London is without doubt Britain's greatest educational resource with the largest concentration of museums, galleries and cultural attractions.
Visit the capital city's fascinating historical Royal palaces, each with its own rich past, or take a trip on the contemporary London Eye. At 135m high the Observational wheel offers a sweeping view of the city in each direction.
London is also internationally renowned for its famous shopping areas such as Oxford Street and Covent Garden.
Boasting over a hundred theatres and many leisure activities, London is a favourite for school groups. Tours by rail are also available.
Curriculum Focus
Accommodation
STS offers a choice of different types of accommodation in London, all within easy reach of a comprehensive excursion programme.
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Thameside YHA
A modern youth centre ideal for groups.
Official Rating: Youth Hostel
Capacity: 250
Location: Situated in the Docklands area south of the River Thames and approximately one mile from the Tower of London.
Facilities: The centre has a self service restaurant, meeting rooms, TV room and a soft drinks bar.
Accommodation: Students are accommodated in multi-bedded rooms, usually sleeping 2-6 in single and bunk beds (there are some 10 bedded rooms). All rooms have private facilities.
Meal Basis: Half Board.
Royal National
This hotel is one of the largest in London. It is well located, comfortable and been welcoming school groups for many years.
Official Rating: 2 Star
Capacity: 3000
Location: Bedford way on the edge of Russel Square, within walking distance of the British Museum, Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street.
Facilities: Bar and restaurant, gift shop and conference/meeting rooms.
Accommodation: Bedrooms accommodate 3-4 students are en-suite with satellite TV, direct dial telephones and tea/coffee making facilities.
Meal Basis: Half Board.
We use other hotels of a similar standard in and around the city.
Day 1 — Morning departure from school arrive at your accommodation for evening dinner. Depending on the location of your school you may be able to include visits on this day.
Day 2 — Excursions of your choice.
Day 3 — Departing in the morning, depending on the location of your school you may be able include visits on this day. Return to school.
Meal Arrangements
Half Board:
First Meal - Evening meal on Day 1.
Final Meal - Breakfast on final day.
Free Back-Up Material
STS Guide to the city and a map.
Other Information
A half or full day City guide can be arranged at a supplementary charge.
Excursion Selection
Towns & Cities St Pauls Cathedral - Built by Sir Christopher Wren from 1675 to 1723 St. Pauls is a perfect structural masterpiece, see its striking Baroque dome and visit the Crypt where illustrious individuals are buried!
The Tower of London - Initially built to deter Londoners from revolt, the tower later housed the Royal Mint and the Crown Jewels - it also has a grim past as a prison! Next to the tower is Tower bridge where you can enjoy spectacular views from the walkways 43 metres above the Thames.
Westminster Abbey - The Chapel of this beautiful abbey was constructed by Henry VII in the 15th Century. It now houses some wonderful treasures such as carvings and tapestries.
Houses of Parliament - See the famous Clock Tower better known as Big Ben. It may be possible to obtain a visit inside the Houses of Parliament by writing to your local MP.
Buckingham Palace - Home to the Royal Monarch. In the high season (July/August) you can visit some of the Royal rooms. See the famous Changing of the Guard.
British Museum - This museum houses some of the worlds greatest antiquities such as medieval manuscripts, music manuscripts, Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities such as the Magna Carta and the Gutenberg Bible.
National Gallery - This world renowned gallery houses a vast collection of over 2,300 Western European paintings spanning the period from 1250 to 1900.
Tate Britain - Here you will find a wonderful collection of modern art, some 14,000 paintings, sculptures and prints are displayed here at any one time.
Tate Modern - Housed in the former Bankside Power Station, the Tate Modern is truly a stunning building. Boasting a vast collection of international modern art dating from 1900 to the present day.
Thames River Cruise - Cruise from Westminster Pier to Greenwich, enjoy unbeatable views of the city's architecture such as Big Ben, the London Eye and Tate Modern.
Other Places of Interest London Eye London Dungeon BBC Experience - See how the famous broadcasting corporation works.
BFI London IMAX Cinema - Fantastic breath taking 2D and 3D film shows.
London Aquarium London Zoo Trafalgar Square Picadilly Circus Covent Garden Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition Madame Tussauds The Science Museum Natural History Museum Imperial War Museum Museum of London Theatre Museum Thames Barrier and Centre London Transport Museum LEGOLAND Windsor Theatre visits and much more.
Departing from your school and returning to school by standard touring coach, arriving at your centre on Day 1 and departing from the centre on the final day.
Day 1 — Take the train from your local station to London Mainline Station. Make your own arrangements to your accommodation. Three day London Travel pass for zones 1 and 2 are also available at a supplement. Arrive for evening dinner.
Day 2 — Day for visiting sites at leisure using public transport.
Day 3 — At leisure for visits before connecting with your return train. Rail tour is based on a min of 10 full paying passengers. Price on application.
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