What Type of London Summer Explorer Are You?

The school year is over, and the summer holidays have finally arrived. From the London Eye, we get a bird's-eye view of everything that makes summer in the capital iconic. Whether you're all about hidden gems, cultural discoveries, outdoor adventures or making the most of every sunny day, there's plenty to explore.

Take our quick quiz to discover your London summer personality and uncover a few ideas for making the most of your well-earned break.

1. It's finally the holidays. Where are we finding you?

1. On a rooftop with a cocktail/mocktail
2. Wandering around a museum with no timetable
3. On a train heading somewhere I've never been before
4. In a deckchair watching outdoor cinema

2. It's 25°C and sunny. What's your first thought?

1. Find the nearest park and switch off
2. Perfect weather for a palace, museum or gallery visit
3. Let's explore a different part of London today
4. There must be a festival or event happening somewhere

3. Someone gives you £50 to spend on a day out. What are you choosing?

1. Great food and a view
2. Tickets to an exhibition or historic attraction
3. Riverboat, cable car or sightseeing adventure
4. Live music, theatre or a special event

4. After a busy school year, what does your ideal summer day look like?

1. A whole day with no plans
2. Learning something fascinating
3. Discovering a hidden gem nobody talks about
4. An unforgettable experience with friends or family

5. What's your summer holiday goal?

1. "Honestly, I spent most of the holiday recharging"
2. "I finally visited somewhere that's been on my list for ages"
3. "I discovered an amazing place I'd never heard of before."
4. "You won't believe the event I went to this summer."

Results: Count-up your answers. Whichever letter you selected most often reveals your London summer personality...

🌳 Mostly As → Recharge Seeker

After a year of early starts, parents' evenings and packed calendars, your priority is simple: time to yourself.

Your capital character: Switching off without feeling guilty.

From the London Eye, look out for: Hyde Park, St James's Park and Green Park.

Your perfect London line-up:

• Richmond Park
• Kew Gardens
• Hyde Park
• Little Venice
• Hampstead Heath
• Hidden Gem: Kyoto Garden in Holland Park

Your summer motto: Rest, recharge, repeat.

🏛️ Mostly Bs → Cultural Collector

Just because school's out doesn't mean your curiosity is taking a holiday.

Your capital character: Returning in September with a fascinating fact for every occasion.

From the London Eye, look out for: Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and London's rich history stretching across the capital.

Your perfect London line-up:

• Natural History Museum   
• V&A Museum
• British Museum
• Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
• Buckingham Palace Summer Opening
• Hidden Gem: Sir John Soane's Museum

Your summer motto: Curiosity never takes a holiday.

🧭 Mostly Cs → Urban Explorer

After a year of timetables, schedules and routines, you're ready to follow your curiosity wherever it takes you.

Your capital character: Discovering London's hidden gems before everyone else.

From the London Eye, look out for: The Thames winding towards Greenwich and the City of London skyline.

Your perfect London line-up:

• Greenwich and the Prime Meridian
• Walking from Tower Bridge to St Katharine Docks
• The Barbican and its hidden gardens
• Leadenhall Market
• Hidden Gem: God's Own Junkyard, Walthamstow

Your summer motto: There's always another corner of London to discover.

🎉 Mostly Ds → Summer Maximiser

You've worked hard all year and now you're determined to make every sunny day count.

Your capital character: Somehow fitting three weekends of fun into one.

From the London Eye, look out for: South Bank events, festival activity and London's buzzing summer atmosphere.

Your perfect London line-up:

• Notting Hill Carnival
• Outdoor cinema screenings
• BBC Proms
• South Bank summer events
• Borough Market
• Hidden Gem: Roof East, Stratford

Your summer motto: Say yes to the adventure.

⭐ Bonus Question

What's one London experience you've never done but really should?