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- Canal Museum
- Canal Boat Ride
- Museum of Brands, Packaging, and Advertising
- Lunch at The Churchill Arms
- Kensington Roof Gardens
- Syon Park
- Chiswick Park
- Richmond Green and Richmond Palace Gatehouse
- River Thames and Richmond Park
- Eltham Palace
The London Canal Museum is located inside an old ice-house that was used to store ice imported from Norway in the 19thcentury. The Museum here tells the history of the London canals and the people and goods that used to travel along these now little-used waterways. The outside terrace of the museum also gives guests a great view of the modern-day c...
From the Canal Museum, consider taking a canal boat ride! The canals of North London are walked and enjoyed by Londoners as it crosses through areas such as Camden. But the boat tours themselves are a little-known treat to both locals and visitors alike. The boat rides here are part tour, part lazy journey and we recommend a journey through Regent’...
This is a truly off-beat museum. Tucked down a tiny mews street that you’d never find on your own, this museum is focused on the history of branding, advertising, and packaging. From centuries ago to the adverts and posters that surround us today, this is a truly interesting journey through the history of advertising and packaging. Keep an eye out ...
This is a recommendation we have made on a number of occasions on our website! The Churchill Arms is a true London treasure. The pub itself is a brilliant place to grab a drink, just far enough off the main roads of High Street Kensington and Notting Hill to avoid major crowds. However, locals flock here every day after work so lunchtime is a great...
There are over 1 ½ acres of gardens here, raised up high on the 6thfloor of what used to be Barker’s Department Store. Today the gardens are maintained by the Virgin group, but the layout and plants date as far back as the 1930s. A little oasis high up above the buzz of High Street Kensington, this is a great place to enjoy a relatively-secret gard...
Syon Park dates back to the 16th century and has seen visits by royalty dating back to the time of King Henry VIII when his 5thwife, Katherine Howard, stayed a night here on the way to her final journey to the Tower of London before her execution. There’s the historic Syon House here – still home to the Dukes of Northumberland – which is a wonderfu...
Chiswick House and Gardens is a wonderfully preserved example of both Georgian architecture and landscape design. The house has played host to Prime Ministers, socialites, and gentry, including the Dukes and Duchesses of Devonshire. The house is large enough to be impressive and interesting, but small enough to be comfortable and charming. Far enou...
Richmond Green today is a charming little square surrounded by luxury houses and traditional pubs. However, 500 years ago this green was part of a courtyard to a massive palace that once stood on this site – Richmond Palace. Queen Elizabeth, I was a huge fan of Richmond Palace and it was here that she died in 1603. In the hands of the royal family ...
The Richmond area is a lovely little community that has been sitting on the edge of this beautiful stretch of the River Thames for centuries. The Park here was previously hunting grounds for King Henry VIII and it’s a magnificent place for deer watching! We recommend exploring the park – climbing King Henry VIII’s Mound (a hilltop with a view all t...
On the outer fringes of London sits Eltham Palace, gifted originally to King Edward II back in 1305. In the 1930s, the badly decayed palace fell into the hands of a pair of extravagant socialites who refurbished the entire building into a glittering example of art deco architecture. A fascinating mix of old and modern, Eltham Palace is also surroun...
- Jack the Ripper Museum. Spread over six floors of a Victorian house in Whitechapel, the Jack the Ripper Museum tells the story of the infamous killer through books, films and artefacts.
- Little Venice. Just as its name suggests, Little Venice is London's answer to the famous Italian city. Home to various waterside cafes, pubs and restaurants, the area comes alive in the summer months as Londoners jump on canal boats or walk along the riverside to nearby Camden or Regent's Park.
- The Thames Path. The Thames is home to many of London's treasures, not many of them hidden, but the 40-mile-long Thames Path has many quieter spots to be discovered.
- Pie and mash shops. It doesn’t get much more traditional London than a plate of pie, mash and the classic green liquor; maybe with a side of the cockney favourite, jellied eels.
- Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. Lying off the Cornish coast, this small archipelago is about as close to leaving England as you can get, without actually leaving England.
- Tyneham, Dorset. Tyneham is a quirky destination, well off the beaten track in England thanks to its resident population of zero. The valley where the village is found has a long history, it was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and there’s evidence that it was inhabited as far back as the Iron Age.
- Skipton, North Yorkshire. I mean, I hate to use the phrase, but Skipton is definitely one of the best hidden gems in England! Located in the north of Yorkshire Skipton is market town once listed in the 2018 Sunday Times report on ‘Best Places to Live in Northern England’.
- Southsea, Hampshire. I now live in Southsea – undiscovered England at its finest. We have a fab beach, great restaurants and coffee shops, bike lanes, a huge common and great museums, but for some reason we just don’t have the accolades or notoriety of other beach destinations.
Aug 29, 2024 · Looking to escape the touristy attractions in London and explore the city off the beaten path? This guide will take you through the top 10 genuine hidden gems to explore London off the beaten path from a born and raised Londoner! I’ve also included a map that you can save onto your Google Maps and used for reference during your visit to the city!
Jul 30, 2019 · It’s time for the 19 best off the beaten path places in London: Richmond upon Thames & Richmond Park. One of the most amazing and off the beaten track places in London is undoubtedly Richmond upon Thames and Richmond Park located just a short walk away from Richmond station. The town centre of Richmond is absolutely stunning.
Aug 15, 2023 · Discover London off the beaten path with this guide to my favourite London hidden gems. Alternative destinations all over the city, most are free.
