Worried that your weekend in London is heading towards Tourist Central, calling at all stations via Boring Break? In that case we strongly suggest you change onto our Secret Seven line and alight at any of these intriguing stops.
Welcome to the very first post in what will be a new regular feature on Urban Travel Blog… a list of “Secret Sevens” in the hippest cities around the world. The concept? To make sure your wild weekend away isn’t spent queuing up for overrated and overpriced touristic attractions but given a totally unique direction by some original and inspired choices of cool – often hidden or unknown – things to do. We are asking our local experts in each city to come up with a list of seven little known or underrated attractions, tours, and venues that will make your visit that much more memorable, and we hope provide one or more top highlights of your trip. Who better to turn to first than regular contributor and London blogger Chris Osburn, who reveals some of his favourite spots and activities in the city he calls home …