A waterfall cascades down rocks into a pool, surrounded by acers and other foliage, at the Kyoto Garden in Holland Park.

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Flaming puddings at Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros. Studios The Making of Harry Potter

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Discover a quirkier side to the city with these unusual things to do in London. Marvel at weird attractions, or shop, dine or stay at unique and quirky spots – perfect for making memories, one-of-a-kind experiences and showing off to your friends back home.

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The red Thames Rockets speedboat, complete with passengers dressed in red life jackets, speeds along the Thames on a sunny day, with the twin domes of Greenwich's Royal Naval College in the background.

An aerial view of The Slide at ArcelorMittal Orbit, with a customer on the slide. Image courtesy of ArcelorMittal Orbit

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The 1920s Chicago-inspired bar, complete with red velvet bar stools and retro lampshades, at Barts in London.

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London's Camden Passage, featuring a shop selling vintage clothes, books and other secondhand goods.

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