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Golden Hour at the Royal Academy

Start with a bite near the landmark, wander through Regent's Park, and catch the late afternoon light at the Royal Academy.

Best time: 15:23About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 13:20

    Sea Shell of Lisson Grove

    Grab fish and chips from Sea Shell of Lisson Grove. It is open Mon-Sat noon-22:30, so this timing works perfectly for a pre-walk snack.

  2. 13:32

    Regent's Park

    Walk 13 minutes ENE to Regent's Park. Stroll through the large open space and enjoy the lakes and activity before the main event.

  3. 14:38

    The Royal Academy of Arts

    Head to The Royal Academy of Arts. It is a 45-minute walk SE from the park. Arrive just in time to see the exhibitions as the golden light begins.

  4. 15:38

    Burlington Arcade

    Finish with a browse in Burlington Arcade. It is right next door (1 min walk) and open Mo-Sa 09:30-19:00, giving you time to look at the luxury boutiques.

Local tip

Check the exhibition schedule at the Royal Academy before you go, as they host rotating shows rather than a permanent collection.

Check before you go

  • Sea Shell of Lisson Grove is open Mon-Sat noon-22:30.
  • Burlington Arcade is open Mo-Sa 09:30-19:00.

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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