Vauxhall City Farm

It's almost strange to think that farms exist in the city, especially such a sprawling one as London, but still there are a few scattered about, bringing the countryside into the urban landscape.

For those of you who read about my trip to the Horniman Museum, you'll know how much I love rabbits, so I was pretty excited to see that they have a few at Vauxhall City Farm! As well as chickens, horses, sheep, turkeys and many others, of course.

For just £1, you can enter their miniature 'petting area', where a helpful member of staff will help you interact with some of the more friendly animals. When I visited, there was a beautiful little lamb, a flock of ducklings and, most adorable of all, a lionhead rabbit.

Find it at: 165 Tyers Street, London SE11 5HS

Natural History Museum lates, South Kensington

Once a month, the Natural History Museum, and other London landmarks (including London Zoo, the Tate Gallery and London Aquarium) open late for some evening exploration.

The museum is free entry, with bars dotted about the main hall and a couple of food stalls too. Special exhibitions, such as the new exhibit Coral Reef: Secret Cities of the Sea come at a cost (in this case, £10 if the slot is booked in advance) and do not allow drinks to be taken in.

It's a great opportunity to explore the sights without the busy crowds that weekends draw in, and there's some fascinating insights into our planet's history, from minerals to mammals. The huge blue whale that hangs from the ceiling is a definitely must see.

Nearest tube station: South Kensington