The UK will enjoy a bank holiday bonanza in April after the Royal Wedding, to be held on Friday 29 April 2011, was confirmed a public holiday by the Government. The timing of the wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton will mean there will be two four-day public holidays, two weekends in succession.

Soak Up the London Excitement in April

The Monday after the wedding, May 2, is already a designated bank holiday; and the previous weekend is Easter, which also has two bank holidays on the Friday 22 April and Monday 25 April – meaning a potential 11 day holiday for some people if they book the time off in between.

So what can people do with their Easter and Royal Wedding Bank Holiday? London is certainly the place to soak up the excitement, and there are lots of great shows and activities going on besides the main event at Westminster Abbey!

London Theatre Events

Betty Blue Eyes - Based on an Alan Bennett-scipted film, a group of Yorkshire villagers plan to get around government rationing after the Second World War by raising a pig to eat in celebration of a ROYAL WEDDING. Theres trouble at t'mill when the pig escapes and a diligent food inspector pays a call.

Priscilla QUEEN of the Desert - this heart-warming and uplifting adventure of THREE DRAG QUEENS who hop aboard a battered old bus and go on a journey of discovery across The Outback is still going strong at the PALACE Theatre.

The Lion KING - A spectacular visual feast, THE LION KING is the powerful and moving story of Simba and his epic adventure from wide-eyed cub to King of the Pridelands.

We Will Rock You - Rock band QUEEN join forces with writer Ben Elton to bring their unique sound to theatreland. Set in the future when musical instruments have been banned, it's up to a group of anarchists, The Bohemians, to rediscover the true spirit of individuality.

Other London Attractions:

Tower of London – Associated with some famous royal marriages from the past, the Tower of London is one of the most well preserved medieval castles in all of England, and home to the glittering Crown Jewels.

Piccadilly Circus (Eros) – Located in the heart of London, Piccadilly Circus is a whirl of noise, colour people and shopping. The famous Eros statue sits in the middle of a pedestrian piazza, and is rumoured to bring good luck to all visiting couples.

The Royal Observatory – Part of the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory is home to the Greenwich Meridian and a state-of-the-art planetarium; ideal if you want to do some star spotting of the traditional kind, instead of hanging around that dusty old Abbey!

Victoria & Albert Museum – Named after the most celebrated of all royal couples, the V & A Museum houses one of the world’s great collections of fine and applied art.

Big Bus Tour - The Big Bus tour gives you unlimited use of three open-top routes for 24 hours, taking you to London’s most impressive sights and key attractions. Buses run regularly at 10-20 minute intervals, so rejoining the tour is easy. Your ticket also includes a sightseeing cruise on the River Thames and the option of joining three walking tours.