Unusual London: activities not to be missed

During your trip to London, you may be attracted by atypical activities you could make on the spot.

Today, I'd like to talk about all the unusual things you can do in the English capital.

London atypical: article summary

London atypical: Rumble in the Jungle Rematch

London's highly anticipated immersive experience, "Rumble in the Jungle Rematch", opens at Dock X at Canada Water. It offers a revolutionary fusion of theater, sport and technology.

This adrenalin-filled show takes audiences back to the iconic events of Zaire 1974, including the legendary Rumble in the Jungle boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.

With a remarkable live cast, immersive sensory elements and authentic period tastes and smells, this experience reinvents history and captivates the five senses.

Created by Rematch, with acclaimed creative director Miguel Hernando Torres Umba, writer Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu and musical director Femi Temowo, it offers an unmissable journey into the world of the arts. the greatest sporting event of the 20ᵉ century.

SAW: Escape Experience London

By diving straight into the twisted world of Jigsaw, competitors will discover their worst nightmares and fears.

Inspired by the popular series, this experience is an introduction to the world of escape rooms.

SAW: Escape Experience London is just a few minutes' walk from Tower Hill station.

With two game paths to choose from, you can come back and try out a new, equally terrifying scenario.

Atypical London: futuristic bingo with Hijingo in Shoreditch

This summer, Hijingo presents the world's first cinematic bingo experience. Designed to transport customers back in time to the vibrant and dynamic 80s, with its brand new limited-time experience: "The '80s Power Trip".

Combining live entertainment, cutting-edge sound effects and captivating, graphically animated sequences, Hijingo promises to deliver the ultimate in interactive entertainment.

The Power Trip of the '80s follows the history of the most fashionable club and London in the 80s.

Swimming in the ponds of Hampstead Heath

London has a surprising number of outdoor swimming pools, perfect for hot dips in summer and refreshing dips in winter.

Some of the best are in Hampstead Heathwhere swimming ponds are open to swimmers all year round.

Enjoying the wilderness in the middle of London with an early morning swim is a nice, quiet way to exercise and get back to nature.

Opening and closing times depend on the season, but the ponds normally open at 7am.

Atypical London: visit Europe's oldest operating theatre

The Old Operating Theatre Museum, located close to the Shard and London Bridgeis an exact replica of an operating theatre.

The charity shows how surgery was performed before we had anesthetics and antiseptics. The attic also houses herbs used as medicines.

If you want to get a real idea of how operations were carried out in the 1800s, surgical demonstrations take place every weekend.

Frameless

Developed by the creative minds behind the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, Frameless brings the work of world-renowned artists to a new digital generation.

You may have seen some temporary exhibitions of this type touring the world. However, there's really nothing on the scale of Frameless at the moment.

This multi-sensory, multi-artist experience is on its way to becoming a must-see and a new cultural landmark for London.

The space comprises four rooms that fit seamlessly from one style to another. They all have a distinct look and feel, even if the general layout is the same.

The transformation comes not only from the visuals, but also from the sounds and immersive elements. You'll think you're spending a few minutes here and there. end up spending the whole day in awe.

Atypical London: take a candlelit tour of a Victorian house

Inside the curious Sir John Soane MuseumHere you'll find a sumptuous collection of classical paintings, sculptures and relics, all strangely crammed into a large terraced house that once housed the neoclassical architect whose name it bears.

Sir John has amassed such a storehouse of historical oddities that a private act of the Parliament transformed his home into a museum on his death in 1837.

The museum is packed with so many objects, including an enormous 3,000-year-old stone sarcophagus. You can visit during the day, but to really feel the magic of the place, visit during a night-time opening, when the space is lit by candles, in Victorian style.

Visit a 300-year-old tearoom

Nobody loves tea more than the British. London practically ran on the stuff, and Twinings Café on the Strand has seen a few changes since it opened in 1706.

Twining was one of the first merchants to bring tea to the UK since 1837.

Atypical London: explore a Roman temple dedicated to Mithras

London has existed for almost 2,000 years, and was already a city before the Romans arrived in Britain.

They turned it into a fortified city and brought their mystical beliefs with them. The temple of one of their gods, Mithra, was discovered in 1954 and the Mithraeum London now owns its own museum beneath Bloomberg's European headquarters.

The temple has been restored to the appearance it had when first excavated, and is presented in a skilful blend of lighting, audio recordings and fog. Admission is free, but booking is essential.

Discover the historic cemeteries of the Seven Mercenaries

The Seven Mercenaries isn't just a 1960s western. In fact, it's also the collective name for the seven great Victorian cemeteries scattered across the country. around London. Among them are :

• Kensal Green Cemetery
• West Norwood Cemetery
• The cemetery Highgate
• Abney Park Cemetery
• Nunhead Cemetery
• Brompton Cemetery
• Tower Hamlets Cemetery

Originally introduced to help relieve the city's overflowing small cemeteries in the 19ᵉ century, cemeteries today are beautifully overgrown and provide refuges for wildlife.

Choose one and make sure you know if anyone famous is buried there before you go.

There are plenty of unusual places to visit and things to do in London. During your vacation, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy some of his outings.

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