Easter weekend 2023: The best events in London for adults over the bank holiday

After battling your way through the start of the year, the least we all deserve is a double bank holiday weekend. Thankfully, Easter is coming up to give us just that.

This year, Easter will fall from April 7, Good Friday, through to Easter Monday on April 10, giving everyone four days to, between seeing the family and demolishing a few Easter eggs, get out and about in London and enjoy the free time.

But with so many options in the capital, it is normally harder to decide what not to do over the long weekend. Thankfully, we have pulled together a few ideas to get you started.

Watch a re-enactment of the crucifixion in Trafalgar Square

The crew at Wintershall Players will be performing their huge re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus in Trafalgar Square this year. Penned in for April 7, its cast of more than 100 is sure to bring in big crowds, so get there in good time if you want a decent spot. Screens will also be up for those who turn up later.

Catch a classic Easter flick in the cinema

Monty Python’s inimitable take on the crucifixion story, the Life of Brian, is nothing new. However, for anyone looking for a cinema trip over the weekend, the Prince Charles cinema in Leicester Place is showing the movie on April 7 and the 8, with another booked in for the following week, on April 12.

Gorge yourself on a delicious Sunday Roast

Whether you are into traditional pubs or gastro, sports or dive bars, London has one of the world’s best selection of watering holes dishing up a decent Sunday lunch. From Camden and Islington to Peckham, getting yourself out for a tasty feed is a must over the Easter weekend.

Enjoy some supersized art in the city

If you are hoping for a bit of proper culture, then the City of London Corporation’s Guildhall Art Gallery could be worth adding to your list of weekend activities.

Entitled The Big City: London painted on a grand scale, the exhibition celebrates 19 different artists showcasing some of the largest paintings in the gallery’s collection, including works not normally on public display.

The exhibition centres around a series of pieces by David Hepher, whose work is on display in London for the first time.

And one of the best bits? The whole exhibition is being run on a ‘pay what you can’ basis.

The Big City: London painted on a grand scale is open now, and will run until April 23.

Get your experimental game on at Somerset House

A favourite of the city-wide London Games Festival, Now Play This showcases the best in experimental games from across the globe at Somerset House.

On from April 1 to April 9, this year’s series is themed around love. While this may sound a little cliche, Now Play This’ website highlights this includes the full gamut of associated emotions, ranging from grief to friendship and self-care, and is sure to serve up some surprises.

With a host of intriguing games featuring during the festival, it is worth getting your tickets early if Now Play This strikes you as an essential Easter outing.