You need a serotonin boost after a museum? Walk to Hyde Park. The Peter Pan statue is a selfie-magnet, but the real magic is the Serpentine Lido in summer—kids can splash, you can rent a pedalo and shout “left! LEFT!” for 20 minutes. It’s chaotic but glorious.
And if the weather turns (which it will), hit the Princess Diana Memorial Playground. It’s like a pirate ship met a fairy tale and had a baby. Tickets are free but you need to queue. Bring patience, or a flask of tea.
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