Things to do in London Borough of Camden

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Sculpt, paint, and throw with a master ceramist

At my lively Kilburn studio, this hands-on ceramics workshop invites you to learn the art of clay throwing and create your own drinks coaster inspired by London’s iconic landmarks. Whether you’re a beginner or have dabbled in ceramics before, this experience will spark creativity and connect you to London’s vibrant artistry. • I’ll start with the basics of working with air-drying clay—shaping, smoothing, and sculpting—and guide you through the process of designing your own unique coaster. • Next, I’ll demonstrate wheel techniques and teach you tricks to bring balance and form to your creations before it’s your turn to practise shaping clay on the wheel. • Emboss, carve, and paint your coaster with details that showcase your style, from bold London-inspired colors to delicate designs. You’ll leave with your custom coaster, a perfect reminder of your journey into the heart of ceramics in this meditative, hands-on session.

Hunting for vintage treasures in Portobello Market

We’ll explore one of London’s best vintage markets in the heart of Notting Hill – where I’ll use my years of experience as a vintage shop owner and buyer to help you score top finds. • As we stroll through the historic market, I’ll walk you through the different eras of vintage clothing you'll find here, sharing insights about styles and trends that defined each period. • I’ll introduce you to some of my favourite stalls, where you can find hidden gems and timeless pieces. With my tips on pricing and negotiation, you’ll be well equipped to snag unbeatable deals. • To wrap up our adventure, I’ll take you to one of the best food markets in the city, where you can enjoy a delicious bite after all the walking and perusing. As a little extra, I’ll leave you with my recommendations for my go-to vintage shops across the city, and tricks for buying online so you can keep the treasure hunt going. Plus, everyone gets a free gift!

Explore Soho's scandalous history with comedian 'Coco'

Join a hilarious historical romp through London’s most debauched district. Begin our romp Learn the true story behind Soho’s name. Learn music history Explore where classical, jazz, and rock history was made. Uncover love nests See where London’s elite dallied and learn to spot brothels. Discover secrets Unearth hidden Napoleonic history right under your nose. View a wartime relic Hear about the theater that stayed open during World War II. End on queer history Roam down one of London’s and most campy and iconic streets.

Artisan chocolate tasting at Rococo Chocolates

For more than 40 years, Rococo Chocolates has been one of the leading names in British chocolates. We’ll give you an insider’s look at the life of a chocolatier and teach you how to savour our sweets like a professional. • Over a glass of sparkling wine or elderflower soda, we’ll share a little about Rococo Chocolates’ history and our commitment to British ingredients. • Our chocolatier will lead you on a guided tasting of chocolate, paying attention to its colour, snap, and aroma as well as the layers of flavour that unfold on your palate. • Then we’ll apply your newfound evaluation skills as we sample Rococo chocolate classics like Earl Grey and Rose & Violet Creams, as well as limited-edition seasonal chocolates that showcase our chocolatiers’ creativity. You’ll leave with a £5 voucher to spend in the shop so you can take a few of your favorite tastes home with you.

Discover Non-touristy & Secret London with a City Planner

London is only truly experienced when you venture off the well-worn tourist track so that you can see, hear and feel the place the same way a local does. Only then will you get close to the true essence, to the true heart, to the very fabric of the place you are in and have an experience like no other. We are going to leave the touristy mainstream London to the side and explore its unseen and authentic neighbourhoods outside the centre because this is where the ordinary Londoners acutally live their everyday lives. We delve into London's modern and pioneering urban history to understand its current challenges as well as future developments. Despite the length of six hours the tour does not feel too exhausting and time will fly. In between, you can also sit and relax for a bit while we travel by bus and train. My London safari can easily be made weatherproof if you dress warmly enough and bring an umbrella if necessary. Some places are partially covered and in bad or cold weather, the 30-min lunch break can be taken in an indoor market. START: Paddington railway station (West London) FINISH: Canada Water station (East London) or Waterloo railway station (close to Central London). It depends on the order in which we visit the different places. WE MIGHT FINISH 15 MINS LATE IF TRAFFIC IS SLOW. The food is NOT included. The tour is NOT step-free. See you soon! Fabian

Discover London's Canals by Kayak

** AGES 18+ ONLY ** When you arrive at The Pirate Castle, you'll meet your instructor guide and be given a buoyancy aid to put on. We'll then give a short safety talk and show you the basics on how to use your paddle and control your kayak. You'll get into your boat (we'll help if you're wobbly!) and once everyone is on the water we'll practise some basic paddle strokes before heading off on a gentle tour that weaves along the prettiest stretch of the Regent's Canal towards London Zoo, then back to Camden's famous lock and The Pirate Castle. This experience is 1.5 hours long (including kitting up/briefings). All tours depart from/return to The Pirate Castle. The pace and distance travelled will vary for each tour as your instructor guide needs to keep all members of the group together for safety. Novices and more experienced paddlers welcome! Our kayaks are suitable for weights up to 110Kg. Canoes are available for paddlers up to 300Kg or two people wishing to paddle together. Please wear something comfy for kayaking that you don't mind getting splashed. You must also need wear suitable footwear (old trainers or securely fitting sandals). NO SWIMWEAR, FLIP-FLOPS or CROCS! Kayaking is a watersport, so we'll go ahead even if it's raining. We only cancel tours in the event of thunder and lightning due to potential risks, in which case we'll discuss available options.

London's Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour; Kids Freeee

Kids under 13 go FREEEEE (Just book yourselves in and tell us how many kids you have with you) This walking tour of London unfurls the movie set locations of the world's most famous Wizard (you know who he is!) Great day out for the family. You will see over 10 movie set locations and several locations that inspired JK Rowling. We will visit actual filming locations in London! The tour starts at King Cross Train station : for a special photo stop at the real location for platform 9 3/4. (Not the Shop) We then head to Leicester square area to see some of the film locations & visit the best Harry Potter Shop. When in the shop The House of Spells, feel free to use our discount code "HP934" when buying all your Harry Potter Goodies. After visiting this incredible area we head to London Bridge where we see more film locations. These include the Millennium (aka Wobbly) Bridge and the Leaky Cauldron. In addition to the film locations, we will see sights and buildings that inspired JK Rowling when she was writing each of the books. This is a great tour for families & die-hard fans of Harry Potter **Please note: there will not be more than 10 adults per group*** Other things to note ***THIS TOUR IS IN ENGLISH. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ENGLISH: PLEASE DO NOT BOOK 3-hour walking tour. Please bring an Oyster with at least £7 or a Travelcard/ Contactless Payment card.

Music walking tour of London's Soho

All groups will meet outside the Dominion Theatre at Tottenham Court Road underground station, and go on a 2 hour walking tour exploring the streets of Soho. You won't believe how much musical talent was crammed into one small iconic street! The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix...the list goes on and on. We’ll explore where the Sex Pistols squatted, not forgetting where Elton John got his first ever job as a tea boy! Moving on to the venue that Brian Epstein, manager of the Beatles, took over and put on the legendary Jimi Hendrix one fateful night in 1967! It's then onto Soho square and see where Paul McCartneys business headquarters are. British RocknRoll began at this coffee bar which is just round the corner to arguably the most famous of London music venues, where nearly every major artist has played! Enjoy the spot where John Lennon took part in a famous comedy routine. Stand in the spot where the Oasis album cover was taken, before moving onto the studio where David Bowie recorded Hunky Dory and where the Beatles recorded the first release on Apple records! For those that want to continue we will then finish in an beautiful old, historic English pub, which has had many famous guests over the years, where I will tell you stories of my own personal involvement in the music business!

Bible Study Tour in the British Museum

Join me in the British Museum for a Bible study tour in which the Bible comes alive as we connect museum artifacts to Bible verses. We’ll wind our way through the various galleries and see the world of Egypt as Joseph and Moses experienced it, Assyria as Jonah encountered it, Babylon as Daniel saw it and Persia as Esther and Nehemiah lived it. We’ll explore the Roman Empire in which Jesus lived and the Greek culture that the Apostle Paul preached against. Due to the museum layout, we'll first walk through the Assyrian, Egyptian and Greek galleries on the ground floor. Each artifact we examine dates from the time period of a significant Biblical character. We take a break and then go upstairs to see the Roman, Greek, Persian, Babylonian and Mesopotamian galleries as time allows and your preference dictates. Not only will you come face to face with ancient artifacts that are thousands of years old but you’ll understand your Bible like never before. You’ll have a much better grasp of the history of ancient Israel as well as the cultural forces that affected the birth and growth of Christianity. Photography is allowed so make sure you have plenty of phone memory. Whether you've just started reading the Bible or have more formal training, you’ll come away with an extra dimension to your faith and your knowledge of the Bible. Hebrew Bible tours are available.

It's Time to Discover Your Charme

IT IS A ONE ON ONE EXPERIENCE My motto is a quote from Pablo Picasso: "Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist."  Following the idea of this quote, my experience, which is completely focused on your characteristics and totally different from the usual personal shopper experience, is divided into two parts.  The first part is dedicated to a personalized analysis with the goal of understanding your body shape, friendly colors, and style.  Instead, the second part is dedicated to a head-to-toe shopping experience, during which we will create your new style, and we will try a little bit to break the usual rules of fashion. As a longtime friend of yours, I will suggest the most suitable clothes, accessories (from hats to shoes, height and model of heels, bags and jewelries), and the best makeup, saving you a lot of money and time and creating a new and more beautiful image of you.  Obviously, you don’t need to buy anything to have this experience with me, but just...discover your charm and have a lot of fun.  Other things to note This experience is not a tour of London’s shops and not a moment focused on shopping.  If you need it, please, check out my other 2 experiences:  - Learn How to Have Your Best Shopping (Experiences/164780)  - A lovely time spent with a friend walking around London (Experiences/226413)

Camden & Kentish Town Urban walkabout

Join me, a local resident, for an exciting walkabout immersing ourselves in Camden and Kentish Town’s world of street art, intriguing cultural spots, and rich history. Our urban adventure promises extraordinary opportunities to capture vibrant visuals and explore hidden gems that make these neighborhoods unique. As we stroll bustling streets and dive into the local music scene and culture, you’ll have chances to photograph iconic street art, capturing urban creativity. Uncover insider perspectives on the charming streets and creative landmarks that shaped Camden and Kentish Town’s remarkable musical and cultural impact. Document the captivating narratives as inspiration. You'll gain inspiration from the vibrant atmosphere and take plenty of photos. Unleash creativity, capture unforgettable moments, and create a visual story reflecting the spirit of these remarkable places. PRIVATE AND CUSTOM TOURS UPON REQUEST I offer private tours and can customise the tour upon request. Please get in touch beforehand for custom requests. Feel free to contact me directly to book larger groups or other times.