15 Fearless Experiences For Adrenaline Junkies In London
In every corner of London, anyone with a need for speed can find high-octane activities to get their hearts pumping. From abseiling down the Arcelormittal Orbital to Sword Fighting at London Longsword Academy, here are London Living’s top extreme picks.
The Dare Skywalk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Looking for a sky-high experience to get that blood pumping? Hold your nerve as you scale the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on The Dare Skywalk, an adrenaline experience like no other in London.
This 90-minute thrilling climb gives you the chance to scale the stadium, all the way up to the famous golden cockerel on its roof.
Abseil down the Arcelormittal Orbital
Dare to abseil from dizzying heights?
This adrenaline-fuelled activity lets you experience the most spectacular views of London, whilst dangling in free space, 80 metres above the ground! Abseiling down the ArcelorMittal Orbit will be an experience you will never forget.
A great challenge for individuals seeking an adrenaline rush!
White Water Rafting at Lee Valley White Water Centre
Prepare for the ultimate water-based adventure with this exhilarating Lee Valley White Water Rafting Experience.
This exhilarating white-water rafting experience is perfect for thrill seekers. Splash through the water and enjoy plenty of unexpected drops, guaranteed to get the heart racing! Taking place at a London 2012 legacy venue which hosted Olympic canoe slalom events, you’ll be guaranteed a quality of rapids unlike any other.
Thames Rocket Ultimate London Adventure
Why gently drift along the Thames when you can sightsee at rocket speed?
With the Thames Rocket you'll get to see beautiful landmarks, and get your adrenaline fix at the same time as you experience something new.
Set off from London Eye Pier and whoosh past Big Ben, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral among many other mesmerising sights and landmarks with the breeze rushing past you as you reach speeds of 35mph. Just make sure you hold on tight!
Wakeboarding at Royal Victoria Dock
For the people who are looking for high-energy extreme sports with thrilling stunts and huge adrenaline rush, Wakeboarding at Wakeup Docklands is the perfect game.
Wakeboarding is a surface water sport where the players ride a specially designed wakeboard over the water surface while being towed behind a motorboat which moves with a speed of 30-40km per hour!
Pump your adrenaline on a wakeboard and impress everyone with your cool mid-air tricks and aerial manoeuvres
Booking open Spring 2023.
Fly High with Parkour Generations
If you have ever fancied yourself as a bit of a stuntman, Parkour Generations is the place for you. Swing across bars, jump between buildings, even scale walls: Parkour is a total adrenaline rush, a great workout and a fun way to unleash your inner action hero. Open to all levels- with your first class free!
Bounce around at Go London Zorbing
Challenge yourself and waken your inner adventure-seeker by rolling yourself down a hill in a giant inflatable ball at Go Zorbing London… And yes, it is as much fun as it sounds! You can either go for a traditional Harness Zorbing or for the Aqua Zorbing Ride. This is where they shove in 40 litres of water to create the ultimate zorb water ride. Expect to get wet with this one! Strap in for the ride of your life as you experience strong g forces and speeds of up to 30 miles per hour!
Climb to the top of the O2
Up At The O2 has captured the interest of the city’s adrenaline junkies.
Take an exhilarating outdoor climb over the world famous roof of The O2 and enjoy incredible views of London. You can choose from daytime, sunset, and twilight climbs to discover a different side of London.
The walkway of the ascent has a steep incline of 28 degrees to the lookout and a steeper decline of 30 degrees on the way back down - all with a soothing breeze in your hair. What awaits you at the top of O2 are 360 panoramic views of the historic Greenwich’s landscapes, the Olympic Park, Tower Bridge, the Shard, the Excel, the White Towers, and the Canary Wharf.
Sword Fighting at London Longsword Academy
At the London Longsword Academy, where swordsmanship is taught as a martial art. Budding swordsman can try their hand at using different weapons – from rapier to longsword, paired weapons to mixed weapons – in weekly classes (£15 per session, or £45 for the month) across their multiple locations in the capital.
Take the Leap of Faith at Battersea Park Bungee Club
Not for the faint of heart or anyone afraid of heights, bungee jumping offers the ultimate adrenaline rush to anyone brave enough to take the plunge.
Feel the wind in your hair during a thrilling 160ft (47.8m) bungee jump with the UK Bungee Club at Battersea Park. Falling until the giant elastic connected to you reaches its maximum extension, stops your free fall, and then flings you back skywards with a stomach turning amount of Gforce
But don’t worry, you’ll be able to soak up incredible views of the the Thames and central London before your adrenaline-fuelled leap.
Dine in the Clouds at London’s Dinner in the Sky
This adrenaline-fuelled dining experience sees diners quite literally strapped into their seats before being hoisted into the air by a giant crane. Dinner in the Sky offers six different dining experiences to choose from, including brunch, afternoon tea and dinner, while being suspended 100 feet in the air and with stunning views overlooking the O2. Just don't look down! Bookings open from April 2023
Experience the Rush of the Slopes at The Snow Centre
Just slightly out of London (but a lot closer than the Alps), rediscover the adrenaline rush of real skiing at The Snow Centre. Winter is all year round here with snow cannons churning out fresh stuff overnight.
The Snow Centre offers lessons for all levels – from beginner to freestyle coaching. If you’re a seasoned skier or snowboarder, you can whizz down the 160m main slope.
Brave a Zombie Survival Experience Beneath the Capital
WARNING: NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED
London will soon be swarming with the undead - Are you brave enough to descend into the London Tombs and fight your way through? Zombie Bunker at The Zombie Experience is an immersive horror experience so you can expect an event that aims to make a zombie apocalyptic world come alive for you.
You will become part of a story, a character trying to survive in an undead world. You will undergo intense training, and be set loose to practice your skills with life-saving weapons (laser tag, paintball guns, air-soft) in an underground research facility for zombie observation.
Challenge your Mates at ‘It’s A Knockout’
An adrenaline rush from start to finish! Dash up the Slippery Summit before the other teams. Think: Races in crazy giant suits. Sumo penguins. Inflatable hurdles. Wet sponges and king-size quantities of foam! It's a Knockout London takes over on Saturday afternoons in spring and summer. Experience the mad genius of this event in the home of The Shard, The London Eye, Buckingham Palace and clubbing legends like Fabric and the Ministry of Sound!
Are you up for the challenge to compete for the champions title.
Feed your Need for Speed at TeamSport GoKarting
Put your pedal to the metal and get ready to take things to the max with TeamSport Go Karting in London Docklands. Fully equipped with a massive 800m track and nail-biting corners, you'll be able to get up to speeds of 40MPH and aim for track times around the 44 second mark.
Or head over to TeamSport in Acton go karting track that combines banked corners, multi-levels and electric karts that deliver unequalled karting euphoria!
