When the days start to be shortened, the temperatures lowered
and the street coloured, it is the sign that winter is coming. But before
having to face the cold, and the overlaying of clothes, people’s favourite season makes its well-waited
appearance: autumn. In a colour palette of warm colours, going from yellow to
red, orange to brown, once a year, autumn brings a sense of magic to some lucky
cities of the world. For instance, London.
The UK capital city, famous for it architecture, history and
fashion, put on a coat of happiness and magical colours as soon as September
comes to an end. Known for having a not-too-sunny and not-too-warm weather, a
lot of tourists enjoy visiting London during summer as much as during the
colder seasons. And to please the flux of tourists, as much as Londoners, a lot
of activities, events and places are happening all year long. Here are an
example of what you could do if you were to spend 24 hours in London.
• After grabbing a steaming take-away
cup of tea or coffee (or even Pumpkin Spice Latte) on the way, you could start
your day by going to Primrose Hill or Hampstead Heath. Both of these parks
offer some of London's most amazing views you can find in North London. Breathe
in. Breathe out. Enjoy the silence that makes you forget you are in one of
Europe’s busiest city. Enjoy the colours the
nature surrounding you offers. And most of all, enjoy the view.
• After walking down, you could decide
to go to Camden Market and buy yourself a treat. Whether it is a hot-drink or
something to eat, you will probably find what you want. Camden Market offers
its visitors a collection of stands, which represent the international cuisine.
But if you are not keen on discovering the market in Camden - or
after you have visited it, you could be interested by Borough Market. Famous
for its appearance in movies, Borough Market is also internationally known for
the quality of its fresh products, as well as the large variety of stands. The
market also offers a section where you can find some treats.
Another great advantage is its location. Indeed, it is located
only a few minutes walk away from Tower Bridge - and the Thames, which could
then become a nice walk down the river.
• Later that day, after the walk down
the Thames and/or the visit of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, you could
be interested in a little bit of fun. And at this time of the year, there is
nothing better than ice skating. Both of the ice rings in Somerset House and in
front of the Natural History Museum open in November. The location you are
choosing then depends on future activities: would you rather have the choice
between three free-entry museums to visit? Or do some see-sighting and walk in
front of Buckingham Palace?
• In any case, the day should then
finish with a visit of Hyde Park, one of London’s
biggest and quietest parks. It offers visitors a place where colours are such
in harmony together that every inch of the park looks like a painting. Hyde
Park also offers cute touch of wild life, and an important presence of the
royal family (with Kensington Palace and a imposing gold-statue of Prince
Albert).
Hyde Park is a park that you can visit by walking, on a ‘Santander Cycles’ bike or simply on
a pedalo. Whatever you are looking for in a park, you are likely to find it in
this park, where you can find many place to take a break and drink or eat (or
both) and exchange, as well as even quieter place to think and relax.
From November 20th, Hyde Park will welcome one more time Winter
Wonderland, a Christmas fare that the majority of Londoners are looking forward to. A
sort of magical land within the busy city. A place to be.
There are obviously many more things that one can do in London,
these are just examples of what can be done in 24 hours in autumn. Covent Garden and its Christmas decorations, Oxford Street and Regent Street and their stores - perfect for Christmas shopping - Harrods and its Christmas windows. And as the Christmas spirit rhymes with November here in London, you will be able to enjoy two seasons in one by coming now.
However, for more
informations about different events, please visit eventbrite.com or you can
also download the app on your smartphone. Enjoy your day! If you are from London and would like to create a local event, please click here; the Eventbrite Management Page could help you to organise a successful local event which could be shared and featured.
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Have a good day,
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