One such place is Columbia Road Flower Market, which inspired this piece after I visited following a hiatus that lasted far too long, and while I will offer by no means a definitive guide to being lazy in London, I hope it can provide you with some recommendations on how to enjoy a slow Sunday in the city – or spark some ideas for a weekend meander through your own neighbourhood.Ĭolumbia Road Flower Market, captured by Lauren Powell.įor some, a lazy Sunday might mean a TV-show binge on the sofa eating snacks and pizza till bedtime, with no interest in seeing in the light of day. For some, it can be quite an isolating place in the midst of all the busyness.īut it doesn’t have to be that way, and those who take the time and have the opportunity to get to know London can uncover the charm of winding canals, luscious green spaces, and pockets of the city that encourage you to slow down and take in the wonders around you. While London may not have the same reputation as a city like New York, that which never sleeps, it does have a long-standing reputation of being full of hustle and bustle, swarming with people who have no time to, or interest in, saying “good morning” to a passing stranger.
