Fun things to do with teenagers in London
Teens who do something with family each week feel better about themselves, school and friends, research suggests. (1)
But kids in this age group can be hard to convince. Finding a family activity they won't shoot down is often the real test.
To help you pass it, below is a range of fun things to do with teenagers in London.
Looking for particular activities for teenagers or a certain London area? Filter your search here to find fun things for teens to do near you.
Wicked The Musical
Get tickets to the award winning WICKED at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, now in its landmark 18th year. Discover the untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West. WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical sensation, is the winner of more than 100 global awards, including three Tony Awards on Broadway, two Olivier Awards, eleven WhatsOnStage Awards, and a Grammy. Currently starring Emma Kingston as Elphaba with Zizi Strallen as her counterpart Glinda, WICKED the musical is the 10th longest running production in West End history. This spellbinding show has been seen by over 12 million people, and it remains ‘one of the most successful musicals of all time’ (BBC News). Transporting audiences to a reimagined world of Oz, this outstanding musical features stunning costumes, spectacular sets and show-stopping songs in a night of spellbinding theatrical magic. Book your theatre tickets to this truly WICKED musical with LOVEtheatre today! What is Wicked the Musical about? When Dorothy Gale famously triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West, we only ever heard one side of the story. See the Land of Oz through new eyes and explore a parallel journey to the familiar The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters from ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, revealing the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming ‘Glinda The Good’ and the ‘Wicked Witch of the West’.
Tue 27 Oct - Sat 19 Dec
19:30 - 22:15
Theatre Show • 5 years+ • £26.50
SW1V, Apollo Victoria Theatre
Curse of the Mummy
The Unlucky Mummy Returns Discover how no one is immune to the gruesome misfortunes brought by ancient evil and how a group of wealthy Victorian elites paid the price for their arrogance. You’ll come to realise why some tombs were best left undisturbed, with a story so scary that you’ll want your mummy! This Halloween show will be available from 17 October to 1 November and is included in your London Dungeon ticket. Pre-book online to guarantee entry. Be careful where your eyes wander in the presence of the Unlucky Mummy, or you may leave with a curse of your own.
Tue 27 Oct - Sun 1 Nov
10:00 - 14:00
Halloween Activities • 12 years+ • £27.00
SE1, The London Dungeon
Cirque Berserk!
Britain’s biggest theatre circus spectacular, CIRQUE BESERK!, is making a triumphant return to London’s West End for a strictly limited season at the Garrick Theatre from 21–31 October 2026. ‘Move over Hugh Jackman… this is the greatest show!’ Daily Star Cirque Berserk is back in the West End for half term! Britain’s biggest theatre circus spectacular is back by popular demand – with a brand new show featuring your favourite Cirque Berserk! acts plus some thrilling new ones! Don’t miss the world’s most hair-raising circus act – the legendary motorcycle ‘Globe of Death’, live on stage. KIDS GO HALF PRICE FOR HALF TERM! What is CIRQUE BESERK! about? Presented by Zippos, Cirque Berserk is Britain’s biggest and boldest theatre-circus spectacular showcasing the finest in circus thrills and skills, bringing this treasured form of live entertainment bang up-to-date in a jaw-dropping show created especially for the stage. Combining contemporary cirque-style artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action, this astoundingly talented international troupe includes over thirty acrobats, aerialists and daredevil stuntmen showcasing the finest in traditional circus thrills and skills.
Tue 27 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
15:00 - 16:45
Theatre Show • 5 years+ • £30.00
WC2H, Garrick Theatre
West End Musical Christmas
The West End’s number one concert series WEST END MUSICAL CHRISTMAS returns to the Lyric Theatre for its biggest and most magical festive celebration yet. This Christmas, a surprise cast of the West End’s biggest stars will take to the stage for an unforgettable evening of music and festive cheer, to get audiences well and truly into the Christmas spirit. The set list remains a closely guarded secret, but expect a feast of heart-warming festive favourites, musical theatre classics and Yuletide surprises, building to an unforgettable Christmas party. Whether it’s your annual Christmas tradition or your first West End Musical concert, this is the festive night out that will leave you smiling long after the final encore. We wish you a musical Christmas! What is West End Musical Christmas about? This is a West End Musical concert ‘where the audience becomes the cast’, so warm up those vocal cords, get ready to sing your heart out, dance in the aisles and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year together
Mon 14 Dec - Mon 14 Dec
19:30 - 21:30
Theatre Show • 8 years+ • £24.00
W1D, Lyric Theatre
West End Musical Halloween
This Halloween the West End’s number one concert series returns to Lyric Theatre with another ghoulishly good evening for musical theatre lovers! – WEST END MUSICAL HALLOWEEN! This Halloween, a surprise cast of the West End’s biggest stars will once again haunt the Lyric Theatre with a thrilling concert celebrating the darker side of musicals. Expect wickedly entertaining showstoppers from Sweeney Todd, Little Shop of Horrors, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Phantom of the Opera, Hadestown, Beetlejuice and more. This is a West End Musical concert where the audience becomes the cast, so prepare to sing your heart out, dance the night away and enjoy a host of tricks, treats and devilish surprises at this spooktacular celebration. Whether you come in costume or just bring your best scream, this is one Halloween party no musical theatre fan will want to miss. It’s going to be a SCREAM! What is West End Musical Halloween about? Brought to you by the award-winning producers of West End Musical Brunch, Drive In, Celebration and Love Songs. This is a West End Musical concert ‘where the audience become the cast’, so get ready to sing and dance along and for a host of tricks and treats at this Spooktacular celebration!
Mon 2 Nov - Mon 2 Nov
19:30 - 21:30
Theatre Show • 6 years+ • £30.00
W1D, Lyric Theatre
Cirque Alice
AN EXTRAORDINARY NEW SHOW FROM THE CREATORS OF THE GLOBAL SMASH HITS THE ILLUSIONISTS, CIRCUS 1903 AND LE NOIR! Step into magical ‘Wonderland’ as CIRQUE ALICE reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic adventures with breathtaking twists and astonishing, gravity-defying feats. Starring the greatest acrobatic performers from around the globe, this magnificent spectacle features stunning performances by mesmerising aerialists, mind-bending contortionists, exquisite puppetry, dancers and special guest musical and comedic artists – set against an enthralling soundtrack of newly arranged contemporary renditions of some of the world’s favourite classical hits. A joyous acrobatic adventure filled with heart-stopping moments and unforgettable performances, CIRQUE ALICE is a fantastical extravaganza for all ages! What is Cirque Alice? Starring the greatest acrobatic performers from around the globe, this magnificent spectacle features stunning performances by mesmerising aerialists, mind-bending contortionists, exquisite puppetry, dancers and special guest musical and comedic artists – set against an enthralling soundtrack of newly arranged contemporary renditions of some of the world’s favourite classical hits.
Sat 12 Dec - Sun 3 Jan
19:30 - 21:30
Theatre Show • 5 years+ • £37.50
SE1, Southbank Centre
Billy Elliot The Musical
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is heading on a UK tour, and will be playing at London’s Adelphi Theatre in 2027 Seen by almost 12 million people across five continents and honoured with more than 80 awards worldwide, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is one of the most successful and beloved British musicals of all time. Ten years after it last played to audiences in its original home of London and the UK, this landmark production returns at last. Annette McLaughlin will play ‘Mrs Wilkinson’, Deka Walmsley ‘Dad’, Jack Bandeira ‘Tony’ and Lesley Joseph ‘Grandma’. This is the musical that took the nation by surprise and went on to conquer the world. Praised as ‘Breathtaking. A dazzling 40-carat gem of a show’ (Daily Mail), ‘Dazzling. A triumph’ (Independent on Sunday) and ‘Pure magic’ (Sunday Express), BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL returns as exhilarating, hilarious and unforgettable as ever, a defining British production finally coming home. What is Billy Elliot the Musical about? Set in a northern town during the miners’ strike of 1984/5, the show follows Billy’s journey from the boxing ring to the ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that will change his life forever. As Billy dares to dream, his courage unites his family, inspires his community, and proves the transformative power of art. Brought to life by the award-winning creative team behind the film, with iconic music by Elton John, Billy Elliot is an extraordinary theatrical experience that has captivated audiences around the world.
Mon 15 Feb - Wed 30 Jun
19:00 - 20:30
Theatre Show • 8 years+ • £35.50
WC2R, Adelphi Theatre
SIX The Musical
Sponsored Event Nominated for the WhatsOnStage Awards 2024 for Best West End Show Crowning glory of the West End, Broadway and beyond SIX, ‘the most uplifting piece of new British musical theatre,’ (Evening Standard) is holding court at London’s Vaudeville Theatre. Prepare to Lose Ur Head. Think you know the six wives of Henry VIII? Think again… Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, prepare to lose your head and experience the Tudor Wives’ lives as they turn back the clock and take to the stage to reclaim their crowns and retell their stories of love, loss and the infamous ex they all have in common. Join Aragon, Boleyn, Seymour, Cleves, Howard and Parr, backed by their fiercely all-female band, the Ladies in Waiting, and Get Down to a royal retelling of the sassiest story in British Her-story. Book your SIX theatre tickets and Get Down with LOVEtheatre today! What is Six the Musical about? Divorced. Beheaded. Live! You’ve heard the historical rhyme, but you’ve never heard it like this. For the first time ever, the six wives of the infamous Henry VIII take to the stage to tell their stories in a pop concert that takes inspiration from some of the biggest modern day artists. === This is a Loopla-managed event listing. Bookings are made directly on the LOVEtheatre website. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on any booking links.
Tue 27 Oct - Sat 19 Dec
20:00 - 21:20
Theatre Show • 10 years+ • £40.00
WC2R, Vaudeville Theatre
Beetlejuice
Have the time of your afterlife with the ‘supernaturally fun, fun, fun’ (Radio Times) musical sensation BEETLEJUICE. Hailed as ‘hilarious’ (Independent) and an ‘absolute scream’ (The Standard), don’t miss the ‘drop-dead gorgeous’ (Guardian) Broadway spectacular at London’s Prince Edward Theatre – for a limited season only. Olivier nominee David Fynn (School of Rock) unleashes mayhem in a ‘sensational…unparalleled performance’ (Daily Express) as the iconic Beetlejuice in this ‘mercilessly entertaining celebration’ (Daily Mail) of Tim Burton’s beloved movie. Starring alongside him in an acclaimed cast is Hannah Nordberg (HBO’s Euphoria), giving a ‘dazzling West End debut’ (The Standard) as Lydia. Hailed as a ‘hallucinogenic spectacle’ (The Telegraph) bursting with ‘sets to die for’ (Daily Express) and ‘songs that are a blast’ (Sunday Express), BEETLEJUICE is the outrageous, life-affirming hit with a big (cold) heart. See it and you’ll want to make the most of every Day-O! But act dead quick – BEETLEJUICE only appears in the West End for a limited run only. What is Beetlejuice about? Meet Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager sharing her home with a pair of newly-deads and the demonic ghost with the most, Beetlejuice. He’s dead trouble, but if you really want to feel alive, just say his name three times…
Tue 27 Oct - Sat 2 Jan
19:30 - 22:10
Theatre Show • 12 years+ • £30.00
W1D, Prince Edward Theatre
Disney's The Lion King
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s multi award-winning musical DISNEY’S THE LION KING will redefine your expectations of the stage at the Lyceum Theatre. Brilliantly re-imagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney’s beloved film has been transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. With music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, a musical score created by Hans Zimmer and choral arrangements by Lebo M, DISNEY’S THE LION KING songs include I Just Can’t Wait to Be King, The Circle of Life, Endless Night and Shadow Land. Book your DISNEY’S THE LION KING theatre tickets with LOVEtheatre today! What is The Lion King about? DISNEY’S THE LION KING is based on the much-loved 1994 Disney film of the same name. The musical features a large cast of actors in beautiful animal costumes and using large puppets. The Lion King is set in the beautiful African pride lands and follows the journey of Simba, from being a wide-eyed and fearless lion cub to being King. The Lion King has enjoyed 21 years in London and lights up the West End with glorious colours and powerful music. About The Lyceum Theatre The Lyceum Theatre in London is a long and complex tale of success, downfall and rebirth. It all started in 1772 when the Society of Arts founded a room for exhibitions and concerts near the site of the current building. Since this beginning the Lyceum has displayed a chameleon tendency, adapting to changing fashions and needs admirably. Now home to Disney’s ‘The Lion King,’ an average 760,000 patrons enjoy the Lyceum’s hospitality every year.
Tue 22 Dec - Tue 22 Dec
14:30 - 17:00
Theatre Show • 6 years+ • £39.00
WC2E, Lyceum Theatre
Cinderella
You shall go to the most magical ball in the land this Christmas as the world-famous London Palladium invites you to the dazzling rags-to-riches fairytale Cinderella. Comedy legends Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reunite on the West End stage for the first time in 17 years as the wickedly hilarious Ugly Sisters, with incomparable panto sensation Julian Clary, wand in hand, as the glittering Fairy Godfather. Palladium panto favourites Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers and Rob Madge are back by popular demand, joined by acclaimed TV and theatre star Dex Lee as Prince Charming, with musical theatre’s Hope Dawe stepping into the glass slippers as Cinderella. Expect the most spectacular costumes in Pantoland, dazzling special effects, riotous laughter and all the magic that has made The London Palladium the true home of pantomime for the past decade.
Sat 5 Dec - Sun 10 Jan
14:30 - 17:30
Theatre Show • 4 years+ • £69.50
W1F, London Palladium
Halloween Trick or Treat Trail in Covent Garden
A day out for mini ghouls wanting to explore Covent Garden, bag some treats, and boogie to the Monster Mash! Are you ready for some fun at Halloween HQ? This October half term, grab the kids and join London's best known Halloween Trick or Treat Trail. Explore areas of Covent Garden and Seven Dials you may never have been to before, test your observation skills, and learn some fun facts before arriving back at Halloween HQ for party time! What happens at Halloween HQ? Well... plenty! Treats for kids on arrival for completing the trail, Halloween activities, outdoor games, seasonal photo ops, unlimited hot and cold drinks for kids and adults, all set to a backdrop of Halloween hits so you can have a little boogie if you wish! All of this, plus the Halloween trail is included in each Child Entry ticket. Adults go FREE! When is this spooky Halloween trick or treat trail? The trail is on Saturday 31st October 2026 between 11am - 5pm. You can do the trail at your own pace within this time. Collect your trail from the first stop anytime between 11am - 2pm, this gives you plenty of time to complete the trail before heading to the after party. It's a day out for you and your mini ghouls to explore Covent Garden, bag some treats, and boogie to the Monster Mash! Only trail holders can follow the route, claim the goodies and enter Halloween HQ! Each child needs a valid ticket to take part in the trail and enter Halloween HQ. There's also a photo competition! Want to be the pick of the patch? You could win this years Halloween trick or treat trail photo competition. All you need to do is submit your photo(s) taken during the trick or treat trail via Instagram. Full details on how to enter will be on the trail.
Sat 31 Oct - Sat 31 Oct
11:00 - 17:00
Halloween Activities • 0m-16 years • £12.00
WC2H, The Phoenix Garden
Paradox Museum London
Exit reality. Enter fun! Step into a mesmerising world at Paradox Museum, London's most fun and educational experience for all ages, with ultra-instagrammable photo ops and surprising paradoxes that will defy your perception of reality. Dare to take the ride Highlights 🌏 Visited by 3 million people worldwide 🤯 Explore 50+ immersive paradoxes and challenge reality 👪 Play in impossible rooms: stand upside down, disappear, and snap epic selfies! 🤳 Experience the Zero Gravity Room: feel like you're walking in space! (add-on required) 🧠 Challenge yourself and think outside the box 🎁 Save 25% on Paradox Museum souvenirs when buying the Merch Bundle Add-on online! About Paradox Museum Step into Paradox Museum London and see the world from a new perspective. Explore mind-bending exhibits like the Infinity Well, Zero Gravity Room, Paradox Sofa, and Paradox Tunnel, where reality is redefined and gravity is challenged. Each exhibit pushes your perception and creativity. Get your tickets now for this immersive experience!
Tue 27 Oct - Mon 30 Nov
10:00 - 11:00
Kids Activities • all ages • £25.50
SW3, Paradox Museum
Twist Museum: London's Home of Illusions
Twist Museum is a fun, immersive, interactive playground for your perceptions on London’s iconic Oxford Street. We are London’s longest serving and best rated illusion experience. Twist Museum is an immersive experience that explores how your brain interprets reality. Created in collaboration with artists, neuroscientists and philosophers, with over 80 exhibits, it’s a fun museum where science meets creativity. Journey through optical illusions, mind-bending installations and sensory surprises that challenge perception. A Family Day Out Like No Other Bring the whole family to London’s original home of illusions! Dive into a playful world where hands-on exhibits, incredible art installations and brain-twisting displays spark curiosity and laughter at every turn. Our colourful, interactive exhibits blend creativity, science and art to create a sensory playground the whole family will love. Whether you’re five or ninety-five, there’s something to surprise and delight everyone. Ticket Information • Family Ticket is suitable for 2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children. • Under 3's are free • Flexi Upgrades - visit any time on your date
Tue 27 Oct - Thu 12 Nov
11:00 - 19:30
Art • all ages • From £20.00
W1C, Twist Museum
Family Film: Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch! When Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control… With The Farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure. On Sunday mornings our Family Screenings are followed by a free activity for Children. The screening is Pay What You Can, which means you’re free to pay as much or as little as you can afford. By paying for a ticket, you will enable us to keep offering Pay What You Can screenings to families struggling with the cost of living. Thank you.
Wed 28 Oct - Sun 1 Nov
11:00 - 12:30
Film and Media • 3 years+ • Free
WC2B, The Garden Cinema
Family Film: The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
Another gem from Aardman Productions, adapted by Gideon Defoe from his children’s book. The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! follows a crew of hapless pirates in their attempt to win the much coveted Pirate of the Year Award. Hugh Grant stars in his first animated role as the luxuriantly bearded Pirate Captain – a boundlessly enthusiastic, if somewhat less-than-successful, terror of the High Seas. With a rag-tag crew at his side (Martin Freeman, Brendan Gleeson, Russell Tovey, and Ashley Jensen), and seemingly blind to the impossible odds stacked against him, the Captain has one dream: to beat his bitter rivals Black Bellamy (Jeremy Piven) and Cutlass Liz (Salma Hayek) to the Pirate Of The Year Award. On Sunday mornings our Family Screenings are followed by a free activity for Children. The screening is Pay What You Can, which means you’re free to pay as much or as little as you can afford. By paying for a ticket, you will enable us to keep offering Pay What You Can screenings to families struggling with the cost of living. Thank you.
Sat 14 Nov - Sun 15 Nov
11:00 - 12:30
Film and Media • 5 years+ • Free
WC2B, The Garden Cinema
Family Film: Matilda (30th Anniversary)
Based on the beloved book from Roald Dahl, this film adaptation directed by Danny DeVito tells the story of Matilda, a gifted young girl who shares a home with parents who ignore her and a brother who mistreats her. Upon starting school, Matilda grows close to the kind and caring teacher Miss Honey but also falls foul of the bulling principal of the school, Miss Trunchbull. When Matilda discovers that she has telekinetic powers, she sets out to right all of the wrongs in the world around her. Celebrating 30 years, this timeless and funny tale puts kindness above all else and has a strong anti-bullying message at its heart whilst also being wildly entertaining. Into Film recommends this for ages 5+ On Sunday mornings our Family Screenings are followed by a free activity for Children. The screening is Pay What You Can, which means you’re free to pay as much or as little as you can afford. By paying for a ticket, you will enable us to keep offering Pay What You Can screenings to families struggling with the cost of living. Thank you.
Sat 21 Nov - Sun 22 Nov
11:00 - 12:40
Film and Media • 5 years+ • Free
WC2B, The Garden Cinema
Treetop Challenge, Battersea Park
Treetop Challenge is a thrilling high ropes course featuring 3 loops of high-flying adventure. This heart-pounding experience offers the chance to conquer suspended obstacles, navigate wobbly bridges, and soar through the canopy on two exhilarating zip lines. Plus, enjoy some of the best views of central London from the treetops, creating unforgettable memories against the iconic city skyline. Treetop Challenge Activity Lowdown • The minimum height is 1.4m (4'7") and the recommended age is 10+ • The course typically takes 2 - 3 hours to complete • 42 daring crossings that test your agility and nerve • 2 exhilarating zip wires offering breathtaking views from heights of up to 13.6m above the floor • For adventurers between 4 and 6, we recommend Treetop Adventure. For thrill-seekers aged 6 to 10, we recommend Treetop Adventure Plus • Safety is a top priority, and all participants are given a full safety briefing before they begin the course About Go Ape From four to eighty-four and beyond, with a head for heights or not, we have an adventure to suit you. Experience a unique and fun challenge that’ll leave you with that epic feeling of I did it! Our friendly team is on hand to safely help everyone live life more adventurously. • We’ve got the adventure to suit you, whether you’re ready to leap into our Treetop Challenge or start out with our Treetop Adventure (open to everyone but especially suiting younger adventurers) or jump right in with Nets Adventure, swings and more. • The fun isn’t just in the treetops, find more ways to explore the forest from Forest Segways to bikes or even try your arm at Axe Throwing! • Our 37 stunning locations are all unique, so you can find your nearest or see what each has to offer. • Each activity at our locations will list any restrictions, including minimum ages and what supervision is needed. • If you have any requirements for your visit, please get in touch with our team who will be happy to help. Come find out why we’re the UK's #1 Outdoor Adventure Company. We're ready, are you?
Tue 27 Oct - Sat 31 Oct
10:00 - 12:00
Kids Activities • 10 years+ • £39.95
SW11, Go Ape Battersea Park
Young Flyers Holiday Workshop
We run a variety of different workshops across our different venues in the school holidays. Your children will do a mixture of hoop/ trapeze, silks and slings. They will also try their hand at some ground based circus skills, to give their hands a rest. This workshop is a great way to try aerial for any newbies. For our regular students these workshops allow a bit more time than our regular classes to focus on new moves and get some upside down in the holidays!
Tue 27 Oct - Tue 27 Oct
10:00 - 16:00
Circus Skills • 7-16 years • £95.00
SE1, Flying Fantastic Bankside
Football Camp
Join us at South Carriage Drive for the ultimate outdoor holiday experience in the heart of Hyde Park. Whether your child is a budding footballer or loves trying new sports, our camps are designed to build confidence, improve skills, and burn plenty of energy. Our Football Camps make holidays fun and active. With qualified, friendly coaches, children enjoy exciting sessions filled with ball mastery, shooting practice, mini-games, and fun challenges. Kids build confidence, improve technique, and make new friends while having a great time on the pitch. Football Camp – Daily Schedule Day 1 – Fun Football Sessions Day 2 – Skill Development Day 3 – Confidence Building Day 4 – Teamwork Day 5 – Match Day & Weekly Awards
Tue 27 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
09:00 - 14:00
Football • 5-14 years • From £75.00
W2, Old Football Pitches Hyde Park
Drop-in Design: Your Future City
This October half term, families are invited to imagine, redesign and build shared public buildings and landmarks of tomorrow in this hands-on drop-in design workshop. What might a library look like in 2050? Choose a school, hospital, library, train station or something entirely new and reinvent it for the future. Take inspiration from Design 1900–Now galleries, which explore how design has changed the ways we live, work, travel, communicate and more, over the past 125 years. Work with surprising materials, shapes, structures and ideas found in the collection, to get designing and making your own futuristic buildings. Using recycled materials, bring your ideas to life by making a mini model of your dream building. Then add it to our city of the future that will grow and change over five days. This is a free, drop-in event for families to enjoy all together; no child can be left unattended. Suitable for ages 5+.
Tue 27 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
11:00 - 16:00
Creative Activities • 5-16 years • Free
SW7, Victoria and Albert Museum
Drop-in Design: The Circulation Department
Join us for October Half Term to create your own inventions for a future city, using images from the V&A collection and recycled materials, then turn them into wearable art! Every city needs new inventions. Fancy creating an invention for the future as art you can wear on your head? Join artist Gayle Chong Kwan to create your own wearable art inspired by objects from the Design 1900-Now collection. Use images from the V&A, recycled packaging, and add colours to make your art. Get inspired by Gayle’s work and the designers and inventions from our collection. Then become part of a moving exhibition as your design is added to a collection of new inventions! This is a free, drop-in event for families to enjoy all together; no child can be left unattended. Suitable for ages 5+.
Tue 27 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
11:00 - 16:00
Creative Activities • 5-16 years • Free
SW7, Victoria and Albert Museum
Pop-up Performance: Soundtrack to the City
Join Kemi Sulola to tinker, invent and experiment with sounds to create your own soundtrack to the city. Come along and spend time with Kemi Sulola, a musician and singer-songwriter known for working across jazz, reggae, motown, afrobeat, and hip-hop. As a family come along to be inspired by sounds of your city and ideas within the V&A’s Design 1900-Now collection, to create soundtracks for city living, Create sounds using unexpected-everyday objects which you will use as instruments to layer up, like an orchestra, with other families sounds. Each session families will record a song together to be played as a new soundtrack for our future city. Sessions start at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00. Each session is approximately 45 minutes.
Tue 27 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
11:00 - 11:45
Music • 5-16 years • Free
SW7, Victoria and Albert Museum
Jurassic Themed Afternoon Tea
Redefine Britain’s favourite dining tradition with this Jurassic Afternoon Tea for One Adult and One Child at The Ampersand Hotel. Selecting either a regular, vegetarian, or gluten-free afternoon tea, you can expect a mix of exciting and curious dishes including the likes of a Volcanic eruption, a Jurassic mountain and a Dinosaur egg basket. The fantastic food is served with tea, coffee or hot chocolate. While you’re waiting for the stand to arrive, the little ones will be kept busy making their own hot chocolate. With one free refill for the sandwiches, this promises to be a dining experience like no other. What's Included • Jurassic Afternoon Tea for One Adult and One Child at The Ampersand Hotel • Choice of regular, vegetarian or gluten-free afternoon tea • Expect a mix of exciting and curious dishes • Vast array of drink options • One free sandwich refill • Hot chocolate making for kids • 12.5% service charge What happens on the day? On arrival at The Ampersand Hotel, you’ll be warmly welcomed and guided to your pre-booked table. Firstly, you’ll select either a regular, vegetarian, or gluten-free afternoon tea. Whichever you choose, you can expect a mix of exciting and curious dishes. The fantastic food is served with a vast selection of drinks including tea, coffee or hot chocolate. While you’re waiting for the stand to arrive, the little ones will be kept busy making their own hot chocolate. You’ll also be offered one free refill for the sandwiches. Please note a 12.5% service charge is already included in the package price.
Tue 27 Oct - Mon 30 Nov
12:00 - 13:30
Kids Activities • 3 years+ • £117.00
SW7, The Ampersand Hotel
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FAQ: How to find fun things to do with a teenager in London
Where can I find fun things to do with teens in London?
To find fun things to do with teenagers in London, use the Loopla search page. It lists events, activities and classes across the city. You can set the age filter to 13 and up to cut out everything aimed at younger kids.
You can also search for fun things to do with teens in specific parts of London. South Bank and Camden are the two areas we'd recommend. Both have markets to browse, lots of food stalls and street performers.
What free things can teens do in London?
Free things to do in London with teens include street art, markets and skyline views. You can watch artists work at Leake Street Arches, one of the few places in London where graffiti is legal. For views of the city from 500 feet up, there's Sky Garden. Tickets are free but you have to book in advance.
For young people interested in a career within the creative industries, North London's Roundhouse sometimes run free drop-in workshops or events.
Do teenagers pay adult prices in London?
Teenagers usually pay adult prices from the age of 16. At the London Eye, for example, child tickets cover ages 2 to 15 and adult tickets apply from 16. At the Tower of London, the child rate covers ages 5 to 15. Some venues set a separate rate for 16 and 17 year olds, so check the age bands before booking.
Do teenagers travel free in London?
Teenagers travel free on London buses and trams with a Zip Oyster photocard. The 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard provide free bus and tram travel, plus child-rate pay as you go fares on the Tube, DLR and Overground. It costs £15 to apply for. The 16+ Zip Oyster photocard provides free bus and tram travel to 16 and 17 year olds living in a London borough, and 50% off adult pay as you go fares. It costs £20. Both usually arrive within two weeks. Visitors can add a Young Visitor discount to a standard Oyster card for 50% off adult fares for up to 14 days.
Can teenagers go to activities in London on their own?
Teenagers can attend many London activities on their own from the age of 16. At the London Eye, anyone aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Visitors aged 16 and 17 can enter unaccompanied, but cannot be responsible for anyone aged 15 or under. Cinemas follow BBFC rules, so under-12s need an adult for a 12A film and no one under 15 can watch a 15. Age policies vary, so check the venue before booking.
