Tired of people sending you in the direction of Big Ben or Tower Bridge whenever you’re in London and looking for something to do? Then it may be time to explore some of the city’s lesser unknown attractions with the help of this great new Tube map from National Express and Londonist, helping to make London’s hidden gems not so, well, hidden.
From quirky bars and unusual arts venues to quiet areas boasting fantastic city views, this alternative map highlights the best of London’s secret hotspots, and shows you exactly which station you need to get off at to find them.
We’re not denying that the likes of Westminster and the British Museum aren’t worth seeing, but there is so much more to London than the usual tourist sights. Did you know, for instance, that you can watch films in bed at an East London cinema? Or that there’s a tunnel dedicated to London’s street artists underneath Waterloo station?
Once you’ve ticked all the more historic landmarks off your London bucket list, explore the city’s more eccentric side. Wander around the museums that may not always draw in lots of tourists, but that can offer you a glimpse of some fantastic contemporary art, such as the White Cube on Bermondsey Street. If the weather’s good, get lost in a secret garden and read a book amongst the greenery. Fancy a tipple in the evening? Sample a selection of more than 50 gins (or all 50, if you’re pushing the boat out) at a Soho cocktail bar.
However you spend your time during your next trip to London, stray off the beaten track to see what other wonders there are to discover. Print off this map, grab your Oyster card and get out there!
