Spring is a magical time to visit London for a variety of reasons. The capital truly starts to come alive after the autumn and winter seasons. Vivid colours stretch throughout the city giving it a new lease of life. Nature begins to take a hold of the metropolis again and this provides many great spectacles and perspectives from which to enjoy your visit.
In this article, we explore some of the special things you can do in spring to experience the best highlights of London.
Experience the major attractions before peak season
Spring is a great opportunity to make the most of London’s most famous and popular attractions before peak tourist season hits in the summer.
Not only that, you can take in the sites before temperatures reach their sweltering heights in July and August. Accommodation availability is also likely to be better than during peak season, so you can find some central places to stay such as Waterloo.
The London Eye is a fantastic experience and seeing the city from a height when nature is starting to bloom is quite a treat. Buckingham Palace is likely to be swarmed around coronation weekend, so this could be your chance to feel the excitement of the big day if you can’t make it down on coronation weekend.
Take in London’s parks and gardens
Spring brings with it changing colours and blossoming trees, shrubs and plants – a magical time to explore London’s parks and gardens.
Kew Gardens are a firm favourite with tourists, but there are lots of alternatives such as Kensington Gardens surrounding the palace that are well worth taking in. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a popular attraction in London’s spring calendar if you’re interested in spectacular flower arrangements.
London’s numerous parks really start to come alive at this time of year so you could wander around the likes of Hyde Park, Regent’s Park or Hampstead Heath a little further out.
Indulge in cultural fun
London is an incredibly diverse and culturally rich city. Spring can be a good time to experience some of this whilst the weather may not quite be suitable for all-outdoor events.
March is women’s history month which brings many festivals, exhibitions and celebrations across the city. Art galleries and museums usually run events to highlight key themes throughout the year so you can experience lots of different cultural celebrations when you visit.
Spring is also a lively time for public holidays and celebrations – St. Patrick’s Day in March is a celebration seen around the world and London certainly joins in. Easter holidays also allow for many fun family activities if you’re bringing your little ones!
We hope you enjoyed our article and tips to visit London in spring.
