Step beyond Big Ben and the postcard sights — Secret London reveals the city's hidden corners, forgotten histories and strange wonders even lifelong Londoners have never found.

"The best alternative guide to London ever. An essential purchase." – TheLondonist.com

For anyone searching for unusual things to do in London beyond the usual sightseeing route, Secret London leads you far from the familiar crowds and into the city's most intriguing corners. Descend into the Brunel Museum's Thames Tunnel Shaft, where acrobats once performed underground, or find Europe's oldest surviving operating theatre, hidden in a Southwark attic and used before anaesthesia existed.

Elsewhere, visit the Peak Freans Biscuit Museum celebrating the inventors of the Bourbon biscuit, or wander Barnsbury Wood, London's smallest nature reserve, tucked invisibly behind a residential street. These are just 4 of the 240 places inside.

Written by Rachel Howard and Bill Nash, journalists who have lived and worked across every London borough, this is the guide that shows you the city behind the city — not tourist London, not guidebook London, the real one.

What You'll Discover:

• Hidden History & Forgotten Sites – Descend into the Thames Tunnel Shaft or find Europe's oldest operating theatre, perfect for history lovers craving untold stories.
• Eccentric Museums & Curiosities – From the Peak Freans Biscuit Museum to The Thin House, discover quirky spots that turn any afternoon into an adventure.
• Secret Green Spaces – Wander Barnsbury Wood, London's smallest nature reserve, ideal for anyone craving quiet away from the crowds.
• 240 Curated Locations – Every entry handpicked by two journalists who've lived and worked across every London borough.
• Every Location Verified – Each entry revisited and confirmed for this edition, so the details you follow when you visit are accurate and current.

Ready to see London differently? Pick up your copy of Secret London today.