If you are visiting the UK you may not be aware of the products or services which have an age restriction:

Liqueur Chocolates ---------------- 16 yrs
Pets ---------------- 16 yrs
Lottery Tickets ---------------- 16 yrs
Petrol ---------------- 16 yrs
Scratch Cards ---------------- 16 yrs
Party Poppers & Caps ---------------- 16 yrs
Aerosol Paint Containers ----------------16 yrs
Air Gun & Pellets ----------------18 yrs
Alcohol ----------------18 yrs
Adult Magazines ----------------18 yrs
Fireworks ----------------18 yrs
Solvents ----------------18 yrs
Tattooing ----------------18 yrs
Butane Gas Cigarette Lighter Refills ---18 yrs
Cigarettes & Tobacco ----------------18 yrs
Knives ----------------18 yrs
Axes & Crossbows ----------------18 yrs
DVD’s Cinema & Some Computer Games 12,15 & 18 yrs

Licensing laws for the sale of alcohol are strict; 18 years is the legal age at which you may purchase alcohol, but, if you appear to look under 21 then you may be asked to prove your age.

If you are visiting the UK for an extended stay you can apply for a VALIDATE UK card; please send an email and we will advise you of the procedure.

If you’re planning a holiday to the UK, looking for hotels and accommodation in Britain, or simply after UK travel, attractions or events information, VisitBritain.com has everything you need to know.