What To Do in London in March 2020
Spring is on the horizon. London’s waking up. But what shall we do today? Well, here are some ideas, courtesy of our guide to what to do in London in March 2020, including...
- Two epic battles between Oxford and Cambridge
- A live rendition of one of the top TV series of the modern era
- A guide to what to do in London to celebrate the two Patron Saint days in March
- And much, much more
What To Do in London in March 2020: Events, Shows and Exhibitions
The Boat Race 2020
The Oxford - Cambridge Boat Race. The Thames Boat Race. The University Boat Race. The Boat Race. Call it what you will, the boating battle between the two constituent parts of Oxbridge is back. Both the men’s and women’s events are taking place on Sunday 29th March 2020, the former at 15.44, the latter at 16.44. Get down to the fan parks close to the Thames and cheer for your team, whoever has the nicest colour shorts, or whichever team seems the nicest. It’s totally free to watch, and the fan parks are suitable for families. Sunday 29th March 2020. For more information, head HERE. [caption id="attachment_6382" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
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The Goat Race 2020
The Oxford - Cambridge Goat Race. The Spitalfields City Farm Goat Race. The University Goat Race. The Goat Race. Call it what you will, the goating battle between two goats is back. One is called Cambridge, the other Oxford. The race is on, with the pair battling it out around Spitalfields City Farm. It takes place on the same weekend as The Boat Race. Which event is the original, and which one is just a silly pun based on it? You decide. Sunday 29th March 2020. Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton Street, London E1 5AR. For more information and to book, head HERE. [caption id="attachment_6464" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
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Planet Earth II: Live in Concert at The O2
This is going to be spectacular. Get swept up in footage from the remarkable BBC series Planet Earth II, shown in 4k ultra high-definition, as the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra perform the show’s stunning Hans Zimmer-led score live. Hosted by wildlife and natural history TV presenter Liz Bonnin, the matinee and evening performances will transport you all over our big beautiful planet. It’s breathtaking stuff, some of the most dramatic, thought-provoking and inspirational footage ever captured. Get ready for the bit when the iguana has to outrun those racer snakes. Getting breathless just thinking about it. Sunday 29th March 2020. The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX. For more details and to book, head HERE.
London Handel Festival
The annual London Handel Festival is back in March, with a series of concerts, recitals, talks and walks. This year’s event explores the links between Handel and the Hanoverian monarchy, whose patronage Handel benefitted from and to whom much of his music was dedicated. There are guided walks through Handel’s London, concerts at St George’s in Hanover Square, and more. Consider paying a visit to Handel & Hendrix London to learn more about the man and his work. The museum brings together the neighbouring homes of the Baroque composer and Jimi Hendrix, the psychedelic blues adventurer who settled in London for a while back in the 60’s. Access to Handel & Hendrix is included with The London Pass. Find out more about The London Pass by playing a far out riff on the button below.
The London Handel Festival is at multiple locations from 5th March - 10th April 2020. For more details and to book, head HERE. [caption id="attachment_6465" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
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Nightingale 200: Florence Nightingale Museum
2020 is Florence Nightingale’s bicentenary year, so London’s Florence Nightingale Museum are putting on a wealth of events to mark the occasion. In March, they’re opening a new exhibition entitled Nightingale in 200 Objects, People & Places. The major exhibition looks to go beyond what people already know about the famous wartime nurse and her life, showing her in a new light, as a female icon in her own lifetime, a pioneer in healthcare, a skilled statistician and a leader. To celebrate the bicentenary and exhibition, a Florence Nightingale Barbie will be released on March 8th 2020. Head along to the Florence Nightingale Museum to see the exhibition and purchase a celebratory Barbie souvenir. Entry to the museum is included with The London Pass. Find out more by clicking the button below.
From 8th March 2020. Florence Nightingale Museum, 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, Bishop's, London SE1 7EW. Find out more HERE. [caption id="attachment_6466" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
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St Patrick’s Day
There’s plenty to do in London on St Patrick’s Day, which falls on Tuesday 17th March this year, but with events mainly taking place the weekend before. If you want to see the final games of the Six Nations whilst drinking a Guinness, head to Brigadiers for their Big Guinness Weekender. Or, if you want to have a dance to traditional Irish music whilst drinking a Guinness, head to the Underground Ceilidh at Soho’s Cahoots. If you want to see the St Patrick’s Day Parade whilst drinking a Guinness, head to Trafalgar Square for the London St Patrick’s Day Festival 2020.
St David’s Day
Not to be outdone in the Patron Saint stakes, Wales celebrate theirs on Sunday 1st March this year. And there’s a lot of St David’s Day-adjacent celebrating to be done in London too this year. Check out our blog devoted to St David’s Day in London HERE.
International Women’s Day
Celebrate women and girls, and join the push for equality this International Women’s Day, falling on Sunday 8th March this year. Talks, lectures, workshops, performances and more will be taking place across London in the lead up and in the days that follow. So take a look at the full line up HERE. An event we’re particularly excited about is the WOW London: Women of the World festival, taking place at the Southbank Centre. The two day event features talks from, among others, Naomi Wolf, Sandi Toksvig and Emma Dabiri, as well as a number of workshops, speed mentoring sessions and a market promote women-led businesses and causes. Find out more using our guide to the 2020 event HERE.
Royal Storytime: World Book Day Events at Windsor Castle
Take the kids for a storytime fit for a king/queen/prince/princess/court jester at Windsor Castle. Storyteller Olivia Armstrong weaves a tale that brings together some of the most treasured children’s books in the Royal Library. There’ll be a chance to create a personalised bookmark to take home with you as a memento of your visit. Sessions take place at 11.30, 13.30 and 14.30, every Saturday from 7th March. Entry to the Royal Storytime events comes included with entry to Windsor Castle. In turn, entry to Windsor Castle is included with The London Pass. Find out more by pressing the lil button below.
7th, 14th, 21st and 29th March 2020. Windsor Castle, Windsor SL4 1NJ. For more info, head HERE.
What To Do in London in March 2020: Bars and Restaurants
The Yard by Kelis and Deliveroo
Kelis is making milkshakes at The Yard. It seems like this should have happened quite a while ago. But, somehow, this idea is only getting an outing for the first time in 2020. Opening the day after her sold out show at The Roundhouse, the pop up is at Iron Bloom, Shoreditch on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th March. Delivery is available through Deliveroo on the Thursday. Go on Wednesday and there’s a good chance you’ll see the singer/cookbook writer there mixing up your shake. Expect a queue. Kelis has forewarned us there’ll be lots of boys there. Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th March 2020. Iron Bloom, 46 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3EP [caption id="attachment_6467" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
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Angie Mar at New St Grill
New St Grill are inviting acclaimed NYC chef Angie Mar to take over their kitchen for a few days in March. She’s meat-obsessed, known for her daring and bravado-driven dishes and she's revolutionised New York’s historic Beatrice Inn steakhouse. The Roast Duck Flambé is a show-stopping centrepiece, and her signature Bone Marrow Creme Brûlée is the only way to finish a meal this wild. 9th - 14th March 2020. 16a New Street, London EC2M 4TR. For more info and to book, head HERE. [caption id="attachment_6468" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
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Bar El Rincón at Vanishers Yard
The Camino restaurant group continue their mission to transform Kings Cross’s Vanisher’s Yard into a Little Spain with their new tapas bar, Bar El Rincón. The 35-seater champions sustainability, with wines from Borough Wines and will be around for a year from 4th March 2020. From 4th March 2020. The Regent Quarter, Vanisher’s Yard, London N1 9FD
Jessie Ware x Yard Sale Pizza
BRIT Award and Mercury Music Prize-nominated singer-songwriter Jessie Ware is teaming up with Yard Sale to create a special pizza. The musician is the presenter of the hugely successful Table Manners podcast, which she hosts with her mum, and is about to bring out her first cookbook. Because of this foodie background, we've got high hopes for this venture. Her pizza, the Friday Night Full House, features Jewish comfort food staples, including beef brisket, smashed latkes and cola braised onions, topped off with fresh dill pickles. And it’ll be available at all Yard Sale Pizza shops for a month from 3rd March. 3rd March - 3rd April 2020. All Yard Sale Pizza locations across London. [caption id="attachment_6469" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
hot-dinners.com[/caption] So, that's it for our roundup of what to do in London in March 2020. But if you have anything else to suggest, let us know in the comments below. Or, if you've tried something from our list, let us know what you thought. For more info on The London Pass, click below.