Best Things to do in London in the Sun

If you are like us and the last few days of warm weather have left you eagerly anticipating the summer, you will be wanting to know what you can do to get out there and enjoy it. Here are our best things to do in the warm Spring climate in London.

Vintage Presents The Classic Car Boot Sale

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Head on down to this fun outdoor event which sees vintage cars and motorbikes parked up selling vintage homeware, clothing and accessories. There will also be food trucks and musical performances., Southbank Centre, Mar 15-16

For more information, visit Southbank Centre

Take a dip at Shoreditch House

, Join this private members club and when the sun appears, you can worship it. A great escape from the city below.

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Get hot and sweaty on International Pillow Fight Day

, It’s still entirely possible to do this in the cold but we can’t help but feel it wouldn’t bring quite as much joy. Trafalgar Square, 5th April, 3pm, then onto St James’s Park for a well earned lie down.

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Have a drink on the rooftop at SushiSamba

, Head up The Heron Tower and take in all the exquisite views on offer. One of the tallest buildings in London, sip on a cocktail or glass of wine as you bask in the sun looking out over the Gherkin, the Thames and St Paul’s Cathedral.

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Book a table in the Oxo Tower, Bankside

, The views of the river from the Oxo Tower are some of the best in the city. Taking in these views A delicious three course meal on the 250 ft terrace, sounds good to me.

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For more information, visit Harvey Nichols

Catch a Outdoor Screening

, Whether it’s a classic or a new release, outdoor film screenings are popping up all over all over London. Look out, in particular, for Pop Up Screens and Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House.

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Have a champagne brunch at Coq D’Argent

, Sit on their beautiful terrace and enjoy a lazy Sunday brunch of Smoked salmon and spinach Benedict and Mushroom pancakes.

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Go for a walk in the park

, This is what they are there for, lets use them!

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