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17 gen 2019 · From ravens in the Tower of London and sheep on London Bridge, to Christmas Day swims, mother-of-pearl-encrusted suits, and an MP being taken hostage in Buckingham Palace, here are a few of London’s most unusual traditions and events.
- London's Annual Sheep Drive
Anyone strolling the streets of Southwark between 10am and...
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Georgina Wilson-Powell 19 February 2024. With a rich history...
- London's Annual Sheep Drive
- Worship A Roman God at The London Mithraeum
- Check Out The Fake Houses of 23 and 24 Leinster Gardens
- Go Wild in A Ball Pit Cocktail Bar London
- Or Visit Leighton House
- Be Enchanted by Brixton Windmill
- Take A Backstage Tour of The National Theatre
- Watch The Archives in The British Film Institute’s Mediatheque
- Visit The Bascule Chamber in Tower Bridge
- Peek at The Street Art in Croydon
- Visit London’s Smallest Listed Buildings
The City of London TheMithraeum is a gem of a find. Looking for an unusual way to spend an afternoon? How about an immersive experience based around the ancient Roman Temple of Mithrasunderneath the Bloomberg Offices slap-bang in the heart of the city? Thought so. We’d never even heard of the Mithraeum before stumbling on it while visiting St Steph...
Paddington These houses look completely normal right? Nothing to see here. Look again. Thefake houses of Leinster Gardensin Bayswater are one of the more obscure things to see in London – largely because they’re so difficult to spot. The story goes that two houses were demolished to create an air vent for the Metropolitan Line, which was being cons...
Shoreditch We used to think we were the only ones who looked back with a touch of nostalgia and longing for those heady hours spent in the ball pit during our childhoods. Apparently not – ball-pit bars are one of the quirky London crazesdu jour. While there are many bars scattered around the capital where you can drink alcohol and throw yourself wi...
Kensington The Narcissus Hall © Leighton House Museum, RBKC. Image Courtesy of Will Pryce Fabulous, opulent and verging on the bizarre,Leighton Houseis one of those places that could have only belonged to a grand old British eccentric. That eccentric was Frederick Lord Leighton and Leighton House, built in 1866, his private studio-cum-home. Lord Le...
Brixton Once upon a time, South London was a rural area – a patchwork of farms, woods and clean, wholesome air. While those days are long gone, finding and visiting the bits that remain is one of the more unusual things you can do in London. Did you know that there’s awindmill in Brixton? The windmill – an old flour mill dating from 1816 – sits in ...
The Southbank We’ve all heard of The National Theatre right? We’ve snuggled into the comfy seats and watched the plays (if you haven’t, you should – The National puts on some of the best plays in townand tickets are totally reasonable), then toddled off home. But what if you could do more… What if you could take a peek behind the scenes to learn ab...
The Southbank Got a few hours to spare and want to settle in and watch something a bit different? Head to theBFI’s cool little Mediathequeat the BFI Southbank. The BFI is one of ourfavourite places to visit on the South Bank. The Mediatheque contains a number of private booths, each with its own screen, headphone jack and speakers, where you can ac...
Tower Hamlets Tower Bridge. We can literally feel you rolling your eyes. It’s safe to say that Tower Bridge is not at all off the beaten track in London. It’s at the top of anytourist itineraryfor the city and is one of the most photographed spots in town. But deep within the bridge’s bowels, there’s a secret chamber. A secret chamber! It’s one of ...
Croydon A slow revolution has been taking place in Croydon in the past few years. An area once known for ugly architecture, the riots and the Croydon facelift (a hairstyle where your hair is scraped back so tightly that your face retreats at least 2 cm upwards), has been quietly creating its own little scene of cool and quirky things to do in Londo...
Piccadilly London has heaps of listed buildings. It’s kind of to be expected when you have a city as old as this. It’s the city’s smallest listed buildings that we love best though. They come in the form of a pair of K2 Telephone Boxestucked into the grand entrance to the Royal Academy. They’re the original prototypes of the phone box that went on ...
25 mar 2024 · Discover many unusual things to do in London for everyone of all ages to enjoy! From themed afternoon tea tours and immersive escape room experiences to panoramic helicopter tours and climbing iconic London attractions, there are so many quirky things to do in London.
3 giorni fa · From afternoon tea with a twist, to solving mysterious crimes and playing captain for the day, this is the definitive guide to the unique, crazy and downright unusual things to do in London. When it comes to putting together a list of amazing London activities, it’s hard to know where to start!
10 ott 2023 · 1. Afternoon tea with a difference. My undying love for afternoon tea is no secret. But move over traditional afternoon teas and make way for some really unusual and different experiences. Frankly, you can’t visit London without indulging in afternoon tea, but who says it has to be traditional and not outstandingly memorable?
13 apr 2024 · 1. London Mithraeum. The Roman Temple of Mithras is a hidden gem in the heart of London — and the best part? It’s completely free to visit! This fascinating archaeological site is one of only 100 Mithraic temples found throughout Ancient Rome, making it an important piece of British history.
19 feb 2024 · Georgina Wilson-Powell 19 February 2024. With a rich history and a buzzing cultural life, London has dozens of unique things to do and see tucked away – you just need to know where to look. From exploring ancient temples to wild swimming, these are the best quirky and unusual things to do in London.
