions with a sightseeing ticket, so book yours now and make a day of it.
Barry’s Hell Week | 13-14th April | Barry’s St Paul’s
Barry’s are returning with their legendary Hell Week – a challenge to complete seven classes in seven days and turn up the heat. Those who complete the challenge will win a £40 retail gift card, so if toned calves aren’t motivation enough, maybe that’ll help. Visit their website to find out more.
AfroSocial Games Night | 17th April | Market Place Food Hall St Paul’s
AfroSocial is a community of creatives and professionals building meaningful connections through social experiences, who are throwing a relaxed games night at Market Place St Paul’s. There’ll be UNO, Connect 4, Limbo and Jenga, all accompanied by some great tunes.
The City’s Pubs | 18th April | Start: St Paul’s Station
Hear the history of wine and beer since Roman times with Pudding Lane Tours’ exploration of the City’s most famous pubs. Expect appearances from figures like Dickens and Wren, and even a venerable goose, as you learn more about the venues we still know and love.
Luck and Chance Talk | 22nd April | Bank of England Museum
Spend your lunchtime at the Bank of England Museum for a lively dive into ‘Pirates, Punters, and Politicians: How the Bank of England Was Founded’. Author Val Hamilton will tell the story of William Paterson, delving into the mishaps, fortunes and bizarre twists of fate that shaped this institution.
A Year of Culture at 1 Poultry | April
The current rotation of exhibitions will come to a close on 18 April, with the next opening their doors the following week. There’ll be the geometric ‘Playform’, poignant ‘Cold Call’, and topical ‘Image World’ for you to explore.
Nedmasters Cocktail Class | 25th April | The Ned
Let the masters from The Nickel Bar guide you through some of the most popular American cocktails and the stories behind them with The Ned’s new selection of immersive masterclasses.
Marathon Celebrations | 26th April | The Wren Tavern
The best part of running 26 miles? The cold beer and pats on the back afterwards. You can experience all that at The Wren Tavern, where they’re opening their doors and welcoming in runners and onlookers alike. And if you flash your medal or race number, they’ll even give you a complimentary beverage.
Tyndale 500 | 28th April
2026 marks 500 years since the publication of William Tyndale’s English translation of the Bible. St Paul’s Cathedral is celebrating this monumental moment in religious history with a series of events – starting with this talk from Diarmaid MacCulloch, who’ll uncover the role this translation played in shaping the modern Church of England.
Spring Spritz | Until 30 April | Madison
The sun is out, which means spritz season is here, and Madison London takes it very seriously. It’s launched a dedicated menu of drinks that pair perfectly with the first warm rays of the year, to be sipped slowly with the breath-taking panoramic view of the City before you.