Travel tips London

5 travel tips for London

 

Rummage through Spitalfields Market

London’s most captivating market is at Spitalfields. Along side the hand-made garments of young designers you’ll also find organic food, bags, fleeces, vintage clothing and lots, lots more. Come on Wednesdays for the delicatessen, Thursdays for fashion. On Sundays you can pick up just about anything! Visit the delightful shops in the immediate vicinity of the market too.

Commercial Street, e1, open Monday-Friday 11.00-15.30 hrs, Sunday 10.00-17.00 hrs, metro Liverpool Street.

 

Roof-top eating at Le Coq d’Argent

When the sun shines in London nothing tops a drink at Le Coq d’Argent. The entrance can be a little hard to find, but you’ll be glad you persevered! Take the elevator in the pink building all the way to the top. The roof patio offers a breathtaking panorama view of the capital. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

No. 1 poultry, ec2, tel.: +44 (0)20 7395 5000, open Monday-Friday 7.30-23.00 hrs, Saturday 18.30-23.00 hrs, Sunday 12.00-16.00 hrs, price £13, metro Bank.

 

Summer evening boat trip

Enjoy a cruise on the river on the last Sunday of the month in May through September. Boats depart from King William Walk pier at 19.00 hrs for a two-hour trip.

King William Walk, se10, cruise £6, metro Cutty Sark dlr.

A song and dance at the Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park

Luxuriate in Shakespeare, opera or ballet at the Open Air Theatre in summer-time. A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been a much-loved part of the Shakespeare repertoire for many years; they try to present a new interpretation every year. A must-see for culture fanatics.

Regent’s Park, nw1, tel.: +44 (0)20 7486 2431, entrance £5-£23, metro Baker Street/Regent’s Park/Camden Town.

The perfect summer’s day at Vibe Bar

Make your way to Vibe Bar on a gorgeous summer’s day when the tables are out in the open air and the barbecue is sizzling. The djs are at the turntables all day, so the mood is always spot on.

91-95 Brick Lane, e1, tel.: +44 (0)20 7426 0491, open Monday-Saturday 11.00-23.00 hrs, Sunday 12.00-22.30 hrs, price £6, metro Aldgate East/Liverpool Street.

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