If you're struggling for things to do and wondering what to do over the weekend, fear not - we've compiled some of the best virtual things to do, to make it feel like any other.
Virtual museum tours
Some of the world’s best and most famous museums and art galleries have created virtual tours for people wanting a culture fix during the outbreak. From Musee d’Orsay in Paris to MASP in Sao Paulo, there’s something for everyone! Find a list here.
Google Arts and Culture also have plenty of great cultural content for a browse of some of the world’s best art.
Virtual zoos
Chester Zoo did a live virtual tour of the zoo this week, but they aren’t the only place where you can get up close and personal with wildlife (from a safe distance, of course). Zoos all over the world are taking their animals online, including San Diego zoo and Berlin Zoo.
Online theatre
Theatres across the globe are streaming classic theatre pieces for free online. The National Theatre have just launched their free online streaming service, allowing people to access quality pieces of theatre from the safety of their own home. Even Broadway theatres are moving content online!
Music
Musicians everywhere are still performing for their fans from their own homes, via social media. Take a look at local and international musicians everywhere to see their latest activities! Plenty of music venues are also acting as platforms for many artists to stream shows to their audiences, so have a look at what they have to offer, too.
Food
Struggling with what you could possibly make out of your one last tin of beans, some rice and a bit of salad? Celebrity budget chef Jack Monroe (@BootstrapCook on Twitter) has begun #JackMonroesLockdownLarder on Twitter, where followers send photos of their last remaining ingredients, and she comes up with a tasty meal! A great way to get thinking about simple, healthy food during lockdown, and minimise wastage, too.
Exercise
You needn’t fork out for expensive apps and subscriptions: YouTube is your friend during these times. Professional fitness coach Joe Wicks has launched his ‘PE with Joe’ series, live every weekday morning for children and adults alike to get moving! There’s also tonnes of different exercise videos to choose from on YouTube, whatever your style may be: whether it’s some gentle Yoga with Adriene, or some hard hitting bodyweight training, there’s something for everyone.
Virtual landmark tours
Google Arts and Culture, once again, delivering the goods, with tonnes of online tours of various famous landmarks around the world. Explore the Taj Mahal, the Pyramids, or the Palace of Versailles, all from the comfort of your sofa! You can explore more here.
Google Earth also have tours of some renowned national parks available, including Yosemite and Yellowstone, which you can find here.
Online learning
If you fancy expanding your mind a little while we’re in lockdown, there’s plenty of resources out there to choose from. Khan Academy is great for getting the basics on some key subjects, while Coursera and Ed X have courses from globally renowned universities, including Harvard, Yale, Oxford and Cambride.
There’s also multiple educational platforms for children out there too – the BBC have done a round-up of some of the best here.
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