Take to the streets!

London's streets are eerily empty after many people have shunned going out to avoid the Olympic crowds. The result may seem like a spooky prelude to a zombie film, but the lack of tourists mean that there has never been a better time to go sightseeing or try out some of the capital's more quirky delights.

Time Out, in our opinion, is the definitive expert on all things London, and to celebrate their status at the official guide for the Games, we present 15 extracts from their book 2012 Things to Do in London. Enjoy the peace while you can!