Why you should visit London in April: not only Easter!

As London is the host city for various events, it covers such events as Easter, St. George’s day, Bach Marathon, Virgin Money London Marathon, Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, Westminster International Canoe Race, The Queen’s Birthday Gun Salutes and other ceremonies in April. There are art, sport and national celebrations that could impress every tourist expectations.

It could be considered choosing London destination by art lovers will reach maximum satisfaction as visitors will be in the center of art’s Universe. London art galleries, theatres, concert halls, music venues are the main places, which compete among each other in order to deliver unique art and performance to customers.

Free and charitable spirit of Brits makes London a better place by organising Virgin Money London Marathon to help and support a range of charities. World coffee lovers are invited to come and enjoy the taste of coffee beans in a simple cup of coffee at London Coffee Festival, which will be held during 4 days in London. In Central London, gun salutes there will be heard in honour of HM Queen Elizabeth’s birthday which is celebrated publicly every year in April. Tourists exploring art city monuments could spend an entire “journey” at Royal Albert Hall, as a nine hours music session called Bach Marathon in memory of Johann Sebastian Bach will take place.

Plan a holiday in London to attend the Saint George’s Day

It has to be mentioned that The National Day of England (23rd April) which is Saint George’s Day is also celebrated in April . It is known that every city has its Patron Saint which protects the locals, travellers and city’s surroundings. London is proud to have its own protector – Saint George, and the Londoners are organising an amazing celebration with traditional music, dances, competitions, food and drinks. One of traditional customs that serves as a decoration of the city is to adorn the St. George’s flag on old public buildings.

Classic English dishes are served during the day, which include afternoon tea- a selection of cakes, sandwiches, baked rolls and different sort of tea. Among other traditional  delights, the most famous are fish and chips, steak and kidney pie. The latter pie is made of a mixture of beef, kidney, fried onion, and brown gravy. The main course list does not stop here and it is followed by tasty beef wellington that represents a combination of filet steak with pâté wrapped in puff pastry. Sherry trifle made from sponge cake, fruit juice, cream, fruit, and custard for dessert could be named. An English dessert called Eton mess which is a variety of strawberries, cream, and pieces of meringue could be consumed during St. George’s Day as well. Basically, this festivity is a perfect family day and for sure it is suitable for each tourist that is looking for London short let accommodation in April 2014.

Short Let Accommodation in April 2014

If you are planning a holiday in London during April 2014, a short let accommodation can be an ideal solution to save money and find the same comfort of own house. Short Let London offers studios and apartments close to main London attractions (Oxford Circus, London Eye, Big Ben, The Shard, Covent Garden, etc.). Some of them are in the centre of London and are perfect to visit the City by those who like to have a small walking. Check your agenda plan a trip in London and book one of our accommodation for April.