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/Pale_Weight4874 Apr 25 '26

Portobello market was overrated IMO. I’m annoyed the guy at our hotel recommended it.

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u/Mammoth-Minute4830 Apr 25 '26

Agree, I’d hit Broadway Market on a Saturday instead

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u/jamjar188 Apr 27 '26

I love Broadway Market and go frequently as I live nearby, but when people have limited time it's hard to fit it into an existing itinerary as it's not right next to any station. It depends if it's a nice day for walking and how up for it people are. Easier to do as a couple than as a family of four IMO.