The Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square shows cult classics, sing-alongs, and weird double features. Scream along with Rocky Horror and throw toast at the screen (yes, that’s a thing). It’s the opposite of a boring, quiet cinema.
For a fancy experience, book a ticket at the BFI Southbank. Watch a classic film, then grab a drink in their riverside bar and judge the trailers. You’ll feel very intellectual—even if you’re eating popcorn shaped like dinosaurs.
And if you want live theater on a budget, check out the National Theatre’s £15 tickets for under 25s. Or just stand in the queue for the “Friday Rush” and hope for a miracle. It’s like lottery, but with more monologues.
Things to do in London with kids when it's raining and pouring
Relaxing Indoor Spas (Because You Deserve It)
If rain has made you feel like a wrinkled prune, go to Banya No.1 in Tower Hamlets. It’s a Russian and Turkish bathhouse with steam rooms, cold plunge pools, and tea. You can sweat out your problems and emerge looking like a glistening king or queen.
For something more spa-like, ESPOR near Liverpool Street has heated lounge chairs and rain showers that simulate tropical storms. Which is ironic, since you’re trying to escape the actual rain. But hey, controlled water is better than surprise water.
Or just go to Skincare by Les Nereides in Covent Garden for a quick facial. Your face will glow, and you’ll forget that your hair looks like a damp mop.
