Wish to celebrate your birthday by soaking in a hot tub while sailing down the Thames? Visit Skuna Boats to book a hot tub for you and your friends. As you bob along the central London canals in a cradle of warmth, you can sip a cool drink and snap plenty of pictures to remember this unique London experience. If you would prefer to have a meal on board, check out their BBQ Boat option.

Missed out on ball-pit parties as a kid? Make up for lost time—after your graduation—at the Ballie Ballerson, the ball pit cocktail bar! This ball pit is regularly cleaned and sanitised and there are hygiene rules to follow, so feel free to have a ball with your friends. Since Shoreditch (where Ballie Ballerson is located) is also known for its graffiti, you can set aside time for street art-viewing as well.

Get directions to Ballie Ballerson (9-minute tube ride from Pan Pacific London)

You could be forgiven for thinking otherwise, but at Swingers,the main attraction is “crazy golf,” and that is just the tip of the iceberg. (Read this to find out the difference between crazy golf, minigolf, and adventure golf.) Swingers is also a place for beer and cocktails, street food, and DJs—prerequisites for a fine time out with friends!

Get directions to Swingers Crazy Golf – City (5-minute walk from Pan Pacific London)

Tired of local tours that glorify a murderer for profit? Have you read British historian Hallie Rubenhold’s “The Five,” which reimagines what the lives of Jack The Ripper’s victims might have looked like? If so, you may be interested in this recurring tour by the charity Beyond the Streets, billed as an “Alternative Jack The Ripper Tour.” Yet to read “The Five?” Do it before your staycation and pencil in a book club discussion too!

If hitting the pub with your friends has lost its allure, try The Aeronaut, where “live” circus acts, drag shows, and themed brunches ensure that your pub experience is filled with action and adventure!

Get directions to The Aeronaut (51-minute tube ride from Pan Pacific London)

What better place to declare your love than amidst a sea of lavender? Take a day trip out to the Mayfield Lavender Farm—the best time to visit would be from mid-June to August, but you can call ahead to check if the lavender is in full bloom. You can also consider visiting the farm for a romantic photoshoot.

Get directions to Mayfield Lavender Farm (1 hr 17-min tube ride from Pan Pacific London)

One of the best romantic picnic spots in London is Hyde Park, and to minimise preparations on your part, you can even order a picnic basket to be delivered to you.

Get directions to Hyde Park (20-minute tube ride from Pan Pacific London)

GoBoat is a fun, self-drive boating experience that is made for memorable romantic stays. No boating experience is necessary, as training will be given upon arrival and you will be handed a route map to help you navigate your way. Depending on the duration of your booking, you can take your boat along Little Venice, or cruise through Regent’s Park or along Regent’s Canal.

Love has certainly inspired great art, and you will find proof of that at the British Museum. Not all paeans to love are obvious; for instance, you might gloss over the blankets made by the Navajo (Native Americans), but some of them were actually used to shield lovers from prying eyes. As an interesting way to explore the museum, read the British Museum’s guide to some of its love objects, and together with your significant other, make it a mission to track them down.

Get directions to British Museum (18-minute tube ride from Pan Pacific London)

There is true romance in pottery, and at least some credit should go to the 1990s smash hit Ghost, which featured a sensual pottery love scene. In London, there are many options for learning pottery together; if you are true beginners, get started at Freya’s Clay Club, where you can sign up for a taster session.

Get directions to Freya’s Clay Club (37-minute tube ride from Pan Pacific London)

The best things in life are never fly-by-night, and you and your beloved can toast to life-long romance while enjoying the ambience at Gordon’s Wine Bar, which has been around since 1890. The cave-like interior is what draws visitors here, while the cosy vibe keeps them coming back.

Get directions to Gordon’s Wine Bar (22-minute tube ride from Pan Pacific London)

Who can resist the adorable Paddington Bear? Follow this self-guided Paddington Bear day tour to spot Paddington statues, visit the Paddington store (at Paddington station of course), and spend time at iconic London attractions that were featured in the Paddington movies.

If your family members are Potterheads, you can go on a three-hour self-guided Harry Potter tour to visit the London locations that doubled as movie sets for the Harry Potter films over the years. The tour descriptions include links to the actual movie scenes, so that you can jog your “Muggle” memory!

London has its fair share of family-friendly museums, but if kids could choose, they would probably pick the London Transport Museum. The galleries are interactive, and the museum runs school holiday activities, song-and-story sessions during term time, as well as events for families with special education needs.

Get directions to London Transport Museum (22-minute tube ride from Pan Pacific London)

Need a fun and environmentally friendly activity for the kids that is completely free? Pay a visit to Camley Street Natural Park, an urban nature reserve in the city centre, located between King's Cross and St Pancras. The park’s woodland, grassland, and wetlands provide a rich habitat for birds, butterflies, amphibians, and plants—the perfect setting for families that love an outdoor picnic.

Get directions to Camley Street Natural Park (19-minute tube drive from Pan Pacific London)

Raising little LEGO lovers? If it is your child’s birthday that you are celebrating, a trip to the LEGO Store at Leicester Square might be a dream come true. This LEGO store is the biggest in the world—it spans two floors. A highlight here is the LEGO Mosaic Maker, a photobooth that snaps a picture of you, and gives you printed instructions and bricks to build your own LEGO portrait.

Get directions to LEGO Store at Leicester Square (22-minute tube ride from Pan Pacific London)

For a fun outing that doubles up as a learning experience, take your children to KidZania London, a city that is made for those aged between 4 and 14. Through teamwork and interactive roleplay, your children will get to immerse themselves in different occupations—they could be an actor, a radio DJ, a firefighter, or an airline pilot for the day! Children can also look forward to KidZania London’s Wonderland experience, which includes access to themed activities and an exclusive pre-recorded theatrical production of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Get directions to KidZania London (38-minute tube ride from Pan Pacific London)