All The Different, Unique & Unusual Things To Do in London

Wander Around Barbican Conservatory

You can visit London’s unique conservatory on the weekend and delve into a hidden tropical brutalist oasis. This peaceful respite from the city has to be seen to be believed and puts places like the Sky Garden to shame. If you want to learn more about the place you can go on a guided tour, but you are free to explore the area yourself.

Go Up The Elizabeth Tower To See Big Ben Up Close

Take A Look Inside 18 Stafford Terrace

Do you ever wonder what life was like for people living in Victorian times? How did their houses look like inside?? I know I do! If you do too then head to 18 Stafford Terrace for a veritable treasure trove of period furniture, art and history.

Explore Handel’s & Hendrix’s Places

This museum details how composer George Frederic Handel lived there in the 18th century and musician Jimi Hendrix lived in the 60s of the last century. Handel’s side consists of a restored set of period rooms, while Hendrix’s side is a reconstruction of his flat and an exhibition on what he was up to in his time in London.

Climb Up At The O2

Did you know you can climb to the top of the O2 Arena? It’s apparently called Urban Mountaineering and it’s more like walking over the huge building while you’re suited and chained. So conquer your fear of heights or get your adrenaline fix and climb to awesome views of London from up there. Prices start at £30 which isn’t too painful!

See The Dinosaur Statues at Crystal Palace Park

And not like the ones you know. See, the dinosaurs at Crystal Palace Park were designed and sculpted by a sculptor and natural history artist under the scientific direction of a biologist and paleontologist, representing the latest dino knowledge from the 1850s. This was all before Darwin’s “On the Origin Of Species” so they’re slightly inaccurate, but still very entertaining. While you are there make sure to have a cake and tea at the station cafe – they do the best millionaire’s shortcake.

Visit Art Deco Heaven Eltham Palace & Gardens

In the 14th century Eltham Palace was the place to be but it fell into disrepair and ruins until it was saved by the new owners who put a definite Art Deco spin on their new digs. The couple were the ‘talk of the town’ at the time, the celebs you had know, and if you were lucky enough, be invited to one of their famed extravagant parties. And the best thing is that they’ve left the house for us to explore all the room (after you’ve paid an entrance fee of course).

Visit The Roman Temple of Mithras

The London Mithraeum houses the remaining of the Roman Temple of Mithras and a selection of Roman Artefacts. There is also a wall displaying 600 Roman artefacts discovered in an archaeological dig. On thete you’ll find everything from coins to combs and even shoes.

Discover What’s In Guildhall Art Gallery

Below the Guildhall Art Gallery you can find countless works of art with the added bonus of the remains of a Roman amphitheatre far down below. And yes… this is where actual gladiator games, animal fighting and public executions took place.

Tour The Old Victorian Alexandra Palace Theatre

The refurbished Victorian theatre – that was featured in Spider-Man: Homecoming – is the oldest new theatre in London and you can now take a look behind the scenes by booking a tour that takes you around the theatre and its history.

Visit the Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret

the Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret Europe’s oldest surviving operating theatre. There’s the circular operating theatre, a host of terrifying early surgery equipment, collections of potions and lotions and a scented array of medicinal herbs and spices. It’s unlike any other museum in Europe.