What are your current travel plans? Is London on your travel list? Here are 5 fun things to do in London.
1. Daunt Books
Close to both the Paddington Street Gardens and Regent’s Park, Daunt Books features a glass ceiling and towering oak staircases. Their eclectic collection with an emphasis on travel books can help you find the perfect guidebook to plan your trip through the rest of Europe! 84 Marylebone High St, Marylebone, London W1U 4QW, UK
2. Wallace Collection
Only a block down from Baker Street, the Wallace Collection contains antiques, sculptures, and paintings including Fragonard’s The Swing, all housed in a historic London townhouse. Less crowded than the National Gallery, and right behind Manchester Square, the museum is a tranquil reprieve in the middle of city. Be sure to check out their website for their schedule of (usually) free talks and tours! Hertford House, Manchester Square, Marylebone, London W1U 3BN, UK
3. Biscuiteers Bakery and Notting Hill
This bakery offers afternoon tea and London-themed pastries, they even have a station where you can decorate your own cookies! After a spot of tea head over to Notting Hill for some insta-worthy pictures. 194 Kensington Park Rd, London W11 2ES, UK
4. Soft Serve Society and Old Spitalfields Market
Soft Serve Society sells specialty sundaes as well as Freakshakes in fun flavors like matcha and honey. Afterward head to Old Spitalfields Market where vintage fashion stalls and restaurants are gathered together in a Victorian-era covered market. Unit 35 BOXPARK,, 2-10 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6GY, UK
5. Word on the Water and Cut + Grind Burgers
Possibly the cutest and quirkiest bookstore in all of London, Word on the Water sells vintage books on their “Book Barge.” Moored on the canal close to King’s Cross Station, you can get your Harry Potter photo and then keep heading North to Cut + Grind Burgers. They grind their meat on site and let you choose your cut. They also offer vegetarian and vegan options as well as breakfast! Regent’s Canal Towpath, Kings Cross, London N1C 4LW, UK
