(Pictured top: Thorpe Park)

Top shopping destinations

Covent Garden

Covent Garden is an iconic shopping and entertainment district in London’s West End. It boasts multiple shops exclusive to this area such as Glossier, Brandy Mellville, Subdued, Sass and Belle and many more. Furthermore, it is renowned for its famed street performances and surrounding restaurants.

Westfield

Westfield has two locations in London; White City and Stratford. Westfield White City is the biggest shopping centre in Europe. Both centres are extremely iconic and have a wide variety of shops and restaurants with varying styles and prices, all the way from Primark to Victoria’s Secret to Tiffany & Co. They can get very busy so go during the working week if you can as they will be significantly quieter.

Camden Market

Camden Market is known for its diverse community. The historic market officially opened as we know it today in 1974 marking this year as its 50th anniversary. But there has been a market there since the 6th century (the Saxons) making it a history-rich area. Camden Market has over 1000 places to shop, dance, drink and eat so there is something for everyone. However, like in all busy places, be cautious of pickpockets in the market place and around the district.

Adrenaline filled activities

Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park is packed full of thrills and is home to the fastest and tallest roller coaster in the UK – Hyperia. It is extremely busy during the summer holidays and the weekends so going during the week is recommended.

Chessington World Of Adventures

Chessington has themed ‘lands’ with each featuring a range of rides, food stands and restaurants all in-keeping with the theme. In addition there is a zoo at Chessington all around the park with a wide range of animals from tigers to penguins. It is more child-centred compared to Thorpe Park but is still extremely popular to many.

For music lovers

The O2 Arena

The O2 Arena is the 9th largest building by volume in the world and has the 2nd highest seating capacity of any indoor venue in the UK. Many world-wide artists make the O2 Arena a must-stop on their world tours. As well as having an enormous music scene the O2 has 40 places to get food and around 60 places to shop. In addition you can even climb up the O2.

Pryzm (Kingston)

Pryzm (Kingston), despite being an 18+ nightclub, fortunately hosts lots of concerts and shows that can be attended by those under 18. It also has a wide variety of music performed and often by some of the biggest DJs or artists in the world. To see a performer live at Pryzm can cost as little as £12.

For all the sports fans

Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium is the second largest stadium in Europe. It boasts a total of 90,000 seats and is home to England’s national team. All the biggest players in the world have played here. A full tour of the stadium and its history costs £25.

Goals (Wimbledon)

Goals has something for everyone, with top-tier facilities meaning that you can play in all weather. It is a popular place to go to with friends for a friendly match. Booking is also not compulsory and you can simply show up and play.