{"id":2549,"date":"2021-03-30T14:53:12","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T13:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/resilife\/?p=2549"},"modified":"2021-03-30T14:53:12","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T13:53:12","slug":"things-to-do-in-post-lockdown-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/resilife\/2021\/03\/30\/things-to-do-in-post-lockdown-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Post-Lockdown London"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Hello everyone! I hope you\u2019re having a wonderful week! My name is Rad and I\u2019m one of your Digital Community Facilitators. As lockdowns lift around the world and the vaccine rollout trudges forward, we have a lot of things to be grateful for, one of them being the great outdoors! The lockdown-lifting coincides perfectly with the beginning of spring, an event celebrated across many different cultures. So for my April blog, I thought it would be most appropriate to give our readers a list of activities they can (safely) do in the London outdoors, and make the best of the pleasant weather!<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Discover London on foot<\/h2>\n

With parks and monuments once again becoming safe to traverse, there is no better time to explore more of the city while the sun is shining! London is famous for it\u2019s self-guided walks, and the best thing about them is that they\u2019re absolutely free! This is your chance to visit peaceful parks, hidden canals, and the oddly placed historical site too! No matter where you live in the city, there is always a self-guided tour to be found around you- here is a list<\/a> of the best walks in London. My personal favourite is definitely South Bank!<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Visit Covent Garden<\/h2>\n

Sometimes considered the heart of the West End, Covent Garden is most famous for its many eateries and designer showrooms. However, if you\u2019re looking for a simple outdoor hang, the venue is also famous for its street artists and performers- you can listen to a melodic instrumental symphony or watch magicians performing some tricks! Grab a coffee from one of the caf\u00e9s nearby and spend a day in the sun treating yourself to this simple activity, after all, it\u2019s fun to sometimes be a tourist in your own city!<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shop at an outdoor market<\/h2>\n

Having historically been the cornerstone of community-living in London, outdoor markets are once again making a comeback as we become more aware of the benefits of shopping from small local businesses. Thankfully, London has an array of these markets which are opening up once again, from farmers markets to vintage and antique ones. Click here<\/a> for a guide to London\u2019s best outdoor markets and what all they offer!<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Go boating<\/h2>\n

Boating is a seasonal activity that kicks off in April, weather permitting. While you may have spotted ferries and cruise boats on the Thames, pleasure boating actually takes place in London\u2019s many lakes! Boats can also be hired for a small group of people, making it the perfect activity to do safely with your flatmates. Boating runs until the end of October, but the best time to take to the water is arguably the spring or summer season. The most famous boating lake is the Serpentine in Hyde Park, which is home to the UK\u2019s first SolarShuttle, a pleasure boat powered by the sun!<\/p>\n

I hope you enjoy filling your weekends with these interesting activities! As always, do remember to wear your mask to all these places and follow social distancing guidelines. For more ideas on what to explore in London, come for our Explore Nights with Jiashu every Sunday at 7:30 PM!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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