Yes – Christmas markets may be lovely, yest – we do love mulled wine and mince pies and yes – we get that warm fuzzy feeling when we see the Carnaby Street Christmas lights…BUT it’s only the first week of December and, to be honest, we don’t want to wear ourselves thin in the run up to the big day – a Christmas overload is never good. So, if you’re like us and want to preserve a little ‘Christmas energy’ for the end of the month, then you should definitely check out these alternative things to do around London.
1. Ghost Bus Tours
Ok, we admit that this one’s a little Christmassy, but its spooky twist is sure to frighten away any overtly festive feelings. The Ghost Bus has adapted their usual terrifying tour, which reveals the murderous and dark side of London. This month, the tour is inspired by Dickens’ ghost of Christmas past, present and future. With onboard live actors, sound and lighting effects and the use of cameras, the Ghost Bus team create a truly immersive experience. It’s a great idea when planning group events over December, so gather your friends/colleagues and be prepared to get spooked. Download Fever to book tickets!
2. Club de Fromage on Ice
3. Yung Club Immersive Yoga
4. The Funny Side of Soho
5. The Glam Clam Pop-Up
6. BUMP Roller Disco
If you think blades are too hazardous and want to avoid the rinks altogether, why not try your gliding on some wheels at BUMP Roller Disco? Part of the Southbank Centre’s Winter Festival, it’s open from 11am-11pm daily, so you’re sure to find the time to get wheeling. Adult tickets are £10 on weekdays Sundays and £12-16 on Friday and Saturday club nights. For more details, check out The Southbank Centre.
7. Lady Chastity’s Reserve, The Four Thieves
Lady Chastity’s Reserve is an immersive team game brought to you by Handmade Mysteries that will get both your head and heart racing…think Crystal Maze-meets-Punchdrunk and you’ll have a rough (very rough) idea of what you’re letting yourself in for. The attention to detail, fantastical theme and storyline, and the hilariously brilliant (and helpful ?), game host, Gabriel, makes for a fun-filled thrill of an evening. Solve the puzzles of the promiscuous Lady Chastity within the hour and win yourself a bottle of her aphrodisiac wine…which you can open and enjoy in the bar after! But don’t take the clues too lightly, you’ll be surprised what pressure (and the prospect of free wine) can do to people… Download the Fever App to get your tickets cheap (it’s on Fever every Tuesday), put on your thinking caps and head down to The Four Thieves – this is immersive fun as you’ve never seen it before.
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