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0115 9407 189School WW2 trip to London
London has such a wide range of museum visits including the Imperial War Museum, Natural History Museum, Winston Churchill Britain at War Experience, HMS Belfast and the Tower of London. Combine your museum visits with a guided walking tour learning about the spirit of the Londoner, the Thames as an enemy navigation aid and Royalty under attack.
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2 days
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Includes:
- Return coach travel from your School-London-School
- Use of the coach for the duration of tour
- 1 night bed and breakfast accommodation
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Itinerary planning service
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationImperial War Museum London
Through its exhibitions, collections and varied programme, Imperial War Museum London offers a stimulating and memorable learning experience. Our Learning team offers a rich educational programme to support the National Curriculum from KS1 to AS/A2 levels. The Museum has historical displays on the two world wars and post-war conflicts, a major exhibition on the Holocaust, art galleries and a range...
Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms
Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms offers a learning programme for all ages.They offer handling sessions, creative workshops and lectures for children or adults, in or out of school and university. Groups can learn about: -This historic site -The iconic Prime Minister who used it as his base in the Second World War-The leadership and decision making processes that were followed here -How lives...
Square Route Walks
Square Route Walks offer guided walks with the following themes:World War I and II in the City of LondonMediaeval City of LondonRoman City of LondonA General History from AD37 to Modern timesLaw and Order in LondonFaith, Martyrdom and Jihad in the CityCity of London Churches
Tower of London
There are dozens of amazing sights and activities at the Tower of London.Students can spend the day visiting:Lady Jane Grey Graffiti, The White Tower, Henry the VIII; Dressed to Kill exhibition, Crown Jewels, Prisoners Exhibition, Tower Green, the Ravens and the Medieval Palace.
The London Dungeon
The London Dungeon recreates various gruesome and horrifying historical events in a comedic, 'gallows humour' style, which makes it extremely appealing to both the young and old. It uses a mixture of live actors, special effects and rides.The various parts of the Dungeon tour cover: Labyrinth of the Lost, The Great Plague, Traitor: Boat ride to Hell, Jack the Ripper and the Great Fire of London. S...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Travel to London |
Imperial War Museum Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience |
Hard Rock Cafe |
| Day 2 | Guided World War walking tour |
London Dungeons |
Travel to school |
YHA London Thameside
YHA Rotherhithe is a modern hostel situated just south of the River Thames in the newly developed Docklands area of Central London. Offering 320 beds in a range of guestrooms, from twins up to ten-bedded rooms all with private bathroom facilities, your purpose-built hostel can provide breakfast, a picnic lunch and evening meals. Alongside the self-catering kitchen at YHA Rotherhithe you will also find a laundry room, TV lounge, reference library and book exchange as well as internet access.
Rotherhithe YHA offers cycle storage, luggage storage, coin and card payphones and facilities for wheelchair users, including disabled transport information. Groups staying at Rotherhithe YHA can enjoy a disco and karaoke if booked in advance, or you could hop on the nearby tubes and travel into the heart of the capital from your location in Rotherhithe. This area was chosen as the birthplace for Gulliver (of Gulliver Travels) by Jonathan Swift and Henry IV lived in the area of Rotherhithe.
Rotherhithe YHA offers cycle storage, luggage storage, coin and card payphones and facilities for wheelchair users, including disabled transport information. Groups staying at Rotherhithe YHA can enjoy a disco and karaoke if booked in advance, or you could hop on the nearby tubes and travel into the heart of the capital from your location in Rotherhithe. This area was chosen as the birthplace for Gulliver (of Gulliver Travels) by Jonathan Swift and Henry IV lived in the area of Rotherhithe.
Baden Powell Meininger Hostel
This hostel accommodation is housed in the same building as the Baden Powell Museum. There are 6 floors, with elevator access to all floors, free lockable luggage room and safe deposit boxes at the reception. There are 11 single- and twin rooms and 36 four- to six bed rooms.
Underground parking is available for a small fee.
There are Internet terminals and telephones (small fee)and free WLAN access throughout the establishment
All rooms are equipped with TV, shower, toilet and some have telephone. Bed linen is supplied in all rooms.
Rooms are lockable with High Security KeyCard-System.
They are non-smoking smoking rooms, each with air-conditioning.
An 'all you can eat' buffet breakfast is available at the top of the building, which has great views. You can also take part in a karaoke evening or enjoy a movie night in the TV lounge.
Underground parking is available for a small fee.
There are Internet terminals and telephones (small fee)and free WLAN access throughout the establishment
All rooms are equipped with TV, shower, toilet and some have telephone. Bed linen is supplied in all rooms.
Rooms are lockable with High Security KeyCard-System.
They are non-smoking smoking rooms, each with air-conditioning.
An 'all you can eat' buffet breakfast is available at the top of the building, which has great views. You can also take part in a karaoke evening or enjoy a movie night in the TV lounge.
