London is a very vibrant and diverse city and every corner is practically teeming with historic points of interest. There’s something for everyone in the British capital though, whether you’re interested in history or not. As long as you do some research beforehand you’ll have no problems filling up your itinerary. Having visited London numerous times before I’ve been fortunate enough to visit most of the city’s main attractions already. This time we tried some fun activities for adults in London instead – and we didn’t have too far to look!
Depending on what time of the year you visit the city you may have to look for indoor activities in London to entertain yourself with. Luckily London has some of the best indoor attractions in the country and there are always new activities opening up. Even if you’ve been to London before you’ll find plenty of new things to try out. If you’re looking for fun date activities in London or if you want to design an alternative London itinerary and skip the tourist hotspots, here are some fun activities for adults in London to get you started.
Fun activities for adults in London
Up at The 02
One of the most unique activities for adults in London is to climb to the top of the famous 02 Arena in Greenwich. Up at The 02 is a great adventurous thing to do in London. It requires you to climb over the roof of the arena while being strapped into a safety harness. You’ll join a group of other climbers and will be led by professionals so there’s no need to worry!
At the top you can enjoy panoramic views of London while having a refreshing beverage of your choice. There are also plenty of photo opportunities and at the end of the climb you can choose which ones you want to purchase.
We joined one of their daytime climbs but they also have sunset, twilight, and celebration climbs as well as climb and dine experiences. You’ll be given proper climbing shoes and a jacket if you require them too. Tickets start from £35.00 per person and sell out quickly in peak season. Make sure you book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Smuggle alcohol into Alcotraz
There are plenty of cocktail bars in London, but you won’t find a cocktail experience quite like Alcotraz. This speakeasy cocktail bar in London is a fun and interactive experience where you’ll check yourself into Alcotraz Prison. Inside you’ll be given your prison uniform and a cell to sit in. Throughout the timed experience you’ll be immersed into prison life with the help of live actors.
Your ticket also includes 4 cocktails per person which are made using alcohol that you need to smuggle into the prison! The entire experience lasts just under 2 hours and costs £39.99. It’s one of the best activities for adults in London to try and it’s much better than going to a regular cocktail bar in the city.
Get your game on at FAIRGAME
If you’re still a kid at heart then you’ll love FAIRGAME in Canary Wharf. This is an adults-only activity in London and it’s perfect for some evening fun. Inside there are nine fairground games to play against other players and you’ll be able to play each one twice in a row.
You’ll have the chance to win their iconic teddy bear if you beat a certain score on one of the games too. In between playing the fairground games you can treat yourself to some drinks from the bar. You can also grab some of London’s most popular street food from the food stalls inside.
This is a modern take on fairground games so your scores are recorded electronically. At the end of the night you can check the leaderboard and see who in your group has come out on top. FAIRGAME do allow walk-ins but as you can imagine it’s a very popular indoor attraction in London so booking ahead is recommended. Tickets only cost £15.00 per person and once you enter you’ll have 75 minutes to play both rounds of all of the games.
Join a Borough Market Food Tour with Eating Europe
In every city that I visit I always do some research to see if there are any food tours on offer. With London being a big city there are quite a few options available that cater to different interests. We booked the Eat the Borough Market Tour with Eating Europe which was an incredible way to not only learn more about the history of the Borough Market area but also try food from some of the best spots in and around the market.
The market itself is very crowded so tour groups aren’t permitted to stand inside it for safety reasons. A lot of the talking was done around the perimeter of the market and down nearby side streets, with most of the food being from various market stalls. I’m not going to ruin the fun of finding out where you’ll be eating, but I will say that the food options were a perfect balance of sweet and savoury and really focused on traditional English food.
The Borough Market Food Tour lasts for 3 hours and an adult ticket costs £89.00. This is one of the best food tours we’ve been on, with engaging and interesting tour guides that really knew their facts. What better way to explore the streets of London than with some food in hand? Add this to your list of fun activities for adults in London the next time you visit the city!
Immerse yourself in art at Frameless
London has a lot of art galleries to hop between and they’re all great ideas for things to do in London in the rain. But if traditional art galleries aren’t really your thing then I would highly recommend heading over to Frameless instead. This immersive art space is the largest permanent multi-sensory experience in the country and visitors can walk around 4 art galleries. Each gallery is centred around a different period of art so you’ll no doubt walk through some paintings that you’re familiar with.
The paintings are projected onto the walls, ceiling, and floor with moving elements and background music that makes you feel like you’re in the art itself. It’s one of the most unique activities for adults in London to try and it sits close to Marble Arch. Tickets for Frameless cost £25.00 per person and the galleries should take you no more than 90 minutes to walk around.
Watch a football match at Wembley Stadium
Even if you aren’t a football fan you absolutely need to attend at least one match at the iconic Wembley Stadium. We were fortunate enough to get a pair of tickets to the women’s FA Cup final with Chelsea vs Manchester United and it was incredible. There are food stalls set up along the street leading up to the stadium as well as games and other activities too. You’ll always find sporting events or concerts taking place at Wembley so take a look at what’s on and see if something interests you.
Where to stay in London
Crowne Plaza London Docklands
The Docklands can be an overlooked part of London for people to base themselves from unless they’re attending an event at The 02 or the ExCel Exhibition Centre. It’s actually the perfect area to stay though, with convenient underground links to central London and easy access to Greenwich via cable car across the Thames.
We stayed at Crowne Plaza London Docklands for two nights, in a very spacious superior room with river views. The room was fully equipped with a large TV, heating and air conditioning, a king sized bed, and a mini cooler. We were even treated to a nice box of truffles from a local chocolatier.
A beautiful breakfast buffet was included with our stay as well which featured a fantastic selection of hot and continental food. To avoid the crowds at breakfast, I would recommend waking up as early as possible so you still get a good selection. If you go later in the morning you may find that some items have run out.
Starting your day off with the hotel’s buffet breakfast is a great way to fuel yourself up for all of the fun activities for adults in London that are sure to be on your list.
The hotel even has its own restaurant, Docklands Bar & Grill, which has a very diverse menu. I dined here one of the evenings and was very pleased with how fresh the food was with a focus on seasonal ingredients. They also have a nice cocktail menu to dive into before you head out for the evening. I would recommend the pina colada which is huge and comes in a unique pineapple-shaped glass.
Crowne Plaza London Docklands is an ideal hotel to base yourself from during any trip to London. It has modern and comfortable rooms that are complimented by a delicious buffet breakfast and a great dining experience. You can also take full advantage of the leisure club and spa treatments while you’re here to complete your relaxing stay.
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Planning a trip to London
London can be an overwhelming city to visit, especially if it’s your first time in the capital. There are almost too many things to do to wrap your head around so it’s important to do a little bit of research beforehand. Whether you’re looking for group activities in London, date night ideas, or are wondering what to do in London for a day, you’ll be spoiled for choice with so many fun activities for adults in London to choose from. Hopefully this little list helps you plan your upcoming trip!
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