{"id":9669,"date":"2015-07-02T11:08:30","date_gmt":"2015-07-02T11:08:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=9669"},"modified":"2015-07-02T11:08:30","modified_gmt":"2015-07-02T11:08:30","slug":"tourist-in-london-what-to-do-where-to-go-for-the-outdoor-enthusiast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/tourist-in-london-what-to-do-where-to-go-for-the-outdoor-enthusiast\/","title":{"rendered":"Tourist in London: What to do, where to go for the outdoor enthusiast"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Tower of London, Big Ben, London Bridge… London is one of the most interesting cities in the world, overflowing with must-see historic sites. But there’s more to this melting-pot than history. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, then there are plenty of activities in and around the city worth adding to your itinerary.<\/p>\n

Top tips on what to do outdoors in London:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Enjoy a tree-top adventure.<\/strong> Fancy soaring through forests from a Tarzan swing, high ropes or an epic zip wire? Go Ape\u2019s\u00a0Trent Park<\/a> venue offers various adventure options nestled in acres of beautiful woodland. To get there, catch the underground train\u00a0from Piccadilly Circus to Cockfoster\u2019s (on the Piccadilly Line). The train\u00a0ride will take an hour, and Trent Park is a ten-minute walk away from Cockfoster\u2019s station on the other end. Allow two to five hours to enjoy the outdoor options thoroughly! And don\u2019t forget to pack a good book<\/a> for the train, or buy an e-reader<\/a> before you fly \u2013 we promise, it makes all journey time pass easier!<\/li>\n
  2. Go horse riding in Hyde Park.<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re a newbie or an old hand, you can live out your Olde English Romance fantasy and gallop through London\u2019s most famous park on horseback thanks to Hyde Park Stables<\/a> , which offer horse-riding packages for the whole family, including lessons for those just starting out.<\/li>\n
  3. Take a speedboat cruise down the Thames. <\/strong>London RIB Voyages<\/a> offers thrilling speedboat experiences down the river, departing hourly from the famous London Eye. TripAdvisor users have rated these cruises the #1 experience in London, so it\u2019s worth giving it a bash! You\u2019ll likely get rather wet (and London is always at risk of a spell of gloomy wet weather), so you might want to pack a waterproof jacke<\/a>t.<\/li>\n
  4. Go bird-watching in Barnes. <\/strong>For an easy day out in nature without trekking out of London, seek out some of the city\u2019s finest feathered attractions at the London Wetland Centre<\/a>\u00a0in Barnes. Catch a Tube from Piccadilly Circus to Hammersmith (19 minutes\u2019 travel time) and a 10-minute bus ride to the centre, which offers free guided tours and interactive feeding time. Visit the nearby Kew Gardens and you\u2019re set for a full day immersed in nature \u2013 in the heart of London! Don\u2019t forget to pack a good pair of binoculars<\/a> for this one!<\/li>\n
  5. Play golf while admiring London views.<\/strong> Alexander Palace<\/a> \u00a0near Wood Green station (26 minutes from Piccadilly Circus) offers various fun adventure activities including ice skating, a skate park, a farmers market, a boating lake, and a 10-hole \u201cPitch & Putt\u201d golf course with stunning views across the whole city.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Other outdoor activities worth checking out include outdoor swimming pools, beer gardens and rooftop bars, outdoor cinema screenings, hidden parks and gardens and city farms \u2013 to mention but a few.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The Tower of London, Big Ben, London Bridge… London is one of the most interesting cities in the world, overflowing with must-see historic sites. But there’s more to this melting-pot than history. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, then there are plenty of activities in and around the city worth adding to your itinerary. Top<\/p>\n

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