Unusual things to do in London with Brigit's Bakery

Are you looking for unusual things to do in London this winter season? Then you're in the right place. Here at Brigit's Bakery, we're all about fun, quirky and unusual. Because why be like everyone else and do what everyone else does when you can sprinkle some je ne sais quoi into your life?

So let's look at some of the unusual things we've got to offer.

Christmas Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner. And here at Brigit's Bakery, we like to celebrate Christmas in style. Our Christmas Afternoon Tea Bus Tour is the perfect opportunity to wow your loved one, friends, or family with a tour of beautiful Central London while you sip your delicious afternoon tea (or coffee) accompanied by a selection of plain, freshly-baked scones with clotted cream and jam and an assortment of individually designed mini homemade cakes and tarts.

Want to take a closer look at our fabulous Christmas Menu?

Our freshly-prepared savouries include:

• Mini spinach & cheddar quiche.
• Cucumber, cream cheese & mint finger on basil bread.
• Turkey ham & cheese, mayo mustard finger on tomato bread.
• Feta, tomato & red pepper savoury muffin.
• Salmon & cucumber pretzel with cream cheese.

And our French-inspired cakes and tarts include:

• Mascarpone & fig choux.
• Christmas tree cupcake.
• Cherry & chocolate tart with meringue.
• Eggnog sable (non-alcoholic).

Not into meat or simply have different dietary preferences or requirements? No problem. We've got you covered with our alternative options - Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, and Gluten-free.

Popular with Londoners and tourists alike, whether you've visited London before or not, our Christmas Afternoon Tea Bus Tour is a must! But it only runs from mid November to early January so make sure you check out our website for this years dates and menu and book your place to avoid missing out!

We're running five tours a day departing from Trafalgar Square or Victoria Coach Station, and if you board the 5pm tour, you'll get to take the unique route along Regent's Street and see the beautiful Christmas lights that are adorning the City.

For more information and to book your place on one of our Christmas Afternoon Tea Bus Tours, click here.

Classic Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

If you're reading this after January and missed the Christmas Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, you can always join us on one of our Classic Afternoon Tea Bus Tours. They run all year round with 7 tours departing daily from either Victoria Coach Station or Trafalgar Square.

For more information, menu, and to book your place on one of our Classic Afternoon Tea Bus Tours, click here.

Peppa Pig Christmas Bus Tour

Do you have a little Peppa Pig fan in the house? Who doesn't, right? Well, if you're looking for unusual things to do in London this year with your little ones, then you don't want to miss the exclusive Peppa Pig Christmas Bus Tour!

Absolutely perfect for children aged 2+, our Christmas Peppa Pig Christmas Bus Tour also runs from mid November to early January twice daily between Thursdays and Sundays (departing from Somerset House).

This is your opportunity to relax with and enjoy with the family while keeping your children entertained with an experience they won't forget any time soon! Our driver will take you through the City and past some of the most famous London landmarks. And that includes Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus, and more.

The menu includes amazing Peppa Pig themed freshly-prepared savouries, including:

• Freddy Fox’s Magnificent Egg and Cress finger sandwich.
• Mandy Mouse’s Traditional Cheddar Cheese and Cranberry Jam finger sandwich.
• Daddy Pig’s Wonderful Pizza mini Margherita.

And many more.

And when it comes to dessert, you can expect:

• Peppa Pig’s Magical Cookie Shortbread.
• Suzy Sheep’s Snowy Snowball.
• Mummy Pig’s Naughty but Nice Macaron.

And more!

For more information on this years dates and menu and to book your place on the Peppa Pig Christmas Bus Tour, click here.

Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

If you missed our Christmas Peppa Pig Bus Tour, don't worry. Our Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour runs all year round, departing twice or three times daily between Thursdays and Sundays only.

For more information, menu, and to book your place on the Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, click here.

Afternoon Tea Menu at Brigit's Bakery

Our bakery is a stunning, quirky sanctuary in Chandos Place - Covent Garden. If you're in the area, perhaps catching a show at the theatre, visiting the Christmas markets, or even after spending the day somewhere in London (it really doesn't matter if it's South Bank, east London, south London, or anywhere in between!), then you've got to come and relax and have a bite to eat at our bakery.

Of course, we're renowned for our Afternoon Tea with a French touch, but that's not all we serve. If you fancy an all-day brunch or a smoothie bowl with a twist, then check out our bakery menu.

And if you want to try our amazing Christmas Afternoon Tea menu (between mid November and early January) it's available in the bakery as well as on board our Afternoon Tea Bus Tours. You can book your table here or even hire a full room for a party or private function here.

Bombay Sapphire Gin Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

When it comes to unusual things to do in London, our Bombay Sapphire Gin Afternoon Tea Bus Tour is fun, quirky, and unique. And if you're a gin lover, you just have to experience it.

With departures twice daily (at 1730 and 18.30) on Fridays and Saturdays only, our Gin Lovers Sightseeing Bus Tour is for adults only (for obvious reasons) and gives you the chance to indulge in delicious G&Ts and gin-infused cakes on board of our Classic Routemaster Buses. And that's while you sip your afternoon tea and enjoy our delicious freshly-prepared savouries and amazing scones and cakes.

If you want to find out more about Bombay Sapphire, head over to the blog post, Bombay Sapphire Afternoon Tea Bus Launch.

And for more information, menu, and to book on one of our Gin Afternoon Tea Bus Tours, click here.

Themed Afternoon Tea Bus Tours

If you're reading this after Christmas, don't think your option to experience 'quirky London' with Brigit's Bakery have run out. Far from it! Every month, we offer exclusive themed Afternoon Tea Bus Tours and as unusual things to do in London go, these tours take the biscuit!

For example, every February we run a Valentine's Day Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. In March we have our Mother's Day Tour and in April we have the Easter Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. And on and on it goes!

Our themed tours run on specific dates only and are seasonal. That means availability is limited, so if you don't want to miss out on the fun, we recommend you book in advance. Just head over to this page to check what Afternoon Tea Bus Tours are available month on month.

Give a Brigit's Bakery Gift Voucher

Looking for an unusual Christmas gift? Then why not give a Brigit's Bakery Gift Voucher? You can find out more about our gift voucher in this blog post. Or you can buy a gift voucher directly from our shop, here.

We hope you enjoyed our run-through of unusual things to do in London. What will you pick?