Friday 23 February 2018

Off The Beaten Path – The Best of London’s Hidden Attractions


London has an impressive, awe-inspiring assemblage of iconic attractions and landmarks. There is the Big Ben, the numerous historic palaces and buildings. There is the great, iconic London Bridge. The double-decker buses, the black quaint taxis and the enchanting train stations.

Serviced apartments in London are perfect spots to start and end a day of exploring. These are close to most of the tourist places.
Moreover, these serviced apartments are also right next to the popular places the locals flock to. If you wish to spend your London visit doing what the locals do, here is a bucket list of non-touristy London activities:

Magic Circle at Stephonson Way, London

This is oldest magic institute in the world. Enjoy something magical and out of the usual tourist experience. This is a museum where you find strange yet amazing items from several centuries ago. The place also hosts shows from the greatest magicians all over the world.

Street Art

The streets of London are like an art museum. It’s not just about the beautiful architecture and the lovely facades of the many eccentric shops in the city. The Street Art is also alive, vibrant and attractive.
There are places in the city where giant artistic graffiti and astounding murals can be appreciated. One example is Shoreditch and the street along the historic Thames River.

Indie picture house

Enjoy a laid-back evening watching British films. The storylines are very different from the usual Hollywood movie plot formulas. The city has many cinema complexes. However, most of the modern ones are always busy. Avoid the crowds and watch original, spellbinding indie pictures in places like those in Shoreditch and Camden. These places also feature popular releases.

Alternative tours

The city also offers alternative tours that are equally educational and entertaining as the usual open-top bus tours. Some of these tours include visits to London’s historical places such as the trail of Jack the Ripper, London’s most infamous serial killer.

It is great to see the popular tourist places on a visit to this stunning city where history and modern life mingle in harmony. However, most times of the year, these places can get crowded with tourists.
The jostling around for the perfect spot to take pictures can ruin the moment to really take in the sights and appreciate the history.  There is the traffic jams getting to these attractions and landmarks. Not to mention the lines to get inside these places.

To get the most out of a stay in the city, first is strategic location of a place to stay such as the serviced apartments in Covent Garden. Also, try something different with the city’s several non-touristy offers.

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