About us
We're all about mixing adventure with genuine connection right here in London! 🤩 Forget the same old routine—we specialize in making your social life anything but boring. Get ready for fun that's anything but conventional! 😜
We craft experiences across four exciting pillars, and every single one is packed with our signature unconventional twist:
### Socializing & Romance ❤️🥂
- Dating & Mixers: We believe genuine connections happen when the pressure is off. Our social events are layered with creative ice-breakers and friendly contests designed to make you laugh 😂 and help you form real bonds naturally.
### Adventure & Exploration 🗺️🌲
- City Tours & Discovery: We ditch the boring guidebooks! 🤓 Our London tours are infused with well-designed games and competitions 🏆 that turn sightseeing into a hilarious, interactive adventure. Expect puzzles, challenges, and hidden gem discoveries! ✨
- Hiking & Outdoors: We hit London's fantastic trails, but every hike comes with fun, group-based challenges along the way. It’s fitness, fresh air, and guaranteed laughs! 🤣⛰️
### Language Learning Hubs 🗣️📚
We also bring our engaging style to learning new tongues! Join our popular language exchange events:
- Chinese (CN) 🇨🇳
- English (EN) 🇬🇧/🇺🇸
- French (FR) 🇫🇷
- Hindi (HI) 🇮🇳
- Spanish (ES) 🇪🇸/🇲🇽
Our Core Promise: Whether you're scaling a hill 🧗, solving a city clue 🔍, or mastering a new phrase in Hindi or French, we engineer the event to ensure laughter is mandatory and making new friends (or meeting someone special!) is the easy, natural result.
Ready to dive into London adventures that actually lead to fun and real friendships? Join us today! 🚀🎉
Upcoming events
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🎾 Lunchbreak Social Tennis & Coffee (Beginners & Intermediates!) ☕️
Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts, Junction of Cambridge Heath Rd & Malcolm Place Tower Hamlets, E2 9PA, London, E2 9pa, GBReady to get active, improve your game, and meet amazing new people in London? Kickstart your weekend with our weekly Social Tennis
⚠️ Important: To secure your spot, you MUST confirm and pay £5 in advance** so the host can reserve the courts. The event organization is FREE, but we share the cost of the court hire.
### 📍 The Details
📅 When: Due to the popularity of the local tennis court, the time might vary each week. You will get the confirmation from the host after the payment. Also, please book early as the capacity is limited.
⏳ Duration: 1 hour of play + social time.
☕ Social: Afterwards, you can stay longer at a nearby cafe!
🚰 Facilities: Water refilling station available.🚰### 💳 Logistics & Booking
The event organization is FREE, but we share the cost of the court hire £5 per person.
⚠️ Important: To secure your spot, you MUST confirm and pay in advance** so the host can reserve the courts. Please message Jingyi on WhatsApp to confirm & pay: +44 7487 832243 📱### 🤝 Join Our Community!
We have a dedicated WhatsApp group for people who want to make more friends in London! 🇬🇧
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### 🎒 What to Bring
- Racket and balls: Please bring your own! (The host has ONE spare racket available to borrow for free! 🏸)
- Hydration: Bring your own water bottle (you can refill on-site). 💧
Participants are solely responsible for their own health throughout the entire session. The host assumes no liability for any injuries.
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### 📝 The Fine Print
- Punctuality: Please arrive 5 mins early. ⏱️
- Media: Photos and videos may be taken during the session for promotional purposes. By joining, you’re happy to be part of our social media magic! 📸
Let’s hit the courts and expand our social circles! 🎾✨ See you!
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🌿 SPANGLISH SOCIAL HIKE · RICHMOND PARK (12 km) 🦌🌳
Richmond Train Station, Kew Road, Richmond, GB🌞 LET’S CONTINUE 2026 WITH MORE WALKS, CHATS & LAUGHS. Weather looks promising, but we’ll go ahead rain or shine.
A relaxed social hike & Spanglish day out in Richmond Park.
This Sunday, let’s reset 2026 the right way: moving, chatting and enjoying the outdoors.We’re organising a relaxed 12km social hike through Richmond Park, blending light Spanish & English conversation, beautiful scenery and genuinely good company.
Think of it as a soft reboot for the year: walk, talk, laugh and reconnect. No pressure, no classrooms, no awkward icebreakers.
Perfect if you’re curious about our Spain trips and want to meet the community first ❗
--- PLEASE NOTE - REGISTRATION ---
This hike is hosted in partnership with another group. To join us, you must register on our original event page to ensure you get all updates and confirm your spot.
👉 Secure your place by registering on our official event page.
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MORE THAN “SPANGLISH” — A NATURAL LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE
This is not a lesson or a formal language exchange.
We walk, chat and switch naturally between English & Spanish as the conversation flows.Ideal if you want to practise Spanish in real situations, meet like-minded people in a relaxed setting and get outdoors after the holidays.
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WHAT WE’LL SEE
🌿 Expansive landscapes of Richmond Park
🦌 Free-roaming deer in their natural habitat
🌅 RICHMOND HILL – England’s only legally protected view
🏰 Richmond Palace remains
🌺 Isabella Plantation (seasonal colours & ponds)
🦜 Ring-necked parakeets
✨ Henry VIII’s Mound (views towards St Paul’s Cathedral)
🏞️ Tamsin Trail & deer-roaming areas
🍰 Pembroke Lodge (coffee, cake & views)
🚻 Toilets available at several stops
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ROUTE DETAILS
📍 Meeting point: Richmond Station (main entrance)
⏰ Time: 10:00 am (please arrive 10 minutes early)
🥾 Distance: approx. 12 km
⏳ Duration: 4–5 hours (relaxed pace with stops)
🌿 Terrain: easy paths & gentle hills
⚖️ Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
💷 Price: £10
🔥 January Reset Offer: £5 (first 10 spots only)WHAT TO BRING
🎒 Small daypack
👟 Comfortable hiking / walking shoes / trainers
💧 Water (1.5–2 L recommended)
🥪 Packed lunch + snacks
🧥 Warm layers & waterproof jacket
🧤 Hat & gloves if cold
📱 Phone fully charged (power bank recommended)
📸 Camera optional — very photogenic route
😄 Good mood & social energyIMPORTANT INFO
• WhatsApp group will be created the day before for updates & logistics (added only with consent)
• Each participant is responsible for their own safety and equipment
• Respect wildlife & park rules (stay on paths; keep distance from deer)
• Optional pub or café stop at the end for those who want to stay and socialise 🍻☕BOOKING / RESERVATIONS
Your place is reserved once you RSVP on Meetup.Want to confirm or ask a question?
WhatsApp us at 07447 162 666 (optional but helpful).Payment
Pay on the day in cash, or via bank transfer / Monzo (details sent after you RSVP).If you prefer PayPal, just let us know (fees may apply).
Important
We’ll send a quick message with final details once the group is confirmed.A WhatsApp group will be created the day before for updates (only if you opt in).
🔔 Limited spots — first 10 at £5.
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ESPAÑOL — BLOQUE RÁPIDO
Ruta social de 12 km por Richmond Park para practicar español e inglés de forma natural mientras caminamos. No es una clase: es una experiencia relajada, social y al aire libre.Buen ambiente, ritmo tranquilo y paradas para charlar, hacer fotos y disfrutar del entorno. Ideal para activar tu español o conocer gente nueva y empezar 2026 con energía.
📍 Punto de encuentro: Richmond Station
⏰ Hora: 10:00
⏳ Duración: 4–5 h approx.
💷 Precio: £10 (Oferta enero: £5 — primeras 10 plazas)
📲 WhatsApp: 07447 162 666FOLLOW & STAY CONNECTED
📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/secretsofspaintrips/
👨❤️👨 Tag friends & use #secretsofspaintrips
📌 Facebook (Spain) – https://www.facebook.com/secretosdeespana/
📌 Facebook (UK) – https://www.facebook.com/secretsofspain/4 attendees
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