I can get a little despondent π about living in London - the pollutionπ·, the packed tubesπ, the traffic πππ, the people EVERYWHEREπ·π»π¨π»βπ»π©π»βπ³π¨πΌβπ§π¨π½βπΌπΈπ»π¨βππ¨π»ββοΈπ°π»π©π»ββοΈππ»π€·π»ββοΈ - it can all be a little bit too much sometimes.But I also love that there is so much to do ππ¨π»π§π΄π»π―π₯πΏππ»and so many new things to discover and places to explore πΊ - I am constantly curious, and love trying out new thingsππ».And I am a firm believer that if you live in Londonπ‘, for however long, you must use it to it's full potential - it is all too easy to go to work π©π»βπ»and back againπ‘ and miss out on all the exciting things happeningπΈβοΈππ±ππ¨ππͺ. The summer βοΈβοΈβοΈis the perfect time to get out and do things, so below I have found 5 things you should do if you are in London π‘ this weekend.Alice xxx π
This beautiful cafe πtucked away in Battersea Park serves delicious ice cream π§by Jude's - the black coconut is the one you want to try, it's very yummy indeed. They also do a great brunch (try the smashed avocadoπ₯), and are open in the evening for drinks π₯ with a fun outdoor area right next to the boating lakeπ£π». Absolutely worth a visit.
Sit outdoors on the roof of the Bussey Building in deckchairs and enjoy a beautiful sunsetπ . Once the sun is down the filmπ₯ begins, itβs all very modern with wireless headphonesπ§ and most importantly they provide blankets. There is also a bar at the top and, and you can take drinks πΉπΏin, and Peckham itself is just a vibrantly fun place to visit π». This weekend they are showing The Nice Guys πΊπΊ and La La Land π β maybe go twice and spend two evenings with Ryan Goslingπ.
Claire Lams and Ben Lloyd-Hughes star βοΈπ in Kiss Me π by Richard Bean (you'll know him from One Man, Two Guvnors) a love story πset against the shifting world of London post World War 1. Itβs 75 minutes of pure enjoyment π (although maybe not first date material) with time for dinner and drinks after too, try Sticks'n'Sushi in Covent Garden π£πΈππ».
I love afternoon tea π₯π°πβοΈπ©and am always on the hunt for a new one. The dΓ©cor in the Drawing Room of this hotel is very beautiful, Iβm slightly obsessed with their teal sofas and chairsπ and I really love the murals on the wallsπ¨π. An excellent tea in beautiful surroundings π.
Tucked away in the attic theatre π at N16, this fun-loving play is a journey through 50 years of love πand music πΆ . A superbly entertaining evening with a score of classic old school tunes π€πΌand laugh out loud moments, LOOP will put you in the perfect mood for a night out on the townππ»πΊ. Check out The Exhibit in Balham for drinks π»after.