I love spring in London. With balmy weather and temperatures reaching highs of 19°C (66°F) – and higher, if there’s a May heatwave – May is the perfect time to explore London’s parks and gardens.
One of London’s most famous outdoor parks is beautiful in May. St. James’s Park might only boast 23 hectares (57 acres) of landscaped gardens and duck ponds, but the city’s oldest royal park is perfectly located in the heart of London.
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May in London is glorious (most of the time, anyway), and when the sun’s shining, nothing quite beats a picnic in Hyde Park. It might only be half a mile away from Buckingham Palace, but Hyde Park has always been known as the People’s Park.
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Walking tours are a fun way to see more of the city, and if it’s your first time in London, I’d recommend joining one of the many free walking tours to begin.
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London’s evenings can still be chilly in May, so I’d suggest reserving at least one night of your trip for a West End extravaganza. The West End is London’s world-famous theater and entertainment district, and it’s packed with shops, restaurants, cinemas, and venues.
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The tides of the River Thames have calmed by May, and you’ll love exploring the city’s famous waterway by boat. The Thames Clippers are fast boats plying the river, dropping travelers and commuters off at various docks in London.
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