Spring in London

Hampton Court Palace and gardens

30 minute tube

The Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival transforms the gardens of Hampton Court Palace into a vivid tapestry of spring colour. Across Tudor courtyards and sweeping historic landscapes, thousands of tulips are arranged in bold, sculptural displays.

Southbank

10 minute walk

Set aside your expectations, this is orchestral music reimagined as a full sensory experience, brought to life by world-class orchestras, dancers, visual artists and filmmakers. The Multitudes Festival is a bold, cross-disciplinary celebration of contemporary culture, bringing together music, performance and visual art.

One Aldwych

Bloody Marys, flights of Champagne Bollinger, a live DJ and incredible food make for full weekend mode.

The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace

10 minute taxi

The exhibition offers a rare insight into the evolving wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth II, tracing how clothing became a powerful expression of identity and continuity throughout her reign. Featuring an exceptional collection of garments, accessories, and personal items.

Jerwood Gallery, South Kensington.

20 minute tube

Immerse yourself in the epic tale of people and planet, in this new 360° experience presented by Sir David Attenborough. Produced by award winning filmmakers and narrated by Sir David to explore the planet and share its wonders, a truly special event you cant experience from home.

London Transport Museum

5 minute walk

Immerse yourself in a blockbuster exhibition in the Global Poster Gallery and explore the origins of art deco, the golden age of poster design, and how it inspired iconic transport designs over the last century.

National Portrait Gallery
10 minute walk
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Lucian Freud, Britain’s foremost figurative painters, Drawing into Painting will be the UK’s first museum exhibition to focus on the artist’s works on paper. The exhibition will explore Freuds mastery of drawing in all its forms.

Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea

15 minute taxi

The iconic Chelsea Flower Show returns for a dazzling showcase of horticultural artistry. Bringing together world-class garden design, innovative planting and breathtaking floral displays with leading designers and emerging talent for a vibrant celebration.

Somerset House

5 minute walk

The Courtauld will present the first ever exhibition dedicated to the seascapes of the French artist Georges Seurat. It will chart the evolution of his radical and distinctive style through the recurring motif of the sea.

V&A South Kensington

20 minute tube

The UK’s first exhibition on Elsa Schiaparelli celebrates the innovative designer’s influence from 1920s to today. It traces the fashion house’s innovative origins and its evolution by current creative director Daniel Roseberry.

Tate Modern

10 minute taxi

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Kew Gardens

25 minute taxi

The spring season at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew unfolds in waves of colour, as cherry blossom, magnolias and tulips sweep across its expansive garden landscapes. Framed by living collections and open vistas, the gardens invite unhurried exploration – follow seasonal pathways and capture the fleeting beauty of spring.