As one of the most popular cosmopolitan hubs in the world, each day London receives more than 19 million visits. Known for its diverse culture with restaurants of every cuisine from around the world, whether it be world class sushi, a romantic italian or asian street food, the culinary scene is just one aspect that has people from around the world flooding to the British capital.
Not to mention, the attraction of the British monarchy with no trip to London being complete without a trip to Buckingham palace, the city oozes history and culture from all corners. As one of the best places to visit with friends, there’s so much to do in London that it can be difficult to fit everything onto an itinerary.
Below, we’ll help you prioritise your list by exploring some of the top activities to take part in when visiting London.
Neverland
First up on the list is Neverland. Neverland is a magical pop-up location that’s tucked away along the Thames and features new and exciting themes every couple of months. There’s exotic foods, excellent drinks, games, entertainment and music, creating the perfect environment to have a blast whether it’s day or night.
The current theme at Neverland is Little Kyoto and will be running until the 15th of April. In Little Kyoto, you will find everything from magical cherry blossom trees to the best steamed bao buns, sake cocktails, shuffleboard, beer pong, darts, and of course – a house DJ. It’s like Digbeth Dining Club but on a London scale!
Les Ambassadeurs Casino
Les Ambassadeurs is one of the grandest casinos in the UK, let alone London. The casino itself lies in Hamilton Place and oozes grandeur from all corners of the building. From the chandeliers
good enough to swing on, through to the historic art lining the walls and the grand staircases that wrap around each floor.
As for the games, there’s a variety of traditional casino games on offer, from poker to blackjack, baccarat, slots and so much more. However, if you’re beat after a long day of exploring the city, there’s also the option to play poker online from the comfort of your hotel room.
Hyde Park
No trip to London is complete without a stroll around the famous and award winning royal Hyde Park. From the charming nature trail that you could get lost on for hours, forgetting that you’re in a city entirely, to the many memorials, foundations and statues that you can stand and appreciate while sipping on a coffee.
There’s also a spectacular rose garden with rich seasonal flower beds, providing a thrill for the senses. If you’re travelling with younger visitors, the Lookout is a great place to learn about the natural world and features a range of both family and wellbeing activities. On top of that, there’s a great deal of wildlife to spot, from the bats of Serpentine bridge, to the charming butterflies and minibeasts that kids will have a blast finding.
Kew Gardens
If you are a fan of botanical gardens then Kew Gardens is the ideal place to spend a day. Featuring stunning Victorian greenhouses and rare exotic plants, as well as a treetop walkway and even a chinese pagoda, there is so much to explore in this beautiful place.
For those interested in horticulture, Kew Gardens is home to the rarest plant in the world – the encephalartos woodii. It’s a plant that even outlived the dinosaurs.
A wizard themed afternoon tea
Any fans of Harry Potter in the room? We have something right down your street. The wands and wizards themed afternoon tea offers a truly enchanting experience where guests can select their own magic wand and then head over to an interactive work station where you will brew your own tea.
Each wizard will also receive a charming array of finger sandwiches and truly british cakes, including the British classic, a scone with clotted cream and jam. Head over to Soho for this magical experience.
Birdies
Lying under a dull old power station is the most quirky and unlikely of places – Birdies! Birdies is a unique bar and mini gold location that offers unforgettable features based on the most iconic locations in London. Not only is there a great golf course, the food has been rated as rather impressive too, creating a perfect afternoon or evening out.
Overall, there is so much to do in London that you’ll need a couple of visits to be able to pack in everything you want to do. However, the above places offer a pretty fun itinerary that will ensure you see the best places London has to offer while having the most memorable time in the process.
