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6 things to do in London before you turn 30, half of them done

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Maya Okafor

Updated 15 October 20266 spots1 min read

The London things everyone means to do and nobody books. I am halfway through. The ones I have done say so, and so do the ones still waiting.

Done
3 of 6
Most expensive
About £60

Done

  1. 01Did it

    Swim in the Hampstead ponds

    Hampstead HeathOutdoor swimA few pounds

    Colder than you think, and better than you think.

    Go on a weekday morning in September, when the water has had all summer. Bring a towel you do not mind getting muddy.

  2. 02Did it

    Sunrise from Primrose Hill

    Primrose HillEarly startFree

    Worth it once. Take a coffee up with you, because nothing nearby opens that early.

  • Did it

    Prom in the arena

    South KensingtonConcertAbout £8

    Standing tickets on the day. The queue is half the fun.

Still to do

  • Heard good things

    Kayak the Thames

    Central LondonOn the waterAbout £60

    Two friends did it at sunset and have not stopped talking about it.

  • Not tried

    A museum late

    AnywhereEveningVaries

    Every big museum runs evening openings. I keep missing them.

  • Not tried

    A lido in winter

    Brockwell or London FieldsOutdoor swimA few pounds

    The ponds made me brave. This is the next step.