Working and living in a city like London can mean a busy lifestyle that may seem endless. Rushing from A to B is a daily occurrence, and finding time to take a break can be difficult. In this article, we’re going to look at three London spots that combine the world of water with tourism to spend some time away from the routine of daily life in the city.

London Aquarium

Visiting the London Aquarium brings guests underwater and into a world rarely seen. With sea creatures from both hemispheres and exhibitions that run all year round, the aquarium allows tourists to get up close and personal with animals that live thousands of kilometres away. Interest in underwater life is more popular than ever. Fishing holidays continue to entice tourists globally, for example. The fishing tourism industry is said to be worth nearly £200 billion per year. We see plenty of influence in the entertainment industry too. Fishing shows are two a penny these days, like ‘Deadliest Catch’, while fishing’s popularity has also reached the iGaming sector. Games like Fishing Frenzy, a title offered by the online casino Buzz Bingo, allow gamers to bet their money in a fishing-themed slot game with symbols like tackle boxes and fishing rods, bringing the world of fishing to gaming. Although no fishing is permitted in the aquarium, it allows visitors to immerse themselves in the underwater world.

London Aquatics Centre

One of the sites built for the London Olympics in 2012, the aquatic centre in London offers plenty for its users. Claiming to be the most technologically advanced swimming facility in the world, it was here that Michael Phelps captured four of his record-breaking number of gold medals. It has since opened its doors to the public, from amateurs to professionals. Along with its two Olympic-sized swimming pools measuring 50 metres, it has areas for diving, with the highest board situated at a dizzying 10 metres. The centre is open to anyone, not only swimmers, and provides yearly membership. It not only provides water facilities but also caters to fitness lovers with a gym, and businesses too, with meeting rooms and other amenities.

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Maritime Museums

If museums hold more interest for visitors to London, then there are several options to entice maritime history lovers. Firstly, the National Maritime Museum helps visitors not only learn about the waterways and seas of England, but also about those from around the world, from the Arctic to the Pacific. It also charts the evolution of sailing and the history of the RNLI. The Museum of London Docklands shows how the docklands have transformed London, while the Thames River Police Museum provides a history of the first police force in the city and a detailed account of the Thames, demonstrating how citizens have used it through the centuries.

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London has plenty of attractions and amenities for both Londoners and visitors alike, and these three water-based facilities are sure to cater to everyone’s taste.