Relaxing in London
Escape the hustle and bustle of London with these local relaxing spots. Enjoy a peaceful stroll at hidden gem The Phoenix Garden or relax with a cup of coffee and play with cats at Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium. Check out these and many more local gems, handpicked by our Spotters, and recharge in the heart of the city.
City guides by those who know the city in and out!
Our Locals' Favorite Relaxing
City guides by those who know their city best!
Why not just trust our Locals?
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
A tiny urban jungle
Built back in 2010 on the site of a disused railway line, it’s a local secret: a quiet, forest-like space to retreat to when city life becomes overwhelming.
by
Madeline
Gowers
Eel Pie Island
An artists’ colony in the Thames
It was once the site of the Eel Pie Hotel, a 19th-century guesthouse turned jazz venue and now it’s been transformed into a hippie artists’ colony...
by
Madeline
Gowers
The Phoenix Garden
A secret leafy paradise
The Phoenix Garden is remarkably inconspicuous: a bombsite turned car park turned community garden hidden behind high hedges and wrought iron railings.
by
Madeline
Gowers
London Fields Lido
Hackney riviera
"London Fields Lido" is for those rare days when it's actually hot and sunny. Beat the crowds, head over to this colourful pool and meet me there!
by
Claire
Creighton
Caravan
The traveler's choice
"Caravan" London is one of my favourite restaurants for having one of my favourite meals of the day: brunch. It's easy to savour every last bit here and...
by
Claire
Creighton
Kew Gardens
Botanical garden paradise
"Kew Gardens" is the famous UNESCO world heritage site in Southwest London. It's great to visit for its plants, flowers and Christmas festivities!
by
Ellie
Swain
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