26 Fun Things To Do In London 2022
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Although a stroll in a nearby park feels refreshingly good for the soul, London has so much more entertainment on offer! And with restrictions becoming far more relaxed than they were, it’s a great time to explore new places/activities.
If you’re a Londoner like me, you might think you have already been to or at least heard of some of the places on this list, but there are many hidden gems you’ve likely never heard of, so you’ll be happily mistaken!
Note: All ratings were sourced from either Google or Tripadvisor and are correct at the time of writing.
1. ROLLER NATION
Rating | 4.2/5 on Google
Bring back the nostalgia of the 70s with a roller disco club event.
From ‘Soul Skate Thursdays’, ‘BoogieFriday Nights’, ‘Roller Disco Saturdays’ or ‘Rollout Sunday Nights’ you’ll be able to fit in time from your busy work schedules and get your funk on in style.
2. ROCK CLIMBING AT THE FONT
Rating | 4.9/5 on Google
If you are a very physically active person, try indoor rock climbing, whether you compete against your friends to see who can reach the top first or who will fall flat, either way, you’ll have a laugh!
When you're finished, you can grab specialty coffees, craft beers, and gourmet burgers!
3. THAMES RIB EXPERIENCE
Rating | 4.5/5 on Google
Get your heart pumping with London’s #1 fasting speedboat experience.
This 60-75 minute thrilling experience includes a “wealth of witty, comical and very informative knowledge about the vast amount of wonderful sights that London has”.
4. TANDEM BUNGEE JUMPING AT LONDON O2 ARENA
Rating | 3.5/5 on Tripadvisor
If you are ready to take a leap of faith with your friend or partner, this tandem bungee jumping activity is sure to bring out the inner daredevil in you both.
This extraordinary experience will ensure you’ll have much to discuss afterwards and will remember for a very long time.
5. TREETOP ADVENTURE + ZIP LINING AT GO APE BATTERSEA
Rating | 4.6/5 on Google
I’ve actually gone to Go Ape before with a few friends and I can tell you that you get an incredible adrenaline rush doing it.
You’ll enjoy cheering on your friends - tackling high rope perils such as the Zigzag Bridge, Stepping Stones, and the Tibetan Bridge surrounded by nature then zip line down to the ground platform to grab some food and drinks afterwards.
6. ABSEIL FROM THE ARCELORMITTAL ORBIT
Rating | 5.0/5 on Tripadvisor
This magnificent structure was created by architects Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond as a monument to the London Games and is regarded as the UK’s tallest sculpture.
From the top, you’ll get beautiful views of London’s skyline.
7. GO QUAD-BIKING AT QUAD NATION
Rating | 3.0/5 on Google
Quad biking is fun for kids and adults alike. It’s an exciting activity that you can dress down for.
Racing each other through muddy woodlands with steep declines is an adrenaline-pumping activity you won’t forget anytime soon!
8. SEE THE LION KING AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE
Rating | 4.5/5 on Tripadvisor
There are so many incredible shows and musicals to see in London, but not many can rival The Lion King.
If you have an adoration for arts and culture you’ll be blown away by the Lion King’s “glorious colours, stunning effects, and enchanting music.”
For a list of all other shows & musicals in London, click here.
9. CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA AT THE DOMES IN LONDON’S SECRET GARDEN
Rating | 3.6/5 on Google
Hidden in the back streets of Kensington, there is a marvellous secret garden filled with exquisite dining domes where you and your friends or date can go for an afternoon tea or quick brunch.
When it’s warm, the secret transforms into a place where you can enjoy cocktails while dipping your toes in the sand and kick back in the cabana or sofa at the “beach”.
10. HAVE A BBQ ON A BOAT IN LONDON’S WATERWAYS (SKUNA)
Rating | 4.7/5 on Google
Forget the garden this year! Go and have a BBQ on a boat while sailing around West India Quay in Canary Wharf.
This 2-hour experience can be enjoyed by all the family. You can bring your own food or choose a food package.
11. BRIGIT’S VINTAGE BAKERY AFTERNOON TEA BUS TOUR
Rating | 4.5/5 on Tripadvisor
You may live in London, but a sightseeing tour allows you to take in the city's culture, as you see all the spectacular buildings and monuments you might not be familiar with.
While you're at it, you get to indulge in a classic British afternoon tea that includes tasty sandwiches and delicious cakes and pastries.
12. WATCH A MOVIE ON THE RIVER (OPENAIRE CINEMA)
Rating | 4.4/5 on Google
Your local cinema venue may seem bland, but an open-air cinema experience watching classics like Dirty Dancing or Breakfast at Tiffany’s puts a very interesting spin on things.
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13. DOPAMINE LAND
Dopamine Land is an immersive multi-sensory experience “museum” designed to trigger your dopamine hormone (known as the feel-good neurotransmitter).
All the family can enjoy five exciting rooms that combine “traditional media and innovative technology”.
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14. BRUSH & BUBBLES
Rating | 5.0/5 on Tripadvisor
Bring out your creative side with a splash of paint and a dash of bubbly.
Brush & Bubbles is a unique and fun painting experience that includes Prosecco! You could organise it as a private booking, but it might be even more fun for a double date perhaps?
Either way, this is your chance to show off your inner Picasso!
15. BATEAUX ON THE THAMES (3 COURSE MEAL)
Rating | 4.1/5 on Google
Dinner with a twist! I’ll admit, the Thames is not the most flattering river in the world, but sailing along the river whilst having a delicious dinner with a bottle of wine taking in panoramic views of London like The Houses of Parliament or the London Eye could sway anyone.
Not only can you enjoy modern contemporary food but there is live entertainment too!
16. PLATFORM LONDON
Rating | 4.6/5 on Google
Multiplayer zones, bottomless brunch, esports and music all under one roof!
Yes, that’s exactly what Platform London is all about, you can Mario Kart around the track racing each other while sipping Prosecco and having a little dance between rounds.
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17. BACKYARD CINEMA
Rating | 4.6/5 on Google
Backyard Cinema is based in Wandsworth but prides itself on being able to transform venues like candlelit churches and cobbled Camden courtyards into cinematic immersive experiences, each with its own unique features.
In fact, in August 2021, they had a performance of Romeo and Juliet at The Union Chapel complete with a choir!
18. WATCH A SHOW AT THE CAMDEN COMEDY CLUB
Rating | 4.6/5 on Google
Love a laugh? Watching a comedy show might be just what you need at the end of a stressful working week.
The Camden Comedy Club has been featured on BBC 1, Evening Standard and Timeout, and was named one of London's Top 20 Comedy Clubs (Time Out).
19. DNA VR
Rating | 4.7/5 on Google
Playing video games is fun but immersing yourself in the game takes it to another level.
If you and your friends or date are gamers, you’ll love the thrill of the DNA VR experience. You could courageously battle in the Zombie Apocalpyse, explore the deepest oceans, solve the mysteries of the Lost Pyramids, even go on an adventure into the game world of Prince of Persia or Assassin’s Creed.
20. PUTTSHACK CRAZY GOLF
Rating | 4.5/5 on Tripadvisor
Golf may not be your favourite sport (I feel ya) but this isn’t just any golf - this is crazy golf!
Puttshack is an indoor “tech-infused” mini-golf venue complete with a cocktail bar, resident DJs and a restaurant serving delicious food like buttermilk chicken bites and Japanese vegetable dumplings!
21. HACKNEY FUNHOUSE (ABQ LONDON)
Rating | 4.9/5 on Google
ABQ London (which is a part of Hackney Funhouse) is a very quirky and interactive experience. You’ll get to dress up in lab wear and ‘cook’ your own molecular cocktails, how cool is that?!
Definitely the kind of place you can work on another kind of chemistry too if you are going for a date!
22. ALL-STAR LANES
Rating | 4.0/5 on Tripadvisor
Challenge each other to a bowling game like no other.
Not only does this venue have the coolest looking lanes ever, but you can also enjoy live music, karaoke booths, live sport, a bar, plus they serve bottomless brunch all day!
23. BALLIE BALLERSON
Rating | 4.5/5 on Google
If you’re feeling ballsy, why not take a date to Ballie Ballerson where you can both dive into a 1,000,000 ball pool?
I bet you thought ball pits were just for kids, well there are no kids allowed here!
After you’ve finished swimming in balls (don’t laugh!) under the fluorescent strobe lights, you can head over to the cocktail bar or grab yourselves a pizza.
24. SOLVE A MYSTERY MURDER ON A LUXURY TRAIN
Rating | 5.0/5 on Tripadvisor
Solve a murder mystery aboard a luxury 1920’s inspired train - The British Pullman.
But first, you’ll begin with a glass of champagne and then enjoy a 5-course meal, you’ll then have to interview suspects on the train to figure out who the culprit is!
Hopefully, you’ll win the award at the ceremony afterwards!
25. WATCH A CIRCUS SHOW AT THE AERONAUT
Rating | 4.3/5 on Google
The Aeronaut is a pub with a difference. It has a garden, themed brunches like Disney and the '90s, and delicious food and drinks including a wide selection of wines from around the world. An eclectic and colourful outdoor garden and weekend circus shows!
What more could you ask for?
26. ELECTRIC GAMEBOX
The Electric Gamebox is jam-packed with 80s arcade game nostalgia.
Upgrade your leisure time with friends by immersing yourselves in an interactive room with a cool selection of games like James Bunny, Block Smash Mania and Psychedelic Mansion.
