For many of us being in Lockdown for the last year and a half is something that none of us would have ever expected to happen or want to happen again. With the lockdowns, our lifestyles have changed and I imagine for many of us going out and enjoying life post-pandemic is going to take us a while to adapt to.
Going to the shops and having someone within 2 meters to us can make us feel anxious so when the idea of travelling to London came up I shot it down straight away. However, as more of us are getting vaccinated it feels like it’s the right time to start venturing out further and enjoying life again.
Today we will look at some of the things you can do in London without breaking the bank while being as safe as possible from COVID.
Visiting KEW Gardens
Being outside is one of the safest ways of keeping away from others while statistically giving yourself the lowest chance of catching the virus. Kew Gardens also known as the Royal Botanic Gardens has acres of space to help with this. It has over 50,000 flowers and plants for you and your family to explore and the price of a ticket compared to other attractions in London is low.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is home to the Queen of England and doing a tour of the palace is a great way to spend the day. Although you are indoors some of the tour gives you a chance to eat your lunch outside on the stunning grounds of the palace.
If you are interested in visiting the palace you will need to pre-book tickets beforehand because of all the covid restrictions in place they are running at a limited capacity.
If you can get tickets to visit the palace then be sure to bring your mask as you will be walking through the 19 staterooms which show some of the most beautiful decorations you will ever see.
Take a boat on the Thames
For the older readers and readers with families taking a boat down the Thames is something you will all enjoy. Some companies will offer food and dining while on your ride while other companies will offer a more exhilarating ride on a speed boat.
If you want to do something that is fun and doesn’t cost a lot then check out some of the companies that offer boat rides on the Thames as it’s good fun, outdoors and won’t cost you too much money.
Bike tours
There are many different bike tours in London that you can do but one of the best ones I have come across is a London bike tour in the evening. London is a beautiful city and something about travelling on a bike with your loved ones with all the lights of the city showing is beautiful.
A bike tour often takes a few hours so if you are doing it with your family make sure everyone is old enough, physically fit enough and that you take enough food and drinks to keep everyone hydrated.
Bike tours usually start from £30 per person so be sure to do your research before embarking on one as you will want to compare what options are out there. When biking across London be careful as London is a busy city and the traffic can sometimes be dangerous.
Photography shoots in London
If you can think of an activity London probably has it. The beauty of London is that there are so many diverse people here that there is always something on offer that others may not have. If you fancy doing a bit of pottery, woodworking, ceramic tile painting or anything similar London will have someone who offers it. Photography shoots in London are up there with one of the most different activities I have ever done and if you want to feel like a VIP for the day then this is the activity for you.
Dress up and put on some wacky and wild outfits or wear your own and have professional photos in London with some of its most famous landmarks is a great way to enjoy your day out.
There are many photographers offering experience days like this so a simple Google search will pull them up. Once you find some options go through the photographers for looks and styles that you want and then get in touch with the photographer that you like the most.
A word of warning, the photography days don’t cost too much but the photos afterwards can increase the price significantly.
Getting to the attractions
Getting around to the attractions in London wouldn’t be tough usually but in a COVID19 world, most of us don’t want to use the trains or tubes. If you are in this category I would recommend driving to them if you can or by using a private taxi service. You could also use an Uber.