Summer is back and we're bringing you 100 ways to build your dream day in the capital.
Looking for inspiration? Use this page to craft your dream summer day trip to the capital with just a simple scroll through our handpicked activities below.
From London's iconic landmarks to hidden gems, there's something for everyone: Foodies to adrenaline junkies; free experiences to luxury ones. So, make the most of the warmer weather and light nights and discover the endless unique experiences London has to offer. Your summer travel adventure starts here - just a Grand Central journey away!
We’ll be updating our page regularly with fresh ideas, so check back often to build your next day out and follow us on our social channels for even more inspiration!
Start planning your London day out below. Get on board and get inspired.
Food & drink adventures
#5 Enjoy a brew with a view
Hop aboard an iconic London double-decker for Brigit’s Bakery’s delicious afternoon tea experience.
#19 Wander around Borough Market
Discover flavours from around the globe at one of London's most iconic markets.
#7 Spoon into something special
Taste handcrafted fruit crumbles served fresh from the ovens of Humble Crumble.
Discover history & culture
#58 Discover the Victoria and Albert Museum
Immerse yourself in centuries of creativity and design.
#11 Visit the London Transport Museum
Explore the 200-year-old link between transport and the growth of London.
#68 Visit the Bank of England Museum
Study the history of money, the economy and the Bank of England.
Family fun
#12 Make friends with a very polite bear
Join the marmalade-loving bear on a magical, multi-sensory adventure through London’s deepest darkest Peru and beyond.
#22 Hire a pedalo in Hyde Park's iconic Serpentine lake
Make a splash this summer.
#49 Chill out in the hot weather with an ice cream making class
Beat the heat with a masterclass at Pan-n-Ice.
Shop, play & explore
#39 Step into a sea of petals
Wander London’s most fragrant street every Sunday at Columbia Road Flower Market.
#61 Get competitive at ping pong
Serve up some fun.
#74 Take a ride on the London Eye
Soar above the capital's iconic skyline.
Art, theatre & shows
#79 Test your skills at an East London street art workshop
Find your artistic potential.
#41 Watch street entertainers work up a crowd in Covent Garden
Be amazed by world-class performers.
#76 See a performance at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Step back in time and witness timeless performances.
Recharge & reconnect
#50 Enjoy chilled-out music in interesting venues
Experience London's vibrant music scene in unexpected spaces.
#90 Wander around Richmond Park
Explore the great outdoors without leaving Greater London.
#86 Get those happy hormones flowing at Dopamine Land
London's ultimate happiness hotspot
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*Up to 80% off applies to Grand Central journeys to and from London Kings Cross and from £20.10 Bradford to London tickets are only available when you book in advance. Average saving calculated by comparing the Advance standard single ticket price to the equivalent price of an Anytime standard single ticket. Advance tickets are subject to availability. See grandcentralrail.com/advance for more details.