Spring has finally arrived and it’s now in full swing. In a city like London there’s never a lack of things to do in brilliant weather, yet when that special day comes by we scramble for something fun to do to take advantage of it.

Most will grab a cold drink and head to the nearest park with friends which can be lovely. But where can you see the most stunning green spots? Where can you enjoy the best spring afternoon tea? And where can you go for a rooftop meal with a view of the whole city or drinks by the riverside? Nothing’s worse than springtime FOMO.

Read on for the unmissable spring experiences in London.

See Spring in Full View.

Truly experience spring as you’ve never seen it before at the Seasonal Highlights Walking Tour at Kew Gardens. Speciality of some of the world’s best botanists, discover the gorgeous colours and fragrances of the gardens as the plants and flowers blossom and bloom. And while you’re at Kew, see spring not just as it would be in the United Kingdom, but also as it would be across the world, through the brilliant environment capturing greenhouses.

Enjoy butterfly tickles in the Butterfly House in the Horniman Museum and Gardens. Free flying and stunning, you can have a close up view of the butterflies in the Butterfly House of the Horniman Museum and Gardens. These fluttering beauties are friendly and ever so delicate.

See the gorgeous Cherry Blossoms at Greenwich Park. Greenwich Park is one of the Royal Parks. It hosts the Royal Observatory, The National Maritime Museum and many gardens. In spring however, Greenwich Park attracts lots of visitors looking for the perfect Instagrammable shot of the stunning cherry blossoms in full bloom

Attend the Chelsea Flower Show 28th of May! Something is just spectacular about laying eyes on meticulously curated displays of the most vibrant blooms.

Grab yourself a picnic.

Student luxe top tip: order a carefully crafted and prepared picnic from The Luxury Picnic Company and visit one of these gorgeous picnic spots:

Kyoto Gardens in Holland Park

Carefully designed, crafted and tended to by Japanese botanical experts from the Kyoto Garden Association, this garden is a stunning view to feast your eyes on while feasting on your luxury picnic. Tiered waterfalls, koi fish, stone lanterns and wandering peacocks create an exceptional picnic experience.

Walk and wander in the steps of royalty at Kensington Palace Gardens.

Be it walking by the terraced lawns, or under the arched passageways, taking in the views of the wildflower fields or Kensington palace itself, there’s no better time to see these stunning gardens than Spring. 

Visit Primrose Hill.

At a summit overlooking the London skyline spectacularly, just near Regent’s Park, you can picnic gloriously. On this hill, no building can block your sunshine. Even at this location, London is London and history is everywhere.

See if you can find the Shakespeare Tree! This oak tree was planted on the 300th anniversary of Shakespear’s birth and is a landmark in its own right.

Visit one of London’s top food markets.

With the dark grey gloomy rains mostly behind us, there’s no better time to enjoy the open air nibbles. 

Visit Borough Market.

With 1,000 year of heritage and rich with options for fresh produce, perfectly cooked street food and great drinks, Borough Market is a wonderful market to visit for a delicious bite where you can enjoy the weather. 

Visit Camden Market.

Open since 1974 and strikingly known as London’s best market, Camden Market has hundreds of dining options and brilliant pubs that are sure to satiate almost any craving. Grab your meal and watch the vibrant and wonderful environment around you, be that hipster spotting or boat spotting on the canal. And when you’re all done with lunch, maybe head down to the vintage shops or curb the shopaholic with handcrafted high quality goods.

Student Luxe’s further recommendations for students living in London:

Go for a Spring afternoon tea.

Our top picks:

• Laduree in Covent Garden

• Royal Lancaster London

• The Lalee at the Cadogan

• The Ritz

• Pall Mall

Wine & dine with a city view.

Our top picks:

• Enjoy drinks at the Skylight Bars at Tobacco Dock.

• Eat and drink in Century, Soho’s largest rooftop terrace, while taking in the West End Views.

• The Nest Rooftop Sky Bar. See a full 360 degree view of the beautiful London skyline while sipping your cocktail.

• Enjoy live music, a great view and a bottomless weekend brunch at the Garden Rooftop Leicester Square.

Wine & dine with a river view.

Our top picks:

• Watch the Sunset The Waterside.

• Eat seafood on the Regent’s Canal in The Summerhouse.

• Wine and dine on Bateaux a luxury river cruise experience.

Lastly - try something different

Watch a movie from up above on the Rooftop Film Club.

That’s a wrap.

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