England - Travel Blogs & Travel Guides: 2025

49 Quirky And Unusual Things To Do In London – Unique London Activities

The Crystal Maze Live Experience, London

From afternoon tea with a twist, to solving mysterious crimes and playing captain for the day, this is the definitive guide to the unique, crazy and downright unusual things to do in London.

The definitive guide to the best places to eat in Camden, featuring the best pub for a Sunday roast, top burger, tasty curry, plus some great cheap eats in Camden Market.

Incredible views of London from helicopter tour of London

As bucket list activities go, a helicopter ride in London has to be one of them!

Planning the perfect seaside break? Then you need a hotel with a sea view too! Plan your little getaway with my guide to the best hotels on Brighton seafront.

Home to a great food scene, lively café culture, pretty architecture, an amazing pebbly beach and lots of great shops too, Brighton is one of my favourite English seaside destinations. While it’s a very easy day trip from London, I’d recommend staying overnight so you can squeeze in some more exploring, and see the contrast between day and night.

From taking a trip to the top of British Airways i360 and playing games on Brighton Pier, to enjoying the independent shops in The Lanes and admiring the impressive architecture of the Royal Pavilion, there’s SO much to see and do in Brighton. This British seaside resort attracts all ages with long stretches of beach, great restaurants and buzzing nightlife.

From English manor houses fit for movie stars, to relaxing spa breaks and gourmet getaways, here’s my pick of the best luxury country hotels near London.