5 Marvelous Things to Do in Central London in Winter
Don’t let the cold weather stop you from enjoying everything London has to offer. There are plenty of things to do in London in winter! You will never get bored in this city!
Enjoy a warming afternoon tea
Warm up with a cup of afternoon tea in London. This is a traditional experience which cannot be missed! Here is a list of the best places to get afternoon tea in London: Traditional tearoom attached to a booksellers, with Chinese wallpaper, leaf tea and bone china. Wood-panelled cafe set within upscale hotel where tea lovers are served by specialist sommeliers. The Tea House has a great selection of over 200 of the best loose leaf teas, available to buy online or in their Covent Garden tea shop. Smart all-day cafe with homemade cakes and British/international snacks, plus a canopied terrace. Wood panelling and leather furnishings in an upscale hotel's modern British restaurant and bar.Enjoy Cinema
Escape the noise and chaos of the city by dropping into one of Central London's many cinemas- Picturehouse Central
- Odeon Cinema London Tottenham Court
- Cineworld Cinema
- Odeon Cinema Leicester Square
- The Prince Charles The Prince Charles Cinema is the only independent cinema in Central London! It is at 7 Leicester Place in the north east corner of Leicester Square, just up from the Angus Steakhouse
Warm up in a cosy pub
One of the best things to do in London in winter is to enjoy the cosiness and warmth of a London pub. In the city centre, where our school is located, you can join an authentic pub experience. [caption id="attachment_2466" align="aligncenter" width="465"] The Bear Inn, Oxford. UK[/caption] You may want to try one of the following pubs (known as some of the top pubs):- The Harp, Covent Garden
- Ape & Bird
- Coach & Horses
- The Old Coffee House, Soho
- The Queen's Head, King's Cross
Go to a museum for free!
London’s museums are beautiful places full of history and interesting exhibits. And the best part about visiting these museums is that entry to most of them is completely free! Find more information here on these popular museums:- The British Museum: Works from prehistoric to modern times from around the world. Some exhibitions require tickets.
- The National History Museum: Dinosaur exhibition, animal exhibits and a beautiful building. Some exhibitions require tickets.
- The Victoria & Albert Museum: Celebrates art and design with 3,000 years’ worth of artefacts from around the globe. Some exhibitions require tickets.
- London Transport Museum: Exhibitions connecting transport with London’s social and cultural history.
- Museum of London: The world’s largest urban museum with historical artefacts and exhibitions telling the story of London. Free entry.
- The Science Museum: Explores the great scientific advances of the past 300 years. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Watch a play at the theatre
[caption id="attachment_2470" align="aligncenter" width="421"] History British Architecture London Museum[/caption] Whether you love musicals or looking for a kids’ theatre show, there are performances taking place all the time. Tickets are also pretty affordable if you book in advance. So kick back and enjoy the show! Check the listings at these popular theatre venues:- National Theatre,South Bank SE1 9PX
- Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street W1D 3NE
- The Young Vic Theatre, 66 The Cut SE1 8LZ
- The Old Vic, The Cut SE1 8NB
- Gielgud Theatre,Shaftsbury Avenue W1D 6AR
- London Palladium, Argyll Street W1F 7TF
- Globe Theatre,21 New Globe Walk SE1 9DT