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There aren't many better things than a summer in London! Soak up the sunshine by the river, fill your Instagram with snaps of London parks and toast to sunnier days at buzzy rooftop bars. As the sun shines, just remember to stay safe, be responsible and follow social distancing guidelines while out and about.

Top things to do this summer

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Outdoor fun

Groups of people sit on the hill of Greenwich Park overlooking the Old Royal Naval College and the London skyline. Best London parks
Outdoor and drive-in cinemas
A person is photographed from the back, looking at a stage, in red spotlights. Open-air entertainment

Food and drink hotspots

Two chefs dressed in chefs' whites and blue striped aprons work in a kitchen, one wearing a face mask, the other holding a pot in one hand and tongs in another. Local restaurants
Rooftop terrace restaurant with chairs and tables set out or dining, with London skyline in distance. Alfresco dining
People sat on benches enjoying a drink in the sun on a roof terrace Beer gardens

Instagram goals

Two transparent geometric "igloos", one in the foreground and one in the background, complete with tables, seating and cushions. Outside, it's dusk and chains of lights are illuminated. Rooftop bars
Two men eating ice cream outside an ice cream parlour Ice-cream shops
People sit on green lawns in Greenwich Park in front of a view of the London skyline. Top picnic areas

Riverside activities

Swimming and boating
Man cycling over London Bridge with Tower Bridge in background Best London cycle routes
Woman on Thames boat ride in front of Tower Bridge River cruises

Cultural gems

A vast light-filled white hall at Victoria and Albert Museum, featuring sculptures and statues on pedestals, artefacts on walls and a curved, glass roof. Free museums
Four men, dressed in black, stand at black podiums on a black stage, set against a bright red background featuring four larger figures. Best museum exhibitions
A repeated motif of Marilyn Monroe's face is shown in brightly coloured variations on the left and in greyscale on the right. Top art exhibitions