PLENTY of sunshine and highs of 17C – the UK is finally set to bask in some long-awaited warmth.
After weeks of rain and dingy skies, tomorrow the capital city is set to bask in high temperatures that make it on par with Barcelona.
So if you’re stuck with what to do – here are some of our top suggestions for all ages…
Beer gardens
When the sun shines, why not do what us Brits do best? Head over to a beer garden.
London has plenty so you’re really spoiled for choice, but one of the most popular is The Duke of Edinburgh over in Brixton.
Last year it was named London’s best beer garden by Barratt London who ranked them on reviews, price, and the amount of sun each one gets.
It also happens to be the favourite of former radio presenter, Roman Kemp.
Talking to Sun Travel, he said: “I’ve had so many amazing times in the Duke of Edinburgh in Brixton.
“And it’s got the best pub garden, I haven’t seen a better one in London, it’s absolutely massive and it’s the perfect place to be in the summer.
“When I go there to watch the football, there’s a particular table that I have to sit at.”
Here you can get a glass of wine for as little as £4.70 and cocktails from £11.
Other popular spots around the city include The Pear Tree Cafe – there’s one at Battersea Park, another in Clapham Common and Lincoln’s Inn Fields.
Or head to The Terrace at Alexandra Palace which is open all year round – and you don’t get many views as good as this one.
At the beer garden you can order stone-fired pizzas by Fuoco’s and drinks from the Phoenix Bar.
Parks
If you want to spend time outdoors, just without the lively beer banter, then head to one of the city’s many parks.
The eight Royal Parks of London have beautiful spaces, lots with ponds and plenty of greenery.
The biggest is Richmond Park which lends itself well to a relaxing stroll or bike ride.
For a sit down to bask in the rare February sun, head to the likes of Greenwich Park or St James’s.
In Regent’s Park, make sure to head over to Japanese Island which has a waterfall and is accessed on a wisteria-covered footbridge.
When it comes to families, tomorrow will be a great day to let kids loose in the great outdoors.
Playgrounds
And London has lots of playgrounds ready to be explored.
Paddington Recreation Ground has recently been revamped and has a ship playframe with rope ladders and slides.
It even has its own mini Paddington Rec Station with a wooden train, and swings too.
There’s also an adventure play section with a wooden play structure, rope bridges and a zip line.
In central London, head to the National Maritime Museum to explore The Cove – it has a play ship, Kraken, and even its own shark – it’s also free entry.
Exploring the world’s largest botanical garden is something that is better when it’s hot.
Attractions
Kew Gardens holds the Guinness World Record for its massive living plant collection, which includes over 50,000 plants.
Of course many of the exhibits are indoors and climate-controlled, but outside there are lots of trails and even more plants to see.
Travel Reporter Cyann Fielding went along late last year and said: “The gardens appear to sprawl on for miles and miles, with numerous different attractions and features to be explored.
“Another spot that is great for kids, is Kew Gardens’ new Carbon Garden. Having only opened in summer of this year, it is a great new spot to explore for returning visitors and children alike.
“The garden shows the essential role plants and fungi play in tackling climate change and in the centre is a pavilion that was created using low-carbon, natural materials.
“Elsewhere in the gardens, visitors will find the Treetop Walkway, which allows you to walk level with the tree canopy and even see London‘s skyline.”
Peak tickets cost from £24 online or £27 at the gate for adults.
Restaurants
In the evening, you can enjoy the last of the sun (for a little while at least) while tucking in to a riverside meal.
Time Out has revealed their top riverside restaurants in London – and here are best ones that you can go to tomorrow.
Ombra sits on the banks of the Regent’s Canal and is the perfect spot to sip on a spritz and indulge in some pasta.
The bright pop art Darcie Green barge actually sits on the water on Regent’s Canal and brings a taste of Australia to the city.
You can enjoy a ‘Bondi Brunch’ in mid-morning, or tuck into a tasty lunch of tuna steak, chicken parmigiana or sirloin steak.
It also has an extensive cocktail list – with an Aussie twist of course.
For more fun slightly further out from the city, here are our favourite cheap days out that are under an hour from London – from trendy seaside towns to historic cities.
And here are the Sun Travel team’s 30 best experiences around the world that everyone should do this year.