Five things to do in London this week

 With thanks to Country and Townhouse, here are five things to do in London this week:

CULTURE    FOOD & DRINK    TRAVEL    STYLE    INTERIORS    PROPERTY                 My dad turned 80 recently and it finally prompted me to start capturing his life and getting it written down for posterity. So, usually over Zoom and a glass of wine, we schedule a half hour session where he talks about a certain aspect of his career or family history or education (I’ve yet to ask him what he thinks about his children!). I then upload the audiofile to Rev.com and the next day a perfect transcript arrives in my inbox. I’ve got about 15,000 words so far and I suspect we’re only halfway through. Then the edit will begin, but I guess I’m quite well set up for that. Have a great week.  Photo: 'Grandiflora Rose' wallpaper design by Designers Guild                   WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK       THE BOTHER APP Shopping for the boring but necessary stuff (cleaning products, toothpaste etc.) is a chore, but here to take away the strain in a more sustainable, AI-enabled way is Bother, which works out what you need and when you need it. Clever.         MICROPLASTICS I was horrified to read last week that for the first time, microplastics have been found in our blood. Want to know how to start cutting them down in your life? Read our guide. (Image: Getty Images)         THE MAXWELL STORY How much media space can be squeezed out of the story of Robert Maxwell and his daughter Ghislaine is somewhat mindblowing. I’ve read the books, watched the documentaries, listened to the podcasts and tomorrow I’ll be tuning into BBC2’s riveting new docuseries, The House of Maxwell. Why can’t I get enough? (Image: DOJ / Public Domain)         FIVE THINGS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS       Zero-waste pioneer Douglas McMaster is launching his invasive species series, kicking off with a dinner on 5 April focused on the Japanese knotweed.          Buckingham Palace’s Japan: Courts and Culture exhibition explores the diplomatic, artistic and cultural exchanges between Britain and Japan. (Image: Royal Collection Trust and Buckingham Palace)       Book now to see Jodie Comer’s stage debut in Suzie Miller’s award-winning play, Prima Facie, at The Harold Pinter Theatre.         This April, Notting Hill institution The Walmer Castle is reopening as a Scottish-inspired restaurant and whisky bar in collaboration with The Craigellachie Hotel.       Heading to Ibiza this summer? The island welcomes its hottest new hotel this month: a branch of The Standard in the heart of the old town.         WHAT'S TRENDING ON C&TH       An expert's guide to shopping vintage denim     Rebecca Cox discovers the ultimate feel-good solo staycation            Planning ahead for Easter weekend? Here’s how to celebrate     C&TH's pick of the top 20 restaurants in London                        Win a Three-Night Stay at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills To celebrate the launch of its new bar, Pop Up, Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is giving away a three-night stay with drinks and dinner at the bar included.                    Sign up for 6 print issues of Country & Town House magazine, plus supplements and instant access to every digital edition for only £19               Copyright © 2021 Country & Town House  Our mailing address is:​ Country & Town House Studio 2, Chelsea Gate Studios, London, SW6 4QL, United Kingdom