From Sunday roasts to your Sunday best, here's how to make the most of the day of rest.
Whether you're easy like Sunday morning or want a Sunday kind of love, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the last day of the week. London is packed with traditions, which bring the city to life. So before you get into Monday mode, here are the best things to do in London on a Sunday.
Afternoon tea
When one thinks about England, they think about tea. And where's a better place to get the full luxurious experience than at The Ritz London. The Parisian interiors just makes the visit even more magical. For families, they also have children's afternoon tea specials, especially portioned for children. The Ritz London is also the only hotel in the UK to have a certified Tea Master, Giandomenico Scanu, he travels around the world to visit tea plantations for sourcing tea selections at the Ritz.
GO: Visit www.theritzlondon.com for more information.
Churches and cathedrals
It may be a tourist attraction, but it is so much more than that. St. Paul's Cathedral near Bank Station is one of London's most iconic and historic cathedrals. Not only is it a place of worship, but it is also a place to pay tribute to British history. There are plenty of sculptures and crypts, which include the graves of Christopher Wren and Horatio Nelson. The best part of it is climbing the 528 steps to the Golden Gallery for an amazing view from the top of the dome, of London from above.
GO: Visit www.stpauls.co.uk for more information.
Coffee and dessert
Hafiz Mustafa is the most popular bakeries in Türkiye. The new café has opened in Knightsbridge, and is right across from the street from Harrods. The dessert menu varies from the traditional Turkish delight and baklava to cakes and pretty pastries. Plus, it has a great selection of coffees and traditional Turkish teas.
GO: Visit https://online.hafizmustafa.com for more information.
Full English breakfast
We don't do things by halves. So, the perfect way to start the day is with a full English breakfast. The celebrity favourite, The Wolseley, is located in the heart of London next to Green Park. It has a fantastic selection of food, and the interiors combine both British heritage and the aura of European ambience. Another great option to explore is Dean Street Townhouse in Soho, which has a superb selection of breakfast food, including the traditional Sunday roast.
GO: Visit www.thewolseley.com or www.sohohouse.com for more information.
Markets
Wake up and smell the roses at Columbia Road Flower Market. Located in Bethnal Green by the Victorian shops around Hackney Road, it is known to be one of London's trendiest areas, and the market opens every Sunday from 8am to 3pm. Elsewhere, Brick Lane's Sunday Upmarket has unique vintage stalls and antiques. Most importantly, there are immaculate choices of street food stalls. The market is open from 10am to 6pm.
GO: Visit https://columbiaroad.info or www.sundayupmarket.co.uk for more information.
Matinee shows
Theatre lovers, rejoice. The West End is home to a range of award-winning shows and British musical makers. Experience the romance of one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty's Theatre. Cameron Mackintosh's Les Misérables is one of the world's longest-running musicals and is showing at the Sondheim Theatre.
GO: Visit https://lwtheatres.co.uk or www.sondheimtheatre.co.uk for more information.
Movie nights
Electric Cinema in Notting Hill is the perfect cosy place for movies, with cosy cushioned sofas in the theatre rooms. It showcases exciting new movies. For a touch of nostalgia, Everyman Cinemas in Hampstead brings back classic movies every Sunday.
GO: Visit www.everymancinema.com or www.electriccinema.co.uk for more information.
Royal Parks
London's Royal Parks offer a beautiful day out. Walk around Hyde Park and the Serpentine Lake, and admire the the ducks and swans. Holland Park includes roaming peacocks, and Prince Albert would once garden at The Italian Gardens by Lancaster Gate. During spring and summer, Queen Mary's Rose Garden in Regent's Park is in full bloom and is home to 12,000 roses.
GO: Visit www.royalparks.org.uk for more information.
Spa day
What better way to relax and get some well-deserved me-time? The Berkeley Spa in Knightsbridge is one of the most luxurious and delightful places. It includes exhilarating saunas, steam rooms, snow showers, and, of course, a 22-metre pool. It also has fitness studios and other treatment rooms and excellent food and drink choices.
GO: Visit www.the-berkeley.co.uk for more information.
Sunday roast
One of England's traditions is to have a family Sunday roast. Spaniards Inn Pub and Restaurant is located just a few minutes away from Hampstead Heath, and is considered to be one of the hidden gems of London. Hawksmoor Restaurant in South Kensington boasts an Art Deco interior and menu including the Slow Roast Rump with beef and Sunday Feasting for two.
GO: Visit www.thespaniardshampstead.co.uk or https://thehawksmoor.com for more information.
