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Are you ready for your city break this summer? Stay at the luxurious Blue Orchid properties and explore the heart of London. Dive into the art and culture of the city with tailored recommendations. Weather it is a relaxing day out, a friendly game of Padel, or exploring a variety of dining options, Blue Orchid hotels ensures you’re right at the centre of the magic.
Here is how you can spend your summer in London.
22 May: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
23 May: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Kick off the summer at the London Sports Festival launch event in Guildhall Yard. With activities like pickleball, table tennis, basketball, archery, and more, this event is a great way to stay active while enjoying the lively atmosphere of live music and delicious food.
This outdoor event is free to attend, but booking is essential. All equipment is provided.
Location: Guildhall Yard
Closest Hotel: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
Distance from Hotel: 1.4 miles
26 May – 28 September 2025
Take your table tennis skills to the next level with this exciting new sport. Padel Table Tennis combines the fun of table tennis with the challenge of bouncing the ball off walls. Perfect for groups of up to four, each 45-minute session promises fast-paced fun.
Location: Tower Suites Walkway
Closest Hotel: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
26 May – 26 October 2025
Try the world’s fastest-growing sport with the Tower of London as your backdrop. These outdoor courts are wheelchair accessible and ideal for a friendly game with friends, family, or colleagues. Just bring your trainers, and all other equipment is provided.
Location: Tower Hill Terrace
Closest Hotel: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
Distance from Hotel: 0.4 miles
26 May – 28 September 2025
Join the pickleball craze. This fun and competitive sport is suitable for all abilities, including wheelchair users. Sessions last 45 minutes and cater to up to four players. Suitable in all weather conditions.
Location: St James’s Park (Palmer Street)
Closest Hotel: The Wellington by Blue Orchid
Distance from Hotel: 0.5 miles
24 May, 9:30am – 11am
Experience the ultimate rejuvenation with rooftop yoga and brunch, with a breath-taking panoramic view of Tower of London, the River Thames and Tower Bridge. These classes are designed to help you connect with your body, breath, and mind, and to create a sense of inner peace and harmony that you can carry with you throughout your day.
Conclude your yoga practice with a relaxing brunch, perfect for socialising, enjoying delicious food, and sharing your experiences with others. Connect with fellow yogis, unwind, and create lasting memories this March.
Book your spot today.
Location: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid. 100 Minories London EC3N 1LA
21st May to 7th June
The iconic music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf will once again shake the stage, delivering an electrifying journey that will ignite your love for rock like never before as Bat Out of Hell: The Musical comes roaring back to the UK! This heart-pounding experience promises a spectacle that will leave you breathless!
Location: - Sadler's Wells Peacock Theatre
Closest Hotel: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
Distance from Hotel: 3.0 miles
27 May
Step back in time and embark on a journey beneath the streets of London. Through music, drama and interactive storytelling you will uncover hidden stories about Roman myths, gods, history and the mysterious Temple of Mithras.
The timed storytelling sessions will run at 10am, 11am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm.
Location: London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE
Closest Hotel: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
Distance from Hotel: 2.0 miles
29 May, 18:30–21:00.
Food historian Marc Meltonville explores the breadth of dining experienced by people of all classes in Edwardian England. As well as discussing what a typical Edwardian family might eat, Marc will delve into the sumptuous food enjoyed by the Royal Family in this era. Marc's talk will be followed by a private view of The Edwardians exhibition and includes an alcoholic or soft drink.
Location: The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA
Closest Hotel: The Wellington by Blue Orchid
Distance from Hotel: 0.6 mile
Booking until September 2025. Times between 11am - 7pm
Swap the usual pub night for London’s longest-running and best-reviewed immersive experience! Rally your crew and take on the Martians as a team. Groups of 4+ receive a discounted rate. You can have up to 14 people per session. Don’t face the Martian invasion alone, book your group escape now!
The group offer discount applies automatically, just select 'Group Bundle' on the ticketing page.
Location: 56 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 2BJ
Closest Hotel: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
Distance from Hotel: 0.4 mile
10 May 2025
A revolving programme of family activities from hearing tales of Roman conquests to creating crafts from the Victorian paintings surrounding you, make your way to the Roman Ampitheatre for an action-packed programme for all the family. The next event is taking place on 8 March.
Location: Guildhall Art Gallery
Closest Hotel: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
Distance from Hotel: 1.4 miles
Find more information here.
Spring is here, and the future's bright. Enjoy the fabulous weather in luxury on The Royal Exchange's suntrap terraces: from Fortnum & Mason's premium British fare to world wines from Oeno. Try an authentic Persian tea experience at Kiani Tea, take in Copenhagen coffee culture with Hagen, indulge in steins of German beer and high-end hot dogs from Engel...all while soaking up the gorgeous views of the City — and the Exchange's stunning facade.
Location: Royal Exchange, London, EC3V 3LL
Closest Hotel: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
Distance from Hotel: 0.7 miles
Book here.
Open Every Day from 7:30am to 11pm
Enjoy Indian cuisine and expert hospitality at Tiffin Tree through their unique tiffin service, offering an authentic dining experience that captures the essence of tasty home-cooked Punjabi dining. Presenting a selection of thoughtfully curated regional delicacies, including those served in stacked containers that bring nostalgic flavours of India to your table together with world leading desserts.
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon chai.
Location : Vane Street, London, SW1P 2PA
Closest Hotel: The Wellington by Blue Orchid
Distance from Hotel: 0.1 mile
Reserve at book@tiffintree.com or visit www.tiffintree.com
Featuring gorgeous interiors and fine dining with flair, Jang at The Royal Exchange is a restaurant with a difference. Helmed by Chef Dana, here you'll experience the cool, contemporary Korean and Japanese cuisine that this bold, inventive chef has created for this City hotspot: from Hamachi Tartare to Spicy Miso Black Cod, as well as platters of Sushi and Sashimi and Korean BBQ.
Location : Jang Restaurant, The Mezzanine, First Floor, Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LQ
Closest Hotel: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
Distance from Hotel: 0.8 miles
Engel has redefined weekend indulgence with a new morning ritual: the ultimate Champagne brunch experience set in the immersive wonder of The Royal Exchange. Sip on glasses of fizz whilst relishing a brunch menu that blends luxury with comfort in all the best ways: we’re talking Black Forest Pancakes, Buttermilk Fried Chicken Waffles — and Engel’s signature Breakfast Hot Dogs. With a live DJ serving impeccable AM vibes in Engel’s elegant setting there’s no other place to be on Saturday morning.
Location : Engel Bar, The Mezzanine, Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LQ
Closest Hotel: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
Distance from Hotel: 0.8 miles
Sunday, 25th May
Leadenhall Market is bringing back its popular weekend pop-up markets in 2025, starting April 19. Running from 12-5pm on select weekends through the year, visitors can explore vintage fashion, furniture, handcrafted gifts, and unique home accessories under the stunning Victorian atrium. Hosted by The Vintage Furniture & Flea Market and SoLo Craft Fair, the markets offer a mix of retro finds and artisanal goods. Several cafés and restaurants will be open, making it a lively shopping experience in London’s iconic covered marketplace.
Location : Leadenhall Market
Closest Hotel: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
Distance from Hotel: 0.6 miles
URL: https://leadenhallmarket.co.uk/weekend-markets-2025/
With these insider tips and curated recommendations from Blue Orchid Hospitality as your guide, you're ready to unlock the magic of summer in London.