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Keeping teenagers entertained in London is easier than it looks, as long as you skip the toddler-pitched attractions and lean into views, experiences, shopping and food. The trick is balancing a couple of headline sights with the active, social and Instagram-friendly things teens actually want to do. Here is how to plan it.
Big-hitter sights they will rate
Go up high for the view, from the Shard or the free Sky Garden, and tackle the icons that still impress, like the Tower of London and a walk over Tower Bridge.
Experiences over attractions
Teens respond to doing, not just looking. Build in escape rooms, competitive crazy golf, immersive art at Frameless or the free spectacle of Outernet.
Shopping, food and free stuff
Factor in time for the shops and street style of Soho, Carnaby and Camden, the markets, and the free museums. Our free things to do guide helps keep costs down between the paid experiences.
Good to know
Give teens some say in the itinerary and some independence once you are out. Sort cheap travel with our Oyster vs contactless guide and base yourselves centrally using best areas to stay.
