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~Museums~
The Roman Baths
Abbey Church Yard
Bath, BA1 1LZ
T +44 (0)1225 477785
F+44 (0)1225 477743
Email:
romanbaths_booking@bathnes.gov.uk
www.romanbaths.co.uk
One of the finest thermal spas of the ancient world, built
2000 years ago around the country’s only hot springs. Fine
Roman museum, audio guides in eight languages, computer
animations and costumed Roman characters bring the experience
to life. A special audio tour for children and a ‘Bryson at
the Baths’ audio tour are both available at no extra
cost. Open daily, closed 25/26 December.
~Attractions~
Tower Bridge
Exhibition
London
T 020 7403 3761
www.towerbridge.org.uk
This great exhibition covers
the complete history of Tower Bridge. Private guided tours and
behind the scene tours available. Group discounts.
~Manor
Houses & Gardens~
Near
Aylesbury
Waddesdon Manor and Gardens
Bucks
HP18 0JH
Tel+44 (0) 1296 653226
Fax:+44 (0) 1296 653212
Email
waddesdonmanor@nationaltrust.org
www.waddesdon.org.uk
Waddesdon Manor is a magnificent French
Renaissance-style chateau housing the Rothschild Collection of
art treasures.
Spectacular grounds, with an aviary, wine cellars, shops and
restaurants surround it.
~Castles
and Palaces~
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| Arundel
Castle |
| Arundel, |
| West
Sussex BN18 9AB |
| T+44
(0)1903 882173 |
| F+44
(0)1903 884581 |
| www.arundelcastle.org |
| Towering
above the historical town of Arundel, this great
Norman medieval fortification, founded in 1067 makes
Arundel one of the longest inhabited country houses
in England |
~Castles
and Palaces~
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| Blenheim
Palace |
| Oxfordshire |
| T+ (0)1993
811091 |
| F+
(0)1993 810570 |
| Infoline
08700 6020 80 |
| Email
administrator@blenheimpalace.com |
| www.blenheimpalace.com |
| World
Heritage Site
Baroque
home (by Sir John Vanbrugh) of the 11th
Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston
Churchill, a wonderful palace with treasure-filled
interior and beautiful gardens, new “Churchills
Destiny” exhibition and extensive events programme |
~Castles
and Palaces~
| HM
Tower of London |
| Info
T +44 870 750 8080 |
| Bookings
T +44 870 751 7070 |
| Email
groupsandtraveltrade@hrp.org.uk |
| www.hrp.org.uk |
| The
Tower is home to the legendary Crown Jewels, and the
White Tower housing the magnificent displays of
Royal Armour. Opening on 02 July 2005, Gunpowder
Treason, a new audio-visual exhibition telling the
Tower’s story of the arrest, imprisonment, torture
and death of Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators |
~Castles
and Palaces~
| Hampton
Court Palace and Gardens |
| Info
T +44 870 750 8080 |
| Bookings
T +44 870 751 7070 |
| Email
groupsandtraveltrade@hrp.org.uk |
| www.hrp.org.uk |
| The
celebrated home of Henry VIII, set in
magnificent grounds on the banks of the river
Thames. Over 450 years of history is bought to life
by costumed guides, presentations and audio tours of
the Tudor Kitchens, King’s Apartments and Henry
VIII’s State Apartments. sixty acres of Tudor,
Baroque and Victorian gardens. From March 2005 for
one year Suffragette, Soldiers and Servants: Behind
the scenes of the palace community, 1750-1950
examines the ‘recent’ history concentrating upon
the social history of the grace and favour community
and development of the palace as a tourist
attraction. |
~Castles
and Palaces~
| Kensington
Palace |
| Info
T +44 870 750 8080 |
| Bookings
T +44 870 751 7070 |
| Email
groupsandtraveltrade@hrp.org.uk |
| www.hrp.org.uk |
| A
royal residence since 1698, Queen Victoria’s
birthplace and home to many of today’s royals.
Visitors can see the Royal Ceremonial Dress
Collection, which includes garments from 19th
and 20th century, also dresses worn by
Her Majesty The Queen and Diana, Princess of Wales.
On show until 11 September 2005, The
Queen’s Working Wardrobe: Memories of Royal
Occasions 1945-1972.
This exhibition has a display of 14 outfits
worn by Elizabeth II as first Princess and then
Queen. |
~Castles
and Palaces~
| Queen
Charlotte’s Cottage |
| Info T +44 870 750 8080 |
| Bookings
T +44 870 751 7070 |
| Email
groupsandtraveltrade@hrp.org.uk |
| www.hrp.org.uk |
| Situated
in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Queen
Charlotte’s cottage is open to the public at
weekends in the summertime and is located in the
idyllic bluebell wood |
~Castles
and Palaces~
| Banqueting
House |
| Info T +44 870 750 8080 |
|
Bookings
T +44 870 751 7070 |
| Email
groupsandtraveltrade@hrp.org.uk |
| www.hrp.org.uk |
| The
only surviving part of the original Whitehall
Palace. The
Main Hall with its Palladian style architecture by
Inigo Jones, and spectacular Rubens ceiling
commissioned by Charles I, is explained to visitors
with audio guides and a video presentation |
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~Museums~
Fashion Museum
Assembly Rooms
Bath BA1 1LZ
T: +44 (0)1225 477173
F +44 (0)1225 477743
Email:
fashion_bookings@bathnes.gov.uk
www.fashionmuseum.co.uk
A world class collection of contemporary and
historical dress, situated in the magnificent 18C Assembly
Rooms. Special displays for 2008: Dresses from History
- Georgian, Regency and Victorian dresses from the Museum
collection; 17C Embroidered Gloves; and
1977 - a photographic display of Punk and new
wave bands from the year 1977. Open daily, closed 25/26
December.
~Cruise
Excursions~
City
Cruises
Cherry
Garden Pier
London
SE16 4TU
0207
740 0400 or 0207 237 5134
www.citycruises.com
Discover
London’s Thames, daily every 40 minutes, between
Westminster, Waterloo, Tower Piers and Greenwich,
evening cruises also during high summer
~Cruise
Excursions~
Cruising between Bath and Bristol
Avon River Cruises
37 Colthurst Drive
Hanham, Bristol, BS15 3SG
T 0044(0)117 904 3671
Email
avonrivercruises@blueyonder.co.uk
www.avonrivercruises.co.uk
Combine your visit with a relaxing trip
on the River Avon. If there is 1 hour or half a day,
we can offer a tailor made excursion to see Bath and
the surrounding countryside from a different angle!
We have 4 different “Coach & Cruise” packages shown on
our website or telephone us to discuss your needs.
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~Distilleries~
| Discovering Distilleries |
| Scotland |
| www.malts.com |
| Take
the opportunity to visit one of 12 Scotch malt
whisky distilleries with visitor centres
throughout Scotland |
~Museums
and Galleries~
Museum of London
London Wall
London EC2Y 5HN
Groups T0044(0)870 444 3850
www.museumoflondon.org.uk
Explore London's history from prehistory to
1666 through the galleries, special exhibitions and exciting
events programme. New galleries telling London’s story from
1666 to the present day will open in 2009.
~Museums
and Galleries~
Museum in Docklands
West India Quay
Canary Wharf
London E14 4AL
Groups T0044(0)870 444 3855
www.museumindocklands.org.uk
Visit this historic sugar warehouse and
explore the epic 2000-year story of London's River, Port and
People, from Roman settlement through to the recent
regeneration of London's Docklands
~Museums
and Galleries~
The Fan Museum
Greenwich
T: 020 8305 1441
www.fan-museum.org
The first and only museum in the world
entirely devoted to all aspects of the ancient art and craft
of the fan. Described as "an architectural and artistic
gem", and as "an oasis of tranquillity", The Fan Museum is
home to more than 3,500 fans from all over the world, dating
from the 11th century onwards and displayed in
changing exhibitions.
Winner of
Visit London Gold Award 2006
for Best Small Visitor Attraction.
~Galleries
and Museums~
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| Bank
of England Museum |
| Entrance
Bartholomew Lane |
| London
EC2R 8AH |
|
Gen
enquiries: +(0)20 7601 5545 |
|
Bookings
(group presentations) +(0)20 7601 3833/ 3985 |
| www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum |
| Visit
the Bank of England Museum for an engrossing mixture
of money, gold, forgery, architecture and fun. You
can even handle a real gold bar or try your
hand as a foreign exchange dealer. Admission
FREE. We offer a free one hour presentation
in the Museum cinema but these must be booked
in advance (minimum 15, maximum 50). |
~Galleries
and Museums~
Winston
Churchill's Britain at War Experience
Tooley
Street, London Bridge, SE1 2TF
T:
+44 (0)20 74033171
F:
+44 (0)20 74035104
www.britainatwar.co.uk
Adventure back in time to the dark
days of the Second World War. Experience the fury
and danger of the London Blitz with amazing special
effects and see what everyday life was like.
Experience air raids,BBC studios war broadcasts, the
atmosphere of Drury Lane and much more. Fascinating
for adults and children (special school curriculum
educational packages available) |
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| ~Galleries
and Museums~ |
| National
Maritime Museum |
| Greenwich,
London |
| T
0870 780 4556 |
| www.nmm.ac.uk |
| The
museum has the most important holdings in the world
on the history of Britain at sea, including maritime
art, ship models and plans, scientific and
navigational instruments |
~Galleries
and Museums~
| Tate
Britain |
| Millbank, |
| London
SW1P 4RG |
| T+
(0)20 7887 8888 |
| www.tate.org.uk |
| The
national gallery of British art from 1500 to the
present day. Highlights include the JMW Turner
collection and the Pre-Raphaelites |
~Galleries
and Museums~
| Tate
Modern |
| Bankside, |
| London
SE1 9TG |
| T+(0)20
7887 8888 |
| www.tate.org.uk |
| Britain's major museum of modern art.
Highlights include works by Dali, Picasso, Matisse,
Rothko and Warhol. |
~Galleries
and Museums~
| Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum |
| Church Road |
| Wimbledon |
| T020 8946 6131 |
| www.wimbledon.org/museum |
| The museum tells the story of lawn tennis
and explains many of the traditions associated with
the game. Behind the scenes tours for groups. Very
special group rates available. Group lunches
available |
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