Hidden Places In London

The St. Dunstan’s in the East is a church that was built between the 11th and 12th centuries. The original structure was burnt by the Great Fire of London and had to be rebuilt. The structure was later attacked by a bomb during the Second World War. Although the church lay in ruins after the Second World War, it has now been transformed into a garden and is located in the heart of the city, literally a hidden place in London. Amidst a lot of skyscrapers and modern high-rise buildings, the St Dunstan's in the East exists with an old-world charm.

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This spiral staircase takes pride in being the first ever spiral staircase in England to be built without central support. It's got the name tulips due to the flowers-like structure on the railings that resemble tulips. The staircase can be found in the Queen's House in Greenwich- a palace that dates back to the 17th century. This staircase also takes pride in being one of the most sought-after spots for clicking pictures and uploading on Instagram. The staircase is located on the ground floor of the Queen's House and can be found near the Great Hall.

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The Sir John Soane’s Museum is located in Lincoln's In Fields and is actually a house that has been turned into a museum. This museum was once the residence of Sir John Soane- an architect who has a knack for collecting art. After his death, the house was turned into a museum. There are more than 45000 artworks worth having a look at and it is a house that is filled with a labyrinth of narrow corridors filled with sculptures and paintings. Just like many museums in London, this is one of the hidden places in London to visit that has a free entry and is worth checking out.

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The London Silver Vaults are located deep under the grounds of Chancery Lane. As the name suggests, it is a vault that houses a wide collection of silver that is sold on a retail scale. Its origin goes back to the 1800s when it was built as a safe for storing jewelry and important documents. Today there are more than 30 shops that sell silver in this place, ranging from trays, dining sets, and jewelry. Some of these shops are filled with people that have been selling silver for more than generations and are also frequented by celebrities.

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Popularly known as the Waterloo Vaults, it is a tunnel found below the Waterloo Station in Central London. While many pursue the tunnel to be dark and creepy, it is actually quite the opposite as the entire tunnel is adorned with artworks. The tunnel is a hidden place in London and is located near Leake street and is open to the public round the clock. This place is also a popular spot for photoshoots and you can even contribute something artistic to the wall. To locate the entrance to the tunnels, head to the back of the station and look for a colored graffiti tunnel.

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The Churchill Arms is located in Kensington and is a bar filled with memorabilia of Winston Churchill- the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The bar was originally built in 1750 and is decorated with flowers and greenery that lives in full glory when it is the Spring season and the winter season. This is also a pub that was not only frequented by the grandparents of Winston Churchill but is also widely photographed by both locals and tourists visiting this place. Apart from being a pub, tourists can also try out the Thai cuisine the restaurant offers.

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The Leadenhall Market is one of the hidden places in London to visit that has a Victorian look with a glass roof and eye-catching windows. With an origin dating back to the 14th century, it is one of the oldest markets in London and is also the shooting spot for shooting scenes related to Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter movies. The shops in this market range from boutiques to restaurants and are easy to access by foot. This market was also the heart of Roman Londinium and tourists can trace the origins of the ancient Romans by checking out the remnants of the Roman forums and Basilica.

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Located near St Paul's cathedral, Postman’s Park gets its name from the postmen from the central sorting office who used to visit the park during their lunchtime. The park also has a memorial dedicated to George Frederic Watts to commemorate those who were martyred during the Great Fire of London. The park is surrounded by high rise buildings and skyscrapers and is a secret spot that many tourists do not tend to visit. If you are looking for hidden places in London to visit that do not bear the hustle and bustle of London, then you can consider this park.

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Tourists can find the Painted Hall in the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. It is a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO and has been restored to its former glory. The artworks present in this hall date back to the 18th century by James Thornhill- an artist who pioneered the English Baroque style of art. The entire painting is done by hand and is spread over 3700 square meters, displaying the prestige of Great Britain to the world. Tourists visiting this place can opt for either a guided tour or can visit the place by themselves.

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