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Buckingham Palace, London, UK Mon, 9th August 2010 - Fri, 1st October 2010 From £17.00*Today the State Rooms are used extensively by The Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on state, ceremonial and official occasions. During August and September when The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace's nineteen state rooms are open to visitors. Find out more about the history of Buckingham Palace and how it is used today on the British Monarchy Website. What there is to see The State Rooms form the heart of the working palace and are lavishly furnished with some of the finest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Poussin, Canaletto; sculpture by Canova; exquisite examples of Sevres porcelain, and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. The Palace's 39-acre garden is an oasis for wildlife, and visitors can enjoy a garden walk that offers superb views of the Garden Front of the Palace and the 19th-century lake. Notes • During visits, all visitors and their belongings will be subject to security checks. Photography, video recording, filming, smoking and eating are not permitted inside the buildings. Mobile phones should also be switched off. • Wheel Chair Access: All locations are accessible to wheelchair users with the exception of the garden at Buckingham Palace. Also, with Buckingham Palace State Rooms an alternative entrance is used, as there are a number of stairs along the standard visitor route. It is therefore essential for the advisor to notify the Palace in advance of the visit if any wheelchair users will ...
Buckingham Palace, London, UK Mon, 9th August 2010 - Fri, 1st October 2010 From £24.75*This special voucher may be exchanged for admission to the Royal Mews and Buckingham Palace State Rooms. Please read the notes below carefully. Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of Her Majesty The Queen and serves as both home and office. PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, tickets for disabled visitors cannot be purchased through this website. All disabled patrons must book tickets directly through the Palace by calling 020 7766 7324. Royal Mews One of the finest working stables in existence, the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace provides a unique insight into the department of the Royal Household that provides transport by road for The Queen and other members of the Royal Family. What there is to see The Royal Mews houses the state vehicles, both horse-drawn carriages and motor cars, used for coronations, state visits, royal weddings, the State Opening of Parliament and other official engagements. Visitors can see the Gold State Coach which was last used during The Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002 to carry Her Majesty and Prince Philip to the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral. For most of the year the stables are home to the working horses that play an important role in The Queen's official and ceremonial duties. They are mainly Cleveland Bays, the only British breed of carriage horse, and the Windsor Greys, which by tradition always draw the carriage in which The Queen is travelling. As they may be on duty, undergoing training or having a well-deserved rest away from London, the horses are not always on vie...
HRP Hampton Court Palace, London, UK - From £14.00*Prebook your tickets now and get fast track entry to Hampton Court Palace PLUS pay less than you would on the day. Hampton Court Palace promises a magical journey back through 500 years of royal history. Discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, explore 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens and lose yourself in the world-famous maze. For almost 200 years, Hampton Court Palace was at the centre of court life, politics and national history. Although often identified with Henry VIII, its history was influenced just as much by William III and Queen Mary II in the late 17th century....
Historic Royal Palaces, London, UK Thu, 29th July 2010 - Mon, 28th February 2011 From £32.00*The 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the throne will see Historic Royal Palaces celebrating the special events and exhibitions. Henry VIII: heads and hearts at Hampton Court Palace will encompass the opportunity to meet his women. Whilst Henry VIII: Dressed to Kill is a spectacular exhibition of his armour and weapons bought together for the first time in modern history, at Henry's own place and fortress the Tower of London. Times: Daily from 9am Children are 5 - 15 years, concessions are over 60's and full time students with identification.
HRP Kensington Palace, London, UK - From £12.50*Pre book your tickets now and get fast track entry to Kensington Palace PLUS pay less than you would on the day. Kensington Palace has been a royal home for over 300 years and parts of the palace remain a private residence for members of the Royal Family today. Kensington Palace was once a favoured home of some of Britain's most famous kings and queens and the setting for many great events and dramas in royal history. Originally a private country house, the building was acquired by William III and Mary II in 1689 and was adapted for royal residence by Sir Christopher Wren. For the next 70 years the palace was at the centre of the life and government of the kingdom and played host to the courts of William and Mary, Queen Anne, George I and George II. In the 19th century Kensington was the birthplace and childhood home of Princess Victoria (later Queen Victoria). ...
London Eye, London, UK Fri, 30th July 2010 - Thu, 31st March 2011 From £17.50*As well as being one of the most visually striking structures in the world - the London Eye offers a new perspective on a great city. London's famous streets, churches, palaces and monuments spread out below in a panoramic scene grown up from Roman times - and, on a clear day - views that stretch 25 miles to Windsor Castle. The Eye takes you on a gradual, 30 minute, 360 degree rotation that will give you the kind of panoramic views usually only accessible by helicopter or aeroplane. For Londoners and visitors alike, it really is the best way to see London and it's many celebrated landmarks. • The London Eye is unable to accept any left luggage, other than prams and buggies which will be thoroughly searched. • Handbags and small day packs will be allowed on the Eye, but will be searched. Unfortunately, we cannot accept briefcases or laptops on to the wheel. • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over. ...
London Eye, London, UK Fri, 30th July 2010 - Thu, 31st March 2011 From £27.50*As well as being one of the most visually striking structures in the world - the London Eye offers a new perspective on a great city. London's famous streets, churches, palaces and monuments spread out below in a panoramic scene grown up from Roman times - and, on a clear day - views that stretch 25 miles to Windsor Castle. The Eye takes you on a gradual, 30 minute, 360 degree rotation that will give you the kind of panoramic views usually only accessible by helicopter or aeroplane. For Londoners and visitors alike, it really is the best way to see London and it's many celebrated landmarks. These fast track tickets to the London Eye save you time on your visit to London. Simply arrive 15 minutes before your chosen boarding time, present your vouchers at the fast track check-in desk and you will board ahead of the standard flight queue... • The London Eye is unable to accept any left luggage, other than prams and buggies which will be thoroughly searched. • Handbags and small day packs will be allowed on the Eye, but will be searched. Unfortunately, we cannot accept briefcases or laptops on to the wheel. • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over. ...
ZSL London Zoo, London, UK Thu, 29th July 2010 - Thu, 31st March 2011 From £18.00*Come face to face with some of the hairiest, scariest, tallest and smallest animals on the planet - right in the heart of the capital. Set in leafy Regents Park amongst heritage-listed buildings and beautiful gardens, London Zoo is a great excuse for a big day out. Get up close to cheeky squirrel monkeys in the new walk-through experience, Meet the Monkeys. Dare to encounter the Komodo dragon, or embark on an African Bird Safari. With all-day parking, play equipment, beautiful picnic areas, keeper talks, animal displays and exciting events, the whole family will enjoy a day out at London Zoo, full of discovery and wild fun. - OPEN EVERY DAY from 10.00am - Closed Christmas Day - Open evenings during summer - Last admission one hour before closing time - Closing times vary...
Premium Tours, London, UK Thu, 5th August 2010 - Tue, 29th March 2011 From £69.00*Highlights: - Lunch in the oldest inn in Britain - In depth look at the Cotswolds - Stroll through picturesque Burford built by the River Windrush - Visit Stow-on-the-wold and Moreton-in-marsh - Cream tea and walking tour in Stratford-Upon-Avon THE COTSWOLDS: The Cotswolds represent an area that is forever England, remaining seemingly unchanged with the passing of time. Rolling landscapes, dry stone walls, perpendicular churches and sparkling clear streams fuse with tiny villages and hamlets with their charming limestone houses, tea shops and inns. Our full day tour of the Cotswolds begins in Burford, where the magnificent High Street, which slopes down to the River Windrush, holds every variety of Cotswold stone. There will be time to visit the small tea houses before heading north to Stow-on-the-wold. LUNCH IN THE OLDEST PUB IN BRITAIN: Lunch beckons and what better way to satisfy your hunger than with a fabulous two course lunch in the Royalist Hotel, the oldest inn in Britain, built in 947 AD, over 1,000 years ago! The restaurant boasts a spectacular oak beamed ceiling, a huge stone fireplace bearing witches marks and a fabulous range of traditional cooking including mouth-watering apple and raspberry crumble. STRATFORD UPON AVON: The afternoon is spent exploring Moreton-in-marsh which has a unique buzz and is also home to the Cotswolds falconry centre before heading north west and out of the Cotswolds to the delightful Stratford-Upon-Avon. Here we enjoy a small walk through the city centre passing Shakespeares Birthplace b...
HRP Tower of London, London, UK Thu, 29th July 2010 - Sat, 26th February 2011 From £17.00*Avoid the queues with these fast track tickets to the famous Tower of London. The entry queue for customers with prepaid tickets is generally less than 30 minutes at peak times (the queue to buy tickets on the day can be upwards of 2 hours!). These are open tickets valid for entry on a single day from the date chosen until 28th February 2010. MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS: # A new permanent exhibition on Torture at the Tower # The Jewel House where visitors can marvel at the exquisite Crown Jewels # The Crowns & Diamonds exhibition in the Martin Tower which charts the evolution of royal crowns in Britain and the role that diamonds played in their decoration # The White Tower which houses a splendid display of arms and armour from the Royal Armouries, including the armours of Henry VIII and Charles I # The Bloody Tower where legend says the 'Princes in the Tower' were murdered and where the imprisonment of Sir Walter Ralegh is brought to life # The Beauchamp Tower where visitors can read inscriptions made by desperate prisoners # Traitors' Gate, through which many famous prisoners passed # The Wall Walk, which provides great views of the Tower and is an ideal location for photography...
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire, UK Thu, 29th July 2010 - Thu, 31st March 2011 From £17.00*Stroll across acres of lush countryside and watch lions, tigers, elephants, hippos and giraffes out and about in huge outdoor enclosures. Hop aboard the Safari Bus or the Great Whipsnade Railway, meet the new pride in Lions of the Serengeti and visit the two baby elephants on the downs. Get splashed by a Sealion, see the penguins gulp down their dinner and don’t be surprised if you catch a wallaby or a strange-looking mara wandering idly by! With all-day parking, beautiful picnic areas, keeper talks, animal displays and exciting events, the whole family will enjoy a day out at London Zoo, full of discovery and wild fun. - OPEN EVERY DAY from 10.00am - Closed Christmas Day - Late opening evenings during summer. - Open from 10am - closing times vary - Last admission one hour before closing time....
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