What's On 7 April

Ellie Smith
April 07, 2024

Dear Reader,

Every time the London Marathon comes around, I think, ‘could I?’ For my 40th, I did haul myself around central London on a half marathon, and as I approach my 50th (in 2025), I’m wondering if I could go the whole hog. Thing is, I never really got the running bug – I waited desperately for it, but each time I put on my trainers, it was slightly agonising. The thought now of those early dark mornings pounding my local streets with knees that are 10 years older doesn’t exactly fill me with glee. But I do need to find something amazing to mark half a century – luckily, I’ve got over a year to think about it. If you’re doing it this year, here’s all you need to know in the countdown to those final weeks. And good luck.

Happy Easter.

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

Padel Power

As we head into summer term, no doubt the thwack of padel racquets will be heard above the hum of traffic in London. This sport is going places fast – and here are the places to play in town.

Congrats To DIRT

Our charity partner, DIRT, founded by model and activist Arizona Muse, has been nominated for the prestigious Earthshot Prize. We’re right behind you, Arizona.

Royals Open Up

Not about their personal lives, of course, but their buildings. For the first time ever the public will be allowed to visit the East Wing of Buckingham Palace and a month of tours around Balmoral will be trialled this summer too.

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

HowTheLightGetsIn is returning to Hay-on-Wye for its biggest festival to date, featuring inspiring talks, music, comedy and more. Get your tickets now.

Be one of the first to dine at The Langham’s new restaurant, Mimosa, the second outpost from the Parisian favourite.

Gillian Anderson stars as Emily Maitlis in Scoop, Netflix’s new film based on Prince Andrew’s infamous Newsnight interview.

Got a dinner party coming up? This harissa lamb recipe from new cookbook DOMA is sure to impress your guests.

Rooftop Film Club is returning to Peckham’s Bussey Building this April, complete with cocktails and pizza.

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Win A Stay At The Swan Hotel & Spa in Newby Bridge

Dreaming of a sumptuous staycation? Good news: we’ve teamed up with The Swan Hotel & Spa to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a two-night stay there.