Quirky London Autumn Itinerary

Follow our quirky guide to a delightful cultural Autumn in London…

  •  Visit the quirky six meter high ‘Tower of Babel‘ ceramics display comprising of 3000 bone china shops, each depicting a real London shop photographed by the artist at the V&A until Sunday 1st November. 
  • Take the Tower Bridge engineering tour to visit the immense bascule chambers hidden below river-level.
  • Pamper yourself – relax in a traditional Moroccan Spa inspired by the essence of Morocco, the Spa is unique to London in combining authentic Moroccan Hammam, Rhassoul and Salt Infused Steam Rituals.
  • Get cultured – Take part in literacy evenings at the Damian Barr Literary Salon luring the world’s best writers to read to you from their latest greatest works. The next salon will be November 9th at Mondrian Hotel.
  • Check out London’s bowling playground – Bloomsbury Bowling lanes offers a quirky bowling alley with a diner, karaoke, ping pong, private bowing suite and live music.
  • Shopping and street food destination – Pop Brixton boasts a diverse selection of independent retail outlets, a unique container shopping destination full of hidden gems.
  • Quirky Entertainment – Wiltons Music Hall has had a refreshed makeover with plenty of quirky events to choose from this autumn including book launches, history tours, productions, jazz, pantomime and a cockney sing along.
  • Chill out to your favourite movie – there’s a fair share of open air cinemas in London this Autumn why not experience The Luna Cinema , warm up in the Hot Tub Cinema or end your week the right away at Charlotte St Hotel Friday night film club
  • Sing your way to happiness- Take part in a quirky choral adventure Brandenburg Autumn series runs through to Thursday 26 November, bookended by a pair of concerts at St Martin-in-the-Fields.
  • Walk in a cloud of breathable cocktail. -Bompass and Parrs new project Allcoholic Architecture at Borough Market is open now until early 2016.
  • Release those endorphins – ShakeShack at Westfield Stratford and Covent Garden is offering incentives for participants who join in their biweekly running club events. Finishing back at the Shack, for a complimentary T-shirt and choice of crinkle cut fries, scoop of frozen custard, pint of ShackMeister Ale or a glass of Shack White or Shack Red.
  • Sunday markets – Explore the weekly Slow Food Market , open every Sunday come rain or shine from 10 am to 3.30 pm followed by a drink in the cosy Scarfes bar.
  • Dance away the blues – London has plenty of quirky dancing venues on offer for you to enjoy, why not try some Swing Patrol classes and pay a visit to the Lassco Eisenhower Room for some inspiration.
  • Devour comfort food- Jimmys pop up Lodge will be serving cheese fondue and luxurious hot chocolates set in an alpine wonderland from 8 October.
  • Walk this way  – there’s plenty of quirky books on offer showcasing London’s best walks, we recommend ‘Ways to Walk in London‘ and ‘London Villages ‘ 
  • Discover Pop art- from Hollywood movies, advertising, product packaging, pop music and comic books showcasing less familiar, politicised artists from across the globe.17 sep -24 Jan ‘World Goes Pop

Enjoy!