5 Non-Touristy Things to Do When Visiting London | London Travel Guide | Love and London

If you're the type of traveler who wants to do local, off-the-beaten path things when visiting London, I tell you about some suggestions of things most tourists don't know or do on their visit. Honestly, if you want a richer experience and to get to know the London that Londoners love (not the London Eye or Piccadilly Circus) then start with the things in this video. You'll see London for what it really is... see its character and also have a chance to meet some Londoners in a fun setting.

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I'm Jess, I've lived in London for many years, and this channel is a London travel guide for anyone visiting the city that wants to experience it like you live here. Beyond talking about the usual London attractions, I show you some of the cooler things to do in London, that most travel guides don't mention. Watch my videos and you'll feel like you've got a Londoner friend telling you the best kept secrets in the city.

[jenngw]

My heart feels happy when places south of the river get a shout out! ♥️

[AlastairjCarruthers]

Londoner here: Going to a pub quiz is a good call actually, I hadn't thought of suggesting that to visitors but it's a very British thing to do and a fairly inexpensive way to fill an evening. I used to go to one at The Union close to Westbourne Park Station that was good, as well as general knowledge questions they had a tasting round where you had to identify the flavours of things like popcorn, chocolate, crisps or gin. No idea if that's still the same.

Pubs tend to just have one quiz per week and it's usually on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, to bring in trade on these quieter nights.

[stephenparker]

Hi, Jess, another very interesting video. Any first time visitor to London, Jess is essential viewing. Looking forward to your next video soon.

[lucymusic]

Thank you for your vids! I'm flying to London tomorrow ❤

[dtvfan]

remember that tunnel when it was the waterloo international. loved that waterloo international station such amazing roof

[ener_]

Love how you kept the takes in where you messed up :) awesome vid

[davidkeywood]

I don't live in London but I visit roughly every 3 weeks. I have wanted to go to Victoria Park for ages but I am very rarely in the East of London. I would also recommend Morden Hall Park as it is beautiful and very close to Morden Tube Station. Richmond is also a great area to spend time in either exploring the town, sitting by the river or visiting the park.

[ClaudioHidalgo]

will visit Brixton Village next time in Londinium; thanks for the tip!

[lize-maribroderick]

Looking forward to see Victoria Park when I'm there! Can't wait

[janhenrikdikkanen]

Great places. There’s a lot to Exoerience if you just step outside the City Centre. Putney, Blackheath, Cricklewood and Exmouth Market are all worth checking out. It’s all about finding your own favourites. ( like I’m always having a weekend Brunch in Docklands by the Thames)

[BareLux]

Chicago has had good tickets to London during the off season. I went last year and loved it, especially Brixton. I really wish I could live there.

[leandradhanasar]

I watched your videos and visited London last month it was awesome!!! So much to see and do I have to come back again!!! Hopefully next year!! 😍

[belto]

I loved your list. Thank you so much. I'll definitely go to some of these places when I go to London next month 😄😘

[mishcaferraz]

I'm enjoying london right now!!! And what I love about the place are the old structures, most of the houses are bricks and it's mostly full of crowds in the shopping areas like Oxford st, and I think Mayfair is a pricey area to buy stuff but LOVE THE PLACE!!OH AND last july 21 near Buckingham palace I saw those royal soldiers march along the road it was awesome to see!!

[laurenward]

Thanks for this. Will visiting next year

[colindee]

Enjoyed your latest vid . Informative and short and sweet and to the point !

[barry]

Another great video Jess. Since I have found and subscribed to your channel I am very excited to get to London in November. Thank you for all your content

[matthewalford]

Saved! Can’t wait to visit these spots :)

[Sara-zhks]

Thank you! this is perfect for my last few days in London.

[MrAllysonn]

I just love those bloopers in between. 🤷🏽‍♀️