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Cool and quirky things to do in London

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Flaming puddings at Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros. Studios The Making of Harry Potter Quirky Christmas events
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Find alternative things to do in London, including hidden gems and weird attractions. Shop at specialist shops, stay at unique hotels or dine in quirky restaurants in London with our guide to the quirkier side of the capital.

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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. Unusual tours
An aerial view of The Slide at ArcelorMittal Orbit, with a customer on the slide. Image courtesy of ArcelorMittal Orbit Adventurous activities
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Unusual things to do in London

The 1920s Chicago-inspired bar, complete with red velvet bar stools and retro lampshades, at Barts in London. Quirky bars
Weirdest things in London
London's Camden Passage, featuring a shop selling vintage clothes, books and other secondhand goods. London hidden gems
Get your quirk on with our guide to the most unusual things to do in London. Sip on cool cocktail creations at quirky bars in London, or discover a different side of the capital with hidden spots and secret London places. There are also plenty of quirky London attractions to visit during your trip, from The London Dungeon and Shrek's Adventure! London to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience.