Possibilities are endless with Ocean London app

Possibilities are endless with Ocean London app

There is definitely such a thing as too much choice. Even deciding where to see a film on a roof could be a problem when you live in a city as large as London. We have seen a sharp rise of event planning apps recently which could recommend good nights out based on your personality. People behind this great app are two recently graduated University College London students. They are constantly on the lookout for interesting and unique places in the city so they can add them to the Ocean London app.  Then the users can search for anything they would like to do at that moment – ‘chillout’ or ‘extreme sports’ and Ocean shows the places they will suit them the best. It works for groups, too. Download the Ocean London app for free from the Apple App Store.

Best of the rest: Event planning apps

Culture Key – picture based app allows you to swipe through images of art, music, theatre, festivals and other events happening in London. Free for iPhone

Frugl – great app for people on budget, listings include events and offers in London under £10 or even free. Free for iPhone

YPlan – this app puts together all events for every spontaneous Londoner. Listings are vast and it has many collections to choose from and satisfy even the most fussy people. Free for iPhope and Android

Dice – you can book live music gigs directly through the app with no booking fees and no paper tickets, just show your phone to get in. Free for iPhone and Android

Wild places for outdoor swimming

The Serpentine

The best place to test the waters of outdoor swimming must be Hyde Park’s lake. It is open for swimming daily from 6.30am until 9pm. Until September the Serpentine welcomes all levels and is a great place to build up your confidence.

Hampstead Ponds

Hampstead Ponds offer swimming with a difference and you will definitely forget you are in the city of London. There is Kenwood Pond for the ladies, Highgate Pond for gents and Hampstead Pond for all. Absolutely addictive as long as you do not mind cold water.

King’s Cross Pond

Recently completed, King’s Cross Pond is the UK’s first man-made fresh water pond. Space is slightly limited with 40 people being able to use the lake at a time (book you place at www.kingscrosspond.club ). Facilities such as changing rooms, lockers and loos are on offer which makes swimming outdoor much more accessible.

Royal Victoria Dock

Docks used to be popular with ships supplying London in the past. Currently, they are a place for London’s aquatic events. The Great Newham London Swim is taking place here on 18^th of July in aid of Macmillan Cancer Charity. The River Rat Race on 25^th of July is the wettest 10 km event in London raising money for good cause.

The Thames

This is one for strong adventurous swimmers only. Come and test your skills at The Great River Swim on 11^th of July starting from Chiswick Pier. Only apply if you can swim a mile in 40 minutes. If yes, you should be able to make until the end.