Activities in London

Activities in London

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Best Activities in London

The best thing about London is that there are so many activities in and around the city no matter the time of year. Whether they’re seasonal pop-ups or permanent fixtures, you’ll always find something to do. Your local host is the best person to show you the top London activities. In the meantime, here is our top 5.

  • Become a top chef in a cooking course

    Tie your apron, put on your chef’s hat and get ready to try your hand at cooking like a top chef at a cookery course. It’s the best way to experience British food like a local and discover the country’s yummy cuisine. Discover authentic, delicious food in a relaxed and comfortable environment, while you learn from a local expert.

    You’ll be taught step by step how to prepare and cook some of the country’s top dishes, like broccoli and Stilton soup, beef wellington, Lancashire hotpot, and many other heart-warming dishes. Make this one of your top London activities and you can take the recipes home to make for your friends and family.

  • Enjoy a Shakespearean play at The Globe

    Step back in time and become a true Londoner at Shakespeare’s Globe. It’s a unique and thrilling playhouse where guests can enjoy performances written by the legend William Shakespeare. Like in the 16th century, most theatregoers spend the whole duration on their feet. There are usually 700 standing tickets available for every show, giving guests the best view in the house. Not to mention, tickets are just £5.

    What’s more, The Globe is a celebrated place of education, with a variety of workshops and exhibitions for keen literature students. Always wanted to see a famous British play like Much Ado About Nothing? Or learn about the making of Romeo and Juliet? Just ask your private host about tickets to this London activity.

  • The Natural History Museum

    The Natural History Museum is one of the best activity days in London. Home to archaic dinosaur skeletons, strange fish from the deep sea, and thousands of years of research, it’s a spectacular place to visit. Whether you’re a keen scientist or have a love for the old world, your local host will take you here so you can discover a world you never even knew existed. 


    You’ll learn about 80 million specimens stretching across billions of years, while you walk in and out of the different zones. Every day, week and month there are a range of impressive and inspiring exhibitions for everyone to enjoy. The best thing yet, admission is free!

  • Watch a movie under the stars

    Nothing quite beats sitting under the stars and watching a movie. London has plenty of outdoor cinemas and rooftop film clubs where you and your local host can eat popcorn and enjoy a good movie. Screenings range from classics like Grease and Dirty Dancing to cult films like Pulp Fiction and Donnie Darko, and tickets can be as little as £5.

    It’s a great way to see how locals spend their evenings, taking a few moments to chill out and enjoy peace away from the rush of the city. At most of these venues they serve classic cocktails and beer for you to sip on throughout the movie. They often have the most beautiful views of London at night too.

  • Experience the wonders of The West End

    You cannot visit London without going to see a show on The West End. It’s like Broadway to New York, it’s one of the most magical and exciting activities in London. From Piccadilly to Drury Lane there are theaters on every corner. Whether you want to laugh until it hurts at a comedy or sing until your heart’s content at a musical, there’s a show to suit everyone’s personal taste.

    There’s also plenty of restaurants and bars on Leicester Square too, the center of The West End, where you can grab a cheap pre-show meal and a glass of wine to get you ready for a spectacular evening with your local host.

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