What to do in March in EU

February 23, 2010 2:22 PM

What are some unique things to do in Europe in March?

I'm currently based in London (US citizen) for work and will be here for all of March. In addition my wife will be here the 20th to the 28th. We are both around 30 and enjoy a wide variety of activities.

I really want to be in Ireland for St Paddys, even though I read the thread that said avoid it. I'm thinking Kinsale after reading it. I'd like to avoid renting a car.

Las Fallas would be tough as it appears to end on a Friday (the one my wife is flying over on).

Any other ideas for weekends in March that would involve a cheap flight from London, music or sporting events, some partying (need not be excessive)?

posted by patrad to Society & Culture (6 answers total)

There's a 'chocolate festival' in Belfast on the 27th March, as well as the obvious 17th March festivities (getting insanely drunk).

Belfast is a pretty nice city these days surprisingly enough.
posted by knapah at 2:37 PM on February 23, 2010

Who could resist the heady charms of the World Pooh Sticks Championships?
posted by MuffinMan at 2:49 PM on February 23, 2010

March is Starkbierzeit in Munich! (Think microscopic Oktoberfest with much, much stronger beer...)
posted by The Toad at 12:51 AM on February 24, 2010 [1 favorite]

Best answer: This site is useful - I searched for events in March in Europe.
posted by MuffinMan at 1:26 AM on February 24, 2010

skiing?
posted by jannw at 2:24 AM on February 24, 2010

It's not really an event, but Keukenhof in the Netherlands is only open during March through May, and it's well worth seeing. Flights from London to Amsterdam are very cheap and only an hour long, and you can go directly to Keukenhof from Schiphol by bus. And afterwards, you can party in Amsterdam. :)
posted by transporter accident amy at 3:49 AM on February 24, 2010