7 Offbeat Things to Do near Park Grand London Kensington

London offers some of the most popular attractions of the world in the form of museums, art galleries and shopping streets, but there are many less explored parts of the cities which one can visit while being in London. These places are fun to visit, especially if you are here with your family, including the little ones. 

London Attractions

London is a fabulous city with more than 200 attractions and things to explore. The most popular attractions of the city includes – The London Eye, The Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Tower of London, Madame Tussauds Museum, Natural History Museum, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, Kensington Gardens, Oxford Circus, West End Theatres, Trafalgar Square, The Science Museum, Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Hall, Royal Academy of Arts, Oxford Street, Harrods Shopping Centre, etc. But if this is your 4^th or 5^th visit to the city, there is a good chance that you have already visited these attractions more than once. So what’s next? Well, London offers much more than you think. Explore these 7 offbeat attractions offered by London, most of which are located near the busiest neighbourhood of the city, Kensington. 

Play London Skittles

Are you a fan of bowling? Then you will love this traditional British sport. Skittles is very similar to bowling. The only difference between conventional bowling and skittles is that instead of a bowling ball, players use a 10 pounds ball of cheese in order to knock down the bowling pins. Yes, you heard right! You can enjoy this crazy sport at various centres in the city but most of these centres have starting using wooden balls instead of cheese. If you want to enjoy this game the conventional way, go to places like Freemasons Arms.

Visit the Hamley’s

If you have the company of the little ones with you, take them to the Hamley’s. The gigantic toy shop sells as kinds and types of toys and games designed for kids. Your kids will go crazy at this popular toy shop. Their Hornby Train Sets and Stuffed Toys are popular in all over the world. The store is located halfway down Reagent Street. 

A Meeting with Sherlock Holmes 

One of the most exciting attractions located near Park Grand London Kensington is the Sherlock Holmes Pub. The popular restaurant and bar located on the Northumberland Street in Westminster serves classic British preparations. The décor of the establishment is themed on the legend of iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. The upper floor of the restaurant is a replica of Sherlock and Watson’s study room. If you have the books or you have seen the films or the TV series, you will fall in the love with the place.

Explore the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising

Yes, we know that you have visited museums like the Natural History Museum but this particular museum located in London is something like you have never seen before. Robert Opie’s collection of daily life consumer products ranging from shampoo bottles to a number of toys can take you down the memory lane. The size of the collection is enormous. There are more than 12 thousand items on display. Dine at the nearby ‘Al Waha Restaurant’, it’s a great place for trying out something new.

Visit the Horniman Museum

Again, a great place for the kids. The museum is a short ride away from the London Bridge. It was founded by a ‘tea trader’ named Fredrick Horniman. Most of the items on display were collected by him while he was travelling. There are no charges to explore this museum which even houses an aquarium and a farmyard. 

Ride the Clippers

An extremely fun activity you can enjoy near Park Grand London Kensington Hotel. Take a tour of the River Thames on Thames River Clippers, which is actually a ‘river bus service’. It’s refreshing and a completely innovative way of exploring the city whilst enjoying a cool breeze travelling on the Thames. It is often referred as the fastest and the most comfortable way of travelling the river. Besides normal tours, you can also book special private tours or corporate tour services. 

Imperial War Museum

The museum has five branches in various parts of England. Out of five, three are housed in London. The establishment’s collection includes archives of original war documents, letters, photographs, videos and military equipments and artefacts. The most fascinating branch of Imperial War Museum is the Churchill War Rooms. This museum houses the actual war rooms which were used at the time of the war in the 1940s. Winston Churchill used to walk these rooms planning and scheming how the war could be won.