When you are visiting London in England, it’s easy to fall into the obvious tourist trap of ticking off the usual top sights. You will know the ones I mean – Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Wembley Stadium, the London Eye, etc.

However, London is a massive city and the lists of things to see and do are endless. I spent a year working in London and still only scratch the surface with it on my visits back.

Here are 8 secret places to visit in London.

The Viaduct Tavern

The Viaduct Tavern is a pub housed inside an old prison. It’s often featured on the Monopoly Pub Crawl and is a perfect place to sip English bitter pints.

Marble Arch

Not everyone is aware that there is actually a large arch at Marble Arch, hence the name. It has become a bit of a photographers favourite and the gardens and parks around it now feature lots of artistic statues.

Not everyone is aware that there is actually a large arch at Marble Arch, hence the name.

Greenwich Observatory

Every time you look at a clock or a watch, did you ever stop and think why we have time? Why is it there? To find the answers, head to Greenwich Observatory to see the place where time began.

Camden Lock

Most people think of Camden as the “hippy Camden Town” full of markets and stylish music street but behind all that, you find canals.

Down by Camden Lock is London’s very own Little Venice, which is featured in the best secrets for people moving to London. There are canals that you can tour by boat, and they are hidden off the main streets. In summer months, they are a hive of secret activity.

Abbey Road

You could be forgiven for saying this isn’t that “secret” as the Beatles Abbey Road album has sold over 15 million copies on vinyl, cassette, CD, remaster and digital download.

However, the place where the album was recorded is slightly off the beaten track. Get out at St. John’s Wood train station and make the walk down to Abbey Road and the famous pelican crossing.

Secret Cinema

Book your tickets for this Secret Cinema and you don’t know the film until you arrive! This would make an interesting first date and The Guardian has recommended it.

The New Den

Football is the biggest sport in London and a common myth is regarding tickets to matches selling out or being of extortionate prices. Well, you should head to the fabulous New Den in South Bermondsey in that case!

This is the home of Millwall Football Club who have a massive 20,000 plus all-seater stadium. The fans are lively and the team normally ply their trade in the second and third tiers of the English league. Tickets can cost as little as £10.

The Candlelight Club

Similar to the “Secret Cinema”, except the Candlelight Club is a secret nightclub. In fact it is so secret that the location changes each week and is kept a secret until the day of the event.

Megan is an Australian Journalist who has been travelling and blogging since 2007, with the main aim of inspiring others to embark on their own worldwide adventure. Her husband Mike is an American travel photographer, and together they have made the world their home.

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Photo credits: Featured by E01. Camden Lock by garryknight.