Yes, you read it right. I spoke to a representative from 
TLC a few months ago and sorted out a number of venues that UK users would be able to unlock after expressing my distaste about Foursquare’s US-centricity. As the number of foursquare users in the UK was relatively small at the time, I didn’t feel it was necessary for me to tell anyone about this. However, recently I have seen a number of regional foursquare twitter accounts and appreciation groups emerging from UK based users and thought I’d share the good news.
For those of you who are aware of TLC, it is a cable network in the States who partnered with foursquare a few months ago to promote new shows and premieres over the Summer. While all of the venues in the States have tips that celebrate summer like zoos, museums, outdoor cafes, none of the venues in the UK have tips - which I feel adds to the mystique of this badge.
I know I shouldn’t do this, but here’s the list of approved venues in the UK:
- Buckingham Palace
- Trafalgar Square
- London Eye
- The Houses of Parliament
- Madame Thussaud’s
- Tate Modern
- Emirates Stadium
- Hamleys
- Harrods
- Shakespeare’s Birthplace (in Stratford-upon-Avon)
- Silverstone Circuit (in Northampshire - it must be this venue)
- Alton Towers (in Staffordshire)
Just to prove it - here’s a link to my foursquare account to show you the TLC Summer badge which I unlocked after visiting Silverstone Race Circuit.
Keep your eyes peeled for more updates regarding TLC Summer's Cupcake Connoisseur and BBQ Pitmaster badges too.