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London is a very busy city filled with people who work themselves up and about. Even so, after working hours had dozed off, London has the best activities and best places for site seeing that holds a ground in all aspects of stimulating, educating and simply fascinating.

Above: Polo in London
There are parks and gardens that show off natural beauty and London’s desire to preserve the greens for the benefit of all Londoners. Serpentine Lake and Hyde Park offer a rustic vista and multiple recreations, while in Kew Garden found in the southwest of London has features an enormous collection of panoramas, charming greenhouse and plants. History enthusiasts also found themselves amazed swept away in London’s bounty as well. Places rich in history and culture like Buckingham Palace. The royal residence shared a piece of aristocratic life, while in a place where you’ll see the tower of London will leave you tantalized within the legacy of intrigue and in some of it’s Crown Jewel Exhibits. There are also places like St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey that serves a gateway to time tested counterpoints like Millennium Dome and London Eye. There are also guided tours to get a special look at the overview city that a lot of tourists had treasured. It can also be a walk that you may never forget and buses that features places as well. These guides will be informative guides who’ll seek out familiar and impart you with different tidbits to boot.
In each site entails different activities, so here is the list of the top 10 activities that you’ll find in London:
Fishing the Catch of the Day
While you are at the banks of the River of Thames while you enjoy the scene, time may just lead you to catch fishes lie dace, roach, bream, carp, perch, barbell or even an eel. Angling is also popular in London. All you would need to fish is to set up a line along the Thames with a fishing rod license provided so you can access the river safely and being guided to not make unnecessary trespasses.
You can buy your fishing pass from the Post Office or the Environment Agency
Beat Around with a Horse
You can be a part of the polo set for the whole of the afternoon at least. See how the Royalty and the super-rich play their way at the Ham Polo Club near Richmond. It is a pretty daredevil and very fast paced at times. The game is best described as a hockey game on a horseback ride. Matches take place around 2 pm on Sundays and between May and September.
Are you up for an Adventure?
There is a Centre called the Jubilee Outdoor Education Centre where they set up to provide with young people an opportunity to take part on an adventure sports within the city. There are activities like indoor climbing walls, canoe on the river or being able to join in a hill walking trip.
See the Love Lee Valley
Have your way to head down the scenic Lee Valley where the open spaces bore wildlife habitats and other sporting activities. In this place you’ll find the perfect all year round skating action. After you went strolling through the park, take the kids, your family or your loved one to see the farmyard animals at the delightful Lee Valley Park Farms.
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Racehorses can be just your thing and have a flutter on the horses of either of the racecourses in Kempton Park that is home to the Kind George VI Chase, that is found on the north side at Sunbury. On the south side, you will also see the Sandown Park that’s near Eshner. Both jump-racing and flat races meet and take place throughout the year.
Tee Off!
There are two riverside golf courses where you can tee off and just admire the views in between swings on the fairway. There is Richmond Park Gold Courses that has 2 18-hole pay and play courses. You are able to hire in clubs here too. At riverside Golf Centre or East of Woolwich in Thamesmead that a 9 hole course and a 31 bay driving range. You can also hire out equipment so you can just turn up and play whenever the mood of playing gold kicks in.
Below: Rowing Sport in London

Sailing Away
Generally speaking, you would need to be a member of a sailing club to be able to sail on Thames River. However, there are water sport areas and centers where you can be taught to sail or canoe in a fun and safe environment. Try going to the Westminster Boating Base or have a look at London’s Unique Experiences page for more ideas on how.
Oar in Action
If you are found amazed by Britain’s Olympic medal success in a fancy rowing and you would want to have a chance with it as well, the Thames is an ideal place where you can be taught and trained. There are plenty of rowing clubs there to choose from. However, to be able to fully use their equipment, you would need to be a fully paid member that prices varying significantly depending on the club that you pick.
Drift Off
You can find a luxurious day at the river. You can float past a pretty riverside residence where you can do a spot of nature watching, moor up on the bank and enjoy a picnic under a huge shade of a tree. You can also opt to hire traditional rowing boats from Richmond Bridge Boat Hire by Richmond Pier or just get a motor boat from Turk Launches found at the Palace Boathouse in Hampton Court, where boats are available by the hour, day or even a week or longer.
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