The Millennium Bridge, The River Thames, Central London

Connecting St. Paul's Cathedral and The Tate Modern, the steel Millennium Bridge is both muscular and elegant - and unusually empty during lockdown.

General James Wolfe Statue, Greenwich Park, South East London

Built in 1930, this Grade II listed statue of General James Wolfe (1727-1759) commemorates his victory against the French at Quebec which secured Canada for the British. Wolfe, whose parents lived in Macartney House on the edge of the park, died in the battle.

The Darent Valley, Kent

Fackenden Lane

Running down from Dartford in the north to Sevenoaks in the south, the Darent Valley is a bucolic stretch of Kent countryside, which is a pleasure to cycle around (if you don't mind some challenging hills). It is home to several aesthetically-pleasing villages, such as Eynsford and Shoreham, castles and manor houses. The rich history and verdant landscape draw day-trippers, but much of the area remains surprisingly rural and surprisingly peaceful. Although the southern end of the Darent Valley is ringed by motorways, the river itself is home to rare wildlife, such as otter and water vole, according to the Darent Valley Landscape Partnership.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Whitehall, Central London

Dating from the 1860s, the Italianate Foreign and Commonwealth Office is  one of the most handsome buildings in Whitehall.

Chalsey Road, Brockley, South East London

 Part of the Brockley Conservation Area, Chalsey Road was completed in 1900.

The Golden Hour, Blythe Hill Fields, South East London

On a sunny May evening, Blythe Hill Fields offers a small, but perfectly-formed picnic venue with commanding views of the empty office blocks of Canary Wharf and the City of London.

Belair Park, Dulwich South London

Built in 1875, Belair House gleams in the early evening sunshine. The "country villa" is grade II listed.

Riding around Regent's Park, Central London

The outer circle of Regent's Park is a magnet for local road cyclists looking to crank up the wattage. A full circuit constitutes a glorious couple of miles of fairly flat road with just one or two traffic lights. On your left is the green space of the royal park and on the right is the fine white neo-classical architecture of the 1820s. In front of you will be a wheel that you can draft.

Westminster Bridge, Central London

The view down the Thames from the Grade II-listed Westminster Bridge towards Lambeth Bridge and Vauxhall.

Smithfield Market, Central London

Traditional telephone boxes flank the colourful Victorian ironwork of Smithfield Market, one of the largest wholesale meat markets in Europe.

Gangers Hill, Woldingham, Surrey

On the ridge of the North Downs, bucolic Gangers Hill is a world away from the nearby M25 motorway, which you can glimpse through the trees far below. 

Farthing Downs, Coulsdon, Surrey

 An expansive stretch of elevated chalk grassland with distant views of the City of London, Farthing Downs is an uplifting place for a cycle or a stroll during the lockdown. The car park is closed.

The Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens, Central London

Unveiled in 1872, The Albert Memorial commemorates the death of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 42.

The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, Central London

Grade I-listed, the curvaceous and ornate Royal Albert Hall opened in 1871. It is famous for hosting the Proms concerts each summer, but is a memorable and atmospheric venue for all kinds of performances, including the Cirque du Soleil.