With schools and colleges breaking up this week, we still have another week to go before the big day. Where we celebrate and have fun with our families. This is such a magic time for the younger members of the family, but what about when the kids are that bit older. We can no longer enjoy days out visiting Santa’s Grotto, which is why I am looking at four great activities that teens will enjoy in London. We are sharing 4 Great Activities For Teens In London
No matter how old you are the day out always starts with looking at trains to London. Travelling by train is so much easier and quicker than driving or getting the bus, plus you have access to the underground to get to the right area of London. So where can you go with teens?
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1. Tottenham Dare Walk
The Tottenham Dare Walk, will certainly test your nerves. This is an adrenaline pumped 90 minutes experience that will challenge any adventure seeker. You will scale the height of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and start your adventure with an expert staff guide all the way to the stadium roof.
Yu will then step onto a glass walkway which is 46.8 metres above the football pitch. If you are feeling brave you can embark on a journey to the stadiums iconic golden cockerel and experience the views of the stadium and London, where you can have your achievement captured by a professional photographer.
- The cost for a teen is £31 for a weekday climb
- You can book a wheelchair climb
- Mobile phones are allowed but will be help by the guide when climbing up and going back down
2. Up at the O2
If you do not fancy the Tottenham Climb how about Up at the 02, and climb over the world famous roof to enjoy the incredible views of London.
You can choose from Daytime, Sunset and Twilight Climbs to discover a different side of London. You’ll get a 360 degree view of Historic Greenwich, The Olympic Park and Canary Wharf.
Additional health and safety measures have been implemented to keep you safe while you climb, including:
- Plastic screening installed at reception desks and a cash-free site
- We encourage all visitors to continue to wear a face covering whilst in Base Camp, North Camp and during your visit to The O2.
- Please practice good hygiene. Wash your hands thoroughly and use our free hand sanitiser stations which are installed throughout, including on arrival, pre and post-climb
- Visitors are required to wear suitable clothing.
- Please respect other visitors. Keep your distance and appreciate that some people may still be apprehensive.
- Tickets must be pre-booked and availability is limited, prices start at £32.
3. Warner Brother Studios
If you are looking for something where you keep your feet firmly on the ground, how about the Warner Brothers Studio Tour. This really is a must visit experience for any Harry Potter fan, where you can experience props and costumes that you will have seen in the Harry Potter films.
- Tickets must be booked in advance
- The tour takes about 3 and a half hours
- Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult
- Ticket prices start at £47
4. Natural History Museum
No matter whether you have been many times before or how old you are. The Natural History Museum is somewhere we all have to visit. I will always remember my first visit when I was little and entering the main hall, it is a memory that will live with me forever.
It is always worth checking their website to see what exhibitions they have running as well, at the moment they have Fantastic Beasts which sounds amazing as it looks at the wonders of the natural world have inspired myths, legends and magical creatures for generations.
- Masks have to be worn at all times
- Tickets booked in advance to stop over crowding
Why not make your trip even more special and see the Christmas lights and shops displays. Or head over to Winter Wonderland to get into that Christmas Spirit.
Do you have any other suggestions on how to keep a teen entertained?
I like the sound of the Tottenham Dare Walk. I had not heard of that before!
It sounds fun but I could not do it
Haha… you didn’t mention the fact you can also choose to fall off the stadium whilst still being strapped in and descend 42m below after you skywalked. No thank you for me
It is not something I would be able to do, would be on the ground where it is safer
There are so many things to do in London. The Natural History museum is a great place to visit although I haven’t been there in years
These are great ideas. I didn’t know about a couple of them!
It is harder keeping teens entertained and these are great ideas and something they will remember
Great ideas here, I didnt know about the Tottenham walk, I think my 14 year old son would love that.
It does sound great for the more adventurous I would have to watch from the ground, one of my boys would love it as well
Natural History Museum is a fantastic place to visit
I remember visiting there when I was younger and taking the kids who loved it