storyofsavannah — Big Ben

London mini-heatwave itinerary ⬇️🌞 1. Rent a paddleboat in Victoria Park 🛶🌳 Spend a relaxing afternoon on the water by renting a paddleboat on the boating lake in Victoria Park, one of London’s most picturesque parks. 2. Cycle along the Thames Path 🚲🌞 Rent a bike and cycle along the Thames Path, a scenic route that follows the River Thames. Santander Bikes are dotted around the city and can be hired for as long or short a time as you want. 3. Visit the rooftop bars 🍸🍻 London has SO many rooftop bars with stunning views of the city. Enjoy a refreshing drink while taking in the sights at bars like Skylight Rooftop Bar, Frank’s Cafe and The Rooftop St. James. 4. Cool off at Hampstead Heath Ponds 🩳🩱 Take a dip in the natural swimming ponds at Hampstead Heath to cool off on a hot day. 5. Visit the beaches 🏖️🐚 While London is not by the sea, you can visit urban beaches like Camden Beach or the Beach at Brent Cross for a beach experience in the city. 6. Explore Kew Gardens 🌺🌿 Spend the day exploring the beautiful botanical gardens at Kew, which offer shade and a relaxing environment to escape the heat. 7. Have a picnic at Regent’s Park 🧺🌳 Enjoy a picnic in Regent’s Park and take a leisurely walk around the park’s beautiful gardens and lakes. 8. Take a Thames cruise 🛥️💦 Enjoy a cruise along the River Thames to see London from a different perspective. Uber Boat can get you from A to B anyway, or opt for Thames Rocket speedboat if you want a more thrilling ride. 9. Visit an outdoor market 🛍️💐 Explore one of London’s many outdoor markets like Borough Market or Columbia Road Flower Market and sample delicious food and drinks in the open air. 10. Visit the Sky Garden 🪴🌇 Head to the Sky Garden at 20 Fenchurch Street for a unique indoor and outdoor garden experience with panoramic views of London. Enjoy the lush greenery, relax in the observation decks, and maybe grab a drink at the bar while taking in the stunning cityscape. #LondonHeatwave #Londonthingstodo #londonsummer2024 #londonsummer #londonactivities #visitlondon #Londonblogger