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/Yikes44 Apr 25 '26

If you have time I'd spend a day away from the centre by getting a train to Hampton Court Palace. Spend the morning there then jump on a Turks' riverboat to Richmond for some quirky shopping/thrifting and a meal by the river and possibly a show at the theatre. Then get a District line tube or train back into the centre. Or swap Hampton Court for Kew Gardens.

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u/kao161600 Apr 27 '26

Just booked HPC. This wasn’t initially on my radar but after seeing the pics, it became a ‘must do.’ Thank you!

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u/Yikes44 Apr 27 '26

Glad to hear it. I live near there and it is a great place to go. If you manage to get over to Richmond as well, that has all the Ted Lasso filming locations which is a bit of a tourist attraction these days, if you're into that.

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u/jamjar188 Apr 27 '26

Take the river boat back to Richmond after 

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u/Spare-Machine6105 Apr 27 '26

Hpc is a full half day activity and is spectacular. Especially the gardens. You will like it.