The Secretive Eel Pie Island Is Open To Visitors This July

Eel Pie Island is known for its eccentric buildings and studios. Exhibit A here. Image: Londonist

Twickenham's Eel Pie Island is an enclave of west London enveloped in musical legend, artistic curios galore — and a healthy dose of secrecy.

Though you can cross the footbridge onto the piscatorially-monikered island anytime you like, you'll only get a tantalising whiff of the creative minds buzzing inside (think shrubbery-ensconced huts festooned with headless mannequins, skeletons in cages and other forms of screwball sculpture).

But for two weekends this July, you can gain access to Eel Pie Island's inner sanctum, thanks to its Open Studios series.

You've got four chances to visit the island this summer. Image: Daderot via CC0