Things to Do in London: Spring Culture, Quirky Museums, and Drag Queen Disco Walks

Welcome to Things to Do in London, listeners! I'm Oly Bennet, your globe-trotting, hilarious sports enthusiast who's traded cricket pitches for London's quirkiest corners today. Picture this: a crisp spring Saturday at 9 AM, with sunny skies breaking through typical March clouds, buzzing with that post-winter energy as daffodils pop and crowds flock to fresh openings. Kicking off today, dive into the Schiaparelli exhibition at the V&A, where surreal fashion meets art in a visual feast of eccentric designs from the Italian legend, opening its doors right now. Families, snag free entry to the Canal & River Trust Museum for watery history and hands-on fun, or join the London Museum's Second World War or Great Fire guided walks to uncover hidden war scars and fiery tales across the city. Culture vultures, catch monthly tours at the Van Gogh House Museum, stepping into the painter's quirky London life. For nightlife vibes, groove to the Drag Queen Disco Diva silent disco walking tour, strutting through streets with fabulous beats in your ears. Local buzz: Equity's March Together Against the Far Right rallies central London with unity vibes from thousands, per Equity reports. Transit tip—Tube lines are smooth, but expect crowds near Trafalgar Square. Must-dos today? Hit Sky Garden for unbeatable panoramic views with yoga or live tunes, then unearth gems on a Mudlarks family gallery hunt at London Museum Docklands. Feeling quirky? Tour an indoor vertical farm at Corner Corner in SE16 for fresh eats grown city-style. Local tip: Chat up a black cab driver—they're walking encyclopedias of dodgy shortcuts and ghost stories, turning any ride into a comedy goldmine. Tune in tomorrow for Signals East Music Festival previews in Stratford—DJs, immersive sounds, and wild beats await. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.