{"id":30165,"date":"2023-06-23T13:45:48","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T12:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=30165"},"modified":"2024-03-08T16:51:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T15:51:21","slug":"5-ways-to-cool-off-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do\/5-ways-to-cool-off-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to cool off this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is well and truly here and in true British style, it’s a little hit and miss.<\/h2>\n

But when the sun does appear, cooling down can be a welcome treat. Here is a list of the top 5 ways to cool off this summer.<\/h4>\n
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1. Treat yourself to something sweet<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Freakshake<\/span>From the humble and classic ice cream to the trendy freakshakes, there\u2019s no shortage of ice-cold sweet treats to cool you down on a hot day. Award-winning and uniquely flavoured ice creams and sorbets can be found at Gelato Gusto<\/span><\/a> in the seaside resort town of Brighton<\/span><\/a>, while London<\/span><\/a> is the place to go for some freakishly good milkshakes. Maxwells<\/span><\/a> in Covent Garden serve up their own creamy concoctions in their \u2018freakshake\u2019 menu. Their delicious shakes are adorned with indulgent sweet treats such as ring doughnuts, marshmallows and topped with lashings of chocolate sauce and whipped cream – not one for the faint hearted.<\/h4>\n

For a more toned down cool refreshment, head to Frurt<\/span><\/a> in Manchester where you can fill your boots with frozen yoghurt and pick your own toppings from a generous menu of sweets, cereals and fresh fruit.<\/h4>\n

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2. Visit an urban beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Urban<\/span>Dream beachy day feel out of reach as you\u2019re too far from the sea? Worry no more. Nestled in the trendy Shoreditch district, London City Beach<\/span><\/a> is just the remedy for those pining for the beachy atmosphere. Featuring all the beach favourites; craft beers, live music, beach bars, palm trees and of course the humble deck chair, it\u2019s no surprise that this is London\u2019s number 1 beach party spot in the summer months.<\/h4>\n

So, kick your shoes off, grab your beach gear and enjoy the best of the beach in the centre of the city, open on select days for the public between the 19th of June and the 23rd of July. Or if you’re really craving the water’s edge, why not check out the Thames Beach at Southbank.<\/h4>\n

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3. Go for a picnic or BBQ on the water<\/strong><\/h3>\n