50 things to do in London for Youth
What to do in London if you have just arrived to London and feel like exploring, but don’t know what to start with? How about shopping, cinema, adrenaline rides, games, sports and live music to get you started?
Must-dos, and don’t-leave-London-withouts:
1) Get lost among the many floors at Topshop’s Oxford Street flagship store
2) Take a selfie at one of London's best photo spots (Big Ben,Tower bridge,Buckingham palace)
3) Discover what the Drop Dead – Drop Ride to Doom really does to the human body at the London Dungeon
4) Explore the Top 10 movie locations of London
5) Head to the West End to see the bright lights of Piccadilly Circus and hang out in Leicester Square
Want something more exciting, something that you would never forget after experiencing? London has it all!
6) Admire The View from The Shard at the top of Europe’s second tallest building
7) Go on the roof of London’s famous entertainment centre with an Up at The O2 adventure
8) Ride a cable car the London way on the Emirates Air Line (and get a discount when you show your Zip Oyster card)
9) Fly down an epic zip-wire in the forest treetops at Go Ape Trent Park
10) Take to London’s famous river, James Bond style, in a speedboat
11) Test your nerve at the London Bridge Experience and descend into the London Tombs
12) Go hydrospeeding along an Olympic course at the Lee Valley White Water Rafting
13) Strap yourself in and hold on for dear life, it’s rollercoaster time at London’s theme parks
14) Feel the (simulated) force of an earthquake at the Natural History Museum
After all this excitement you would think there is nothing left for you to see on your day off from studies or work. But you are wrong. Let’s go shopping!
15) Come face to face with a giant wall of chocolate at M&M’s World
16)Find everything under one roof at one of the biggest urban shopping centres in Europe, Westfield Stratford City
17) Explore the modern clothing stores along Carnaby Street in Soho and stop off at its hidden little sister, Kingly Court, whilst you’re there
18) Find a hidden treasure at the open markets of Portobello, Camden, or Old Spitalfields
19) Dress for less at TK Maxx, Primark or any of London’s fashion stores
20) Look out for big discounts, especially during the January sales
21) Tap into the retro vibe at one of London’s vintage clothing stores
22) Recycle and restyle whilst donating to a worthy cause in London's charity shops and thrift stores
We know,not all of you want to spend day off on a retail therapy mode. But maybe you are sports nut.
23) Be part of the table tennis craze at Bounce (before 6pm), or on one of the free ping pong tables around London (you’ll need your own bats and ball)
24) Take a plunge in the London 2012 Olympic pool at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
25) Take an interactive tour behind the scenes at Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
26)Tread in the footsteps of football legends at Wembley Stadium, Chelsea or Arsenal
27) Test your sharp shooting and your quick fingers skills at the Namco Funscape
28)Catch the latest action blockbuster on the biggest screen in Britain at BFI London IMAX Waterloo
29) Go behind the scenes with the BBC Shows & Tours
30) Head to Brick lane where cheap,but impressive indian cuisine will blow your mind. Best deals and offers, they throw them at You!
31) Shoreditch is famous with the best bars and best atmosphere in the City if you are near.
32) Eat Mexican street food in a pop-up shipping container on the South Bank
Simply want to go out and boogie the night away
33) Sing like a super star at Karaoke Box (before 7pm)
34) Get your skates on and boogie at Roller Disco’s special Roll Out under 18s events
35) Learn how to be a DJ or musician with the Young Creatives at The Roundhouse
36) Be part of a free drum jam in Finsbury Park
37) Is there anything better than live music? Simply type in Google “live music in London tonight” and find plenty of places where to go.
Seasons change,as well as what London offers to enjoy while they do.
Summers here:
38) Go to the fun fair at Alexandra Palace
39) Cool off in one of London’s many outdoor swimming lidos
40) Explore the hidden streets and riding paths with the London Cycle Hire Scheme (only £2 per day)
Winters thrill:
41) Festive rides and Christmas markets await at the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
41) Skate around the beautiful outdoor ice rink at Somerset House
42) Winter wouldn’t be the same without a trip to Oxford Street to see the Christmas lights turned on
43) The most spectacular fireworks display you’ll ever witness takes place on New Year’s Eve
General inquiries to be able to do all these things:
44) You won’t get anywhere without your Zip Oyster Card
45) Always have your phone with you or city map incase you get lost. But hey, maybe that’s the best thing how to discover something that hasn’t been mentioned previously.
46) Never be afraid to make new friends wherever you go and whatever you do, there is possibilities around every corner!
47) Connect with people you are surrounded with, work colleagues, Uni friends they might know something we don’t - Another opportunity to explore the town!
48) Research how to travel faster and easier around city to avoid any frustration and confusing of getting to places. Google maps is what you will need.
49) Good mood. Yes. Without it even the best activities will seem pointless.
50) Never leave the house without Umbrella! The weather changes every 10 minutes! Don’t let it affect you in any way.
We wish you great time if taking any advice from our guidelines of how to enjoy London in fullest. We are sure you will. Cheers!
Article by: Monta Belinska
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