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Borough Market

Fun & Active 33 6

By Jo

Cripple your friends with jealousy

Borough Market

If food makes your world a brighter place then it’s time to hot-foot it to London's most renowned food market. The edible delicacies at the bustling Borough Market will make all of your dreams come true. And more. There’s cheese, pestos, chutneys, breads, olives, sweets, fresh vegetables...the list is endless. Read more ›

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Portobello Road Market

Fun & Active 18 3

By Chris

Retro Antiques Roadshow

Portobello Road Market

It seems Londoners can't wait to get out on a Saturday morning and hit up their nearest market to indulge in good coffee, good food and a significant dose of good people. Portobello Road Market is no exception, but is particularly known for its range of antique stores which have been the core of the market since the 1950's. Read more ›

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Rock 'n' Roll Camden Walking Tour

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Take a walk on the wild side through Camden’s music history with Alison, Camden local and girl about town. The official rock ‘n’ roll tour of Camden.

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12 GBP

Duration

2 h

Languages

English

Richmond Park

Fun & Active 17 3

By Chris

Buck The City Trend

Richmond Park

Just a short train ride out of the city to iconic Richmond lies the largest of London's eight Royal Parks. This historic wilderness not only accommodates a relaxing scenic stroll or cycle, but is home to 750 wild deer who can be seen in all their glory roaming the fields. This park is truly expansive, and one lap around the outer trail is 11km. Read more ›

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Hampstead Heath

Fun & Active 15 1

By Chris

Untamed Park With a View

Hampstead Heath

Just a short walk north of Camden Town lies one of London's largest and most rustic parks. Unlike the city's other manicured green offerings, Hampstead Heath is rugged and natural, containing some of the oldest woodlands you'll find this close to London, along with with ponds, creeks, rolling hills and natural wildlife. Read more ›

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Secret Cinema

Fun & Active 14 3

By James

Pull back the curtain

Secret Cinema

In an unknown location the projector is left rolling and Londoner’s escape into an immersive world that began as a film but, for several times a year, has a tangible life of its own. Cinema lovers so far have brushed shoulders with Al Capone in Bugsy Malone and questioned their sanity in Cuckoo’s Nest, each approaching the night in a unique way. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Small group tour to Bath, Stonehenge and a Surprise Site

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Join us for a wonderful one day tour exploring quintessential English countryside. Delve into the mysterious wonders of prehistory with a visit to Stonehenge, gaze at gorgeous Georgian architecture in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, and find out where our special secret place could be...

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89 GBP

Duration

12 h

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English

Columbia Rd Flower Market

Fun & Active 12 1

By Lucy

Beautiful Scenes

Columbia Rd Flower Market

The Columbia Rd Flower Markets have become a routine Sunday habit for the locals of Hoxton, Shoreditch and Bethnal Green. Once a week the air becomes thick with the scent of exotic plants, fruit and flowers both locally grown and exotic, as locals gather to get their weekly fix of well priced food, independent coffee and bric-a-brac browsing. Read more ›

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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Fun & Active 10 1

By Aurelie

Cheap & amazing outdoor theatre

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

The Shakespeare Theatre Globe has been built to remind us the theatre as it was in Shakespeare's time. You can't do more British than that. You can either book a £5 ticket and enjoy the play in the standing space right in front of the stage or book a more expensive but seated ticket. Read more ›

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Venn Street Market

Fun & Active 10 1

By James

Something we all have in common

Venn Street Market

This under-appreciated gem of Clapham is the 'corner shop' of weekend markets, a cozy and compact operation where compared to its larger counterparts a relatively limited choice is actually a good thing. Held every Saturday right beside Clapham Common, the Venn Street market's charm has established it as a necessary pit-stop for the Clapham locals. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Country Walking and Pub Tour of Surrey

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Explore the rolling hills, picturesque villages and traditional pubs of England's countryside, less than an hour outside of London. On this stunning 13 mile walk, taken at a leisurely pace, we will pass through ruins, across rivers and of course include a stop or two for a pint of local ale.

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45 GBP

Duration

8 h

Languages

English

Ravenscourt Park

Fun & Active 9 2

By James

Hammersmith’s Hyde Park

Ravenscourt Park

While it’s not the capital’s biggest or most well-known outdoor park, Ravenscourt Park has an immeasurable charm that is defined by users that come from far beyond West London to enjoy it. The park’s entrances aren't clearly seen from the surrounding streets meaning local’s naturally make it their choice for some much needed seclusion & relaxation. Read more ›

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Pop-Up Screens

Fun & Active 9 1

By James

Sunset Cinema

Pop-Up Screens

A welcome consequence of London’s love of outdoor parks is the range of events that they house in the summertime. Near the top of the local’s list is the outdoor cinema, and Pop-Up Screens stands apart by targeting the nostalgia market, specialising in cult classics that we haven’t seen in years. Read more ›

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The Boundary

Fun & Active 9 0

By Maarika

East London skyline!

The Boundary

The Boundary Rooftop is the ultimate meeting place for everyone where you can feel and see Shoreditch at it's finest. It is one perfect first date location.. or for any occasion, really! Romantic and stylish place where time flies! Read more ›

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Battersea park

Fun & Active 9 0

By Erika

Arts, nature & abandoned power station

Battersea park

There are no limits to kinds of activities that can be observed in Battersea park. You won't get a single sideways look if you decide to practice yoga right in front of the major landmark of the park, Peace Pagoda. The wide paths throughout the park are frequented by local running and roller-blading enthusiasts. Read more ›

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Winter Wonderland

Fun & Active 8 2

By James

Winter is coming

Winter Wonderland

The summer doesn't hold a monopoly over London's outdoor events, Winter Wonderland embraces the cold season with large outdoor markets, amusements and hot, multinational eateries. Rather than dwelling on what can be a long and gloomy end to the year, Londoner's come in their masses to Hyde Park and illuminate what is great about the festive season. Read more ›

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Southbank Skatepark

Fun & Active 8 2

By James

You can't move history

Southbank Skatepark

Over the past 40 years London's skaters have organically created an icon from the leftover urban spaces of Southbank Centre. Overcoming numerous attempts at redevelopment, London's own Mayor Boris Johnson recently voiced most of the city's thoughts: that the park is the "epicentre of UK skateboarding and is part of the cultural fabric of London" Read more ›

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Book of Mormon

Fun & Active 7 0

By James

Raw musical theatre

Book of Mormon

Raised on Month Python, Trey Parker and Matt Stone of South Park bring their British brand of humor back over the Atlantic to where it has been overwhelmingly adored. As the awards accumulate so do the crowds, who all agree that the blend of controversial comedy in a traditional format makes this musical is the freshest they've seen in years. Read more ›

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Ritzy Cinema

Fun & Active 6 0

By Chris

Eat, Drink, Watch

Ritzy Cinema

Most of us associate cinemas with big crowds and sticky floors, but the Ritzy offers something a little classier. Open since 1911, the Ritzy is one of England's earliest purpose built cinemas, and the interior architecture evokes a nostalgic old school vibe from the early days of film. The lineup includes both big budget and art house features. Read more ›

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The Monument

Fun & Active 5 2

By Pamela

Mount the Monument

The Monument

Monument was built to commemorate the Great Fire of London. It's a great place to be able to see London from different angles. The spiral staircase is great to climb up. At a certain point it gets more narrow and so, trickier to climb but once you hit the top and get past all the picture taking tourists – you can walk around and take in the sights. Read more ›

by Pamela

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House of Vans

Fun & Active 5 1

By James

Underground Culture

House of Vans

Part of a skater’s identity is their removal from mainstream culture and a journey ‘underground’ to allow that culture to flourish. The established brand of Vans don’t mind taking this idea literally, creating an amazing park in the vaults below Waterloo station. Here local skaters can enjoy their pastime in a haven designed just for them. Read more ›

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Angel Comedy

Fun & Active 4 1

By Chris

Always Free. Always Funny.

Angel Comedy

The Camden Head is one of Angel's finest pubs, and home one of London's best comedy clubs; Angel Comedy. Run by comedians, for comedians, the club showcases both amusing amateurs and laughable legends of the local comedy scene. There's something on offer every night, seven days a week, you can't lose! Read more ›

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Bogan Bingo

Fun & Active 3 0

By Chris

"Bloody Bingo!"

Bogan Bingo

They say that after a few drinks all Aussies have a bit of Bogan in them, but Tim and Trev are taking it to the next level with their hilarious pub game show. Picture a night of bingo infused with 80's rocking music, 90's styling and everything in between that depicts the stereotypical, lesser educated Australian middle class, known as the 'bogan'. Read more ›

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Almeida Theatre

Fun & Active 2 0

By Lisa

Affordable Theatre &streets to eat/drink

Almeida Theatre

This cosy 325seat theatre regularly stages dramatic & thought provoking shows. The Almeida is located in North London, accessible from Angel tube & Highbury&Islington station so your walk to the theatre is a run of many great eating/drinking places & easy to find cocktail bars! Read more ›

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RIFT - Macbeth

Fun & Active 2 1

By James

Immersive theatre

RIFT - Macbeth

Shakespeare's Classic takes a unique step further by Josh and Felix of RIFT as an abandoned brutalist East London tower is transformed into their stage for an immersive 12 hour experience. The tower itself is iconic to locals and the Utopian dream of it's architect provides the perfect backdrop to re-tell this tragic and hierarchical tale. Read more ›

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Zombie Experience

Fun & Active 2 0

By James

The Sheriff's in town

Zombie Experience

Films like 28 Days Later have fueled Londoner's fascination with how their society would react in situations of total anarchy. As this society increasingly ponders how it will all end, Zombie Experiences will arm you, kit you and place you in a varied and distopian locations to unleash their simulated preview of the upcoming zombie apocalypse. Read more ›

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Zoo Lates

Fun & Active 2 0

By James

Trust your instincts

Zoo Lates

Most animals have their fun at night and the keepers at London Zoo have caught on, opening their gates every Friday in June and July for one of London’s wildest nights out. Locals who remembered visits to the zoo as a child take their chance at reliving this memory with a night of music, comedy and great food all while observing the wildlife. Read more ›

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Urban Golf

Fun & Active 1 0

By James

Fore!

Urban Golf

The acres of land a golf course requires obviously restricts this Scottish-born sport from its place in today’s crowded major cities. Enter Urban Golf, the love-child of London’s increased density and the technological revolution. Whether it’s a quick 9 after work or a PGA tour on the famous courses, golf-starved locals come here for their fix. Read more ›

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Clapham Picturehouse

Fun & Active 1 0

By Chris

Local Hangout for Film Fans

Clapham Picturehouse

Behind what looks like a small stage door lies a film lover's paradise. These guys take their film seriously, and in addition to the usual big movies, the Clapham Picturehouse also screens foreign films, documentaries as well as live broadcasts of theatre shows and concerts from around the world. Regular themed events are also hosted for film fans. Read more ›

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Tower Bridge

Fun & Active 0 0

By Venita

Victorian era memorabilia

Tower Bridge

Alongside tower of London, this is told to many tourists that it is the landmark of London. Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London built in 1886–1894 across the river thames by Katherine dock. The bridge was included in the 2012 Summer Olympics being held in London which held a set of Olympic rings in June 2012. Read more ›

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Camden Lock Market

Fun & Active 0 0

By Venita

Food, clothes, jewellery and haggling :)

Camden Lock Market

Market with youthful vibe with music blaring out from different bars or the market itself. Not a fan of certain lollipops. Love the street food before 2014 and always puts you in the mood for a night out depending on your baggage and vibe. Read more ›

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Vale of Health

Fun & Active 0 0

By Titti

Vale of Health, hidden gem in Hampstead

Vale of Health

Vale of Health was so named after becoming the only safe place in London from the Black Death of 1665. It hosted poets, artists and writers in XIX century and pictured as one of the best spots in London to get inspired. Read more ›

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Bayswater Cinema

Fun & Active 0 0

By James

Movie star treatment

Bayswater Cinema

For the younger generation of Londoners a big screen and moreish food is enough to satisfy their movie-going experience. Us over 18's understand the finer things, knowing that intimate settings, limited seating, luxurious décor, and table service delivering fine food and wine are the key ingredients to a mature, refined evening at the cinema. Read more ›

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The Monarch TV pub quiz

Fun & Active 0 0

By James

Nerd for the night

The Monarch TV pub quiz

No secret is made of Britain’s love for the pub quiz and every second Monday of the month The Monarch in Camden puts its own spin on this beloved tradition. In the modern age of easily accessible TV the quiz centres on the classics that we love to obsess over, bringing together a community of part-time geeks for an exciting battle of wits. Read more ›

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Fun & Active Things To Do in London

31 tips by 11 locals

Rock 'n' Roll Camden Walking Tour

Small group tour to Bath, Stonehenge and a Surprise Site

Private 1-Hour Professional Photo Shoot in London

Country Walking and Pub Tour of Surrey

Nathan

€24/h

Archie

€20/h

Courtney

€8/h

Anna

€24/h

Borough Market

Portobello Road Market

Rock 'n' Roll Camden Walking Tour

Richmond Park

Hampstead Heath

Secret Cinema

Small group tour to Bath, Stonehenge and a Surprise Site

Columbia Rd Flower Market

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Venn Street Market

Country Walking and Pub Tour of Surrey

Ravenscourt Park

Pop-Up Screens

Become an influencer!

The Boundary

Battersea park

Winter Wonderland

Southbank Skatepark

Book of Mormon

Ritzy Cinema

The Monument

House of Vans

Angel Comedy

Bogan Bingo

Almeida Theatre

RIFT - Macbeth

Zombie Experience

Zoo Lates

Urban Golf

Clapham Picturehouse

Tower Bridge

Camden Lock Market

Vale of Health

Bayswater Cinema

Become an influencer!

The Monarch TV pub quiz

Things to do in popular destinations

Amsterdam

Barcelona

Berlin

Brussels

Budapest

Copenhagen

Istanbul

London

Los Angeles

Madrid

Milan

Moscow

Munich

New York