Other activities in London
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Richmond Boat Hire
The stretch of the Thames from Twickenham Bridge to Petersham and Ham is one of the prettiest in London. The action is mostly around Richmond Bridge, built in 1777 and London’s oldest surviving crossing, only widened for traffic in 1937. The lovely walk to Petersham can be crowded in nice weather; best to cut across Petersham Meadows and continue to Richmond Park for peace and quiet. There are several companies near Richmond Bridge, including Richmond Boat Hire, that offer skiff hire (adult/child £5/2.50 per hour, £15/7.50 per day).
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Circular Cruise
Vessels travel east from Westminster Pier to St Katharine’s Pier near the Tower of London and back, calling at Embankment, Festival, Bankside and London Bridge Piers. You can use the boat as a hop-on/hop-off service to visit sights on the way. Tours depart half-hourly late May to early September and less frequently the rest of the year.
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Open House London
Along with the annual Open House London weekend event in September, when more than 700 buildings are open to the public, this architectural charity sponsors talks and architectural tours to one of four different areas (Square Mile, Bankside, the West End or Docklands) weekly. The tours include lively, well-informed commentary.
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Adventure Balloons
Weather permitting, there are weekday morning London flights (£185 per person) shortly after dawn from late April to mid-August. The flight lasts one hour, but allow four to six hours, including take-off, landing and recovery.
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London Trocadero
Just east of Piccadilly Circus is London Trocadero, a huge and soulless indoor amusement arcade that has six levels of hi-tech, high-cost fun for youngsters, along with cinemas, US-themed restaurants and bowling alleys.
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Serpentine Boathouse
Rent a paddle boat from the Serpentine boathouse. The Serpentine solar shuttle boat, uses only solar power to get you from the boathouse to the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain.
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RIB London Voyages
Feel like James Bond on this high-speed inflatable boat that flies down the Thames at 30 to 35 knots. RIB also does a Captain Kidd–themed trip between the London Eye and Canary Wharf at the same price.
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Association of Professional Tourist Guides
Hire a prestigious Blue Badge Guide, know-it-all guides who have studied for two years and passed written exams to do their job.
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Cabair Helicopters
Thirty-minute flights over London twice a month on Saturday or Sunday for £150. Call for schedule details.
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La Cucina Caldesi
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Kiddy Cook
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Albert & Friends Instant Circus
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Water Chariots
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Virgin Active
Biggest chain in the UK; top end.
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Eltham Palace Tours
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Thematic Tours
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Serpentine Solar Shuttle Boat
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Queens Ice & Bowl
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Open City
This architectural charity organises architectural tours to one of four different areas (Square Mile, South London, the West End or Docklands) weekly. The tours (2½ to three hours) include lively, well-informed commentary.
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London Recumbents
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London Recumbents
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London Fields Lido
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Liberty Drives
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