Places to visit

Whether you just need to let your hair down after a hectic week, or are just looking for something to break up your normal routine, this part of the show will help you. Chrissy and friends will be recommending places to visit from the weird and wonderful, beautiful and picturesque, to the calm and relaxing.

If you would like to recommend a place to visit, email producer@chrissybshow.tv

Check out  some of the places below that have already been featured on the show. Click on titles to see YouTube videos:

Lumiere London Festival 2016 – Lumiere London was a free light festival in 30 locations across some of the capital’s most iconic areas:

• Mayfair
• King’s Cross
• Piccadilly, Regent Street and St James’s
• Trafalgar Square and Westminster.

For more information, visit www.visitlondon.com/lumiere

Cardio class at the YMCA – Whether you’re a beginner or a disciplined athlete, we have a wide variety of classes for all levels. Burn calories, sculpt, shape, and increase muscle tone, all in a friendly, social environment. For more information, visit www.ymcadc.org

The Pickled Village – Our range of internationally inspired, British-made chutneys, preserves, marmalades, marinades & dressings are dreamt up in the kitchen at Bulwick and then put to the test in the small but perfectly formed village shop at the end of the cottage. The shop stocks a whole smorgasbord of hand-picked fine foods including, of course, every single product in The Pickled Village range.

The recipes have come from far and wide and add a twist to British traditional favourites. For more information, visit www.thepickledvillage.co.uk/pickles

Move Three Sixty – Move Three Sixty pride themselves on being the best in the industry. Move Three Sixty has the highest qualified team who are very experienced, efficient and professional and have been in the industry for many years. They can support your requests whether it is for weight loss, weight gain,digestive problems, skin problems, strength and tone, postural issues, rehabilitation, aches and pains, post operation, pre natal or post natal, tight muscles, loose muscles, clinical muscle issues, physical congenital problems, sports specific or back pain. The team work together and refer clients to other therapists within the team if need be to ensure goals are met. For more information, visit movethreesixty.com

The Chrissy B Show visits Ripley’s Believe It Or Not – Step inside a world where the bizarre and the unbelievable come to life and amazement is waiting around every corner – whether it’s an actual chunk of the Berlin Wall, or our Amazonian shrunken heads; a knitted Ferrari or a chewing gum sculpture, at Ripley’s there are mind-boggling wonders for even the wildest imagination. If it’s truly unbelievable, it’s in here! For more information, visit www.ripleyslondon.com

Chrissy visits the YMCA for a cycling class – A great activity for all ages to keep fun but also to socialise. 

The Chrissy B Show visits London – home of double decka buses the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Big Ben and much more.

Here are a few ideas of how to better spend your time in the big city whether you are a local or just visiting.

Giraffe Feeding Experience – A truly special start to your day at Chessington with the opportunity to meet and hand feed our stunning and majestic Giraffe. For more information, visit www.chessington.com

Chessington World of Adventures – With 10 themed lands, exciting rides & rollercoasters, our Zoo, SEA LIFE centre and two resort hotels Chessington really is Britain’s Wildest Adventure! For more information, visit www.chessington.com

Chessington Sea Life Centre – Our SEA LIFE centre is packed full of fun exhibitions, including interactive rock pools, daily talks and feeding sessions as well as a breathtaking walkthrough ocean tunnel.

Lifting the lid on the mysteries of the underwater world, Chessington’s SEA LIFE centre is a truly breath taking experience for all deep sea explorers! For more information, visit www.chessington.com/explore/sea-life-centre/chessington-sea-life-centre.aspx

Urban Food Fest – Every Urban Food Fest market features 15 street food trucks and stalls that change every week and serve a delicious array of global gourmet street food dishes alongside a premium bar and specialist cocktail bar serving craft beers, cider, exclusive Urban cocktails, spirits, international wines, prosecco and champagne, plus live musicians and seating areas. This unique and exhilarating atmosphere has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands since our launch. Urban Food Fest has received first class national and international reviews and accolades, including features in Time Out, Vogue, Elle, Esquire, Daily Telegraph, Evening Standard, City AM, Shortlist, Cosmopolitan, Instyle, CNN, New Zealand Times, China Daily and New York Times. For more information, visit www.urbanfoodfest.com

Glamour Salon (Hair & Beauty) – Glamour Salon is a haven of relaxation, offering a complete range of unisex hair and beauty services at great price. We focus on bespoke services delivered by advanced trained therapists, and offer treatments in an ambient, luxurious environment always ensuring the highest standards of hygiene. For more information, visit glamour-salon.co.uk

Kin Cafe – Kin came into fruition out of a father and son’s desire to indulge in honest, fresh and healthy food in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The café was built on this simple idea, with some very strong principles behind the scenes.

To keep it interesting for our locals we like to change our menu daily, always vegetarian with a strong vegan offer and some gluten free options too. We also like to explore the best specialty coffes, so we rotate every few months between some of the countries top roasters, large and small.

The Moot – Whether it’s a quiet breakfast for two, a hot-shot business lunch or a relaxed dinner with friends, Moot is a great place to meet, eat and drink. For more information, visit www.mootbar.co.uk

BB Afternoon Tea Bus Tour (BB Bakery) – Come and experience Afternoon Tea with a difference on the BB Routemaster bus. This vintage London bus will drive around Central London, taking in some of the City’s best sights, whilst you can indulge in the fabulous BB Afternoon tea.

Capture the heart of the city’s culture. landmarks and history on our London Routemaster bus, whilst sipping on a lovely cup of tea and enjoying the exquisite tastes of France. High tea accompanied with an array of tasty sandwiches and delicious cakes and pastries. For more information, visit www.bbbakery.co.uk

The Geffrye Museum of the Home – Discover how homes have changed in the past 400 years. The museum’s eleven period rooms span from 1600 to the present day. Each room represents the main living space used by a family and their guests. How people would have lived in the rooms, alongside the furnishings, lighting and heating, show how homes and home life have changed over time, reflecting changes in society, behaviour, style, taste and the wider world.

Enjoy the tranquility of the museum’s period gardens – an urban oasis in the heart of Hoxton, an area of London once renowned for its horticultural expertise. For more information, visit www.geffrye-museum.org.uk

Winter Wonderland Hyde Park – Hyde Park Winter Wonderland provides a spectacular festive destination with something to excite people of all ages. Choose from one of our popular attractions, experience the thrilling rides, take a trip to Santa Land, browse the Christmas markets and enjoy the festive fare. FREE to enter and soak up the festive atmosphere! For more information, visit www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

Southbank Winter Festival with Natwest – The Winter Festival with NatWest is back and we are transforming Southbank Centre for the festive season. Our new Christmas Market with its beautifully designed stalls, lays out the most delicious festive food, handmade craft gifts and warming drinks. For more information, visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson/festivals-series/winter-festival

Rye Castle Museum – Rye, being close to London and also to Dover, gets visitors from all around the world as well  as from all over the UK. For more information, visit www.ryemuseum.co.uk

Eccleston Square Hotel – Eccleston Square Hotel has opened as London’s most High Tech hotel and is a proud member of Design Hotels. Bordering Belgravia in the heart of Central London SW1, our London boutique hotel sits on an award-winning garden square, close to creative and chic fashion shops, galleries and a myriad of stylish restaurants and bars as well as famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace. For more information, visit www.ecclestonsquarehotel.com

Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway – For the past 87 years the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway has been an integral part of the landscape of the Romney Marsh. Known as “Kent’s Mainline in Miniature”, our World Famous one-third full size Steam & Diesel locomotives have powered their way along the 13½ miles of track from the Cinque Port town of Hythe, terminating in Dungeness; a National Nature Reserve and one of the largest shingle landscapes in the world. With 4 stations in between, all within walking distance of a beach, our railway provides you with an opportunity to explore this unique corner of Kent. Coast & country walks, with all manner of wildlife & flora to be seen, cycle rides, medieval churches and iconic Lighthouses are all on our doorstep. For more information, visit www.rhdr.org.uk

Nature in Pembrokeshire Wales – We create life changing adventures with a light touch on nature, focus young people’s sight & skills for the future and help organisations with innovation & sustainability. We play for the planet. For more information, visit www.tyf.com

Breakfast smoothie at Voltaire – Serving an innovative selection of cocktails, wines and spirits, the service is vibrant, lead by a team who are truly ‘in the know’. The bar’s exclusive collection of champagne and cigars are setting a new precedence for London’s social scene. For more information, visit voltairebar.com

London Eye – At 135m, the EDF Energy London Eye is the world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel. It was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects and was launched in 2000. It has already won over 85 awards for national and international tourism, outstanding architectural quality and engineering achievement. For more information, visit www.londoneye.com

London Zoo – Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity whose mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. For more information, visit www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo

Corks & Forks Highgate  – Forks and Corks, Corks & Forks, Baba, just plain Forks, or even plain Corks… we are all of the above, and perhaps something more than that, but you’ll have to come see for yourself. For more information, visit swainslane.wordpress.com

Speed Racing – The ultimate in driving simulation, the RaceHouse is a simulated driving centre which allows wannabe racing drivers to compete against each other in a choice of different vehicles on a range of famous tracks from around the world. For more information, visit www.bodyflight.co.uk/race

Flow Riding – FlowHouse is a unique lifestyle venue, a destination for all budding surfers and board sport enthusiasts. For more information, visit  www.bodyflight.co.uk/surf

Skydiving – Indoor skydiving is an exciting and fun activity for everyone. Wind speeds of up to 180mph support your whole body in mid air, allowing you to really fly! For more information, visit www.bodyflight.co.uk/fly

The Death Trap – London’s Death Trap invites you to go into the depths of County Hall to visit a terrifying secure unit which houses some of the most dangerous inmates from the past 20 years. For more information, visit www.londonsdeathtrap.com

Komedia Comedy Club in Brighton – Brighton’s premier live entertainment venue presents one of the largest, most diverse arts and entertainment programmes in the UK. Every year we put on around 700 performances of comedy, music, cabaret and kids shows. We’re also home to several of Brighton’s most popular club nights. For more information, visit www.komedia.co.uk

Kidspace – Play should be challenging and fun and for everyone (adults included) and that is why we do what we do at Kidspace, so that everyone can play. We think we’re achieving what we set out to, having established ourselves as operators of the best children’s play centres and party venues in London. For more information, visit www.kidspaceadventures.com

Comedy Cafe Shoreditch – The biggest names in stand-up comedy at the coolest venue in East London. The Comedy Cafe Theatre occupies an intimate loft space in the heart of Shoreditch with a bar and restaurant downstairs hosting live music 5 nights a week. For more information, visit www.comedycafetheatre.co.uk

Lee Valley White Water Centre –  Experience the thrills of white water rafting on the same course that Team GB won Gold and Silver on at this world class venue. For more information, visit http://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/en/content/cms/london2012/lee-valley-white-water-centre/

Winter Wonderland Hyde Park – Winter Wonderland is London’s most spectacular Christmas destination, taking place from the end of November to the beginning of January. Skate on the UK’s largest outdoor Ice Rink, experience the breathtaking Magical Ice Kingdom, be thrilled by the jaw-dropping Zippos Circus, and soar 60 metres into the air, seeing spectacular views over London in the Giant Observation Wheel. For more information, visit www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

Thai Square Spa – Based in Covent Garden, this spa offers amazing treatments and fabulous hospital staff. For more information, visit www.thaisquarespa.com

Bodyflight – Based in Bedford, this is definitely the place to go if you want excitement and adventure. You can race cars, surf or skydive all in a safe indoor environment. Watch the interview and for more information, visit www.bodyflight.co.uk.

Golders Hill Park Zoo – A beatiful park that includes a zoo and a butterfly garden that is absolutely free to visit so great for a cheap day out. For more information, visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk and search under lGolders Hill Park Zoo.

London Duck Tours – These amphibious vehicles drive past famous London landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square before a dramatic launch into the River Thames from the MI6 slipway.  All this on vehicles used for the D-Day landings in 1944. A really exciting a different way of seeing the site. For more details, visit www.londonducktours.co.uk

Museum of childhood – For a blast from the past, this is a great place to visit which displays toys and games from hundreds of years ago to the ones that everyone recognises today. For more details, visit www.museumofchildhood.org.uk

Royal Pavilion and beach in Brighton – Built for King George IV, a beautiful palace with an exotic oriental appearance both inside and out and a distinctive landmark for vibrant Brighton and Hove. And the great thing is that it’s very close to the beach. Gorgeous! For more details visit www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk/royalpavilion

Waterfront sailing in Brighton – Brighton is not just for a visit to the beach and fish and chips. Chrissy and Barbara enjoyed a beautiful luxury boat trip which is very affordable. For more details visit www.waterfrontsailing.com

Camden Lock canal boat trip & market – Barbara takes a leisurely boat trip to Little Veneice and then checks out the local market. A nice place to visit if you want a mix of calm and relaxing and then the hustle and bustle of a market.

Oxford Castle Unlocked – A look into the past at this famous site in Oxford. For more details visit www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk

Paradise Wildlife Park – Part1 and Paradise Wildlife park – Part2 – Another one of Chrissy’s favourites. The animals are very close and you can even touch them. There are also super experiences such as feeding the tigers! For more details visit www.pwpark.com

London RIB Voyages – If you want an amazingly exciting time, this is just the thing for you. It’s not a calm cruise – it’s a tour of London… in a speedboat. Not for the fainthearted! For more details visit  www.londonribvoyages.com

London Zoo – If you thought this was just a place for the kiddies, you are very much mistaken. Check out why London Zoo is good for adults too. For more details visit www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo

London Ice Bar – A bar made entirely of ice, right down to the glasses. With beautiful ice formation walls and freezing cold benches, this is a place to experience the weird and wonderful. For more details visit www.belowzerolondon.com