Activities in London Suitable for Groups

If you are blessed with a large friendship group, then you’ll already know how much fun it can be to meet up and do something all together. Although it might not happen often, solidifying those bonds with a regular get-together is important and the fact that it only happens once in a blue moon makes it all the more special. However, many standard social activities are geared towards individuals, couples or, at most, a group of three or four people. This can make it hard to find something to do if there are a lot more of you.

Lucky for you, we’ve put together a guide to the best activities in London suitable for groups. Whether there’s 3 or 13 of you, you’re sure to find something to suit your tastes in the list laid out below. And now that we’ve covered the hard part, all you have to do is round up everyone and enjoy yourselves!

The Game Is Afoot

If there’s one tried and tested activity that works for entertaining groups, it’s playing games. Since time immemorial human beings have been competing against one another in various gaming scenarios and we still love to do it now. Thankfully, London is absolutely full to the brim with different options, so you’ll definitely find something of interest.

Escape rooms are still riding a wave of popularity and are now expanding into all sorts of different themes and scenarios. Whether you’re into Harry Potter, pirates, Sherlock Holmes or AI, there’s an escape room out there to fit your niche and take you on a group adventure. These venues are literally built for groups, so you needn’t worry about them being unprepared or too small.

Alternatively, the casino is one venue that has been welcoming groups of friends for centuries. In fact, casino lore has become such an accepted part of mainstream culture that several common and easily recognised phrases are derived from poker terminology, such as “up the ante” or “go all-in". You might want to brush up on your poker language before sitting down at the felt, but once you do, you’ll find yourself gripped by the process of trying to outwit your beloved friends with a great hand or a good bluff.

Talent Show

There’s always that one friend who loves to be the centre of attention and so puts on a great performance when you’re all together. One way of redirecting this energy so that nobody feels left out is to get everyone involved in an activity that puts you all centre stage, one by one.

The perfect venue for this is, of course, a karaoke bar. If you’re out and about in a larger group, then it’s a great idea to rent out your own booth so that you can belt out songs to your hearts’ content without disturbing anyone. In fact, being loud and proud when it's your turn to shine is actively encouraged in a karaoke bar.

Alternatively, if you’re a group that prefers to really burn some energy, then why not book a private dance class to attend? Not only will you feel great after learning some new steps and getting your bodies moving, but you’re guaranteed to be speechless with laughter at least once during the session. And then you can go out and practice your new skills on the nearest dancefloor.

Out in the Fresh Air

Contrary to popular belief, the Big Smoke is actually full of beautiful outdoor venues, trails, paths and pockets of green. Booking a walking tour, hiring a set of bicycles, or even taking a couple of boats out at Ally Pally, Crystal Palace or Greenwich Park can be the perfect way to spend the day with your nearest and dearest.

Depending on how much effort you want to put in, you can either book for somebody else to do all the hard work, such as on the BBQ boats at Canary Wharf, or gear yourselves up for expending some serious pedal power, such as on cycle paths like the Big Ben to Richmond Park loop. Whichever option you choose, you’re all bound to have a day to remember.