Odd museums/ places to visit in London

Kewreeuss

I went to a great motorbike museum in Berlin and a church in Rome where the decorations were made out of the monks' bones( post mortem:D), lampshades, frames, etc.
Has anyone come across anything quirky in London?

83ste

Sir John Soane's Museum.

Luno

Huntarian Museum

FTA69

http://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/aboutus/

This is an interesting gaff that explores the way people have lived in London for years, as in how their homes were built and furnished. It sounds a bit anoraky but it's actually a nice day out and it's in Hoxton so perfect for loading up on some Vietnamese afterward and drinking a few pints in Howl at the Moon.

The Inns of Court

A lot of people don't know about these places but they're beautifully quiet and well maintained park areas in the city centre that are there for the use of lawyers and such ilk. However, ordinary people are allowed in at certain times and it's a great spot for a picnic.

http://content.time.com/time/travel/cityguide/article/0,31489,1846986_1846948_1846891,00.html

Fratton Fred

I've not been yet, but I plan in going to the Clink prison museum near London Bridge.

Reekwind

Postman's Park near St Pauls is one of my favourite 'odd' places in London.

It's a small square - well kept and nicely secluded - but the real draw is a memorial wall in one corner. This is dedicated to ordinary, and otherwise forgotten, people who gave their lives to save others. It's a touching antidote to the triumph heroic memoirals that otherwise dot the city.

Kewreeuss

Geffrye sounds interesting.

Louche Lad

Luno wrote: »

Huntarian Museum

And the Old Operating Theatre museum near London Bridge station: http://www.thegarret.org.uk/oot.htm

Santa Cruz

Reekwind wrote: »

Postman's Park near St Pauls is one of my favourite 'odd' places in London.

It's a small square - well kept and nicely secluded - but the real draw is a memorial wall in one corner. This is dedicated to ordinary, and otherwise forgotten, people who gave their lives to save others. It's a touching antidote to the triumph heroic memoirals that otherwise dot the city.

I agree. Lovely little spot and stroll to the Tipperary Bar in Fleet St then for a nice Guinness

Kewreeuss

I had forgotten I already knew The chelsea physick garden. It's great.
You're not meant to sample any of the plants or berries, but curiosity won , I sampled a little weency berry and my mouth went numb for 5 mins and tingled for another 10 or so. They have a lovely cafe too.

by the seaside

Reekwind wrote: »

Postman's Park near St Pauls is one of my favourite 'odd' places in London.

It's a small square - well kept and nicely secluded - but the real draw is a memorial wall in one corner. This is dedicated to ordinary, and otherwise forgotten, people who gave their lives to save others. It's a touching antidote to the triumph heroic memoirals that otherwise dot the city.

Santa Cruz wrote: »

I agree. Lovely little spot and stroll to the Tipperary Bar in Fleet St then for a nice Guinness

Beat me to it with Postman's Park. I think it my favourite place in the world. It is so touching and the plaques have a curious blend of old language, everyday lives and extraordinary events:

Santa Cruz

The language used on tombstones in Victorian time is quaint and touching.
The graveyard in Stoke Newington, even though a bit overgrown, is worth a visit. And then across to the Auld Shillelagh!

by the seaside

Santa Cruz wrote: »

The language used on tombstones in Victorian time is quaint and touching.
The graveyard in Stoke Newington, even though a bit overgrown, is worth a visit. And then across to the Auld Shillelagh!

William Booth who founded the Sally Army has a fine tombstone there.

howisshecuttin

There is a Museum of Brands up around Notting Hill. Haven't been but think it fits the bill of "quirky"

exiledelbows

Thought this might help people:

http://cdn.londonist.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Museums3.jpg

by the seaside

Another idea. Once summer hits, there are some great outdoor swimming spots in London.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/uk/london/9357593/Londons-best-outdoor-swimming-pools.html

rainbow kirby

^ Have swam in quite a few of those. I approve

by the seaside

rainbow kirby wrote: »

^ Have swam in quite a few of those. I approve

There are plenty that are not on the list as well. I used to go the the Park Road pool between Crouch End, Muswell Hill and Ally Pally - busy on a summer weekend but on a beautiful weekday evening, I would sometimes be the only swimmer. The lifeguard used to get a bit grumpy if I was the only one in and it was raining.

Kewreeuss

I headed off intending to meet friends at the Hunterian.. I got sidetracked and ended up trawling the music shops in Denmark street. They said it was marvellous. They had a great time. So did I . Maybe next time I'll get to it.