Teen Activities in London
93 teen-friendly things to do in London for ages 13–17. Activities teens will actually enjoy, with cost and logistics info for parents.
Highest rated: SANDEMANs London, Free Walking Tour, Thrill Coaster - Westfield, Walk Eat Talk Eat. 1 are free. 65 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks

SANDEMANs London, Free Walking Tour
5 starsSANDEMANs guides are chosen for their energy and storytelling ability, not just their knowledge, which makes the tours far more engaging for children

Thrill Coaster - Westfield
5 starsA rollercoaster inside a shopping mall — kids love the novelty and the genuine thrill of it. It delivers a theme park rush without requiring a full-da

Walk Eat Talk Eat
5 starsWalk Eat Talk Eat turns sightseeing into a series of delicious stops, which is a formula that works brilliantly for food-motivated kids. Trying new fo

London Sightseeing Tours
5 starsThere is something genuinely thrilling about sitting on the top deck of an open-top double-decker bus as it winds past Big Ben, the Tower of London, a

smallcarBIGCITY
5 starsRiding in a tiny, distinctive car through London's narrow streets and alleyways is an adventure that a bus tour simply cannot match. The small size me

SANDEMANs London, Free Walking Tour
Ages: 6 and up

Thrill Coaster - Westfield
Ages: 5 and up

Walk Eat Talk Eat
Ages: 8 and up

London Sightseeing Tours
Ages: All ages

smallcarBIGCITY
Ages: 6 and up

Desert Island Survival
Ages: 8 and up

adventuro
Ages: 6–16

Bookado
Ages: 6–16

Babylon Tours London
Ages: 6 and up

Black Cab Heritage Tours
Ages: All ages

London Tours for Kids and Families
Ages: 5 and up

Right Way Sports
Ages: Best for ages 5-17

Visit London Taxi Tours
Ages: All ages

Wilderness Weekends
Ages: 5–16

See Your City
Ages: 6 and up

Tally Ho ~ London Bike Tours, Taxi Tours & Pub Tours
Ages: 10 and up

Paddleboarding London
Ages: 8 and up

Lost Earth Adventures
Ages: 6–16

ST.ART Gallery
Ages: 3–16

City & Guilds of London Art School
Ages: 13–18

Action Watersports
Ages: 8 and up

Tower of London River Tour
Ages: 4 and up

Secret Adventures
Ages: 8–16

London Magical Tours
Ages: 6 and up
$$Ave Mario 🇮🇹
Ages: 5–17

Pingo Pongo
Ages: Best for ages 6-17
$$$Circolo Popolare 🇮🇹
Ages: 6–17

Princess of Wales Conservatory
Ages: All ages

Waterlily House
Ages: All ages

Evan Evans Tours
Ages: 6 and up

The Natural Adventure
Ages: 5–16
$$Waterstones
Ages: Best for ages 2-17

City Sightseeing London
Ages: 4 and up

Kensington Gardens
Ages: All ages

Lee Valley White Water Centre
Ages: 8 and up

Victoria and Albert Museum
Ages: 4–17

OmvedGardens
Ages: 6 and up, particularly for families interested in nature and wellbeing

Stanfords
Ages: Best for ages 5-17

Go Ape Cockfosters London
Ages: 6–16

Sunny Art Centre
Ages: 5 and up

Foyles
Ages: Best for ages 5-17

Huntfun Covent Garden
Ages: 6 and up

Euro Sports Camps - Nike Sports Camps
Ages: 5–16

St James's Park
Ages: All ages

E W Marchpane Ltd
Ages: Best for book-loving teens and adult collectors; children aged 10+ may enjoy browsing

Love Open Water London Royal Docks
Ages: 8 and up

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Ages: All ages

Fallow
Ages: 9–17
$$Bill's Covent Garden Restaurant
Ages: All ages

Arts For All
Ages: 3–16

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience
Ages: 8 and up

Twist Museum
Ages: 6 and up

Blackburn Pavilion
Ages: All ages

Active360 Paddleboarding & Canoeing London
Ages: 8 and up
$Mother Mash Carnaby
Ages: 5–17

Churchill War Rooms
Ages: 9–17

London Museum Docklands
Ages: 4–15

Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice
Ages: 9–17

Wimbledon Park Watersports and Outdoor Centre
Ages: 8 and up
$$Forbidden Planet London Megastore
Ages: 7–17

Shanghai Family
Ages: 5–17

Natural History Museum
Ages: All ages

Trafalgar Square
Ages: All ages

Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre
Ages: 8–17
$$Bill's London Bridge Restaurant
Ages: All ages

National Army Museum
Ages: 5–14

Butterfly Paradise
Ages: All ages

London Eye
Ages: All ages

Elephant Springs
Ages: All ages

Thorpe Lakes UK
Ages: 6 and up

Foundling Museum
Ages: 7–17

The London Time Tour Bus
Ages: 4 and up

Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre
Ages: 8 and up

London City Bus Tours
Ages: 3 and up

The Classic Tour
Ages: 3 and up

Go Ape Alexandra Palace
Ages: 6–16

See London By Night
Ages: 8 and up

Prison Island London
Ages: 7 and up

West Reservoir Centre
Ages: 8 and up

LSBU Active Sports Centre
Ages: 6–17
$$Jamie Oliver Catherine St
Ages: 6 and up

Somers Town Community Sports Centre
Ages: 2–17
FreeMarlborough Sports Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-16

Royal Docks Watersports
Ages: 8 and up

Funland Games Arcade
Ages: 5 and up

Academy Sport
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
$$$Heddon Street Kitchen
Ages: All ages

The London Dungeon
Ages: 10–17
$$$Dalloway Terrace
Ages: 9–17

Rainforest Life
Ages: All ages

Crossness Nature Reserve
Ages: 6 and up for nature-interested families

Flip Out Canary Wharf
Ages: 5 and up

Serpentine Lido
Ages: 5 and up
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for teens (ages 13–17) in London?
- London has 93 activities rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: SANDEMANs London, Free Walking Tour, Thrill Coaster - Westfield, Walk Eat Talk Eat, London Sightseeing Tours, smallcarBIGCITY.
- Are there free teen activities in London?
- Yes — 1 of the 93 teen-friendly activities in London are completely free, including Marlborough Sports Garden.
- What indoor activities are good for teens (ages 13–17) in London?
- 65 indoor or rainy-day activities in London are suitable for teens (ages 13–17). Best rated: Thrill Coaster - Westfield, Walk Eat Talk Eat, London Sightseeing Tours.
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