Mid to late Aug itinerary feedback for London

I would suggest considering an Evensong service at either St Paul's or Westminster.
Or perhaps a free organ concert (usually on Sunday afternoons, if you haven't booked
the studio tour yet).

The British Museum is amazing but large and a bit overwhelming to navigate, especially
if you are trying to see specific things. Usually quite crowded as well.

The British Library, just a few blocks away, has a gallery with some very interesting
artifacts, and is good for an hour (and is free also).

While Harrod's to me is just a big department store, the food halls in the basement are
fun to wander around in.

Some churches have free lunchtime concerts on certain days of the week which
are a great way to take a break from sightseeing, hear some great music, and rest
your feet for 30-60 minutes.

A couple of additional suggestions - for flea markets, Brick Lane is great for vintage/second hand clothes, which may appeal to your 13 year old in particular. I would also add Liberty (Regent St) to your list. I'm not really into shopping, but it's a beautiful building.

Liberty is indeed a lovely building with an interesting history. Clothes are fairly expensive by US standards, but they also sell things like journals, pencils, candles and such.

Have you asked your 13 year old what she would like to do? When we took our boys to London in 2004, our 12 year old was interested in historical sites, but our 17 year old only wanted to skateboard. So we found a skateboard shop and he bought a board that he used then and owns to this day. (And the 12 year old visited the Tower of London and Tower Bridge on his birthday.) This trip ignited an interest in international travel for both of them.

If you are interested in theatre, have you considered seeing a show at The Globe as well as the tour? Depending on what type of art you like the Tate Modern is worth a visit if that's your style. We always try to get a view from somewhere "high" and have visited the London Eye, climbed to the top of St. Paul's Cathedral (don't miss the Whispering Gallery if you do that, and if your parents aren't up to climbing all the way to the top, it's a place where they can sit and wait for you), and last year had lunch at Sky Garden.

I'm not much on cities, but I love London and we hope to fit in another visit at the end of our Rick Steves Alpine tour next year. Hope your trip is wonderful for all 3 generations.

If you haven’t already you need to book the Warner Brothers Studio yesterday or you won’t get in.

Already have tickets for Harry Potter thanks.

Think we are going to do Brick Lane on Monday- know the upmarket isn’t open but vintage is as are other parts and we can spend a couple hours wandering.

Trying to figure out what day makes sense for glove based on what is nearby.

St. Paul’s cathedral could be late aft/ early evening on Thurs as we will be at Tower of London

Think art bs artifacts on the museum front so still figuring out which museum and which day

You don't mention your specific dates, but if you'll be there at the same time as Taylor Swift that may just be something to keep in mind as far as crowds. :)

WED
Arrive from Heathrow to your accommodation. Familiarize yourselves with the neighborhood. Closest tube station, market, cafe, and Boots. If there’s a pub go in, sit down and enjoy some lunch.

After eating walk about digesting your meal and letting your body adjust to the sites, sounds, and smells of London. Head back to your accommodation and get a good nights sleep.

THURS
Check the the Tower Bridge lift schedule https://www.towerbridge.org.uk/lift-times
Might be lucky. From The Tower of London walk op towards the Gherkin to Leaden Hall market for lunch.
Look for the door to the Leaky Cauldron.
Then stroll across Tower Bridge towards the Beehive and walk along the Queens Walk. Ignore the shell games on the Bridge. View all the vessel traffic on the Thames. Walk as far as the Tate Modern and then across Millennium Bridge towards St Paul’s Cathedral. If need to nap or rest head back to your accommodation via the London Underground.

That evening, find a Wagamama, or a Pub or a Bill’s to enjoy your dinner and then do some more walking.

FRIDAY
Les Miz running time is nearly 3 hours with a 15 minute intermission. Be sure to use the restrooms before the production begins. During your open day consider shopping at Selfridges or Liberty.

A couple of interesting museums you might consider adding to your Steam and Water, or Bletchley Park, or Horniman Museum or the Wallace Collection. You should also sit on a park bench and people watch

Lots to see, explore and absorb. Don’t be rushed.

Great city. Enjoy it.