Timeline
07:28
Find a quiet spot outside the Lantern Theatre in Kenwood Park Road. Arrive before the sun crests the horizon to watch the light change from blue to gold on the Victorian façade.
08:13
Stay for the golden light. The sun sets toward the SW, but in the morning the east-facing aspects of the theatre and the quiet residential street will catch the first warm rays. It is a rare moment of stillness in a busy city.
08:43
Walk to Spoilt For Choice for a barista-made coffee and a light breakfast. The menu of sandwiches, soups, and salads is perfect for a morning start.
09:43
End your morning with a stroll through the Botanical Gardens. The restored Victorian gardens offer a tranquil green escape, with formal borders and the rose garden ready for the day.
Local tip
The Lantern Theatre is in a quiet residential neighbourhood. Bus route 22 stops at the end of Kenwood Park Road.
Check before you go
- Spoilt For Choice opens at 07:45 on weekdays and 08:30 on Saturdays. On Sundays it opens at 09:30, so if you are visiting on a Sunday, adjust your arrival time or check if it is open at sunrise.
- The Botanical Gardens are outdoors; dress for the weather.
Worth knowing
- Spoilt For Choice is open at 08:43 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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