{"id":12671,"date":"2023-07-11T12:36:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T16:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=12671"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:51:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T11:51:42","slug":"london-off-the-beaten-path","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/london-off-the-beaten-path\/","title":{"rendered":"London Off the Beaten Path: 8 Underrated Places in the City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>London\u2019s main attractions are basically household names for the rest of the planet. . You can spend days or several separate trips just seeing all the mainstream sights of London. <strong>However, there\u2019s another side to London. London off the beaten path is a London that visitors don\u2019t often see.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>London is packed with famous sights. From Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, to the Shard and London Eye, to Westminster Abbey and St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral to name but a few! But its appeal goes far beyond the attractions you&#8217;ll find on every first-time visitor&#8217;s itinerary. From grand palaces, historic landmarks and world-class museums, to atmospheric neighbourhoods, hidden gardens and quirky corners, there is an almost endless list of things to see and do. You could return to London time and again and still discover somewhere new. <strong>So, if you&#8217;ve already ticked off the big sights, or simply want to see a new side to the city, it&#8217;s time to explore London off the beaten path.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/london-off-the-beaten-path\/#8_Sites_in_London_Off_the_Beaten_Path\" title=\"8 Sites in London Off the Beaten Path\">8 Sites in London Off the Beaten Path<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/london-off-the-beaten-path\/#Hyde_Park_Dog_Cemetery\" title=\"Hyde Park Dog Cemetery\">Hyde Park Dog Cemetery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/london-off-the-beaten-path\/#The_Ten_Bells_Pub\" title=\"The Ten Bells Pub\">The Ten Bells Pub<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/london-off-the-beaten-path\/#The_Viktor_Wynd_Museum_of_Curiosities_Fine_Art_Natural_History\" title=\"The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art, &amp; Natural History\">The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art, &amp; Natural History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/london-off-the-beaten-path\/#Little_Venice\" title=\"Little Venice\">Little Venice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/london-off-the-beaten-path\/#The_Old_Operating_Theatre_Museum\" title=\"The Old Operating Theatre Museum\">The Old Operating Theatre Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/london-off-the-beaten-path\/#Gods_Own_Junkyard\" title=\"God\u2019s Own Junkyard\">God\u2019s Own Junkyard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/london-off-the-beaten-path\/#Crossbones\" title=\"Crossbones\">Crossbones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/london-off-the-beaten-path\/#Shri_Swaminarayan_Mandir\" title=\"Shri Swaminarayan Mandir\">Shri Swaminarayan Mandir<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/london-off-the-beaten-path\/#FAQ_Off_the_Beaten_Path_London\" title=\"FAQ: Off the Beaten Path London\">FAQ: Off the Beaten Path London<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/london-off-the-beaten-path\/#Are_these_underrated_London_places_suitable_for_first-time_visitors\" title=\" Are these underrated London places suitable for first-time visitors?\"> Are these underrated London places suitable for first-time visitors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/london-off-the-beaten-path\/#Are_there_non-touristy_things_to_do_in_London_that_are_family-friendly\" title=\"Are there non-touristy things to do in London that are family-friendly?\">Are there non-touristy things to do in London that are family-friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/london-off-the-beaten-path\/#Why_should_I_include_off_the_beaten_path_London_sites_in_my_itinerary\" title=\"Why should I include off the beaten path London sites in my itinerary?\">Why should I include off the beaten path London sites in my itinerary?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Sites_in_London_Off_the_Beaten_Path\"><\/span>8 Sites in London Off the Beaten Path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This metropolis of nine million people offers some amazing and underrated sites. These are perfect for anyone looking for unexplored places, and a mix of  the less conventional things to see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hyde_Park_Dog_Cemetery\"><\/span>Hyde Park Dog Cemetery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>London boasts some magnificent cemeteries: including Highgate Cemetery, Kensal Green Cemetery, Brompton Cemetery, and Nunhead Cemetery. <strong>Yet one of the least known (and most interesting) graveyards in London is the Hyde Park Dog Cemetery<\/strong>.  George Orwell called it, \u201cPerhaps the most horrible spectacle in Britain.\u201d Not so, George &#8211; this is an off the beaten path London gem!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be tiny, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/read-watch-listen\/hyde-park-pet-cemetery\">Hyde Park Dog Cemetery <\/a>offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian London and the deep affection people had for their pets. <strong>When the cemetery closed in 1903, caretakers had buried over 300 beloved canines here.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucked away behind a wall near Victoria Gate, this wonderfully unusual little spot is easy to miss. Which is precisely what makes it so appealing. Although you can&#8217;t normally wander through the cemetery itself, you can explore and catch a glimpse of pet gravestones from the surrounding park. It\u2019s a quirky, poignant and thoroughly unexpected piece of London&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pet-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Gravestones at Hyde Park Dog Cemetary, on of the off the beaten path things to do in London\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pet-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pet-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pet-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pet-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most animals at the Hyde Park Dog Cemetery are dogs, but you will also find cats, monkeys, and birds! Photo Credit: JRennock<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Ten_Bells_Pub\"><\/span>The Ten Bells Pub<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The neighborhood of Spitalfields features the <strong>locally renowned Ten Bells Pub<\/strong>. <strong> <\/strong>This classic English pub, or<strong> \u201chistoric East End boozer\u201d<\/strong> attracts visitors with its large ceramic murals that detail life in Spitalfields centuries ago. The pub has existed since the middle of the 18th century in one form or another. <strong>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/oldest-pubs-in-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one of London&#8217;s oldest pubs<\/a>, have a pint and commune with the ghosts of history<\/strong>. It is a refreshing, interesting and alternative thing to do on a trip to London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traveler&#8217;s tip<\/strong>: From a cold frothy pint in a historic tavern to oysters at a bustling market, you definitely want to dive deep into the city&#8217;s culinary scene.  Our excellent choice of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/london\/food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London Food Tours<\/a> will show you the best of British cuisine and customs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Viktor_Wynd_Museum_of_Curiosities_Fine_Art_Natural_History\"><\/span>The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art, &amp; Natural History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone loves a good <em>wunderkammer<\/em>, or cabinet of curiosities. The <strong>Viktor Wynd Museum<\/strong> provides a fun couple of hours exploring the weird, wacky, and the wonderful. <strong>You will find skulls, taxidermy, dodo bird bones, the skeleton of a giant anteater, shrunken human heads.<\/strong> There is even fecal matter from various celebrities, and more. This curiosity shop, located in Hackney, truly stands out as an underrated London attraction. So, for those of you wanting to step off the beaten track and find something you have not seen before, this is a hit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/viktor.jpg\" alt=\"The Viktor Wynd museum of curiosities is a cool place to explore London off the beaten path \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/viktor.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/viktor-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/viktor-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the Viktor Wynd Museum&#8217;s collection of shrunken heads. Photo Credit: Jwslubbock<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Little_Venice\"><\/span>Little Venice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It looks more like Amsterdam or the twee canal of Milan. Nonetheless, <strong>London\u2019s \u201cLittle Venice\u201d <\/strong>remains one of the most charming parts of the English metropolis<strong>.<\/strong> Located just north of Paddington, t<strong>he houseboat-lined waterways create a lovely setting<\/strong> to relax at a canal-side cafe or pub and sip a libation. For those searching for unexplored places in London, Little Venice delivers a tranquil, off the beaten path London escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lvenice.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lvenice.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lvenice-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lvenice-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an island within the confluence of the three canals in London&#8217;s Little Venice. Photo Credit: Queen of the Jet Set<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Little Venice stands out for several reasons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can enjoy peaceful strolls along the water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The area features unique canal boats and floating cafes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It offers a calm contrast to London\u2019s bustling city center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local festivals and events frequently take place along the canals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Old_Operating_Theatre_Museum\"><\/span>The Old Operating Theatre Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before television, the internet, and Netflix, medical students could observe serious medical operations in action. This is where the name &#8220;operating theater&#8221; comes into play! At the <strong>Old Operating Theatre Museum<\/strong>, you step into the past. Housed in the garret of the 1703 Church of St. Thomas, the operating theater closed in 1862 and fell into abandonment. <strong>In 1957, someone rediscovered it and eventually turned it into this fascinating museum of surgery.<\/strong> This unusual London museum provides one of the most non touristy things to do in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gods_Own_Junkyard\"><\/span>God\u2019s Own Junkyard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>God\u2019s Own Junkyard<\/strong> operates in Walthamstow, a neighborhood with little to no attractions. That changed after this magnificent warehouse moved in, and the neighborhood gentrified, not necessarily in that order. <strong>The huge warehouse teems with neon lights!<\/strong> It is as if some divine force picked up all the Las Vegas neon and decided to store it here. If you want to literally light up your Instagram account, this is the place to do it. God\u2019s Own Junkyard defines off the beaten track London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/gods.jpg\" alt=\"a dazzling array of neon signs at God\u00b4s Own Junkyard in London off the beaten path from the usual tourist attractions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/gods.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/gods-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/gods-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>God&#8217;s Own Junkyard claims the largest stock of neon signs in Europe. Photo Credit: JRennocks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why should you visit God\u2019s Own Junkyard?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will see Europe\u2019s largest stock of neon signs and art.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dazzling atmosphere offers a unique photography spot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The quirky caf\u00e9 inside allows you to sip coffee surrounded by glowing art.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ever-changing displays mean each visit feels different.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crossbones\"><\/span>Crossbones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a short stroll from the Shard and Shakespeare\u2019s Globe, you will find an unusual and intriguing site. <strong>Crossbones is a pauper\u2019s graveyard specifically designated for medieval-era sex workers<\/strong>. When Crossbones closed in 1852, caretakers had laid 15,000 bodies of now-unknown women to rest in the ground. Therefore, Crossbones provides one of the city\u2019s most fascinating unexplored places for seekers of off the beaten path London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shri_Swaminarayan_Mandir\"><\/span>Shri Swaminarayan Mandir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The largest Hindu temple outside of India is in London. <strong>Shri Swaminarayan Mandir consists of 2,000 tons of Italian marble and 3,000 tons of Bulgarian limestone<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the Neasden section of the city, the temple finished construction in the early 1990s. Sculptors in India first carved reliefs into the marble and limestone before shipping them to London. <strong>At the time, the project cost \u00a312 million to complete.<\/strong> Visiting this temple offers one of those unexpected London experiences. It is a fascinating addition to any itinerary beyond the city&#8217;s better-known sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shri.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shri.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shri-600x387.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shri-768x496.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This Hindu temple was built using entirely traditional construction methods. Photo Credit: Bernard Gagnon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_Off_the_Beaten_Path_London\"><\/span>FAQ: Off the Beaten Path London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_these_underrated_London_places_suitable_for_first-time_visitors\"><\/span><strong> Are these underrated London places suitable for first-time visitors?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely! While first-time visitors will want to see iconic landmarks, adding a few off the beaten track London experiences, like the Old Operating Theatre Museum or Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, provides a richer and more authentic view of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_non-touristy_things_to_do_in_London_that_are_family-friendly\"><\/span><strong>Are there non-touristy things to do in London that are family-friendly?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! Little Venice is lovely for a stroll with kids, and God\u2019s Own Junkyard dazzles visitors of all ages with its neon art. The Viktor Wynd Museum and Hyde Park Dog Cemetery are also fascinating for curious families and intriguing places for older kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_I_include_off_the_beaten_path_London_sites_in_my_itinerary\"><\/span><strong>Why should I include off the beaten path London sites in my itinerary?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you venture off the beaten track in London, you experience the city\u2019s hidden history, quirky stories, and vibrant local culture, giving you a deeper connection to London beyond the main attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Devour_London_Borough-Market_High-Res_0014resize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Five friends in winter coats toast with oysters outside a popular London oyster bar, celebrating together on a chilly afternoon.\" class=\"wp-image-13130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Devour_London_Borough-Market_High-Res_0014resize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Devour_London_Borough-Market_High-Res_0014resize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Devour_London_Borough-Market_High-Res_0014resize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Devour_London_Borough-Market_High-Res_0014resize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Borough Market is a great place to explore London\u00b4s food traditions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some of the city\u2019s most memorable moments are found tucked away in historic streets, buzzing local markets, and hidden corners full of character.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to experience this side of the city is through food. On the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/\"><strong>Borough Market &amp; Southwark Food Tour<\/strong>, <\/a>you\u2019ll explore one of London\u2019s oldest and most vibrant neighbourhoods, uncovering its history while tasting everything from classic British dishes to local favourites, all with an expert guide leading the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to discover a different side of London? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/\">Book your tour now!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to take a crack at exploring London off the beaten path? 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