A sunny stroll along the Southbank of London – Activities

We took a midweek stroll along the Southbank of London today and it was glorious. The sun was out in full force and office workers mingled with tourists around London’s famous riverbanks, parks, pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants.

There was a spring in their collective step they smiled brighter, talked a little louder and laughed a little harder. It’s one of those moments where you are so glad to be alive and feel so privileged to have so much on your doorstep.

So many attractions along the Southbank

As the Location for the London Eye, London Aquarium, the London Dungeons, Galleries and the Oxo Tower, the Southbank is a tourist heaven. It is exceptionally crowded, noisy and busy so if crowds are not your thing, stay away.

With the Thames running below, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament opposite and the magnificent Westminster Bridge nearby, it is as identifiably London as you can get and has an unbeatable atmosphere.

Once we cleared the crowds queuing for the London Eye, the street performers, tents and Carousel’s, we came to a wonderful little Oasis which is my favourite spot for a Latte, wine or spirit and a dose of people watching.

People watching

We ended up in the EAT next to the lovely Foyles Bookshop and passed the time for an hour enjoying drinks and just soaking up the sun. All around us were vibrant and fashionable people doing exactly the same.

After a hard day at work in a busy central London office, it was such a satisfying way to end the day.

We even spotted a minor celebrity but she was one of those people you recognise instantly but whose name eludes you. I know she starred in some period drama.

Anyone for Japanese

At 7.00 pm we headed off to dinner at the charming Aji Japanese Canteen Restaurant by Westminster Bridge and had the Chicken katsu curry, yum.

Sunset

At 10.00 pm we headed home to prepare for another day at the office. Sadly the weather forecast for the next day was not quite so positive. However, it wouldn’t be London if the weather was predictable and deep down we would not have it any other way – very deep down.

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