Surprise Yourself

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Together with Pinterest, we're here to spark your imagination and inspire you to surprise yourself. There's only way to discover what you love, and what you're good at – and that's actually trying it! But if you're unsure where to start, take our personality quiz...
What's your passion?
If you're keen to start a new hobby, learn a new skill or discover something new and fascinating, then we've got just the thing. Take our interactive quiz to find out which activity to get into.
What's your passion?
If you're keen to start a new hobby, learn a new skill or discover something new and fascinating, then we've got just the thing. Take our interactive quiz to find out which activity to get into.
Take our quiz
Together with Pinterest, we're here to spark your imagination and inspire you to surprise yourself. There's only way to discover what you love, and what you're good at – and that's actually trying it! But if you're unsure where to start, take our personality quiz...
Visit the Surprise Yourself hub
When’s the last time you embraced something new? We’ve teamed up with Pinterest to help you uncover your new passion. Pinterest is packed with endless ideas from amazing creators and the inside word on new trends, from recipes and home décor to tips on style and beauty. Together, we’re here to help you take the first step to surprising yourself. Visit our hub for more inspiration...
Get the inside word on fermentation
It may have only recently become a popular hobby in London, but fermentation has been around for at least 10,000 years. Yoghurt, bread, fermented vegetables and even wine is part of this process, and it’s great for your health as well as being fascinating. Try a class either online or in person with The Fermentarium. Discover more ways to reignite your imagination with our guide to 11 surprising things to do in London this month.
Do good and get fit
Regular exercise is great for boosting those endorphins – so imagine just how supercharged you’ll feel when running is coupled with volunteer work. Good Gym is a group that helps out with local community projects like planting trees, sorting cans for a food bank or shifting earth for gardens; and once you’re done there, you’ll run back to the starting point. Discover more ways to reignite your imagination with our guide to 11 surprising things to do in London this month.
Tell us about your creative dreams
Don’t deny it: somewhere inside of you, there’s an ambitious, quirky, creative dream just waiting to get out. Maybe it’s bubbling just under the surface, ready to be realised; maybe, it’s an idea you had years ago that you’ve put on the backburner. Either way, it’s time that you made it happen. And we’re here to help. Apply to our Surprise Yourself fund and you could win £1,000 to help put your plans in motion.
Master the art of mosaic
Carefully placing brightly coloured pieces of coloured stone, ceramic or glass in patterns and watching a gorgeous piece of art take shape before your eyes really is a joy. It’s also surprisingly simple to learn at places like Art4Space in Stockwell, where all the materials you need are supplied. Discover more ways to reignite your imagination with our guide to 11 surprising things to do in London this month.
Join a creative writing class
Creative writing can be a super-rewarding and meditative process that allows you to reflect and get creative. The Creative Writing Supper Club – which began during lockdown – is a virtual class with themed sessions across each month, from yoga and storytelling to tarot. Discover more ways to reignite your imagination with our guide to 11 surprising things to do in London this month.
Embrace open water swimming
Dipping into a gently flowing river or a deep, cool pond can be enormously calming; and chillier water can help with mental wellbeing and even immunity. You’ve probably visited the ponds at Hampstead Heath – so for something a bit left-field, check out the lesser-known West Reservoir in Stoke Newington or the lake in beautiful Beckenham Place Park. Discover more ways to reignite your imagination with our guide to 11 surprising things to do in London this month.
Enter the Surprise Yourself fund
eady to kick-start your creative dreams? Apply to our Surprise Yourself fund and you could win £1,000 to help put your plans in motion.
Get into trapeze
Ever felt a pang on envy at the circus, wtching acrobats soaring through the air? The fun outweighs the fear and you’ll be buzzing after every swing. Get in the swing of it at Gorilla Circus, Flying Fantastic and the London Trapeze School. Discover more surprising London trends with our guide to weird and wonderful hobbies to try in the capital right now.