{"id":5418,"date":"2010-08-10T15:34:51","date_gmt":"2010-08-10T19:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=5418"},"modified":"2012-12-27T11:43:02","modified_gmt":"2012-12-27T15:43:02","slug":"summer-fun-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2010\/08\/10\/summer-fun-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Fun in London"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An open air theatre scene in Regent Park. Photo by Mike Fleming<\/div>\n<\/div>If your image of London<\/a> town includes grey skies and dreary weather, you\u2019re way overdue for a trip to England\u2019s capital. With summer temperatures and (almost) constant sunshine, London goes al fresco all season long with unlimited outdoor activities and entertainment<\/strong>. And since many events are free, all you need to enjoy them is a New York Habitat vacation accommodation in London<\/a>\u2014oh, and don\u2019t forget the sunscreen!<\/p>\n

Since the Olympics are only two years off, why not take a beginner\u2019s kayaking<\/strong> lesson to learn the sport? Sponsored by the Royal Borough of Kensington<\/a> and Chelsea<\/a>, these courses go through August and take place on the Thames.<\/p>\n

Another sporting activity in which you can participate is Ping. A month-long, citywide initiative, Ping will have ping-pong<\/strong> tables popping up in outdoor locations throughout London. Balls and racquets are provided, it\u2019s free to play and it\u2019s a great way to make friends.<\/p>\n

Of course, what\u2019s a visit to London without attending the theatre? Regent Park\u2019s<\/a> Open Air Theatre<\/strong> is a great spot to catch a play under the sky. If you\u2019re looking for entertainment without a price tag, consider the free shows at the Scoop or the endless offerings as part of the National Theatre\u2019s Watch This Space, both on the South Bank in Southwark<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If film is more your thing, book tickets for the Somerset House\u2019s extensive Summer Screen series, shown in a stunning setting, or Cinema Under the Stars at Syon Park. Although movie screenings<\/strong> are always a rather cheap source of entertainment, the Scoop again goes one better with free films and a fine backdrop of Tower Bridge.<\/p>\n

Add to all that: backyard barbecues at local pubs, swimming lidos, beer gardens, outdoor markets, and al fresco dining, and you\u2019ll be soaking up the London sun from early in the morning until almost nine at night. Unless, of course, you\u2019re tempted to spend most of your time in the comfortable surroundings of your New York Habitat flat in London<\/a>, such as:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0A bright and modern studio in Bloomsbury, Westminster (LN-940) <\/a>on the first floor of a walk-up Edwardian mansion block. This flat features a double bed, walk-in closet, courtyard and roof terrace\u2014and best of all summer amenities: a pool!<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0A 1-bedroom vacation rental in lively Kensington-Chelsea (LN-953). <\/a>This first-floor rental accommodation offers a queen-sized bed, laundry and lovely garden views.<\/p>\n

London is the perfect vacation destination this summer\u2014and with New York Habitat vacation rentals, you\u2019ll have the best place to stay!<\/p>\n

Which outdoor activities will you take part in? Let us know with a comment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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