Hidden Gems
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Escape the Crowds: Discover Quieter Spots Near Piccadilly Circus
I hate the Piccadilly crowds. You hate the Piccadilly crowds. Everyone hates the Piccadilly crowds. Let’s escape them, without escaping Piccadilly. The good thing about London crowds, is that so many of them are only here the most touristy attractions of all. Which means that if you walk away from the mosh-pit that is Piccadilly…
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Everything to do on the Thames from Kew Bridge to Richmond Bridge
~ Twenty bridges from Tower to Kew, wanted to know what the river knew. Twenty bridges or twenty-two. For they were young and the Thames was old. And this is the tale the river told: ~ Rudyard Kipling This is part six of my series looking at the myriad of things to do along the…
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Uncover the Underground Art of Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel in London
One of London’s less “hidden” hidden gems, Leake Street’s Graffiti Tunnel is still very overlooked considering just how extremely touristy it’s surroundings are. It’s exactly what it sounds like; a tunnel covered in graffiti. Located directly under Waterloo station, you can hear the trains rumbling as they depart the station just meters above your head.…
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Everything to do on the Thames: Albert Bridge to Kew Bridge
Putt: at Wandsworth Park: This small riverside park has a cute little mini golf course named Putt in the Park for your enjoyment Explore: Fulham Palace and Bishops Park: This underrated London Palace gets overlooked by it’s more famous and grand neighbours but is definitely worth a visit. Especially considering its price: Absolutely free. Geek…
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The Attendant Coffee Roasters: the Cafe in a… Toilet?
What if i told you there is a great cafe in London, based out of a Victorian times public urinal?! Well there is, so if for some weird reason you’ve always wanted to order food in the toilets, here’s your chance! Located on 27A Foley Street, in Fitzrovia (the Attendant has a few other locations…
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Calling all gamers! Board gamers! Card Gamers! Video Gamers! Those massive trading card games that may or may not be cool versions of Dungeons and Dragons Gamers! I’m calling all Gamers! If you want to share a pint or a bite with friends but want something to do it over, look no further than the…
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Sir John Soane’s House
This is a your guide to visiting Sir John Soane’s House. It is a free museum in London which is the famous architects collection of sculptures, art, and sketches. T
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Everything to see and do on the Thames: Pt.1: Thames Barrier to Tower Bridge
~ Twenty bridges from Tower to Kew, wanted to know what the river knew. Twenty bridges or twenty-two. For they were young and the Thames was old. And this is the tale the river told: ~ Rudyard Kipling For well over a millennia, London has been considered one of the world’s greatest cities. And for…
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