Pictures show busy scenes in south London on the first weekend that restrictions ease.
People enjoyed their newfound freedom at pubs and restaurants across the capital in perfect April weather.
Outdoor drinking and dining resumed from April 12 in the first step of the government's roadmap out of lockdown.
Battersea
Last weekend, one of the busiest roads in Wandsworth was pedestrianised to allow businesses to operate outdoors with social distancing.
And it’s back - and better than ever. Our summer weekend pedestrianisation of Northcote Road is part of our radical action to help our High Streets post-lockdown by providing safe space for outdoor dining and shopping.
— Aled Richards-Jones (@aled_rj) April 17, 2021
This measure has been transformative for Northcote Road. pic.twitter.com/3ahthpSPVh
People flocked to the outside areas of Northcote Road on Saturday (April 17) to enjoy highs of 13 degrees.
Twickenham
Pubs were open again on the riverbanks of the Thames as families and friends sat on tables in the sun.
The White Swan Twickenham looking splendid and popular on a beautiful Spring Saturday. @_TheWhiteSwan @TwickenhamNub @TwickTribune #Twickenham #Riverside pic.twitter.com/jhYd2M6t7U
— CaptainQuack (@KaptainKwack) April 18, 2021
Wimbledon
Non-essential shops were also given the green light to open again this weekend - to the delight of many who have been online shopping for months.
High street stores and boutiques sold to eager customers on a shopping spree in Wimbledon Village this weekend.
A quick reminder of just some of the beautiful shops in the village that you can visit & support in-store or online 👉 https://t.co/hT3QdFMdiN #SupportLocal #WimbledonVillage #wimbledon #London #sw19 #merton pic.twitter.com/Nu5BfZymay
— Wimbledon Village (@WimbledonVil) April 19, 2021
Greenwich
Though many new venues opened this week groups of people could still be found sitting in parks and commons across London.
People took the chance to have picnics in Greenwich Park in the lead up to Summer.
Spotted on daily exercise (walking between admirably speedy voyages on Thames Clippers) the view of Canary Wharf and the City from the Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park pic.twitter.com/eQ8Hw3Hefx
— Alice Rawsthorn (@alicerawsthorn) April 17, 2021
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