London for a day

[Runninggirl]

I don’t personally think the cable cars at the 02 are worth it as there isn’t really anything on the other side so a lot of people don’t bother getting off. If you fancy going down the river a bit, I would recommend getting the Uber boat to Greenwich and get off there. There is the Cutty Sark, Maritime Museum and Greenwich market. It’s a lovely place to spend the day and travelling by river is a great way to see the sights from a different angle.

 

[RandomAlpaca22]

Hi, jumping on this thread, not going for a day but I'll be there around 4 days, seen a reel on FB about a all you can eat dessert, looked fun to try but I've no idea what it's called, done a search online but it's only bringin up a cake place which wasn't the one I had seen, does anyone know if this is a thing?

Also is the cable cars worth it? An what could I do in around 4 days? Last time I was there wasn't long so feel like I can relax more an see more this time

Londoner here there's lots to do - would agree with the above poster who suggested Greenwich, it's a lovely spot with some nice pubs along the riverfront for lunch. You've also got the Royal Observatory at the top of Greenwich Park which is a great experience.

I have a few friends that have gone to https://jackandbeyond.com/pages/bottomless-cake-event which is in Battersea if you were after some good cakes. Would also recommend Spitalfields market for some yummy not too expensive food. Borough Market is also great but is nearly always heaving, and you will be charged £10 for a pot of chocolate covered strawberries

If you're into nature, Kew Gardens is gorgeous (can be quite far out depending on where you are staying) especially if the weather is nice. Same as the Kyoto Gardens in Holland Park, lovely to stroll through on a nice day.

The Tate Modern quite often has exhibitions on that may take your fancy (I know currently there is a Yoko Ono exhib on until September)

The Sky Garden (walkie talkie building, Fenchurch St) is free to get into if you fancy a nice view to take pictures from, they also have a bar for drinks (albeit pricey!).

Lastly you've obviously got your good old museums, Natural History, V&A, National Portrait Gallery, Science Museum (if you have kids) are all free entry x

 

[Snippysnips]

I had two days down there, walked out from the hotel to Campden Market an back, we stayed around 5 mins from Euston Station so it wasnt so bad, its a lovely walk if the weather is nice, also got a bus out to trafalgar Square an then walked out to the wheel an back to picadilly circus, I had never been before so just walking around the city was good for me, seen a lot

 

[Tommyb]

Hi all!

Looking for inspiration!

You have a full day to yourself in London. What would you do?, Where would you go? And most importantly what would you eat?

 

[Snippysnips]

Londoner here there's lots to do - would agree with the above poster who suggested Greenwich, it's a lovely spot with some nice pubs along the riverfront for lunch. You've also got the Royal Observatory at the top of Greenwich Park which is a great experience.

I have a few friends that have gone to https://jackandbeyond.com/pages/bottomless-cake-event which is in Battersea if you were after some good cakes. Would also recommend Spitalfields market for some yummy not too expensive food. Borough Market is also great but is nearly always heaving, and you will be charged £10 for a pot of chocolate covered strawberries

If you're into nature, Kew Gardens is gorgeous (can be quite far out depending on where you are staying) especially if the weather is nice. Same as the Kyoto Gardens in Holland Park, lovely to stroll through on a nice day.

The Tate Modern quite often has exhibitions on that may take your fancy (I know currently there is a Yoko Ono exhib on until September)

The Sky Garden (walkie talkie building, Fenchurch St) is free to get into if you fancy a nice view to take pictures from, they also have a bar for drinks (albeit pricey!).

Lastly you've obviously got your good old museums, Natural History, V&A, National Portrait Gallery, Science Museum (if you have kids) are all free entry x

Thanks so much for this, will definitely be checking out as much as I can as not sure when I'll get back down again, sounds like Greenwich is going be a good day out an we are there early September so will check out the Yoko Ono exhibition

 

[Megansnarkle]

Hi all!

Looking for inspiration!

You have a full day to yourself in London. What would you do?, Where would you go? And most importantly what would you eat?

Depends, I live here so what I'd do would be very different to someone who rarely visits.

 

[Megansnarkle]

Is there anywhere you would recommend? Good museums, best place for shopping? Or food?

I wouldn't go shopping here to be honest, unless you're after a particular type of thing or shopping experience then since Covid in particular you can't get anything really that you couldn't get on the Internet or another high street.

Lots of good museums, it really depends what you're into - art (modern or classical), natural history, science etc. Same for food, it depends on taste, budget and areas.

London is huge and if you only have one day you really need to consider what you want to see/do the most and what area(s) that puts you in.

 

[Elles20]

If I could choose any museum it would be the Natural History but that's cos I'm into that kinda thing.

If you're into luxury items then Harrods/Selfridge's is fab to walk around in. The food hall at Harrods is amazing too.

The central London parks are all very nice.

For food I'd go to a food market. Borough Market is nice but very busy. There's a lot of indoor food hall type places as well. Mercato Mayfair is one of them and is set in a stunning church.

 

[kittymeowlondon]

Soho to eat Portobello market to vintage shop
Parks !!
Clubs!

 

[Snippysnips]

Hi, jumping on this thread, not going for a day but I'll be there around 4 days, seen a reel on FB about a all you can eat dessert, looked fun to try but I've no idea what it's called, done a search online but it's only bringin up a cake place which wasn't the one I had seen, does anyone know if this is a thing?

Also is the cable cars worth it? An what could I do in around 4 days? Last time I was there wasn't long so feel like I can relax more an see more this time

 

[Snippysnips]

I don’t personally think the cable cars at the 02 are worth it as there isn’t really anything on the other side so a lot of people don’t bother getting off. If you fancy going down the river a bit, I would recommend getting the Uber boat to Greenwich and get off there. There is the Cutty Sark, Maritime Museum and Greenwich market. It’s a lovely place to spend the day and travelling by river is a great way to see the sights from a different angle.

Thanks, I'll check that out, a little market sounds nice

 

[Tommyb]

Depends, I live here so what I'd do would be very different to someone who rarely visits.

Is there anywhere you would recommend? Good museums, best place for shopping? Or food?