Travel & Hospitality Awards - Europe 2022

Most visitors to London will head to Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, or even go on a very
generic open top bus tour. It makes sense for a first-time visitor but if it’s your second or third time
visiting, we suggest you get off the beaten track and do something different in this historic city.
UNIQUE
LONDON
Get On the Water
Experience a part of London that’s often overlooked: the view
from the river Thames itself. We think the great river that flows
across the capital is one of the best ways to get to know the
sights, all from a different angle.
The London Kayak Company offer night-time paddles through
the heart of the city. Starting in Battersea and ending in
Greenwich, hop aboard with an experienced instructor and
take a two-person kayak downstream for an unforgettable
ride.
A Chocolate Making Masterclass
Calling all chocoholics! Satisfy your cravings for the sweet
stuff with a bespoke chocolate workshop. Ideal for couples
or even a hen party, you can learn all about the art of
making chocolate. You can turn a few simple but luxurious
ingredients into the world’s favourite snack with guidance
from a knowledgeable chocolatier.
Whether you want to become a serious pâtissier or simply
spend a few fun hours with your friends, we think a chocolatemaking
experience is a great way to spend time in London.
Lose Yourself in a Zen Garden
Found tucked away in a corner of swanky Kensington’s
Holland Park, there’s an oasis of calm in the middle of this
busy city. If you want to really get away from it all and spend a
quiet afternoon with yourself, you should visit Kyoto Garden.
Carefully designed to feel like an authentic Japanese Zen
Garden, you can spot exotic peacocks strutting around, lazy
koi carp swimming in the cool pond, and a gentle waterfall
bubbling between native Japanese plants and trees. We
can’t think of a better way to lose yourself in Central London.
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