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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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Burger King

Whether you want a signature Whopper, something extra cheesy, or just a delicious flame-grilled burger, you’ll find it at Burger King. 

Enjoy great-tasting burgers, fries, soft drinks, and children's meals, always served quickly and with a smile.
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Starbucks

Grab a coffee from one of the world's most iconic coffee brands.

Starbucks offers a fine range of freshly roasted coffees, Italian-style espressos, and ice-blended drinks made just how you like them.

And if you’re feeling peckish, there’s a delicious range of paninis, sandwiches, cakes, and pastries for that perfect pick-me-up before your trip..

Greggs

Whether you’re after breakfast fuel for an early morning takeoff, or are craving a slice of pizza to get that holiday feeling started, you can grab your Greggs fix at East Midlands Airport.

From the legendary sausage or vegan sausage roll, to the famous steak bake, chicken goujons, and iced buns, it’s no wonder Greggs is the most popular dining brand in the UK.
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WHSmith

Looking for those last-minute snacks to treat the little ones on the flight? You’ll find plenty of drinks, savoury nibbles and sweets to choose from at WHSmith, as well as a huge selection of books and magazines that will keep them entertained. Not to mention its exciting array of colouring and activity packs, perfect for travel downtime.
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JD Sports

Get holiday-ready in no time at JD Sports. Shop comfy tracksuits to chill out on the plane, to the trendiest swimwear to splash around in at the pool. The little ones will be sure to love the sporty outfits and trainers on offer, and with the most iconic brands to choose from, the kids will look too cool for school!

Accessorize

Shop fun and stylish accessories for your little ones so they’re catwalk ready. Find funky jewellery pieces, cute bags and purses, as well as the coolest hair accessories.
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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.
Look out for booklet giveaways in the terminal, as well as a super-cool selfie wall. Why not also visit our Little Flyers Play Zone - available opposite Gate 12 for your Little Flyers to enjoy ahead of their flight? Don't miss out on all the fun activities on our Kid Zone page which is brimming with resources for little travellers. It’s time for some amazing airport adventures!
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