What are the most unusual things to do in London?

London has many unusual things to offer to do during your stay.

Today, I'm telling you all about it in this comprehensive article!

Unusual things to do in London: article summary

Unusual things to do in London: the Saw experience

By diving directly into Jigsaw's world, contestants will discover their worst nightmares and fears, as Jigsaw traps a new generation of players trying to earn their redemption.

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

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

With two game courses to choose from, daring players can return for a different, but equally terrifying experience.

Swimming in the ponds of Hampstead Heath

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

Some of the best can be found in Hampstead Heath, where the swimming ponds and lido are open to swimmers all year round.

Enjoying the wilderness in the middle of London with an early morning swim is a pleasant way to exercise.

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

Unusual things to do in London: visit Europe's oldest operating theatre

The Old Operating Theatre Museum, located close to the Shard from London Bridgeis exactly the oldest operating theatre in Europe.

The association that runs the place shows how surgical procedures were 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.

Candlelight tour of a Victorian house

Inside the curious Sir John Soane Museumyou'll find a sumptuous collection:

• Classic paintings
• Sculptures
• Of relics

All strangely crammed into a large terraced house, once home to the neoclassical architect whose name it bears.

Sir John has accumulated such a store of historical oddities that a private Act of Parliament has transformed his house into a museum on his death in 1837.

You can visit during the day, but to enjoy the unusual atmosphere of the place, visit it during an evening opening.

Take an open-air art walk along The Line

Already familiar with the ultra-trendy Hackney district? If you'd like to explore a lesser-known corner of East London, take a stroll along The Line, a sculpture trail across the Thames.

There are 12 sculptures along the route, created by artists including Damien Hirst and Antony Gormley.

Look out for the toppled electricity pylon in Greenwich, and when you visit the 115m-high ArcelorMittal Orbit tower in Stratford, make sure you climb up to the top. the slide.

Both departure points are easily accessible via the metro and are the perfect way to get some exercise and admire the Thames, which you'll cross via a suspended cableway.

Unusual things to do in London: play golf with a twist

Who doesn't like to play mini-golf? Puttshack is a mini-golf course with a twist. With branches in Bank, White City, Watford and Lakeside, Puttshack uses its revolutionary technology to reinvent gaming.

Its patented Trackaball technology allows customers to play an automatic points game in an immersive, high-end and exciting environment.

Visit a 300-year-old tearoom

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

Twining was one of the first merchants to bring tea to the UK and has been supplying beers to the royal houses since 1837.

Unusual things to do in London: explore a Roman temple dedicated to Mithras

London dates back 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. Le Mithraeum London now has 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 an exhibition that makes use of lighting design, audio recordings and fog.

Admission is free, but reservations are essential.

Relax under the neon lights of God's Own Junkyard

East London's psychedelic God's Own Junkyard is a treasure trove for anyone fascinated by neon signs.

The gallery, located in an industrial zone, contains everything. You'll find old sex-shop signs from Soho accessories used in fashion photo shoots.

Walking around this colorful space is a really cool experience. It's one of the most Instagrammable places in London and has its own café: the Rolling Scones Café.

God's Own Junkyard is open only at weekends and admission is free.

There's plenty to do in London, and you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to what to do. During your visit, I suggest you try one of the activities suggested in this article!

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