London Family Adventure
by Dan Cohen Β· Updated Sep 17, 2026
A six-day family trip to London in October with two teenagers, staying centrally at The Hoxton, Holborn, and exploring top sights like the Tower of London, British Museum, Borough Market, and Harry Potter Studio Tour, plus great eats at Dishoom, Padella and The Marksman. Getting around was easy with an Oyster card and the Tube.
π¬ How this trip was created (the chat)
- π§ Six days in London in October with our two teenagers.
- π€ Six days in London with the teens sounds fun! Where did you all stay?
- π§ We stayed at The Hoxton, Holborn, score 8. Central, big rooms for a family, great breakfast.
- π€ The Hoxton, Holborn sounds perfect for a family base! Do you know its website or email, in case others want to book it? π Found: The Hoxton, Holborn, 199-206 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BD, UK β 4.5. Is this the one?
- π§ Tower of London 9, British Museum 8, Borough Market 9, London Eye 6 (long queue), Harry Potter Studio Tour in Watford 10, Camden Market 7.
- π€ What an itineraryβHarry Potter Studio Tour scoring a 10 is fantastic! Any favorite restaurants or food spots in London you'd recommend?
- π§ Food: Dishoom Covent Garden 10, Padella pasta at Borough 9, a Sunday roast at The Marksman 8.
- π€ Yum, Dishoom scoring a 10 says it all! How did you get around London β Tube, walking, or did you rent a car?
- π§ Oyster card and the Tube everywhere. Tip: book the Studio Tour two months ahead and take the train from Euston.
- π€ Great tips β Oyster card and Tube make London so easy! Got any photos from the trip? You can add them with the Share photos button below.
- π§ That's all
- π€ What a fantastic London adventure with the whole family! Thanks for sharing all the details β don't forget you can add photos with the Share photos button below the chat!
Day 1 Β· London
199-206 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BD, UK, London
π¬ Central, big rooms for a family, great breakfast.
London
London's contactless Oyster card system provides convenient travel across the Underground and buses.
π¬ Used the Tube everywhere with an Oyster card β easy and efficient.
London EC3N 4AB, UK, London
Historic castle and former royal prison on the Thames, home to the Crown Jewels.
Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, UK, London
World-famous museum housing a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the globe.
London SE1 9AH, UK, London
Historic food market near London Bridge, popular for artisan food stalls and street eats.
Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, UK, London
Giant observation wheel on the South Bank offering panoramic views of the city.
π¬ Long queue.
Studio Tour Dr, Leavesden, Watford WD25 7LR, UK, Watford
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Warner Bros. Studio where the Harry Potter films were made.
π¬ Book two months ahead and take the train from Euston.
Camden Town, London, UK, London
Eclectic market known for alternative fashion, crafts, and street food stalls.
12 Upper St Martin's Ln, London WC2H 9FB, UK, London
Popular Bombay-style cafΓ© chain known for its lively atmosphere and Indian comfort food.
6 Southwark St, London SE1 1TQ, UK, London
Compact, buzzy pasta restaurant near Borough Market known for fresh, handmade pasta.
π¬ Great pasta near Borough Market.
254 Hackney Rd, London E2 7SB, UK, London
Acclaimed gastropub in East London known for its modern British food and Sunday roasts.
π¬ Sunday roast.
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