What to do post-quarantine in London
This summer will for sure be different for us all. We might not even leave our own cities. We know, cancelled summer plans aren’t fun, but hey let’s make the best out of the situation. Let’s stay where we are, avoid the crowds and rediscover our neighbourhoods! Read on to see what you should do this summer in London. We have listed 5 city adventures that are COVID-19 friendly. If you can’t go away this summer, check out these spots!
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Kew Gardens – outdoor activities for the whole family
The Royal Botanic Garden of Kew Gardens is just magical. You can spend a whole day in this beautiful garden, and still have meat-eating plants, spectacular beehive installations and scary Chinese dragons left to see. Don’t worry about the crowds, this place is huge and spacious. Take your family or friends on a cozy picnic trip to Kew Gardens this summer.
Planning to go there with your friends? In our Kew Gardens guide we have listed the best things to do and see this summer! Or why not download our podcast tour of Kew HERE.
Pro tip! Don’t miss out on the fantastic treetop walk! You’ll get to see the garden from a bird’s eye view 18 meters up in the air!
Brixton – a dose of culture
Do you love culture as much as we do? That’s what we thought! Let us introduce you to the coolest neighbourhood of London – Brixton! This vibrant and colourful place has so much to offer; delicious food from all over the world, amazing shopping markets and beautiful street art. The best time to visit is on a Saturday, when all the markets are open. Are you planning on going on a day trip to Brixton? Make sure to read our Brixton guide before you go! We suggest what to see and what to do, from a local’s perspective!
Southbank – walk by the river
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Want to avoid people but still go for a walk in a cool area? Great! Then Southbank is where you should go! This place is perfect for a walk, with an open space on the river, lined with trees and restaurants. On the Southbank you’ll find plenty of outdoor spots. Have a break in the green heaven - Jubilee Gardens - and enjoy the riverside view. Take a trip on the iconic London Eye, catch some rays in Bernie Spain Gardens, discover the urban Leake Street Arches or grab a summer snack at the popular Gabriel’s Wharf.
Why not join our historian James on a tour in this dynamic neighbourhood of Southbank? You’ll get to know more about the beautiful St. Paul’s Cathedral, the futurist-looking Millennium Bridge and Shakespeare’s true cultural memorial – the National Theatre. Download the podcast guide HERE and go on a tour whenever it suits you.
SOHO – get that perfect IG feed
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Instagram may not be life (really?), but who doesn’t love capturing perfect photos!? At least we do! If you can’t go away this summer there won’t be any travel pictures. But do you know what? Colourful SOHO is that perfect Instagram friendly spot!
Get around the area, visit Covent Garden or explore contemporary art at Riflemaker. If you want to step up your IG game and get that beautiful feed, make sure to download our Instagram walking tour of SOHO. We will guide you through London’s best photo hotspots and also help you boost your photography skills. Do it for the gram!
Westminster – one of the most iconic places in London
Can’t escape the city this summer, but still craving history and culture? We have a plan for you – the City of Westminster! This neighbourhood includes many of London’s most iconic attractions, such as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Take a day to walk around in this beautiful borough filled with history and culture.
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