Leyton Orient on a Saturday
League football at its most enjoyable. Brisbane Road holds 9000 people, the pies are good, the crowd is genuine. A completely different London experience.
Tip: Buy tickets online in advance
Dennis Severs House
Ten rooms in Spitalfields frozen in different moments between 1724 and 1914. One of London's most extraordinary and least-visited experiences. Monday evenings only for the candlelit version.
Tip: Book the Monday evening candlelit visit
Maltby Street Market
The anti-Borough Market. Smaller, less crowded, equally good food. Saturday and Sunday mornings only.
Tip: Go on Saturday for the best selection
The Cinema Museum
Kennington mansion housing a collection of cinema memorabilia including the room where Charlie Chaplin spent his childhood.
Tip: Book a guided tour for the full experience
Eel Pie Island
Walk across the footbridge from Twickenham to a private island on the Thames where artists have lived and worked since the 1960s. Open days twice a year.
Tip: Check open day dates on the website
