London experiences off the beaten path
- holidayeasetravel
- Jun 6
- 3 min read
Quirky London - Unique Experiences in the City
London is one of those places in the Globe where anything can happen. It is vast, multicultural, diverse and houses a myriad of organisations with very varied interests that want to show the World what they stand for.
It is the people who lives in the city what makes the urban space so special and enhances its image as an open-minded and inclusive environment where anyone find their space. This blog explores some of the fun and quirky activities that put London in the map - even more so! From mind-blowing activities to extraordinary spaces that can be found just in the capital of England.
No Trousers Tube Ride
When: January
Where: Various underground stations
What is it about? A global tradition where participants board the Tube wearing only their underwear, aiming to amuse fellow commuters and add a touch of humour to the daily routine.
Follow the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/288702049945834/ for more info!
The Inter-Livery Pancake Race
When: Shrove Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday)
Where: Guildhall Yard, City of London. Gresham Street EC2V 5AE
What is it about? Teams from London's historic livery companies race while flipping pancakes in frying pans, often dressed in whimsical costumes. The event combines tradition with lighthearted competition. And it’s all for charitable purposes.
London Craft Week
When: One week in May
Where: Various central locations
What is it about? week-long celebration of craftsmanship, featuring over 400 events showcasing traditional and contemporary artisanship, including live demonstrations, workshops, and exhibitions.
Check out this site https://londoncraftweek.com/events/ for more info!
World Naked Bike Ride London
When: June - next one 14th June
Where: Multiple start locations
What is it about? The ride demonstrates the vulnerability of cyclists and is a protest against car culture. WNBR is a worldwide campaign with a number of linked themes.
Learn more about times for this event https://wnbrlondon.uk/
The Tweed Bike Ride
When: April
Where: Multiple central locations
What is it about? The Tweed Run is a metropolitan bicycle ride with a bit of style going through the city's iconic landmarks. Along the way, there is a stop for a tea break and a picnic stop, both essentials to boost energy levels.
Discover more https://www.tweedrun.com/
Paradox Museum
When: Open Monday to Sunday
What is it about? The most paradoxical experience in the world now open in London. Situated in South Kensington, this museum offers tons of fun for all ages, “a world where nothing makes sense yet everything feels real”.
Price: £21.50 for kids, £29 for adults.
The visit duration is approximately 90 min.
Supperclub Tube
When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7pm- 9:30 pm:
What is it about? One of the most unique social dinning experiences, a 6 Course Tasting Menu on Latin American flavours, in a 1967 Restored Victorian Tube carriage.
Price: £73-£79 (drinks not included)
Where: Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum South Acces Road, E17 8AX
Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities
Where: 11 Mare Street London E8 4RP,
What is it about? A museum dedicated to the strange and unusual, featuring exhibits on human hair, mermaids, and occult artifacts, alongside an absinthe bar.
Discover more https://thelasttuesdaysociety.org/
The Attendant Cafe (Ex-public toilet)
Where: 27A Foley St, London W1W 6DY
What is it about? Built in the 1890s, this underground Victorian toilet has been lovingly restored. You’re sipping flat white where someone once peed in a top hat. The juxtaposition of espresso and porcelain is oddly charming.
Discover more https://www.the-attendant.com/pages/locations
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