{"id":185226,"date":"2018-07-12T21:29:33","date_gmt":"2018-07-12T18:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/"},"modified":"2018-07-12T21:29:33","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T18:29:33","slug":"15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"#15 Lesser Known Things To Do in London"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34d5238caf1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34d5238caf1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/#1_Mail_Rail_Museum\" >1. Mail Rail Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/#2_Axe_Throwing\" >2. Axe Throwing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/2\/#3_View_From_Westminister_Cathedral\" >3. View From Westminister Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/2\/#4_RIB_Thames_River_Boats\" >4. RIB Thames River Boats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/3\/#5_Spencer_House\" >5. Spencer House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/3\/#6_Wellcome_Collection_Museum\" >6. Wellcome Collection Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/4\/#7_Normans_Coach_Horses\" >7. Norman&#8217;s Coach &amp; Horses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/4\/#8_Murder_Miles_Walks\" >8. Murder Miles Walks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/5\/#9_Street_Art\" >9. Street Art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/5\/#10_CellarDoor\" >10. CellarDoor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/6\/#11_Exmouth_Market\" >11. Exmouth Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/6\/#12_South_London_%E2%80%93_Rivoli_Ballroom\" >12. South London &#8211; Rivoli Ballroom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/7\/#13_Thames_Mudlarking\" >13. Thames Mudlarking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/7\/#14_Hampstead_Heath\" >14. Hampstead Heath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/15-lesser-known-things-to-do-in-london\/8\/#15_Sipsmiths_Gin_Tour\" >15. Sipsmith&#8217;s Gin Tour<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#15 Lesser Known Things To Do in London<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>    As one of the most iconic destinations in the world, what would a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> to London be without a visit to Trafalgar Square\u2019s 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 &#8211; 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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mail_Rail_Museum\"><\/span>1. Mail Rail Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s underbelly concerns the communication that\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s lively 1930s heyday.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/mail-rail-feature.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15284\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/mail-rail-feature.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"666\" height=\"388\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Axe_Throwing\"><\/span>2. Axe Throwing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Embrace your inner Celt or lumberjack and get ready to hurl axes at a target: urban axe throwing has come to London and it\u2019s one of the most fun ways to make your arms ache! Experienced coaches will help you hone your technique until you\u2019re hitting bullseyes like a pro, with plenty of opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a>ize 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 &#8211; but this corner of Vauxhall has plenty of places to go out eating and drinking once your session\u2019s done.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1113519734.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15285\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1113519734.jpg\" alt=\"axe throwing\" width=\"700\" height=\"371\"><\/a><br \/><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>3. View From Westminister Cathedral<\/h2>\n<p>Westminster Abbey is well known to people the world over, thanks to the role it\u2019s played in such occasions as the funeral of Princess Diana, but Westminster Cathedral, near Victoria Station, is a lesser-sung hero. Completed at the turn of the 20th century, its interiors are a feast for the eyes, with marble and mosaics, as well as sculptor Eric Gill\u2019s 14 stations of the cross. Head for the Viewing Gallery which, located 64 meters above street level, offers wonderful vistas across London for a fraction of the price that some of the better known viewing attractions &#8211; The London Eye, for example &#8211; might cost you; best of all, you can stay for as long as you want.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_631817096.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15286\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_631817096.jpg\" alt=\"westminister cathedral view\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. RIB Thames River Boats<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re not content to just stroll by the Thames taking in the architecture and activity that it plays host to, then hold on tight and take to the water in a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat). Choose from a number of experiences &#8211; there\u2019s even a James Bond <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theme<\/a>d one &#8211; and get ready to be hurtled along the river at high speed in one of these thrilling boats. Few Londoners ever even see the Thames Barrier in real life, so to get up close and personal with it, choose the route that takes in this iconic structure and allows you to pass through it before turning around and making your way back down the river.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1071377591.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15287\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1071377591.jpg\" alt=\"RIB Thames Boat\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>5. Spencer House<\/h2>\n<p>Tucked away in a quiet St James\u2019s cul-de-sac, Spencer House is a stately nod to the English class-system of yesteryear. With no signage announcing its past or purpose, it\u2019s small wonder that few people ever enter its imposing doors but it is, in fact, open to the public on Sunday mornings and, as one of the few remaining examples of an English aristocratic house in existence today, it\u2019s well worth a visit. Take note of the two distinct architectural styles employed on the upper and lower floors &#8211; this is the byproduct of the original architect, whose style was Roman, being kicked off the job to make way for a hot new talent, whose middle nickname was \u2018Athenian\u2019. Ooooh those capricious aristocrats \u2026<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_56377861.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15288\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_56377861.jpg\" alt=\"Spencer House\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>6. Wellcome Collection Museum<\/h2>\n<p>London is full of museums and galleries and, happily, many of them are free. For something a little left of centre, however, head to The Wellcome Collection &#8211; also free, it\u2019s dubbed as a must-visit for the incurably curious. With health at its core, exhibitions here tend to take on the big questions surrounding <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a>, medicine, life and art &#8211; often weird, often wonderful, sometimes macabre, frequently thought-provoking &#8211; but all absolutely guaranteed to spark your imagination. There\u2019s a library and reading room for you to further ponder the big questions in peace, and a cafe and restaurant to refuel your brain cells when you\u2019re done.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_763023265.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15289\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_763023265.jpg\" alt=\"Wellcome Collection Museum\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>7. Norman&#8217;s Coach &amp; Horses<\/h2>\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing you have to do while in London, it\u2019s surely to have a drink at an authentic London pub &#8211; and there are plenty of those to choose from. One you really mustn\u2019t miss, however, is Norman\u2019s Coach &amp; Horses in Soho, which combines a rich history spanning back to its beginnings in 1847 with contemporary progressiveness: it\u2019s the first London pub to become entirely vegan and vegetarian. There\u2019s the usual selection of ales and spirits, plus proper pub decor to set the scene; best of all, however, there\u2019s a piano, which forms the center of a raucous, old time singalong every Wednesday and Saturday night from 7.30 -11.30pm.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/normans-coach-horses-soho-001-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15290\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/normans-coach-horses-soho-001-1.jpg\" alt=\"normans-coach-horses\" width=\"759\" height=\"614\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>8. Murder Miles Walks<\/h2>\n<p>Jack the Ripper tours have long been a popular way to delve into London\u2019s past as home to one of the most grisly serial killers of all time, but if Whitechapel feels a bit pass\u00e9 then Murder Miles Walks are almost certain to satisfy your craving for the macabre and murderous. During the course of this two hour walk, which departs from Tottenham Court Rd station, you\u2019ll be introduced to no fewer than 12 murderers and 75 deaths over 15 locations. Entertaining, engaging and informative, it\u2019s been hailed as one of the the best guided walks in London &#8211; definitely one for fans of true crime.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/30072710_1999110717031743_4361916456621900103_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-15291\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/30072710_1999110717031743_4361916456621900103_o-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"can opener murder miles walk\" width=\"700\" height=\"570\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>9. Street Art<\/h2>\n<p>Street art tours have proliferated in most major cities in recent years, but in London\u2019s vibrant East End you can experience an extra shake of the spray can by combining your walk around the neighbourhood with a graffiti workshop. Some of the world\u2019s best street art, by renowned artists like Bansky and Stik, is to be seen here &#8211; more than enough food for the inspiration you\u2019ll need to create your own work of art at the session that follows. For an extra fee, you can even paint your piece on to a bag of shirt to take home.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_264037916.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15292\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_264037916.jpg\" alt=\"london street art\" width=\"700\" height=\"390\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>10. CellarDoor<\/h2>\n<p>Catch a show at CellarDoor &#8211; in its previous incarnation as a public toilet, it was infamous for the gentlemen it attracted: think Wilde, Orton and Gielgud, at a time when homosexuality was yet to be decriminalized. It still has fantastically sexy toilets, as well as an extensive cocktail list, and live acts every night from about 8am to midnight. There\u2019s no cover charge, but you\u2019re expected to buy at least one drink. Book online to secure one of the handful of reserved seats; otherwise be prepared to stand.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/56-3625156-1424536428f982bdef15dd4420910e622da003142a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15293\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/56-3625156-1424536428f982bdef15dd4420910e622da003142a.jpg\" alt=\"cellar door\" width=\"668\" height=\"445\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>11. Exmouth Market<\/h2>\n<p>Foodies will get a lot out of a visit to Exmouth Market &#8211; it\u2019s lesser known than bustling Borough and, as such, a more relaxed place to sample its range of delicious offerings. Taking relaxation to its logical conclusion, I suggest heading here on a Saturday morning for brunch at The Coin Laundry where, for an extra \u00a322, you can quaff bottomless cocktails alongside your perfectly poached eggs or merguez sausage hash. Running from 10 until 4, you can choose from drinks based on prosecco, whisky or vodka &#8211; all guaranteed to get your London weekend off to a hedonistic and enjoyable start.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1109461895.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15294\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1109461895.jpg\" alt=\"exmouth market\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>12. South London &#8211; Rivoli Ballroom<\/h2>\n<p>South London is a bit of a secret from all but locals, but there are gems upon gems to be found here. The Rivoli Ballroom is London\u2019s last remaining 1950s style ballroom; it\u2019s been lovingly restored and is Grade II listed. It\u2019s frequently inhabited by film crews, who come for its opulent red and gold decor, but it also hosts a number of dance evening and pop up cinema events which are the ultimate bygone era treat. Its specially sprung dance floor makes making your moves even easier, but the people watching is also superb, as is cosying up in one of the plush booths by the bar for a gossip and a cocktail.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/rivoli_ballroom.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15295\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/rivoli_ballroom.jpg\" alt=\"rivoli_ballroom\" width=\"700\" height=\"366\"><\/a><br \/><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>13. Thames Mudlarking<\/h2>\n<p>The Thames has always been a site of trade and commerce; as such, its depths are littered with relics of a bygone era. The fact that it\u2019s a tidal river means that twice a day, it offers up these fragments to its shores, allowing people to find little treasures when the tide goes out. Called mudlarking, it\u2019s more or less the equivalent of beachcombing, but by a river. You\u2019ll need to join a tour or apply for a permit; either way, it\u2019s good fun and you\u2019ll likely find bits of pottery, buttons, bullets, coins or, in my case, an entire set of teeth. The most common finds are little clay pipes, some of which date back to the 16th century.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1053072485.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15296\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1053072485.jpg\" alt=\"thames mudlarking\" width=\"700\" height=\"390\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>14. Hampstead Heath<\/h2>\n<p>London\u2019s not best known for it\u2019s incredible weather but that doesn\u2019t deter the hardy types who swim year round in the ponds at Hampstead Heath. There\u2019s the mixed pond or a women\u2019s only one to choose from here; the ladies\u2019 one is well worth a dip if you fit the criteria, as it takes you right back in time to the 1920s when it was first established. The water is bracing, so wetsuits are tolerated although by no means encouraged; surrounded by greenery and nature, you\u2019d never dream that you were in the midst of a seething metropolis. Float on your back and birdwatch &#8211; you may very well see a kingfisher.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_194039120.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15297\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_194039120.jpg\" alt=\"hampstead heath view\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>15. Sipsmith&#8217;s Gin Tour<\/h2>\n<p>Gin is a huge part of London\u2019s history; there was a time when it was by no means the sophisticated tipple it now is and its affordability meant that it was consumed in huge quantities by the poor and the slum-dwellers &#8211; not to mention the fact that drinking water was often filthy and contaminated, so gin, amazingly, seemed like the safer option! Acknowledging this past whilst recognizing the quality of the gin that\u2019s now produced in London is something that several distilleries in the capital do remarkably well, but by far my favorite tour is Sipsmith\u2019s, where your ticket price includes a G&amp;T, plus tutored tastings of the range. You\u2019ll also get to meet Prudence, Charlotte and Patience, the \u2018copper ladies\u2019 in which the gins are created.<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/sipsmith-gin.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15298\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/07\/sipsmith-gin.jpg\" alt=\"sipsmith gin\" width=\"700\" height=\"522\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <!-- bottom --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n              <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"mini-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dyj7luh3166cu.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2018\/01\/sarah-rodrigues.jpg\" class=\"post-author-image\" alt=\"Sarah Rodrigues\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-author\">By Sarah Rodrigues<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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