This is a great day, especially for families.
Travelling on London's transport like a Londoner but without getting lost.
See all the key sites, Westminster Abbey*, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Changing of the Guard, Trafalgar Square, St Paul's Cathedral*, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London*,
* Guided interior tours possible with me.
London’s iconic structures feature in the Harry Potter movies. Our tour will reveal as much as muggles ( non magical folk ) can see of the London locations . Platform 9 ¾,Gringotts Bank, The Leaky Cauldron, Ministry of Magic, the Houses of Parliament, the Night Bus bridge, Canary Wharf and Tower Bridge, and now another bridge over the River Thames.
Only have a day in London?
Visit the 3 main areas - Westminster, The City of London and London Docklands
No one can do more in a day than I can with you!
You may only visit London once, so make the most of your time here.
Please see details "Half day tours".
Hearts are beating fast in London with the excitement of 2012. Having passed "2012 Venues" endorsement set by the Institute of Tourist Guiding, allow me to enlighten you with the production story behind the scenes. See the areas of the London venues, including seeing the Olympic Park from the outer edges, where the sporting elite will be performing. These tours will focus on several key aspects; 21st century sports and facilities, regeneration, strategic planning, and the legacy. These are exciting times, come and be part of the 2012 scene in London.
Also available "Ancient Olympics Tour at the British Museum" a fascinating insight into the origins of the games which includes drama, blood and ribbons !
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All tours are day return from London.
Paddington Bear to Harry Potter
After saying hello to Paddington Bear, board the train for our journey to Oxford.
Walking tour of Oxford to see and understand the buildings that form this unique university and city.
Oxford was also used as the backdrop to some Harry Potter films, so we will encounter some of Harry's haunts.
Perhaps lunch in a 14th century pub tucked away down a little alley.
Two very different English country homes with history oozing out of the walls.
Hever Castle - home of the Tudor Boleyn family.
Chartwell- the much loved family home of Sir Winston Churchill and his wife Clemmie.
Lunch at a local pub can be arranged.
The Normans built this castle 900 years ago. The epitome of a perfect English scene. Set on an island, this castle has been adorned by no less than 5 queens of England. The condition today is also due to the love and investment of the last private owner Lady Baillie. It's a cosy home with inspirational interior design, filled with antiques.
Canterbury a much loved thriving English medieval town, home of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Head of the Worldwide Anglican Community. A magnificent cathedral, whose foundation dates back 1400 years, frequented by flocks of pilgrims in the Middle Ages, eager to pay their respects and draw on the powers of St Thomas Becket who was brutally murdered by his King's knights. Today it forms part of a World Heritage Site.
This is a day of extensive time travel 5000 years. Pre- historic mystical stones and a beautiful city.
Visit Stonehenge, and unravel the theories of Britain's most important prehistoric monument dating from 3000 B.C.
Bath, was founded as a health spa by the Romans. Today it is still possible to see the Roman Baths and wonder at their civilisation. In the18th century, the city enjoyed a renaissance and developed into an elegant Georgian social centre and health resort. During the season Bath buzzed with wealthy families and celebrities of the day.
Tour Combinations of: Oxford ( with a touch of Harry Potter if required!), Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace and Stratford upon Avon.
Stonehenge and Salisbury
Winchester and Salisbury
Rochester and Canterbury
A day at the English seaside
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