London in March 2020
With spring arriving March is a beautiful time to visit London, as the days start to get longer and the weather starts to get more pleasant the city comes alive to embrace the new season. London’s parks get busier as the trees begin to blossom into an array of different colours.
St Patricks Day
15th March – Trafalgar Square
Join the festivities as the Irish population of London take to the streets to celebrate St. Patricks Day with a spectacular parade involving live music, colourful floats and marching bands. Starting at around midday from Piccadilly the route which lasts one and a half miles passes by London’s famous landmarks such as Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and The Ritz.
Enjoy the wide range of live music performing around the city from established Irish bands to up and coming talents and the best thing is it’s all free! Drink a pint of Guinness at one of the many tents scattered around Trafalgar Square and enjoy the hospitality of the Irish people.
Dig into some traditional Irish grub at one of the food stalls in the square set up by your favourite local restaurants. Bring the whole family to the Pall Mall East which hosts an array of free child-friendly entertainment. Or jig the night away with up to seventy-five thousand others celebrate the booziest night of the year. Just make sure you’re wearing green and you’ll fit right in!
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The Cambridge Vs Oxford Annual Boat Race
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Experience an age-old tradition as Cambridge battle Oxford in a side by side boat race for the 166th time along the River Thames for almost seven kilometres a stretch between Putney and Mortlake in south-west London.
Dating back 150 years rowers from rival universities in a cruise competition which has been held in the same course for 10 years. People flock to the river bank to cheer on the contestants as they glide along the icy waters of the Thames towards the finish line.
Join in with the rest of the crowd as the friendly atmosphere watch with millions of others on TV cheer on their respected sides on the banks of the River Thames – a lovely day out for all!
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Eat & Drink Festival
Join this pioneering new event celebrating some of the best food and drink the country has to offer held in the stunning London Olympia Arena.
Mingle with some of the Uk’s most renown chefs and TV favourites at The Chef’s Table while top chefs, foodie favourites and experts will be on hand, cooking up a storm to educate and inform with flair at The Foodie Lab.
Brush up on your kitchen skills at the Cook’s Academy with one of the top cookery schools on offer as they show how to create perfect dishes that can easily be replicated at home.
Indulge in a selection of the world’s finest flavours, crafted by the country’s most celebrated street food visionaries at The Great Eat. A diverse selection of the highest quality products will be available for sampling and shopping at the Artisan Producers Market, featuring the freshest handmade products.
Finally, The Drinks Station will be the home of creative cocktails, distinctive wines and beers, spirits and the priceless insight of top mixologists and bar managers. You’ll even be able to sample some of their creations and learn to pair drinks with food. Find your favourite flavours, feed your passion and treat yourself in this foodie paradise.
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Discover a West End show in London in March 2020 2 night stay and ticket packages from £199pp
Aladdin
Breathtaking sets, mind-blowing special effects, over 350 lavish costumes and a fabulous cast and orchestra bring the magic of Disney’s Aladdin to life on the West End stage.
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Mary Poppins
The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny is triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. Starring Zizi Strallen, returning to play the title role following great acclaim on the recent sell-out international tour, and Charlie Stemp as Bert.
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Motown the Musical
Discover the story behind the sound that moved the world. With just $800 borrowed from his family, Berry Gordy founded Motown records and launched the careers of Diana Ross and the Supremes, Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and many more.