Things to do in London this spring | 2025
The first glimmers of spring are always a relief after a long, gloomy winter in London. As the city starts to brighten up with sunnier days and colourful blossoms, it's the perfect time to get out and enjoy all that London has to offer. Here’s your HeadBox guide to things to do in London this spring.
London in bloom
Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival
Getting tickets to one of the Dutch tulip fields can be more difficult than securing Glastonbury tickets. For an alternative a bit closer to home, Hampton Court Palace’s Tulip Festival offers an impressive display even without the windmills. Celebrate spring by traipsing through fields of over 100,000 tulips and then explore the historic Tudor palace, the former residence of Henry VIII.
The festival runs from 11 April to 5 May.
Richmond, KT8 | hrp.org.uk
Wisteria at Fulham Palace
If you become afflicted with wisteria hysteria this spring, one of the best places to get your fill of the lovely purple vines is at Fulham Palace’s beautiful walled garden. This lush oasis of unique flowers and plants is surrounded by wisteria, offering a picturesque setting for walks or picnics. Be sure to explore the Palace itself, which has a bright, airy cafe perfect for enjoying the spring sunshine with a cup of tea and cake.
Wisteria typically blooms from mid-April to mid-May, but check Fulham Palace’s Instagram to get the latest updates on how their garden is blossoming.
Fulham, SW6 | fulhampalace.org
Flowers: Flora in Contemporary Art and Culture
If hay fever leaves you feeling left out from enjoying the spring flowers, the Saatchi Gallery has the perfect exhibition for you. Flowers: Flora in Contemporary Art and Culture is an exploration of the use of flowers and floral patterns in various mediums and artistic movements. From digital projections to a display of over 10,000 dried flowers, you can get all of the floral spring vibes without any sneezing.
The exhibition runs from 12 February to 5 May.
Chelsea, SW3 | saatchigallery.com
Mother's Day Activities, 30 March
Brunch at The Buttery
All your mum really wants for Mother’s Day is for the family to spend the day together. For a cosy, homey gathering book brunch at The Buttery. This rustic restaurant in the Lime Street Hotel feels like a slice of the countryside in the middle of London where you can treat mum to savoury or sweet brunch options. Cross your fingers for good weather so you can enjoy a Mother’s Day meal in their sunny, serene garden.
Belgravia, SW1W | limetreehotel.co.uk
Floral Arrangement Classes at The Flower Factory London
If your mum has a million and one hobbies, add one more to the list with a floral arranging class for Mother’s Day. Hosted by The Flower Factory London, the class includes an early morning tour of the New Covent Garden Flower Market and then a journey to East London to learn the best tips and tricks for creating a beautiful bouquet.
Shoreditch, N1 | theflowerfactorylondon.com
The Big London Bake
For mums who dream of one day being crowned star baker, make that dream a reality this Mother's Day at The Big London Bake. Without the pressure of Paul Hollywood's watchful eye, your mum can put her baking skills to the test in a 90-minute competitive experience (although no baking experience is required!) Contestants' cakes are judged just like on Bake Off and bakers get to bring their creations home at the end of the challenge.
There are baking tents in east and south London and group bookings are available for larger parties.
Haggerston & Tooting Bec | thebiglondonbake.com
Other events & activities
The 80s: Photographing Britain at Tate Britain
Tate Britain is taking you back to the 1980s with this year's spring photography exhibit. Highlighting some of the biggest cultural and political movements of the decade, The 80s: Photographing Britain highlights the ways photography was used to mobilise social change. The exhibition runs from 12 February to 5 May and includes a series of events, talks, and workshops to shed new light on these striking images.
Pimlico, SW1P | tate.org.uk
The Nest at Treehouse Hotel
The Nest is as close as you can get to feeling like you're on holiday without leaving Zone 1. While it might be difficult to truly forget you're still in London with the traffic of Regent Street bustling below you, the rooftop bar offers panoramic views of the city paired with refreshing cocktails.
Enjoying a Wimbledon-inspired strawberry and cream cocktail while watching the sunset over London, sounds like the perfect way to spend a May bank holiday.
Oxford Circus, W1B | treehousehotels.com
London Farmer's Markets
The arrival of spring also means the arrival of a new season of produce. If you're looking for a more sustainable way to tick off items from your weekly food shop, head to one of London's many local farmer's markets. Each neighbourhood offers specialty vendors, with produce, baked goods, and other foods brought in from nearby farms and artisans.
Be sure to check the timings for your local market as many of them only run on weekend mornings.
Various locations | lfm.org.uk
Roundhouse Three Sixty Festival
Looking to feel inspired this spring? Check out some groundbreaking performances at Roundhouse's first Three Sixty Festival. For the month of April, the iconic Camden venue will host a variety of events, including everything from live podcast recordings to themed club nights. The festival features performances by Corinne Bailey Rae, and Tom Odell, and a production from Daniel Kaluuya's new theatre company Centre 59.
Chalk Farm, NW1 | roundhouse.org.uk
For more live events and gigs, check out this guide to gigs in London this spring, and check out these blogs for spring theatre and art exhibitions.
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