5 ideas for a different day out in London
Sometimes you just want to do something a bit different. Nothing is wrong with having a drink in your usual haunt, going to London’s lovely parks or catching a movie at the Odeon, but sometimes you yearn for something a bit out of your comfort zone. Here are my top 5 different things to do in London which I hope inspires you to try a new experience the next time you go out in the capital!
Take a risk!
If you’re looking for excitement, risk and the potential to win cold hard cash then try a night at a Casino. With grand décor, fantastic food and exquisite drinks try your hand at one of the luxury establishments in the city such as The Ritz or in true 007 style why not pay Mayfair a visit? Whether your game is roulette, blackjack, slots or even poker there’s lots of fun to be had in London casinos for an exciting night out on the town. Check out the London casino travel guide at casinojourneys.com for more information.
Musical Bingo
Speaking of making some quick cash; if sitting around with a group of grannies while someone calls out “legs 11” isn’t your idea of a great day out, then why don’t you try something a bit different – Musical Bingo! It’s just like normal bingo but instead of shouting out numbers songs are played and ticked off your unique card. There are several rounds with each one taking on a different theme for example a decade or genre. Musical Bingo is run by quirky comperes who entertain as well as direct the session whilst the DJs spin a medley of tunes whilst you mark them off on your bingo card. Prizes are won for one, two and three lines, and finally the Grand Prize: The Full House! For more information check out musicalbingo.com
Cocktails in the Loo
Are you bored of drinks at a run of the mill bar? Do you want to try something a bit out there? Why not head over to cocktail bar Ladies and Gentlemen which was set up in a disused underground Victorian lavatory! Opening in Kentish Town in January 2015 as a concept from craft spirit producer William Borrel, Ladies and Gentlemen offers quality cocktails based on a menu of homemade liqueurs and syrups, botanicals and herbs so you can sip your drink and admire the architecture (and old toliets) at the same time! The venue even has it’s own 16-litre copper and still produces bespoke spirits onsite, such as Kentish Town’s very own Highwayman Gin. To book check out the website ladiesandgents.co
Hunt the Treasure
So you think you know London pretty well right? Well, how about discovering places you’ve never seen before with an exciting treasure hunt around the city? City Hunt offers free treasure trails with multiple choice questions which you answer by studying plaques, shop signs and other details in the locations you’re sent to. Perfect for teams or individuals you’re bound to discover something new in hidden places and quirky spots as you solve between 20-30 clues, which submerge you in culture, history and heritage. Your score calculated by taking your average speed and correct answers. Designed to find new uses for empty and underused spaces City Hunt was originally created as part of Southwark Council’s Blackfriars Stories programme and has since grown in popularity as a fun day out in London. See cityhunt.co.uk to get started.
See something extraordinary
If you’re after something a bit more educational or fantastical then The Hunterian Museum is well worth a visit. Showcasing one of the oldest collections of anatomical, pathological and zoological specimens in the country with more than 3,500 anatomical and pathological preparations, fossils, paintings and drawings! Don’t miss out on the pieces donated by Edward Jenner (the pioneer of the smallpox vaccine) and Sir Joseph Banks (naturalist, botanist and patron of the natural sciences). Favourite pieces include 17th century surgical instruments, carbolic sprays used by Lister (the pioneer of antiseptic surgery), the tooth of an extinct giant sloth donated by Charles Darwin and Winston Churchill’s dentures. Get a feel for the exhibits at hunterianmuseum.org
