The Young Londoner is all about being a young person in the Big Smoke. Whether you’re a millennial mum, a toddling little person or a recent school leaver, we provide you with the latest lowdown on the capital.
From family friendly events and reviews, to London venues and news, we’re here to keep you in the know. We give you insight and ideas into exhibitions, theatre shows, outdoor community events, festivals, cafes, soft plays, days out, freebie activities and loads more.
We aim to keep young minds occupied and nourished by bringing to your attention the best that our wonderful metropolis has to offer – from the bizarre to the brilliant, from the surprising to the splendid and everything in-between. Join us in exploring London for young ones and if you want more follow our adventures on Instagram.
The Young Londoner is created by a small team of passionate Londoners looking to inform and enlighten little residents in the capital about events, places and people.
The Young Londoner team extraordinaire is made up of:
Ana: Editor
London lover, thrill seeker and mummy to a very active five year old. I started theyounglondoner.com because I am a firm believer in developing young people’s love of art, cultural days out and the great outdoors. A foodie and market lover with a passion for libraries, poetry and theatre. London is my home and I couldn’t live anywhere else in the world.
I’ve worked as a freelance journo, editor and currently working in content marketing for a Higher Education institution in East London. I’m a big talker and before I started The Young Londoner I would spend my days loquaciously promoting the great offering in my favourite city (especially free events and activities) now I’ve reduced the talking and spend my time writing (and exploring) instead – mostly with a little person in tow.
Zowie Andrews: Contributor
Zowie has lived in the capital his whole life and wouldn’t have it any other way. Recently moving from West (bye Kensington and Chelsea) to East (Hello Hackney) he can be found exploring parks and playgrounds whilst drinking artisan matcha coffee or chasing his two year old (sometimes simultaneously). Zowie has trained (and worked) as a chef and a personal trainer and continues to be very passionate about food and exercise.
Daniela: Digital Wiz
With more than 25 years experience as a web editor and digital marketing operations, Daniela promoted London and all things British to a wide international audience through large digital projects managed from the UK and abroad. She thinks that the world can be found in London’s diversity and rich history so she continues to enjoy playing tourist guide to all visiting friends, family and Londoners looking to discover more of what this amazing city has on offer.
Ellen: Contributor
Ellen moved from Brighton to London 7 years ago and fell in love with the city from her first day on the scene. She loves an art gallery, a market or a bookshop and is particularly fond of South East London which is now her home.
Ellen has worked for a variety of publications including Brighton’s leading newspaper the Argus as well as having ghost written a number of books on the relationship between Social Media and Mental Health. After graduating from Richmond University Ellen pursued her passion for young people in her role as Education Editor at Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Today but decided to leave journalism to work in the charity section where she helps vulnerable people get back on their feet.
Milo & friends
They may be the youngest team members but they know their stuff. Read all about Milo’s adventures alongside his friends as they toddle along to play cafes, muse in museums, explore art galleries, or get mucky in messy play and outdoor fun.
These young Londoners know how to strike a pose, make an untimely escape and generally keep the office entertained.
Readers & Contributors
We also work with a select team of freelancers, contributors and other content providers on an ad hoc basis and we are always keen to hear from our readers so if you have an event listing, news, suggestions, review idea or article you want us to feature please get in touch at younglondonist@gmail.com where we will aim to get back to you within 24hrs.