A couple of free afternoons I explored the Covent Gardens area.
I was looking for tea and second hand shops.
I just love exploring new areas. And London feels so safe that I had not qualms about checking out the city.
I went to TWG tea. They have a really nice size store with lots and lots of tea.
I then wondered around around Covent Garden a little more and really enjoyed the sites and sounds of London!
I passed several bubble tea shops too. I am bit over bubble tea. I want true tea and not teas with powders. So if they make it with real tea, then I am in.
I passed by the Les Mis theatre. Back in 1997 I saw Les Mis in London. I loved it.
I also did find some second hand stores. I tried Rokit.
I bought a fun necklace for my friend and one for myself.
I also found Oxfam, which is a second hand store with some also new items.
Selfridges- Department Store.
This was around 2 mile walk...in the wrong direction. I was looking for Mariage Freres, which was about 5 minutes from where I was in Covent Garden...but I put in their "other location" and ended up on a 45 minute walk...just rolled with it...and took a cab back to the hotel!!!
Finding the good, I got exercise and I got to see the famous Selfridges store.
So iconic London!
I love the history and uniqueness of all the buildings!
Just beautiful buildings and flowers everywhere!
In Chinatown I found this little tea shop that I popped into and browsed around.
I did find this bubble tea store that had real tea, not a powered tea base.
This was a very nice refreshing watermelon tea. I did have jellies added. On a warm tea this tea hit the spot!! The man was very helpful too.
Take some time to explore the area you are visiting. You can also research a head of time to be sure to see specific items...or just head out.
Ask around and see what is near you, maybe you will find a hidden gem known only to the locals.
Feel free to contact me to help you plan and explore England.
I also have a Charleston Tea Plantation trip happening Memorial Day Weekend 2026 and you can sign up to do that trip with me too! Reach out to me for more information.
Kerriescupoftea@gmail.com
Feel free to contact me to lead you or your group in England.
I have a book you can order for the 7-day tour as well.
Why plan your trip to England, when it can be done by experts for you!
Let us make all the plans, remove all the guess work, book all the appointments, reserve all the rooms, confirm everything for you, and guide you seamlessly around England while enjoying tea and giving you free time to do your own exploration.
We’ve already done the hard leg work and recommend these fun tea adventures and ask you to try a new one with us- the River Thames Afternoon Tea cruise.
The days for each activity may change, but this is the itinerary we have planned.
This is a day by day journal of your tea trip to England. See exactly what is planned for each day and journal as you go. Keep track of key memories.
Enjoy afternoon tea on Brigit's Tea Bus, a river cruise down the Thames, at Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey), in Bath at the Jane Austen Regency Center, at Kensington Palace, and at Fortnum and Mason.
We’ve already done the hard leg work and recommend these fun tea adventures and ask you to try a new one with us- the River Thames Afternoon Tea cruise.
The days for each activity may change, but this is the itinerary we have planned.
This is a day by day journal of your tea trip to England. See exactly what is planned for each day and journal as you go. Keep track of key memories.
Enjoy afternoon tea on Brigit's Tea Bus, a river cruise down the Thames, at Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey), in Bath at the Jane Austen Regency Center, at Kensington Palace, and at Fortnum and Mason.
Colossians 3:23 NIV Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
Colossians 3:23 NIV
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
