The best addresses in London to spend a romantic Christmas and in love.
The London Pass , creator of the official map of the same name in 1999 visit London , sent collaborators specialized in local tourism in search of the most hidden and romantic corners of London. Markets with traditional flowers East End to the points offering breathtaking views of the city through picturesque waterways, they have updated many romantic activities to offer lovers during their weekend days or their winter holidays.
Take a look at these valuable recommendations made by Aboriginal people, full of stimulating activities to practice in the morning, afternoon and evening:
Flowers for your dulcein at Columbia Road Flower Market
Flickr – Jerome Yewdalll
Start with a morning in the winter freshness of the Columbia Road flower market. The excellent coffee we find there and the atmosphere full of life of the places make it the ideal place to spend a farniente Sunday. This flower market, located in the east of London , is one of the highest in colour in the city; what he owes not only to his flowers. The frontiers of the shops are full of cheerful colours, the sellers are friendly and the street musicians who sing along with their guitar will illuminate without doubt your day.
As a breakfast, the round bread (bagel) with fresh cheese and smoked salmon from the Jones Dairy Café will allow you to leave the right foot. You can browse the stalls by holding yourself by hand, have fun of the eccentricity of some shops, and you will certainly not leave without buying a lys in memory of this wonderful morning.
Columbia Road, E2 7RG
Open on Sunday from 08:00 to 15:00
Surface transport: Hoxton/Shoreditch High Street – Metro: Old Street
Camden to Little Venice Boat Tour
geograph.org.uk – Dr. Neil Clifton
One of London’s best-kept secrets is the small corner of Italy that shelters the city in its northern part. Located in Maida Vale, Little Venice hosts dozens of boat houses aligned with the Regent’s Canal. The best way to see them is to have your own boat. Jason’s is one of the few companies to offer boat tours on the river during the winter.
From the Camden Lock (Camden Lock) or Little Venice Lock lock, you will sail along the picturesque path through Regent’s Park and the London Zoo. Take a look at the glaze of your heart, or look at the glass of the narrow barge to discover London from an original perspective.
Jason’s Canal Boat Trip
75 West Yard, NW1 8AF
Open daily, from 10:30 to 15:30
Metro: Maida Vale (Little Venice); Camden Town/Chalk Farm (Camden Lock)
An afternoon without rushing to Asia House
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The afternoon tea break is a must-see rite in London and you will love the discreet luxury of the Asia House, located in the chic Marylebone district. This townhouse dating back to the Georgian era is sheltered from sights, behind the All Souls church, making it a perfect stop to relax after a shopping session in the busy Oxford Circus neighbourhood.
The Mackwoods tea room, with its intimate, cozy and relaxed atmosphere, is perfect for the aristocratic tradition of tasting scones, jams and cakes. It is richly decorated, borrowing from both the traditional British style and Asian elegance. It serves delicious breakfast tea and delicious scones and sandwiches. You can also opt for Asian succulents. Choose a table in an isolated corner to be able to discuss without being distracted between sweets and other sweet dishes.
63 New Cavendish Street, W1G 7LP
Open in week from 09:00 to 18:00
Metro: Oxford Circus/Regent Street
Have a drink on a breathtaking view of Madison
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This bar-terrace is the place of choice for those who work in the City, but also a hidden diamond for the visitor. Take the panoramic elevator to the stone terrace from which you will admire the line of the roofs of London. All customers are elegantly dressed, while comfortable windows and benches add a glamorous touch to the whole.
Madison offers a wide range of delicious cocktails and tapas, but this is the view that is truly in the spotlight. Reach yourself while admiring a London panorama that could not be found elsewhere.
One New Change, EC4M 9AF
Open Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 11:00, then until midnight – Saturday from midnight to 02:00 a.m. – Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Metro: St. Paul’s
Pass the Meridian to the Royal Greenwich Observatory
geograph.org.uk – Chris Gunns
Nothing like that to make your half feel that it is the center of the world that to make it go along the Meridian of Greenwich. From Queen’s House – built in 1614, this fascinating building is one of the most important in British architecture. From there, climb the butte to the Observatory. Don’t forget to go back as you go up: you will then be allowed a panoramic view of the city – from the O2 stadium, to the east, to Canary Wharf and further, to the “hornichon”, namely the tower called “Gherkin”.
If you've always dreamed of finding you in two places at the same time, this is an opportunity to do so. Once you reach the Observatory, add the meridian-origin. In a metaphorical way, you will soothe yourself in two different hemispheres. And with whom else could you share such an experience if it is with the person you love?
Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ
Open daily, from 10:00 to 17:00
DLR: Cutty Sark
Ice at Somerset House
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The ice skate is an activity by which you send an implicit message to the one you like: "If you fall, I'm here." Somerset House is an ideal place to get closer to your half when you’re on the ice while trying to avoid the children there. The lighting and decoration around the rink have been designed to magnify the dimensions of this neoclassical building. Choose the end of the afternoon, when the sun sets on the Thames: this is the time at which the Christmas tree of Somerset House and the south shore located on the other side of the river is coming to life.
The west wing of Somerset House was transformed into a Christmas shopping mall. When you have a small hollow, head to the Fortnum’s Lodge, an ephemeral restaurant that offers tasty pies and cheese toasts. Accompany the whole with a good hot wine before stirring again on the track.
Strand, WC2R 1LA
Open daily, from 10:00 to 18:00
Metro: Charing Cross/Covent Garden
A dinner with panoramic view at Boundary
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Nothing is more romantic than an outdoor dinner, on a terrace with stunning views of the city’s lights. It is the night that the line of roofs glitters with a thousand lights. It is therefore an excellent place to enjoy a meal near a good fire. It is a traditional French restaurant serving simply delicious French cuisine, prepared with seasonal products. Enjoy with a point cooked chocolate blown or a local foie gras. Taste one of the many French wines while remembering your favorite activity of the day.
There is not only the restaurant that is extraordinary, but also the whole trendy neighborhood of Shoreditch – a fascinating place to discover after the closure of the offices, when it really wakes up.
2-4 Boundary Street, E2 7DD
Open daily, from 10:00 to 11:00
Surface transportation: Shoreditch High Street – Metro: Old Street
Wilton’s Music Hall
Credit – James Perry
The Wilton’s Music Hall has been making couples happy since 1859, a longevity that makes it the world’s oldest music hall. The main interest of Wilton’s lies in its authenticly rustic interior decoration – the building obviously had not been designed to present a cleared brick facade and loose wood. It is a real relic that bears upon it the ravages of time.
Find a corner with tamized lighting at Mahogany Bar, where you can relive old times by flirting around a glass of wine while listening to old rengaines at the piano. It will be perfect after dinner, to spend an evening that will prolong until the early hours of dawn.
1 Graces Alley, E1 8JB
Open Monday to Friday, from noon to 23:00 – Saturday from 17:00 to 11:00
Metro: Aldgate East/Tower Hill
The romantic charm is the one that will make you share unforgettable moments with the person you love. However, London is never devoid of resources as soon as it comes to making you discover new and interesting things or to allow you to forge new memories. London truly offers you a romantic getaway that you will never forget.
The London Pass
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