Travelodge conducted a survey to find out which locations Brits most fancied visiting - influenced by their favourite celebrities - and the results might surprise someAdam Wareing15:36, 22 May 2026A Portobello Road bookshop made famous in the movie Notting Hill and the Ted Lasso walking tour in Richmond are among the top 'unofficial' attractions in London.‌Research by Travelodge found 40% of Brits are more likely to visit spots that their favourite celebrities have frequented. The budget hotel says bingeable TV shows, movie hotspots and celebrity music videos are inspiring Brits to venture to less-known parts of the capital instead of the usual sights.‌Topping the cultural bucket list is the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden which has been used as a set location for films including Skyfall and Paddington.‌READ MORE: UK weather live: Met Office forecasts 33C heatwave as amber heat alerts issuedREAD MORE: Judith Chalmers dead: ITV's Wish You Were Here icon dies aged 90 after Alzheimer's battleThe Notting Hill Bookshop on Portobello Road, West London, made famous in the movie Notting Hill and a pilgrimage site for fans, claimed second place.Completing the top three is the Ted Lasso walking tour in Richmond, East London, which takes fans around various filming spots in Richmond.‌Other celeb haunts include Chicken Shop on Baker Street, where Beyonce reportedly bought £2,000 of chicken, as well as North London kebab shop Kentish Delight, made famous by Taylor Swift.Wildly popular with Londoners south of the river is Clapham's Infernos nightclub, famously known for its sticky floors, which Margot Robbie couldn't stop talking up during her Wuthering Heights press junkets.She even described the moment she was kicked out of the club 'that no one could be chucked out of'.‌More than half (58%) of those quizzed said they're keen to explore more of central London and the surrounding boroughs this year.According to non-Londoners who visited in the past couple of years, the excitement comes from new sights, with more than half (52%) keen to visit 'unofficial' cultural attractions they've found on social media.Tourists also voted for quirky attractions such as Thames mudlarking tours to 'beachcomb' for treasures in low tides.‌Highgate Cemetery in North London also made the list as it's where visitors can visit the resting place of singer George Michael and poet George Flint.More than a third of Brits (39%) are most excited about London's food scene, while a quarter (24%) say they look forward to visiting spots featured in movies.However, a day out in the city can come with a price tag and 80% of Brits said they would prioritise free attractions.‌A further 61% are willing to book accommodation further away from the capital's centre to save cash for activities and dining.Luckily for them, half of the quirky attractions on the list have no admission fee.A Travelodge spokesperson said: "A trip to London is about far more than ticking off the usual tourist hotspots. The capital is full of hidden gems to explore.‌"The city's appeal may speak for itself but when celebrities shine a light on their favourite haunts, it serves as a reminder of just how many remarkable places are still waiting to be discovered."From the infamous dancefloor at Infernos to kebab shops in Kentish Town, there are countless unexpected experiences to uncover."With 80 hotels across the capital, there's never been a better time to step off the beaten track and get a Travelodge.‌"After all, why just simply admire the Crown Jewels when you could eat at the very same chicken shop as Queen Bey?"For more information, visit Best Price Finder: Travelodge Hotel Deals near london on Friday 22nd May 2026LONDON'S UNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS TOURISTS ARE MOST KEEN TO VISIT‌1 London Transport Museum (33%)2 The Notting Hill Bookshop (28%)3 Ted Lasso Walking Locations Tour (25%)‌4 Mudlarking Tours Along Thames (22%)5 Highgate Cemetery (22%)6 Infernos (20%)‌7 The Whitgift Centre (19%)8 Kentish Delight (19%)9 Chicken Shop (18%)Article continues below10 The Amy Winehouse Mural (15%)