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- Eltham Palace: A Unique Medieval Mansion. How many medieval mansions have 1930s art deco interiors? Not many, I’m guessing. But Eltham Palace does. I used to live near Eltham Palace when I first moved to London.
- Camden Passage: A Quaint Oasis in the Heart of Islington. Whether you want to buy clothes, homeware, fresh fish, French cheese, art, antiques, a backpacking tent, or a sofa, you’ll probably find it in Camden Passage.
- The Parkland Walk: An Unusual Nature Trail. The Parkland Walk is a nature reserve that runs along the route of the old railway line from Finsbury Park to Alexandra Palace.
- Little Venice: A Serene Waterfront Escape. Little Venice is a beautiful and peaceful area of West London, not far from Paddington Station. Set along the Regent’s Canal, it’s known for its picturesque waterways with narrowboats, elegant bridges waterside cafes, and tree-lined avenues.
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!
- 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.
- Alternative Tours in London
- The Best Alternative Itinerary For London
- It’S Time For The 19 Best Off The Beaten Path Places in London
- Visit The Abandoned Underground Stations in London
Are you tired of traditional walking tours and would like to try something more quirky and unusual? I’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best alternative tours in London you can take these days: Rock’n’Roll Tour by London taxi Soho: Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour Jack the Ripper Walking Tour Camden Town: Regent’s Canal Boat Tour to Little Venice ...
A couple of months ago, I completed a mammoth of a post about two 4-day itineraries for London – one “classic” – for those, who are visiting London for the first time and want to visit all the most popular attractions and another one, for people, who’d like to visit quirky and unusual places. If it’s something you might be interested in, you can fi...
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. It used to be a separate town in the county of Surrey before, however, since 1965 Richmond is part of Greater London. Richmond has plenty of nice cafes and brunch places, but the most memorable one is probably the Petersham Nurseries. Petersham Nurseries is a nice flower...
God’s Own Junkyard
God’s Own Junkyard is a proper hidden gem in London that only locals know about. It’s located a short walk from the Walthamstow Central underground station and it’s an art space / cafe that is full of neon signs ranging from some pretty amazing ones to some pretty ridiculous ones. This place is incredibly photogenic and even if you decide not to stay there for long, the area, where God’s Own Junkyard is located, is full of some nice cafes, gin bars and other great spaces. God’s Own Junkyard i...
Walk / cycle the Regent’s Canal
One of the unique things to do in London that are not touristy at all is walking the Regent’s Canalthat crosses the entire London. I must warn you that it’s quite a walk – it would take you good 5+ hours to walk the entire length of the canal (that’s about 13.8 km), however, it’s way faster if you cycle. The Regent’s Canal is an artificial canal that was built in 1812 mainly to transport goods. Nowadays it’s full of houseboats docked alongside the canal. It starts in Limehouse Wharf and finis...
London’s underground network is the oldest in the world and it’s enormous. London is connected through the array of underground tunnels that connect multiple tube stations. However, as the city was changing and growing, so were the needs of its residents. New lines were added and some of the stations were no longer on the route of the lines. One of...
Jul 20, 2020 · If you want to see London without the crowds, you’ll need to go a bit off the beaten path in London, beyond just central London. Luckily, I have Anissa from London Travellers, a London local, here to share with me all her favorite London hidden gems and show you a secret London that few tourists get to experience!
Feb 4, 2021 · From a wilderness in the heart of London to the lesser-known brother of Stonehenge and a cavernous cave in the Yorkshire Dales, here’s our breakdown of 14 of the best off the beaten track destinations in England.
