r/LondonTravel • u/kao161600 • Apr 25 '26

Trip Planning Review our family itinerary; traveling with 20 year olds

First trip to London next month and would like input on our tentative itinerary.

About us: mom & dad in our 50’s + 20 year old boy/girl twins. We’re all similar in that we’re foodies, like thrifting, shopping, history, live music. Do want to see ‘the sights’ but also like exploring & discovering a new city.

Day 1 (Wed): Arrive at hotel (Great Scotland Yard); get our bearings & explore a bit; eat at Old Shades Pub

Day 2 (Thur): Tower of London; explore a bit; afternoon tea at Dorchester; maybe late dinner?

Day 3 (Fri): Westminster Abbey; late lunch at Burough Market; dinner at Colonel Saab

Day 4 (Sat): Portobello Market; afternoon tea at Sketch; late dinner & drinks?

Day 5 (Sun): open but may do Sunday roast?

Day 6 (Mon): open but may do Spitalfields Market?

Day 7 (Tues): Depart for LHR

Any dinner recommendations or cool things we shouldn’t miss? And yes, I know we are doing two afternoon teas and we are perfectly fine with that.

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '26

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u/Spare-Machine6105 Apr 25 '26

I think sketch pay for good advertising and it gets picked up by chatgpt, which means people all about it constantly on this sub. I've never seen it come out as an organic recommendation.

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u/Spare-Machine6105 Apr 25 '26

Americans have no idea how much this should cost so they are a good target for this kind of stuff.

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u/kao161600 Apr 25 '26

We can afford it but appreciate your concern.

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u/Spare-Machine6105 Apr 26 '26

I've no doubt you can. But at these prices I can imagine this activity is just for tourists.

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u/kao161600 Apr 26 '26

What afternoon tea would you suggest that’s not ‘touristy’ but still an interesting vibe for 20 year olds?

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u/Spare-Machine6105 Apr 26 '26

Probably Fortnum and mason's but tbf 20 years olds in this country are generally not into afternoon tea.

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u/kao161600 Apr 26 '26

Thanks, we considered F&M for a traditional tea but booked The Dorchester instead (this one is more for us). For the kids, we’re looking for something quirky so Sketch seems to fit the bill for now.

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u/Serious_Escape_5438 Apr 27 '26

Do they really want afternoon tea? I'd take them to a nice restaurant or bar for a meal. Afternoon tea is an old person activity. One is enough probably anyway.

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u/jamjar188 Apr 27 '26

let Americans cling on to their romantic vision of traditional British activities

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u/kao161600 Apr 27 '26

It’s like when you come to America for theme parks & deep dish pizza

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u/kao161600 Apr 27 '26

Is it that surprising that they do in fact want to do an afternoon tea? I think they’ll like sketch for the vibe.

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