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Atlassian Williams F1 Team London Pop Up at Outernet
Formula 1 season is kicking off in Melbourne this month but if you’re in London you don’t have to miss out, because the Atlassian Williams F1 Team is bringing the energy to the capital with a London pop up at Outernet on Charing Cross Road. It’s running from Thursday 5th March to Sunday 8th March, this limited experience is timed to coincide with the Australian Grand Prix weekend and is designed to connect fans in the UK with everything happening trackside. Expect exclusive team merchandise, live broadcasts of driver and team Q&A sessions direct from Melbourne and the chance to take part in a sim racing competition against P1 with Matt and Tommy. Entry is free and opening hours are 10am to 6pm on Thursday and Sunday, and 10am to 8pm on Friday and Saturday, so you can easily plan this around work or a central London day out.
Price: Free
Location: Outernet London, Charing Cross Rd, London
Mayor of London’s St Patrick’s Day Parade
If you’re in London in March then the Mayor of London’s St Patrick’s Festival is the one to plan around. It’s happening on Sunday 15th March 2026 and the parade starts near Green Park Station at 12pm, then makes its way through Piccadilly, St James’s Street, Pall Mall, Cockspur Street and Whitehall before the main celebrations continue in Trafalgar Square. It’s a big one too with over 50,000 people expected and the parade itself includes marching bands, dance groups and Irish community organisations. If you want to watch it properly I’d aim to get there a bit early and pick a spot along Piccadilly or Pall Mall because it gets busy quickly once it kicks off. Once you reach Trafalgar Square, the festival programme runs through the afternoon with live performances, Irish culture and food stalls. It’s also really easy to build into a full day because you’re right in the middle of everything, so you can do Trafalgar Square, walk to Covent Garden and then end up in Soho for dinner without needing any extra travel.
Price: Free
Location: Parade starts near Green Park then ends at Trafalgar Square (Central London)
St Patrick’s week at O’Neill’s Carnaby Street
If you want a St Patrick’s plan that’s more “night out in central” than parade crowds, O’Neill’s Carnaby Street usually goes big for the week. They’re running celebrations from 10th to 17th March and it’s one of the easiest options if you’re staying around Soho, Oxford Circus or anywhere in central London because you can just walk there. The main thing to know is that a lot of their offers are tied to the O’Neill’s app, so if you want the drink deals make sure you download it before you go. They have a £3 pint of Guinness offer across the dates which is a good one to know if you’re in London that week and want somewhere lively without paying West End prices for every round. Carnaby Street itself is also a fun area to be in during March anyway because you’re near loads of food spots, bars and shopping, so you can make this part of a bigger evening rather than it being your only stop.
Price: 4 from £5.15 on Baby Guinness shots all week, £3 pint of Guinness on the O’Neill’s app
Location: O’Neill’s Carnaby Street (Central London)
Ramadan Lights London
If you’re in London in March there’s a free interfaith art exhibition at Zedwell Hotel near Piccadilly Circus running from 13th February to 22nd March 2026. The artworks are inspired by themes linked to Ramadan like love, generosity, gratitude, patience, empathy, humility, peace, hope and community, and it was created through a national open call with artists from different backgrounds. It’s an easy one to add to your day because it’s right in the West End, so you can pair it with Soho, Chinatown or a theatre night and drop in before dinner.
Price: Free
Location: Zedwell Hotel, Piccadilly Circus area (Central London)
Holi London 2026
If you’re in London at the start of March, Holi London 2026 by ELE Entertainments is on 4th March 2026 and it’s an outdoor Holi celebration in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It runs from 12pm to 8pm with live DJs, dhol drummers, a live band, colour throws, water balloons and street food plus a drinks bar on site. It’s also family-friendly and kids are allowed, so it works as a daytime plan if you’re visiting with family or you just want something different to the usual museum and dinner combo.
One thing to note is that outside colours aren’t allowed and they’ll provide one free colour as part of entry, so don’t bring your own and risk getting it taken off you at the door. Last entry is 7pm so if you’re going, don’t cut it too fine.
Price: Tickets start from £10
Location: 5 Thornton Street, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 2AD (East London)
Cherry Blossom Season
Cherry blossom in London usually starts popping up in March depending on the weather and it’s honestly one of the nicest free things to do because it works around whatever day you already have planned. You don’t need a whole itinerary for it, you just need to know where to look. Some of the best spots include Greenwich Park, Regent’s Park, St James’s Park and Kew Gardens, and each one has a different vibe. Greenwich is a good shout if you’re already doing the market, the Cutty Sark or a riverside walk. St James’s Park works perfectly if you’re doing Buckingham Palace, Westminster or a central London walking day. Regent’s Park is great if you want something a bit calmer and you’re heading towards Marylebone or Camden after. Kew is ticketed but if you’re visiting London in March and want a full spring day out, it’s one of the best options.
Price: Free in parks, Kew Gardens is ticketed
Location: Greenwich Park, Regent’s Park, St James’s Park and Kew Gardens
Vikings: The Immersive Experience
Vikings: The Immersive Experience opens from 12th March 2026 and it’s set up as a multi-sensory walk through experience at Dock X in Canada Water. The whole thing is designed to bring Viking history and mythology to life through big physical sets and immersive rooms, and the centrepiece is a cinematic mapping room with a Viking longboat inside. You move through different sections that cover how Vikings lived, the mythology side of it and the story of Queen Kraka, with interactive displays along the way. There’s also a VR element included which is a fun add on if you want to be transported into another world. Canada Water is also really easy to get to on the Jubilee line or Overground, so you don’t need to stay nearby for it to be doable.
Price: tickets start from £23 for adults
Location: Dock X, Unit 1 Canada Water, Surrey Quays Rd, London SE16 2XU
Cleopatra: The Experience
Cleopatra: The Experience makes its UK debut in London from 26th March 2026. It’s at Immerse LDN and it runs for a limited period, so it’s worth booking in advance if you’re in London late March. The experience covers Cleopatra’s life and legacy through nine interactive galleries, mixing historical storytelling with tech-led moments like holographic-style scenes, a free-roaming metaverse section and VR. It opens daily from 10am but closing times vary depending on the day, so make sure you check before you build your afternoon around it.
Price: tickets start from £27 for adults
Location: Immerse LDN (Royal Docks area)
Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold
If you want the big blockbuster exhibition to anchor your London March plans, Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold is running from 28th February 2026 to 31st May 2026 and it’s built around Ancient Egypt’s golden age and the reign of Ramses II. The exhibition includes 180 artefacts on loan, with everything from jewellery and carved pieces to larger scale sculptures. It’s hosted at Battersea Power Station which is perfect because you can turn it into a full day. I would recommend you to do the exhibition then grab food in Battersea Power Station after or walk along the river if it’s a clear day. The visit time is estimated at 60 to 75 minutes and opening hours vary with later closing on Fridays and Saturdays, which is useful if you’re trying to plan it around dinner reservations.
Price: tickets start from £26
Location: Battersea Power Station, 2 Circus Road East, London SW11 8DQ
Inside Aardman: Wallace and Gromit and Friends
This one is such a good pick if you want something fun and a bit different from the usual London museums. Inside Aardman: Wallace and Gromit and Friends is at Young V&A and it’s all about how stop-motion animation is actually made, with behind the scenes pieces like puppets, props, set models and concept art. It’s also a good one for March because it’s indoors and you can plan it around other East London spots. Bethnal Green is close to Shoreditch, Columbia Road Flower Market on a Sunday and loads of good food options, so you can build a whole day around it without trekking across the city. The exhibition runs until 15th November 2026 so you’ve got time, but weekends can be busy which is why I’d still book ahead if you’re visiting in March.
Price: £12.50
Location: Young V&A, Bethnal Green, London
The Big London Flea
If you love a vintage market and you’re in London in March, The Big London Flea is happening in Hackney and it’s one of the better ones if you want proper browsing time and loads of traders in one place. It runs 11am to 5pm inside a former cinema and it’s packed with over 50 vintage sellers. You’ll find fashion, antiques, furniture and home bits, plus a mix of established traders from London markets like Spitalfields, Bermondsey and Kempton.
Price: £1.50 (pay at the door)
Location: Hackney, London (The Big London Flea venue)
Bubble Planet London
If you want a London activity that’s basically made for your camera roll, Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience is an interactive walkthrough experience with 10+ themed rooms built around bubbles, colour and sensory spaces. It uses a mix of VR, simulators and illusion style rooms, and there’s even a hot air balloon flight simulator as part of it. The full experience takes around 60 to 90 minutes and kids under 3 go free. One practical thing to know before you go is you’ll need to wear socks for the bubble bath room!
Price:tickets start from £21.90
Location: Unit 22 Fulton Road, Wembley (London)
Thank you so much for reading and I hope this guide on the best things to do in London in March has given you plenty of inspiration for your own trip.
