Things to Do in London
London rewards a slow walk more than a long list, and a daytime walk is one of the easiest ways to meet someone for the first time. Here are four public places that suit it.
The South Bank for a long riverside walk
The Thames Path between Westminster and Tower Bridge is flat, wide and busy with other walkers, which makes it an easy, public place to talk. There are benches and cafes the whole way, and the views change every few minutes.
The Thames Path between Westminster and Tower Bridge is flat, wide and busy with other walkers, which makes it an easy, public place to talk.
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Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens for open space
These two connected royal parks give you a lake, long paths and plenty of lawn in the middle of the city. They suit a slow afternoon with no plan, and every gate is close to an Underground station.
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Greenwich for a day that feels like a trip
Greenwich has a park on a hill, the observatory grounds and a view back over the river to the City. It takes longer to reach than the centre, which gives the day a little occasion without needing anything booked.
Greenwich has a park on a hill, the observatory grounds and a view back over the river to the City.
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South Kensington for the free museums
The large national museums along Exhibition Road are free to enter and sit within a few minutes of each other. A single gallery is enough for an hour of shared conversation, and the area has quiet streets around it.
The large national museums along Exhibition Road are free to enter and sit within a few minutes of each other.
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Planning a London day
Choose one area and stay in it, because crossing the city eats an afternoon. Weekends and school holidays are crowded in the centre, so a weekday morning is calmer. Know your return station in advance, since the nearest Underground stop to a park is often a short walk away.
Choose one area and stay in it, because crossing the city eats an afternoon.
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How TheDirectory fits into this
A first daytime meeting is gentler than an evening one, and it still starts with knowing who you are meeting. TheDirectory checks identity against a government issued document through a person and reviews every photograph before it is published.
A first daytime meeting is gentler than an evening one, and it still starts with knowing who you are meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
No. TheDirectory does not arrange days out or book attractions in London. You message a member and agree between yourselves where to meet.
Yes. Members across London and the Home Counties are listed, along with people who travel in from the wider South East.
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