Visiting London With Teens

When visiting London,

of course you will visit the famous landmarks

- Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge -

But what if you have a teenager (or grown up)

who needs to do more than just sightseeing?

Here's a few suggestions

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- RIVER -

Zoom down river at a hair-blowing 35 knots
on a RIB speed boat past many of London's landmarks

Or look for ancient treasures along London's river shore
with a local archaeologist

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- SKY -

Day or night,
enter a London Eye capsule
for a spectacular vantage point
You even can rent your own capsule for a special occasion
with food and drink included

Or take an elevator to the top of
the tallest building in the European Union
(and one of London's newest skyline additions),
The Shard

For the adventurous,
climb the rooftop of the O2 arena
for an unusual aerial view of London

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- EARTH -

Hit the sidewalk for a 2-hour walking tour with first rate guides

Jack The Ripper, ghost walks, and filming locations
tend to be popular with a teen crowd

Or pedal through London on a guided cycling tour on a British Pashley bicycle

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- FOOD -

Ever wanted to savor crickets, kangaroo, crocodile, or other exotic cuisine?
Here's your chance at Archipelago

Select your Japanese dish from a clever conveyor belt
passing by your counter at YO!Sushi

Play other guests and order your meal
on your computerized tabletop at Inamo

Don't miss a foodie's afternoon tea in this creatively decorated restaurant: Sketch
(check out those egg capsule restrooms!)

Chocoholics will appreciate the chocolate artistry at Choccywoccydoodah
(sit down and enjoy a dessert and warm drink upstairs)

Finish off your day with nitrogen smoking ice cream at Chin Chin Labs,
offering some very unique flavors

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- SPORTS -

For tennis fans, there is nothing like touring the grounds of Wimbledon

Lord's Cricket Ground Tour will appeal to cricketers
while football /soccer enthusiasts won't want to miss Chelsea FC Stadium Tour

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- ENTERTAINMENT -

For Harry Potter fans,
a trip to Warner Bros Studio Tour is an absolute MUST
Although it is a bit outside London,
it is definitely worth the trip

You'll need the full hour to escape out of a locked room at Hint Hunt
Currently ranked as #1 Attraction in London by TripAdvisor,
this interactive game is 60 minutes of unforgettableness

Sit in a television audience
by applying for tickets in advance
or get a 'behind the scenes' tour at BBC

Watch a current film on the BIG screen
with 832 other movie-goers
at Odeon West End Cinema

For current events, refer to TimeOut London

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'There's nowhere else like London.
Nothing at all, anywhere.'

                                                                   - Vivienne Westwood, fashion designer

( all photos my own )

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