With the festivities almost over and January just around the corner, you’d be forgiven for feeling a little flat. But be of good cheer – the days are getting longer already (albeit very slowly), and it’ll be summer again before you know it. So, cast your mind forward a few months and start making plans, with LUMA Concept Hotel London’s quick guide to summer in the city!
LUMA Concept Hotel London makes a great base for exploring London’s sunnier side. Surrounded by beautiful parks and outdoor activities, West London is the place to be when the weather warms up. As the sun comes out, so do London’s rooftop bars, pop-ups in parks and outdoor cinemas. You’ll suddenly notice that, instead of keeping warm indoors by a roasty-toasty fireplace, people head to the park or the river to catch some welcome English rays.
Parks
Take a trip to Ravenscourt Park or Bishops Park for a classic English picnic. With both parks close by to LUMA Concept Hotel London, you can enjoy a lovely summer stroll down to these lush green reserves. Soak up the serenity and peace of London’s park life this summer.
Festival of Love
Fall head over heels this summer with South Bank’s arts festival exploring the ways of the heart. Expect installations, dancing, pop-up performances and much, much more this summer at the South Bank near Waterloo. The Festival of Love is an annual event and not to be missed.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Regent’s Park is host to a beautiful outdoor theatre space surrounded by green English foliage. For all thespians and theatre lovers out there, this open-air theatre is an essential experience. Next year’s programme includes quintessentially English productions of Oliver Twist and A Tale of Two Cities.
Markets
Outdoor markets are great places to shop while enjoying the summer weather. West London is full of great markets. During your next stay at LUMA Concept Hotel London, why not pay a visit to the vibrant and exciting Shepherd’s Bush Market for some authentic London verve and, if you’re lucky, some great bargains.
Street Performances
Head over to Covent Garden and witness a wild and wacky array of jugglers, magicians and human statues. These colourful characters paint London every shade of weird and wonderful during the summer months.
Rooftop Film Club
As its name suggests, this outdoor cinema has three rooftop venues around London: Shoreditch, Peckham, Stratford and Kensington. With an eclectic range of classics and new releases on, this is a great way to enjoy summer in London.
Al Fresco Dining
If you’re looking for a place to dine outdoors, why not try the River Cafe in Hammersmith? Not only does this renowned restaurant serve some of the best Mediterranean cuisine in London, it’s also just a short walk from LUMA Concept Hotel London.
And much, much more….
This is only the tip of the iceberg. London is also full of great gelato bars, one-day music festivals, beer gardens, swimming pools and so much more! If you’re planning your stay at LUMA Concept Hotel London this summer, be sure to take advantage of all the sights and sounds London has to offer.