{"id":4465,"date":"2019-03-30T13:12:42","date_gmt":"2019-03-30T13:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs-staging.imperial.ac.uk\/student-blogs\/?p=4465"},"modified":"2019-03-30T13:18:43","modified_gmt":"2019-03-30T13:18:43","slug":"what-to-do-when-the-sun-shines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs-staging.imperial.ac.uk\/student-blogs\/2019\/03\/30\/what-to-do-when-the-sun-shines\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do when the sun shines?"},"content":{"rendered":"

British Summer time officially begins tomorrow. Although this does mean we lose an hour of sleep, it also heralds the beginning of warmer and sunnier weather.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have already had some unprecedented warm days so far this year, raising concerns for our planet\u2019s welfare and the effect that this has on the ecosystem. Whilst this shouldn\u2019t be forgotten, our body needs sunlight to function. Sunlight activates the production of vitamin D, which is a vital ingredient for lowering blood pressure, protecting against inflammation and improving brain function. Not to mention the benefits to mental health and sleep quality. Summertime cannot come quick enough for me!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re stuck for places to go to where you can make the most of the lovely weather, here are some spots in London that I\u2019ve already managed to pay a visit to, that will be perfect to spend a sunny afternoon in\u2026<\/p>\n

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Greenwich Park<\/h3>\n
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The stunning view of Greenwich Park and the skyline of Canary Wharf.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I get to walk through this lovely park every Sunday on my way to work, before the very steep hill up to the Royal Observatory. However, the views are very much worth it, and this is a lovely spot to bask in the sunshine and do a bit of dog-watching.<\/p>\n

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Hyde Park<\/h3>\n