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Snapshots from a Sunny London Tourist Weekend

04/23/18 | London

Kelly and Kitty at Tower Bridge

Posing with the Tower Bridge on the South Bank 

As you may have read on Friday or seen on Instagram one of my best friends was in town this weekend – making her my first London visitor! We had a great time exploring the city and hit many of the most famous attractions along with some other hotspots.  On Saturday the weather was sunny at 75 and Sunday we were treated with another gorgeous day and temperatures in the high 60’s – perfect for walking around and taking in the sites! Take a look at what we got up to on our London tourist weekend: 

London Tourist Weekend - 10 Downing Street

The prime minster’s house at 10 Downing Street 

London Tourist Weekend - Kitty with a Horse

Kitty with a Horse at the Horse Guards Parade  London Tourist Weekend - Avocado Toast at Avovar

Brunch at new hotspot Avobar (full post coming soon) 

Flowers in Covent Garden

Gorgeous Flowers in Covent Garden

London Tourist Weekend - London Eye from Westminster Bridge

The London Eye from Westminster BridgeLondon Tourist Weekend - Shakespeare MuralShakespeare Mural by the Shakespeare Globe London Tourist Weekend - Tower BridgeTower Bridge from the South BankLondon Tourist Weekend - Walking Across Tower Bridge

Walking Across Tower Bridge London Tourist Weekend - Kitty and Red Phone BoothKitty and Red Phone BoothLondon Tourist Weekend - Map at the Tower of London

The official map that came with my new membership (yay!) .  The Tower of London is undoubtably one of my favorite attractions in London and when I realized if you visit only twice in one year it is less expensive to buy a membership I bought one! 

London Tourist Weekend - Guard at the Tower of LondonGuard at the Tower of London London Tourist Weekend - Enterance to the Tower with the Crown Jewels

Where the Crown Jewels are guarded at the Tower of London – every time I go I forget you can not take photos and get just a bit sad.  You will all just have to go for yourselves! 

London Marathon 2018 - Mile 25

Sunday was the London marathon and we watched a bit, catching the elite club men at Mile 25. 

London Tourist Weekend - Kitty and Kelly at High Tea

Before champagne high tea on Sunday. 

High Tea at the Royal Horsegaurds

The start of our two hour afternoon high tea at the Royal Horseguards 

We had a great time and I am thankful Kitty is here for a few more days – more time to hang out and someone to help me do the cursory move into my new place – eek, so exciting!   And believe it or not there is tons of our London tourist weekend not pictured above like our dinner in Fitzrovia, shopping trip to Harrods, or our Sunday evening of BBQ and live Blues! 

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Comments

  1. Angela says

    April 23, 2018 at 1:59 pm

    Looks like you all had so much fun!! I loved seeing the crown jewels!

    xo,
    Angela

  2. Marsha says

    April 23, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    I love London. Good luck with the move.

  3. Leslie says

    April 23, 2018 at 10:26 am

    I would love to see more photos and suggestions for places to visit. That convent gardens flower shot makes me want to get on a plane right now and visit.

    It is always so helpful to have travel and sightseeing tips from someone who is there and who likes the same things that I do.

    Thanks Kelly!

  4. Sarah says

    April 23, 2018 at 9:17 am

    I am going there this summer and would love some travel tips and or suggestions of places that you would highly recommend to tour, visit, eat at etc… The photos today have made me even more excited to go and play tourist.

  5. Allie says

    April 23, 2018 at 7:59 am

    What a wonderful weekend! I’ve been to London once, but only for a day, and I can’t wait to go back! If you are looking for a fun tourist-y dinner spot we got fish and chips across from Parliament where Dickens used to hang out and the food was really good and the atmosphere was fun! Happy Monday, xAllie
    http://www.theallthatglittersblog.com

  6. Veronica Lee says

    April 23, 2018 at 7:36 am

    Beautiful snapshots! Looks like you two had a great time exploring the city.

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog.  I am a New York City girl at heart but I moved to London in the Spring of 2018!

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