Free Things To Do With Teenagers

Everyone loves immersive experiences – especially teenagers. It transfixes them as they absorb all the stunning imagery and colours – it’s pretty Instagrammable!

Did you know it’s the largest digital exhibition space in Europe? Coupled with the world’s largest LED screen deployment – bringing art and culture to the public for FREE!

It’s a unique experience within one of the UK’s exciting cities – London! It’s the perfect way to start your family day here. We know the teens will love to film it for TikTok.

Did we mention it’s free?!

Have your teens developed an interest in art? They may want to check out the world-renowned IKON Gallery in Birmingham!

Artists from every corner of the world have exhibited their artwork at this gallery from Mit Jai Inn’s Dreamworld Exhibition to Melati Suryodarmo’s Passionate Pilgrim piece and so much more.

Dive into the art world headfirst examining each political and cultural message behind each piece of breathtakingly constructed artwork! Keep your eyes peeled for special events and free workshops, one of their latest workshops involved painting canal boats!

An art gallery with countless permanent modern and contemporary art from all over the world. The whimsical, intriguing, unusual, interesting and immersive. Like the infinite mirror room! You’ll be surrounded by infinite lights of all different colours.

It’s a cool indoor attraction to visit that your teens will love. They’ll find something they love here.

For those looking for that instagrammable attraction, neon art heaven is just what you need. From pink and cheerful neon lights to outrageous and sparkly signs.

A warehouse dedicated to the outstanding collection of Chris Bracey’s life work, who is known as the neon man. He worked for Tim Burton and created the most magnificent signs and images that are world-famous! It’s a teenager’s dream to visit here.

You can explore this warehouse for FREE, as you snap your picture-perfect instas.

Ever wanted to discover an attraction where you’re fascinated by history from centuries ago? How a civilization practised medicine, and what garments they made and wore?

Well, Manchester Museum is now open and with a very exciting attraction… The Golden Mummies.

Explore the culture of the Egyptians and their strong belief in the afterlife. From their complex funeral processions to displaying their wealth and status. With eye-catching, bright and bold mummy decorations to the sheer amount of gold. You’ll journey with them from death to the afterlife, to living among the Gods for eternity.

With over 18,000 objects to discover, why not check it out?!

Dippy the dinosaur is on the move again, and it’s now come to the Midlands at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum! It’ll stay here for 3 long years, providing kids and dino-loving teens with amazing history and geographical evidence of the giants that once walked the Earth!

Dippy is a life-sized replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton! It’s one of the most magnificent dinosaurs to ever walk the Earth. And it’s the first one to ever be displayed anywhere in the world – so it’s pretty special! Anyone whose anyone, will be seriously impressed – you can’t even imagine how long it is. Which is why you need to visit and see in person!

It’s said to have lived 155-145 million years ago, eaten plants and had long whip-like tails. They also grew to about 24-26 metres long and even weighed up to 15 tonnes! If that’s not impressive, then we don’t know what is!

If you have dino-lovers in the family, then see Dippy is a brilliant free thing to do with teenagers!

Nobody is too old to adore cute and cuddly animals. Which is why Vauxhall City Farm is one of the best places to visit! You can meet all kinds of animals from skunks, rabbits, pigs, horses and even alpacas!

It’s a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and to connect with nature. So, if things are a little tough at school, give them the chance for some animal therapy – we all need a hug!

If you teens love stunning views and nature, why not combine them and visit the Sky Garden? You’ll be treated to picturesque views of Central London and explore a haven of wildlife!

Did you know you’ll find it on the 34th – 37th floor of the Walkie-Talkie? Now you do! You can also have a bite to eat if you’re feeling peckish!

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London is known for its wide range of flourishing flora and wildlife. From Hyde Park, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and cherry blossoms flourish during the spring. Your teens can snap picture-perfect shots of these pretty in pink flowers, you’ll find them in Notting Hill, Hyde Park and in and around central London!

Discover 72 acres of beautiful scenery and 13,000 different plant species – it’s enough to blow anyone away!

With beautiful flora blossoming and the chance to see rare species of flowers, while also taking in panoramic views of Scotland’s capital city! Family days out don’t always have to be fast-paced and chaotic. You’ll find rare plants from all over the world, from Asia and Africa to Australia! Perfect for those with green thumbs and nature lovers.

A walk through a botanical garden as you listen out for chirps of insects and the rustle of the leaves is educational as it is peaceful!

Hipster teens, prepare to go wild…

Looking for fun activities for teenagers that involve a bit of retail therapy? Whether you buy or ‘window shop’, the Portobello Road Market is a cool place to check out in London that is free entry!

This open-air market showcases local London sellers who are looking to flog all things vintage, and antique,  as well as fruit & veg, new goods, collectables, and hot food. On Saturdays, you will also find street performers!

This is the perfect place for teens to browse their next vintage fashion piece. The colourful street is seriously Instagrammable too and is an all-around cool spot for all ages as well as students.

If you want the best deals and items then make sure you arrive early! Happy bargain hunting!

Become an explorer and head out on a Harry Potter trail – led by a guide dressed in a robe! Take in locations that inspired the best-selling books. From the cafe where JK Rowling wrote the first book, to learning all sorts of interesting facts about real witches and wizards.

It’s a brilliant way to uncover hidden spots in Edinburgh, as well as immerse yourself in all things Harry Potter! It’s one of the more exciting free things to do with teenagers!

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We listed all the Harry Potter filming locations that you can also visit – the perfect day out for a young witch or wizard!

Looking to get seriously spooked by the gory past? Explore the dark corners of Victorian Britain and uncover the gruelling living conditions of living in East London during this time period.

You’ll walk through the “Doors to Hell” while you unravel the mysteries of the 5 most infamous murders in London’s history. If you’ve got teens with analytical minds who also love reading about true crime or murder mysteries, then they’ll enjoy this tour.

Hear about all the suspects and theories to try to solve the puzzles – some of them have been the UK’s biggest mysteries.

And the best thing about the tour? All tickets are free! Simply book online.

Did you not when the nights are beautifully clear in the Brecon Beacons, you can see the ethereal and awe-inspiring Milky Way?

With it’s effortless stunning starry constellations, you’ll be truly transfixed. It’s enough to make anyone cry, right? But also, there’s no one around that can’t appreciate the beauty of the night sky, especially teenagers. It’s an exciting activity to carry out at night time too!

They’ll appreciate the change in pace, the unique experience and a chance to take it all in under the night sky. Just bring a blanket to snuggle underneath and some fold-out chairs. Maybe even binoculars!

Plus, if they’re space lovers, they might even be able to spot bright nebulas and meteor showers – if they’re lucky!

Manchester is one of the most exciting, creative, and colourful cities in the UK. If you’ve ever visited Manchester before you may notice lots of vibrant street art splashed across the walls of mighty buildings, doorways, and garage shutters. You’ll find lots of street art particularly in the Northern Quarter.

Each street art piece is vastly different from the next. For example, down one road you might discover the faces of iconic celebrities like Prince and Bowie. On the next wall, you may uncover large-scale pieces by artist, Christian Guémy. His artworks are the faces of homeless people on Tariff Street and other close-up portraits of elderly couples on Warwick Street.

You can also find a giant blue tit on Port Street which was part of a Wall to Wall project. The illustrator Sarah Yates produced this piece to raise awareness for environmental issues. Birds are her favourite subject and this large-scale blue tit really does blow you away…

If you love contemporary artworks and exploring cities this is an excellent FREE way to do so – you definitely do not need to pay for a tour like this.

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Maybe the kids are bored of doing standard things, they want a little more excitement, hey? Well, there’s nothing more exciting, thrilling and adrenaline-pumping than exploring caves – because it’s not something you do on an average day!

Caves can be dark, wet, scary and captivating. It’s truly a unique day out that your teens can really get on board with.

They can be found all over the UK! From White Scar Cave in Yorkshire Dales National Park and Blue John Cavern with spectacular waterfalls in Castleton to the City of Nottingham Caves. An underground network of caves where you’ll learn pretty interesting facts about WW2!

It’s always fun unearthing hidden gems like Neal’s Yard in London. These beautiful and vibrant buildings are enough to brighten up a gloomy day. The narrow streets and eclectic shops and cafes make this a really cool spot to explore that’s tucked away in London’s backstreets.

Once you’ve finished wandering around why not head over to the Seven Dials Market for some mouth-watering street food? Experience tastes from around the world like bao buns, New York-style pizza, and even the world’s first cheese conveyor belt! The Seven Dials Market is right next to Neal’s Yard.