The capital topped the UK rankings for young people to access culture in a new study by online tutoring platform GoStudent.
With 847 museums, nearly 20,000 listed buildings and more than 1,400 highly rated cultural tours, GoStudent described London as “one of the country’s richest environments for cultural learning.”
However, the study noted that affordability remains a potential barrier.
Felix Ohswald, CEO and co-founder of GoStudent, said: “Every child learns in their own wonderfully unique way, and much of that learning happens outside the classroom.
“When young people explore museums, walk through historic neighbourhoods or join local cultural activities, they begin to understand themselves and the world around them in a deeper way.
“It’s important to encourage children to engage with the culture and history that surrounds them, and luckily, the UK is home to a plethora of these opportunities.”
The study evaluated UK and European cities using criteria such as museum numbers, UNESCO World Heritage sites, the availability of cultural tours, and affordability.
Edinburgh ranked second in the UK, followed by Belfast, Glasgow and Liverpool.
Mr Ohswald said: “Culture should feel welcoming and accessible.
“When cities invest in cultural experiences that are easy for families to reach, they open the door for children to develop curiosity, empathy and confidence, which stay with them for life.”
