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Travelling with Children

Couple holding hands with child pulling suitcase

Travelling with Children

Tips and handy airport services for a smooth journey with your little ones

Welcome to the Parent Zone

Travelling with children can be an exciting adventure – but it can also be challenging! Whether you're a seasoned jet-setter or this is your first family holiday, we’re here to help you have a smooth and stress-free journey through our airport. Read on for top travel tips, expert advice, and up-to-date information on our child-friendly airport services.

Top tips for travelling with children

Navigating busy airports and flights with children might feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone! We see millions of passengers flying with little ones each year, and our travel experts have rounded up all the essential advice, information, and top tips you need for travelling with babies, toddlers, or children. Learn about packing for the plane, travelling with prams, airport facilities, and much more, for a smooth and stress-free journey.

Child-friendly amenities

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Sunnyside Café

Get your holiday started before you’ve even set foot on the plane with this poolside-inspired café. Sunnyside kids will love this all-day brunching venue. Choose from a range of breakfast delights from the classic sausage, bacon, and beans, to delicious lunchtime treats like fish bites and juicy burgers.

Opening times

Open daily: 04:00 - 21:30
Opening times may be subject to change.
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The Camden

Inspired by this vibrant area of London, The Camden Bar & Kitchen brings together breakfast favourites and pub classics, as well as street food delights. The cool kids’ menu features lots of options for younger travellers, including sausage and mash, tomato penne pasta, and Nutella and Belgian waffles to finish off.

Opening times

Open daily: 03:30 - 21:30
Opening times are subject to change.

Comptoir Libanais

Fresh, authentic, and affordable, Comptoir Libanais is a one-of-a-kind Lebanese eatery not to be missed! A great option for the whole family, you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and even get your dishes packed up for on-the-go if you’re in a rush. From chicken and lamb kofta wraps to falafel plates and ice cream, the kids are in for a real treat.

Opening times

Open daily: 04:00 - 21:30
Opening times are subject to change.
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WHSmith

Looking to keep the little ones entertained? Young travellers will love WHSmith, with a huge collection of books and magazines that will captivate their imaginations and keep them occupied for hours. Its exciting array of colouring and activity packs are perfect for travel downtime, and you’ll find plenty of drinks, snacks and sweets to choose from too.

Opening times

Open daily: 3:00 - last departing flight
Opening hours can be subject to change.
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Hamleys

Kick off the holidays with some fun, and enjoy the endless games, puzzles and activities on offer from London's famous toy store. Experience toy heaven as you find everything from cuddly teddy bears ready to be taken on an adventure, to action figures waiting to be launched into a parallel universe. It's such a magical place for kids.

Opening times

Open daily: 04:00 - 21:00
Opening hours can be subject to change.

Lego

Step into a world of endless possibilities, where children can unleash their imaginations and build their dreams brick by brick. Our store is a haven for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages, offering a wide selection of sets, from classic favourites to the latest releases, sparking excitement and inspiring innovation. Dive into a sea of colourful bricks and discover the joy of creation with our hands-on building experiences. Whether you're a seasoned builder or just beginning your LEGO journey, our store is filled with boundless opportunities for fun and adventure.

Opening times

Open daily: 04:00 - 21:00
Opening hours can be subject to change.
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Little Flyers Club

Say hello to the Little Flyers Club! Inspired by all things aviation, it’s been expertly designed to keep your little ones entertained at the airport.

We can’t wait for you to meet our colourful crew of lost luggage friends – the suitcases and bags that come alive when they think no one is looking. It’s all fun and games with Porter, Carrie, Casey, Jet and Finn.

Look out for booklet giveaways and stickers in the terminal, and head to our Kid Zone page for a whole host of online activities and resources for little travellers. It’s time for some amazing airport adventures!
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