London is a city full of secrets and surprises. Of course, there are all the well-known tourist attractions, such as Big Ben, The London Eye, The British Museum and the Tower of London, that are all well worth a visit if you’ve never been before, but there are also several other slightly more niche but highly entertaining things you can do to shake things up a bit.

Before we have a look at some of the best things you can do while out and about in London, let's first address some of the best ways you can stay entertained at home during rainy days. These are activities that can help pass the time during autumn days when the weather is not cooperating.

For example, both residents and visitors to London have access to a whole world of online casino gaming platforms not on GamStop. Despite the fact that there are a lot of misconceptions about non Gamstop casino platforms, they are often the best platforms out there, offering their users massive game libraries and greater freedom. Esportsinsider.com debunks myths about non gamstop casinos that will certainly help put you at ease if you have any hesitations regarding these platforms.

If gambling isn’t quite your speed, why not settle down with a cup of your favourite hot drink and a free ebook through the Libby scheme? As long as you have a London library card, you can access all manner of London library ebooks and digital resources for free through Libby.

Alternatively, you can get a subscription to National Theatre at Home for only £9.99 a month and enjoy some of the best shows to have landed in London without needing to leave the comfort of your house. With titles from Nye to Present Laughter, there really is something for everyone on this platform.

October is the month for the annual literature festival in London, and this is certainly an event you don’t want to miss out on if you consider yourself to be a bookish person. Musician and songwriter Self Esteem has curated the event for 2025 and will also be performing during a night of music and spoken word poetry. The event is on until the second of November, so make sure to check it out as soon as you can, or make plans to attend next year.

Another thing this time of year is known for is its relationship to all things spooky. The days are getting shorter and colder, and the nights longer, drawing us into the comforting warmth as we tell each other stories about what could be lurking in the dark. If you are a lover of all things creepy, we have to recommend a visit to Hoxton Street Monster Supplies. This is a themed shop that sells everything a monster or ghoul might need, from edible void to mermaid egg bath bombs.

If you’re a history fan, you simply must check out the newly opened Barts North Wing, a section of Saint Bartholomew's Hospital that has recently opened to the public.  Saint Bartholomew's is the UK’s oldest functioning hospital, but Barts Wing has been closed for quite a while after the building stood strong against the Blitz, the black death and the Great Fire of London. This is a building that is over 900 years old, and, after a restoration project costing £9.5 million, has now been opened to the public and will regularly be hosting talks and events.