Get the Thames Clipper (also known as Uber Boat)
You can buy tickets or tap in tap out as part of your daily travel card. This works out about £6 and is a great way to see the city. We usually get this from Tower Hill to Embankment so you see Tower Bridge, Gherkin, The Shard, St Pauls, Big Ben and London Eye- recommend going during the day as well as at night to see London skyline lit up.
Get a takeaway box or bubble waffle in China Town
Just off Leicester Square, China Town is fun to walk around and also home to some great cheap eats. If you fancy something sweet, grab a bubble waffle or of you’re feeling something savoury a number of buffets offer a takeaway box (from £5-£7) that you can enjoy as you walk around China Town.
Have a drink at Sky Garden
Entry to Sky Garden is free but to make sure you get in it’s best to book an entry slot on the website. Personally I think this is the best view of London- better than the view from The Shard. From the Sky Garden you have 360 views of London including The Shard and Tower Bridge. At Christmas they have Big Christmas trees and there’s often live music and DJs. Beers are around £6, glass of wine £10 and of course a wide selection of non alcoholic options and hot drinks too.
Visit a museum
London has so many museums (its worth looking up University ones too) but the big hitters are: Natural History Museums (for you dinosaur lovers), Tate Modern (art) and Victoria and Albert (fashion and jewellery). Entry is usually free but it’s worth checking if there are any exhibitions you want to get a paid ticket to. Last year I went to Yayoi Kusama’s infinity mirror rooms which was fabulous!
Picnic in the park
Okay, this one is weather dependant! There’s no better way to spend Great British Summertime than a picnic in one of the beautiful parks. Grab a meal deal from Tesco, or if you feeling fancy Marks and Spencers, a mini speaker and a blanket from home and have a great afternoon with your friends. My favourites include: Hampstead Heath, Regents Park, St James’ Park.