You want to visit London but you are afraid that you can't make the most out of this beautiful city due to the Lockdown? Well don't worry because I got your back!

In a City where even train stations represent historical monument and landmarks in their own rights, it comes as no surprise that the rainy capital of the world has plenty to entertain its visitors with even during lockdown.

I will start the list with the obvious Covid friendly locations - the parks. The Regent’s Park, St James’s Park and Hyde Park are only some of the most famous ones. Take a stroll down the lake in Hyde Park, do some people and bird watching, have a picnic and read a book. When there isn’t a lockdown, there are a few coffee shops around and you can pick up some hot chocolate and savour it on the bench overlooking the water.

The park leads me to Marble Arch, the next historic monument on the list. This 19th century white marble triumphal was popular in Europe during the time when it was built and similar landmarks can be found across the continent.

Contrary to popular belief, Baker Street is populated mostly by mainstream stores that can be found in most shopping center so if you feel like going for a shopping spree, know that you can buy you favourite Zara and Primark clothes from here as a souvenir.

Next up on the list is the famous Traffalgar square named to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar from 1805 and the British Victory in the naval engagement fought by the British Royal Navy against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies during the Napoleonic wars. This is where you can find Nelson’s Column which commemorates Admiral Nelson, who died in this battle.

Although due to Covid you will not get the chance to witness the Change of Guards, you can see Buckingham Palace from the outside and take a selfie in front of the most famous residence in the country. This is not just the residence but also administrative headquarter of the monarch of the United Kingdom

It is now time to focus on what you can do outdoors in London’s most famous neighbourhoods and since we are on that topic, we are going to start with the most famous one of all - Notting Hill. If you ever opened instagram, you are probably familiar with the colourful houses and may have heard of Notting Hill Carnival. Although the Carnival was canceled due to the Pandemic, instagram wasn’t. You can still do sightseeing in this neighbourhood and take a few snaps. Notting Hill has an interesting history. Although it is an affluent district of West London today and although it has been associated with artists since around 1870, things didn’t always look so…bright for this picturesque neighbourhood. For much of the 20th century, the is was known for its slum housing. Find our more about it in my Notting Hill video linked above!

Another iconic London neighbourhood is London Bridge, home to the Tower of London and Borough Market, this area is a beautiful fusion of old and new, comprising of modern and slightly quirky office buildings as well as medieval and victorian landmarks. The most famous landmark in the neighbourhood and probably the second most iconic for the country, outnumbered in popularity only by the Big Ben, is Tower Bridge which is sometimes confused with London Bridge, about half a mile (0.8 km) upstream. If you have enough time on your hands, you can wait around until the bascules are raised to allow sheps to pass.

Next up on the list is Covent Garden which is renowned for its luxury fashion and beauty stores as well as award-winning restaurants and theatres. It is also home to one of London’s most famous Christmas Markets. The most famous landmarks in this area are the outdoor food markets, as well as the Royal Opera House, Theatre Royal, London Transport Museum, St Paul’s Church and Freemason’s Hall.

Sending slightly different vibes, but just as famous, Camden is famous for the Camden Lock, one of the most popular markets in the world and for its hipster feel. There are loads of historic buildings to glance at, as well us delicious cuisines from around the world to try at the market.

And if you can’t visit Italy due to the Pandemic, let Italy come to you in London. Little Venice, with its beautiful canals and waterways, can be found just to the north of Paddington. This picturesque neighbourhood comprises of quirky waterside cafes, pubs and restaurants.

I hope that you enjoyed this London Lockdown Travel guide. If you did, get more inspiration from my other London videos here: [ Ссылка ]

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