THE ADRENALIN RUSH.
the 4 best activities in london to get you blood pumping from reaching heady heights to embraing your inner speed freak
⏺ HIJINGO
BINGO ON ABSOLUTE SPEED
Forget everything you think you know about bingo. This isn't a dusty hall in Romford; it’s a dystopian Tokyo-nights fever dream in the heart of Shoreditch. Imagine high-stakes gaming fueled by stadium-grade lighting, floor-to-ceiling LEDs, and a soundtrack that hits harder than a double espresso. It’s loud, it’s fast, and the adrenaline spikes every time the Hijingo Voice calls a number. Win a holiday, lose your mind, and definitely stay for the cocktails. Bingo just got a serious upgrade.
Shoreditch
hijingo.com
photos from @hijingouk
THE LONDON 100 WINNER / BEST ADRENALIN RUSH
⏺ GORILLA CIRCUS
I BELIEVE I CAN FLY
Ever looked at a trapeze and thought: "Yeah, I could do that”? Now’s your chance. This pop-up school in Regent’s Park is the ultimate outdoor rush. You’ll start on the low bar, but before you know it, you’re climbing a 30-foot ladder to leap into the abyss. The moment you let go and swing over the park is pure, unadulterated magic. Most people even manage a mid-air ‘catch’ by the end. High-flying, heart-stopping, and totally legal.
Regent’s Park
gorillacircus.com
photos from @gorillacircus_fts
⏺ THAMES ROCKETS
SPEEDBOAT SIGHTSEEING ON STEROIDS
This is not your average river cruise. Ditch the slow-motion commentary and hop on a 630hp red rocket. Once you clear Tower Bridge, the skipper opens the throttle and London becomes a high-speed blur. Expect 35 knots, sharp turns, and a James Bond soundtrack blaring over the engine roar. It’s the only way to see the Docklands without falling asleep. You’ll get a bit of spray and a lot of wind-burn, but you’ll be grinning for hours. Hold on tight!
Waterloo
thamesrockets.com
photos from @thamesrockets
⏺ UP AT THE O2
CONQUER THE WORLD’S BIGGEST TENT
It turns out the best view in London requires a harness and a bit of vertical hustle. Climbing over the roof of The O2 is a literal high point. The walkway is bouncy, the 30-degree incline will test your calves, and the 360-degree views of Canary Wharf are unmatched. Go for the sunset climb to see the city lights flicker on while you're suspended 52 meters in the air. It’s a physical challenge with a serious aesthetic payoff. Elevation has never looked this good.
North Greenwich
upattheo2.co.uk
photos from @upattheo2