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v i k i n g c r u i s e s . c o m . a u 47 1 2 3 4 5 Enjoy the Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea at the Sanderson Hotel Tumble down the rabbit hole and discover a tea party beyond your wildest imagination. Inspired by the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland, the menus are hidden inside vintage books and the teapots are adorned with kings and queens. is charming afternoon tea is full of sweet treats and savoury delights, from the King of Hearts parmesan croque-monsieur to Tweedle Dee's lemon curd financier. Wash it all down with Alice's exotic fruits "Drink Me" potion and a glass of champagne for good measure! Visit Leadenhall Market Located in the historic centre of London's financial district, the ornate 19th century painted roof and cobbled floors of Leadenhall Market make it a rather magical place to do a spot of shopping. is Victorian beauty is one of the oldest markets in London, selling meat and fish as far back as far as the 14th century. If it looks familiar, you might have spotted it in one of the Harry Potter films – the market was used as the film location for some of the exterior shots of Diagon Alley, the shopping hub of the wizarding world. Explore the Churchill War Rooms Hidden deep beneath the streets of Westminster lies what were once the most secretive and protected parts of London. As the German Luftwaffe pulverised Britain during World War II, a complex system of bunkers, tunnels and rooms protected the British government while Sir Winston Churchill desperately plotted to secure Britain's defence against the impending Nazi invasion. Today, the underground headquarters remain remarkedly preserved and are well worth a visit. Experience Speakers' Corner London's last remaining public soapbox site has witnessed speeches from Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, and George Orwell. Speakers' Corner, located in London's Hyde Park near the Marble Arch, gained unofficial status as a "right to speak" area in 1872 and has since been considered a special free speech zone. Political monologues, religious oration and fiery debates can be heard here every Sunday morning. Attend Shakespeare's Globe Theatre To stand or not to stand, that is the question. In the era of Shakespeare, many theatregoers would stay on their feet whilst watching a play here, earning themselves the somewhat charming title of 'groundlings'. Today, this tradition has endured at the historic Globe eatre. Attend this Elizabethan playhouse and experience the world-renowned productions of Shakespeare for yourself. Five unusual things to do in London