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Covent Garden
Covent Garden
Visit for great shops and daily alfresco entertainment on the central piazza
Get a little outdoor exercise
Go for an outdoor splish-splash
London has some great outdoor swimming options. They look particularly appetising after a whole year of not being allowed near them. Our...
Find somewhere to play tennis
London, outdoor sports are almost back. Fancy some sweet, sweet Wimbledon feels? Grab a racket and head to these spots to get in on some court action...
London has some great outdoor swimming options. They look particularly appetising after a whole year of not being allowed near them. Our...
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London has some great outdoor swimming options. They look particularly appetising after a whole year of not being allowed near them. Our...
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Fall in love with outdoor workouts
Because the park is your gym
Join a community sports club
More fitness-phobe than fitness fanatic? Don’t panic. London’s home to more community sports clubs than you can shake a mud-covered hockey...
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Running in London doesn't mean dodging traffic or legging it for the last tube – the capital's major parks, gyms and green spaces are the perfect places...
Pamper yourself
Barbers
Trendy haircuts, wet shaves, beard trims and beauty treatments are all on the cards at London's best barbers.
Brow bars
Find the best bars for threading, tweezing, waxing and tints
Hairdressers
Treat your tresses at these classy salons and classic barbers
Tattoo studios
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