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<p>The weather forecast is promising highs of 22˚C over the next three days and chances are you, like Muddy, want to make the most of it. There&#8217;s no denying London&#8217;s extra special when the temperatures rise &#8211; al fresco dining, drinks at rooftop bars, outdoor cinema, picnics in parks and dips in lidos all make us fall in love with the capital a little bit more. Here&#8217;s our favourite things to do and places to be when the Mercury soars. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-take-a-dip">Take a dip  </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="712" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Unknown-3-1024x712.jpeg" alt="Virgin Hotel Shoreditch " class="wp-image-11607" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Unknown-3-1024x712.jpeg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Unknown-3-300x209.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Unknown-3-768x534.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Unknown-3.jpeg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>When the heat rises, it&#8217;s natural to want to be near water and London has plenty of places you can splash around on, or in. The best loungers to bag are the ones alongside the city&#8217;s exclusive rooftop pools, such as the <a href="https://virginhotels.com/london-shoreditch/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Virgin Hotel Shoreditch</a> pool (pictured), or the pool at Soho House (<a href="https://london.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/best-rooftop-pools/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">more rooftop pools to covet here</a>). If you love a lido or open water swim, check out <a href="https://london.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/best-outdoor-pools-and-lidos/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the best outdoor swimming spots</a> in London, including the beautiful lake at the <a href="https://www.royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/hyde-park/serpentine-lido" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Serpentine</a>. And if you want to get on the water, click here for all the <a href="https://london.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/whatsup-the-best-places-to-paddleboard-in-london/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">best places to paddleboard</a> in the big smoke or how about <a href="https://www.canalandrivercruises.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hiring a canal boat</a> in Little Venice? </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat-at-an-outdoor-restaurant">Eat at an outdoor restaurant </h2>



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<p>There are few things more pleasant than supper outdoors at sunset on a warm summer&#8217;s evening. Thankfully, al fresco dining culture seems to get bigger each year in London, with more terraces, rooftops, pavements and courtyards filled with tables and chairs than ever before. Right now we&#8217;re slightly obsessed with <a href="https://www.yasminsoho.com/summer-terrace/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yasmin</a> in <strong>Soho</strong>, an intimate Istanbul-inspired restaurant, bar, and gorgeous terrace with panoramic views across the city. <a href="https://london.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/restaurants-bars/outdoor-restaurants/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Discover more al fresco restaurants here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sip-drinks-at-a-rooftop-bar">Sip drinks at a rooftop bar </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="599" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-13.36.23-1024x599.png" alt="Broadwick Soho" class="wp-image-11128" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-13.36.23-1024x599.png 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-13.36.23-300x175.png 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-13.36.23-768x449.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-13.36.23.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Nothing says summer in the city like a rooftop bar. Luckily London has plenty to choose from, including hotel terraces, iconic landmark drinking holes and elevated bars with waterside views. Our pick of the bunch right now has to be the open air terrace at <a href="https://www.broadwicksoho.com/flute" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flute</a>, <strong>Broadwick Soho&#8217;s</strong> sexy bar, where Champagne&#8217;s on tap and the view&#8217;s immense. Check out <a href="https://london.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/restaurants-bars/londons-best-summer-rooftop-bars-and-terraces/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">more epic rooftop bars here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-watch-cinema-al-fresco">Watch cinema al fresco </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="777" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-19.14.01-1024x777.png" alt="Covent Garden cinema al fresco " class="wp-image-20054" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-19.14.01-1024x777.png 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-19.14.01-300x228.png 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-19.14.01-768x583.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-19.14.01.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Another delightful way to spend warm evening in London is to watch a film al fresco. And the capital&#8217;s got it going on when it comes to FREE outdoor entertainment, such as al fresco cinema screenings this week on the on the Covent Garden Big Screen until 12 April. Expect magical musicals such as <em>Mamma Mia!, Wicked</em> and <em>The Greatest Showman</em>, family Easter holiday favourites including <em>Peter Rabbit, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em> and <em>Chicken Run</em>. Toast  the heat wave with a Piper Heidsieck and treat your taste buds with sweet treat pop ups to elevate your Big Screen experience! For more ideas, <a href="https://london.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/art-culture/best-outdoor-theatre-and-cinema-london/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-get-a-floral-fix">Get a floral fix</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="973" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/07/yuya-yoshioka-YDXGCjnIbMk-unsplash.jpg" alt="Unsplash blossom" class="wp-image-19814" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/07/yuya-yoshioka-YDXGCjnIbMk-unsplash.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/07/yuya-yoshioka-YDXGCjnIbMk-unsplash-300x292.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/07/yuya-yoshioka-YDXGCjnIbMk-unsplash-768x747.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Spring has definitely sprung and London’s suddenly a riot of colour, with bright yellow daffs and pink cherry blossom bursting into life across the capital. It’s a glorious time of year and if you want to immerse yourself in it fully, head to Kew Gardens to see the cherry blossom in all its glory. <a href="https://london.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/london-in-bloom/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out more places to a floral fix here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-visit-a-waterside-pub">Visit a waterside pub </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="679" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-23-at-16.30.37-1024x679.png" alt="White Hart Barnes" class="wp-image-11968" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-23-at-16.30.37-1024x679.png 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-23-at-16.30.37-300x199.png 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-23-at-16.30.37-768x509.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-23-at-16.30.37.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Whether you&#8217;re longing for a glass of chilled vino post-work or an Aperol in a picturesque pub garden, overlooking water is the place to be. Muddy has a soft spot for the <a href="https://www.whitehartbarnes.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">White Hart</a>, an historic pub with a sun-trap terrace overlooking the River Thames in Barnes which also happens to serve terrific food (think plant burgers and parmesan truffle chips). For more scenic places for a pub stop, <a href="https://london.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/pubs-inn/waterside-pubs-in-london/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-picnic-in-a-park">Picnic in a park </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Unknown-4-1-1024x576.jpeg" alt="Potters Field Park " class="wp-image-11970" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Unknown-4-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Unknown-4-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Unknown-4-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/Unknown-4-1.jpeg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Sun&#8217;s out, tupperware&#8217;s out. Use the extra hours of daylight to find a peaceful park and enjoy a lunch or supper al fresco. Many of the well-known parks are packed, but if you hunt out the hidden away green spaces you&#8217;re more than likely to find a patch of grass to lay a blanket and food. Muddy recently discovered <a href="https://pottersfields.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Potters Field Park</a> (pictured) by Tower Bridge and instantly fell for the views, buzz, spacious lawns and more than 50 plant species. Discover <a href="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-admin/post.php?post=10517&amp;action=edit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">more hidden parks here</a>. </p>


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