For a cross-curricular and cultural enrichment tour that will inspire your students, you need look no further than the UK's own capital city, London!
Take your school group to visit the National History Museum or the Imperial War Museum, enjoy a ride on the London Eye and see all the iconic sights, including the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. This can all be followed by an evening at the Hard Rock Café or the theatre, before finishing at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. London works well for a whole variety of subjects, including history, performing arts, English literature and religious studies.
With carefully selected and audited hotel or hostel accommodation, a coach that stays with your group throughout the trip, and an experienced Itinerary Manager to pre-book your visits, a cross-curricular trip to London is a great choice for activities week or, indeed, at any time of year!
Suggested Itinerary (2 days, 1 night)
Day 1/2
Morning
Depart from school
Afternoon
Ride on the London Eye, sightseeing around Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace
Evening
Wicked - the Musical
Day 2/2
Morning
Visit to Warner Bros. Studio - Making of Harry Potter
Evening
Return to school
What's included?
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1 night's bed and breakfast accommodation
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Detailed info pack
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Experienced Itinerary Manager
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Motorway tolls and taxes
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Return executive coach travel
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VAT at current rate to tour operators
Educational activities and visits
Imperial War Museum London
Through its exhibitions, collections and varied programmes, the Imperial War Museum London offers a stimulating and memorable learning experience.The Museum… Read More
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is the world's leading museum of natural history. It contains a range of interactive exhibitions including… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Houses Of Parliament
Take a guided tour around the houses of Parliament where you will be able to see the Commons and Lords… Read More
London Eye
The London Eye is the world’s biggest observation wheel. Situated on the South Bank of the Thames, it is the… Read More
Warner Bros Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter
Bring Harry Potter to life with a visit to Warner Bros. Studio Tour, London. With the help of qualified teachers… Read More
Wicked the Musical
Discover the untold story of the Witches of Oz in Wicked; one of the most successful and longest-running shows in… Read More
Accommodation
The 3* Quality Hotel Wembley is a great base for those wishing to explore London. Located next to Wembley stadium, the hotel offers comfortable accommodation with several amenities to suit groups. The 165 rooms all feature an en-suite and air-conditioning, as well as satellite TV, a direct telephone, hairdryer, safe, and tea & coffee making facilities. Students will be accommodated in multi rooms, with staff in twins or singles. The hotel boasts a sports bar and snack bar as well as a restaurant serving international à la carte cuisine.
Safestay at Elephant & Castle is housed in a beautiful 18th century Georgian building, located just south of the river Thames in London. Students will generally be accommodated in 4-8 bedded rooms and adults in twins, all with ensuite facilities. Rooms also have lockers and may have a TV too.A continental breakfast will be provided every morning, but evening meals will be taken in one of a number of local restaurants. Among its other amenities, the hostel offers free WiFi, a communal area, a laundry room, free luggage storage, a walled garden, games room and a library. There is also a licensed bar for group leaders to relax in at the end of the day.
YHA Rotherhithe is a modern hostel situated just south of the River Thames in the Docklands area of central London. Offering 320 beds in a range of guestrooms, from twins to 10-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. The hostel also offers cycle storage, luggage storage, coin and card payphones and facilities for wheelchair users, including disabled transport information.
Supporting you every step of the way
1 Creating Your Perfect Trip
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2 Launching your trip to parents and students
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3 After you've booked
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4 While you're away
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5 After your trip
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Need help?
Laura Martin — Tour Adviser
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
Granada is a perfect destination for a school party. The city is safe and easy to navigate for students which allows staff to offer a degree of autonomy to students for shopping and eating out. Our students loved the distinctive feel that the various neighbourhoods of the city offer, for example the small town feel of the Albaicín where the language school is situated. It is without doubt one of the most spectacular cities in Europe and it is an ideal base for exploring the nearby coast. Our students loved the trip to the caves in Nerja.— Nottingham Girls High School
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