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Sunset

Golden Hour at the RA

Grab a late afternoon tea, then walk to the Royal Academy as the light turns gold.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:23

    Fortnum & Mason

    Buy a pot of tea and a scone at Fortnum & Mason. The shop opens at 10:00, so you have plenty of time to find a seat before the rush.

  2. 15:08

    The Royal Academy of Arts

    Walk to The Royal Academy of Arts. The gallery is open until 17:00, giving you an hour to browse the current exhibition while the golden light filters through the windows.

  3. 16:08

    Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

    End the evening at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. The live music starts at 9:45 PM, which is well after the golden hour has passed, making it the perfect late-night stop.

Local tip

Reserve a table at Ronnie Scott's in advance if you want dinner. The bar upstairs is more casual if you just want a drink.

Check before you go

  • Fortnum & Mason is open Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00 and Su 12:00-18:00.
  • The Royal Academy of Arts is open We-Su 11:00-17:00.
  • Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club is open Mon-Sat 8:30PM-3AM.

Getting there

  • Piccadilly (south side) (subway) · 5 min walk
  • Piccadilly (north side) (subway) · 6 min walk
  • Stratton Street (subway) · 6 min walk

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to London (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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