#15 Lesser Known Things To Do in London

As one of the most iconic destinations in the world, what would a trip to London be without a visit to Trafalgar Square’s lions, a walk across Tower Bridge, an exploration of the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels, a spin on the London Eye? London is all of this but so much more as well – and with Big Ben under scaffolding for the next few years, we decided to seek out some other, lesser known things to do in London.

1. Mail Rail Museum

Subterranean London is a fascinating world; there are crypts, cellars, tunnels and abandoned underground stations to be explored, but a recent addition to the capital’s underbelly concerns the communication that’s so central to our existence. Before the likes of Snapchat, there was actual pen to paper post, but the 100 year old underground Rail Mail is little known, even to many Londoners, and it’s now available for exploration, complete with immersive underground train ride and interactive museum. Forget about just photographing one of those iconic postboxes and get ready to be transported back in time to the railway’s lively 1930s heyday.

2. Axe Throwing

Embrace your inner Celt or lumberjack and get ready to hurl axes at a target: urban axe throwing has come to London and it’s one of the most fun ways to make your arms ache! Experienced coaches will help you hone your technique until you’re hitting bullseyes like a pro, with plenty of opportunity to socialize between throws. Warning: you have to be over the age of 18 to participate and, for safety reasons, you have to be sober when you turn up – but this corner of Vauxhall has plenty of places to go out eating and drinking once your session’s done.