January in London is bursting with fun and interesting things to do. We’ve put together our top picks of the best ways to get the new year off to a flying start!
Thanks to daily fare capping, you can make unlimited trips in Zone 1 and 2 for only £8.10*. That means, if you’re already going into the office during the day, then going out afterwards, your trip home could be free. Pair that with £2.80** off-peak travel into central, and TfL really is your best friend making the most of the city 👏
Fares explained 👇
👉 *For unlimited all day travel. Never pay more than £8.10 Zones 1-2. Your trip home might just be free. Always use the same card or device when touching in. Excludes London Cable Car, River Bus, Southeastern highspeed services, Heathrow Express and Gatwick Express services. Daily capping applies to trips completed between 4.30am and 4.29am the following day.
👉 **Travel into Zone 1 from just £2.80
Fare stated is the adult off-peak pay as you go journey from Zone 2 into Zone 1 on Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line services.
Late night Climbing in Croydon 🧗♂️
Head down to CroyWall to experience indoor bouldering, a form of low-level climbing without ropes. If you’re looking to improve your fitness this new year, climbing is a great, full-body exercise, suitable for everyone!
The centre prides itself on being friendly and welcoming and also has a free-weights gym too!
🏷️ £10.50 at off-peak times, from 8pm-10pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and any time on Mondays and Fridays.
🚃 Nearest Tram stop: Wandle Park
🚏 Bus Stop E (Commerce Way) or Bus Stop NZ (Purley Way / Waddon Road)
Try a new board game at Draughts 🧩
A whole venue, just for playing boardgames, what a treat! Why not try a new way to socialise this year with a traditional twist by heading to Draughts. With two venues to choose from in Waterloo and Hackney, Draughts gives you access to hundreds of games. Ranging from the classics to the more obscure options, there’s something for everyone! The staff are also on hand to give ideas of games to try, some you may never even of heard of.
🏷️ Admission from £7.25, with price varying by time and venue.
🚇 Waterloo or Dalston Junction
🚏 Bus Stop G or F (County Hall)
Go for a winter dip at Hampton Pool 🏊♂️
Although January may not seem like the right time to start swimming outdoors, Hampton Pool is heated all year round! This means you can perfect your breaststroke without getting too cold. After a long time spent indoors, eating mince pies, it’s a great opportunity to get some mood-boosting exercise outside.
The pool is located in Bushy Park so you can also take the chance to go for a stroll afterwards.
🏷️ £8.75 for adults and £6 for concessions.
🚏Bus Stop G or V (Hampton Pool)
Beat the January blues at Top Secret Comedy Club 🎭
Although it could be dubbed as comedy’s worst kept secret, this West End venue offers stand-up comedy every day of the week. Wednesday is their new material night, where a rotating cast of comedians try out some fresh jokes, you may even spot a famous face practicing their new set 😉
If you’re looking to beat those January blues or even give stand-up a go yourself, this is sure to be a great experience.
🏷️ £3 adults, £2 for concessions. Wednesdays at 8pm.
🚇 Covent Garden
🚏 Bus Stop S (Drury Lane)
Catch the latest films at Peckhamplex 🎥
A firm favourite with Londoners, this friendly, independent multi-screen cinema has a huge variety of films to offer. Peckhamplex prides itself on offering good value, and its regular tickets are some of the cheapest around.
As well as showing the big releases, there’s a good selection of arthouse and foreign language films too.
🏷️ £5.99 with a 60p booking fee.
🚇 Peckham Rye
🚏 Bus Stop V or U (Peckham Rye Station)
Become an art historian at Dulwich Picture Gallery 🖼️
Dulwich Picture Gallery houses some of the finest collections of Old Master paintings in the world, with an emphasis on French, Italian and Spanish Baroque paintings.
From the likes of Rembrandt to Gainsborough, there’s plenty to explore. You can also check out the ‘Rubens & Women’ exhibition which is currently on display.
🏷️ Adults £16.50, under 30s £8.20. Under 18s free.
🚏 Bus Stop VK or VR (Dulwich Picture Gallery)
Plan your new experience 🚇
📱 Download TfL Go to your iOS and Android devices to plan your journey and check live arrival times, or you can visit TfL’s website.
You can also check the cost of your travel on the TfL website.
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