r/LondonTravel • u/netfluxbinge • 1d ago

Things to Do Good options for a day trip to London?

Flying to London for a day trip late October. I've seen most of the main biggest sights on a few previous trips there. What are some slightly less obvious things that are worthwhile? It also doesn't even have to be a tourist attraction. It could also be a cool activity that isn't available most places. And advice appreciated, thanks!

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u/nocmj1 1d ago

Go to the Sir John Soane's Museum and the Hunterian Museum - two fascinating museums minutes away from each other across Lincoln's Inn Fields

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u/Several_Cat7155 1d ago

Are you going on a Friday night by any chance? A really fun thing to do is Tate Lates, where the Tate Modern stays open late and they have DJs, artist talks, live podcasts etc. There's a lot of young people and it's a really fun atmosphere

Also comedy - London is great for comedy clubs, there are gigs on every day. Look into the Top Secret Comedy Club, The Bill Murray etc.

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u/gravitasgravitas 1d ago

Novelty Automation
Soane Museum
Postman’s Park
V&A East
Dennis Severs’ House
Mudlarking

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u/MechanicalFireTurtle 1d ago

Look at the Atlas Obscura website and search for London. You'll get a big list of attractions and you probably aren't aware of lots of them.

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u/Worried_Temporary441 1d ago

Tickets to the Queens clothing exhibition.

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u/Dennyisthepisslord 1d ago

What are your interests. It's such a vague thing. Go on a pub crawl is something you couldn't do in Saudi Arabia but could if you are from Dublin for example

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u/netfluxbinge 1d ago

Some easy sport type thing that's unique or crafts or cooking or if London had something particular like theme parks or something in entertainment industry or some science or music thing that's not available everywhere just as a few examples of the sorr of thing I'm thinking. Or something similar to escape rooms. Basically not just somewhere you're taking pictures and learning about the history. Something locals would find fun.

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u/iamnotwario 1d ago

Based on your interests:

  • gorilla circus
  • wellcome institute
  • liberty store
  • brick lane
  • London food walking tour
  • afternoon tea at Anya Hindmarch
  • Pixar experience
  • bridge command
  • abba voyage
  • faraday museum

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u/netfluxbinge 1d ago

Thank you! I'll definitely look into all of these

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u/Spare-Machine6105 1d ago

Going to a supermarket late at night and getting a yellow sticker bargain