Travelling in London with teenagers makes for a different experience to travelling with adults or small children, but the city offers plenty to see and do which will make sure everyone has a great time. Here’s our quick guide to travelling to London with teens.
Enjoy some retail therapy
There are few teenagers who don’t care about their image; and thankfully London has everything you need to take care of the retail therapy urge. With some of the most famous flagship stores in the world, there’s everything here from a superb high street fashion scene to designer outlets and numerous street markets ensuring all tastes are catered to.
Oxford Street is particularly popular, with shopping and dining galore for all the family while you stay at the Montcalm London City. Carnaby Street is another great destination for shoppers, particularly when catering to discerning teenage fashion tastes. Camden Market is a vibrant cultural hub as well as featuring over 1000 shops and stalls of fashion, art and music sure to impress your teenage travelling companions.
Take an unconventional tour
While teens are old enough to be bored by the same-old London tours, the city has several which are a little out of the ordinary, and far more likely to hold short teenage attention spans! Alternative London runs a range of exciting tours including bike tours, food tours, and their ever-popular London Street Art Tour.
You could also try shaking up your trip to the Montcalm London City by enjoying the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour, which operates seven nights a week for convenience and takes you on a tour of the areas of note in the famed Jack the Ripper investigation.
Book your hotel with care
Choosing the perfect base for city exploring is incredibly important when you are travelling with teens. Your ideal destination will combine both style and sophistication, helping young travellers feel they’re staying in a desirable location! Pick from our 5 star boutique hotels for the best London has to offer and the best chance of keeping everyone happy. Look out for facilities like free WiFi so teenage guests can stay connected with friends and family back home – and share plenty of updates on their social media.
Try some fine dining
Older kids are able to both enjoy and appreciate the finger things in life, so why not treat them (and you) to an evening’s fine cuisine? London has plenty of incredible restaurants and eateries to choose from, catering to every taste and food fad on the market. Even the fussiest eater will be able to find something they approve of, so take your time in choosing somewhere you can all enjoy.
Plan, Plan, Plan
While it might be tempting to stay off the beaten path, chances are your younger travellers want to ensure they see some of the major tourist attractions. Plan your itinerary with care to make sure you make the most of each day.
