49 x Places to Relax 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.

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Stepney Market

Goats in East London

Make a day of the market of Stepney City Farm on Saturdays, with a petting zoo and a fantastic cafe using organic produce from local growers,

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Ramona

Liberoff

Oct 8, 2025

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!

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Ellie

Swain

Oct 3, 2025

Pop Brixton

A hub of food, drinking and dancing

"Pop Brixton" in London is a quirky centre of scrummy street food, stylish restaurants and specialised bars. It's a perfect pit stop for a big night out.

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Snacks

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Ellie

Swain

Oct 3, 2025

Richmond Hill

Dreamy riverside sunsets

"Richmond Hill" is my sunset-gazing of preference in London. The 20-minute train ride from Waterloo station is worth it for the view alone...

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Relaxing

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Ellie

Swain

Oct 3, 2025

Little Venice

A waterside oasis

Picture-perfect "Little Venice" in London is littered with pretty & colourful houseboats that wouldn't look out of place in Amsterdam or Venice itself...

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Relaxing

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Ellie

Swain

Oct 3, 2025

Richmond Park

Home to 630 deer

"Richmond Park" is the largest of London's royal parks, just 20 minutes by train from Waterloo station, and also the wildest. Come here for the wild deer!

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Relaxing

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Ellie

Swain

Oct 3, 2025

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