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______Places of Religious Worship Abbey Formally titled the of St Peter at Westminster, is a large Gothic abbey church in the , just to the west of the . It is one of the 's most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, the building is no longer an abbey nor a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of "Royal Peculiar"—a church responsible directly to the sovereign. The building itself is the original abbey church.

St. Paul’s Cathedral An Anglican cathedral, the seat of the and the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London and is a Grade 1 listed building. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604. The present cathedral, dating late 17th century, was designed in the English Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren. Its , completed in Wren's lifetime, was part of a major rebuilding program in the City after the Great Fire of London. The cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognizable sights of London. Its , framed by the spires of Wren's City churches, has dominated the skyline for over 300 years.

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Temple Church A late 12th century church built by the Knights Templar as their headquarters. The nave is round and was based on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Undamaged by the Great Fire of London in 1666, the church was renovated by Christopher Wren in the 17th century and again in the 19th century. Shakespeare knew this church and included it in a scene in Henry VI, Part One. The church also figures prominently in Dan Brown's controversial novel The Da Vinci Code. The church is very special! There are several grotesques featuring silly human faces and a goat in an academic cap, beautiful medieval style glass. There are also 10 effigies of Knights Templar lying on their backs in a variety of poses. It was once thought that these were tombs, but no bodies were ever discovered (Limited opening, on request only).

______Royal Palaces It is the London residence and administrative headquarters of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning. Originally known as Buckingham House, the building at the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on a site that had been in private ownership for at least 150 years. It was acquired by King George III in 1761 as a private residence for Queen Charlotte and became known as The Queen's House (open to visits from July to September, dates to be confirmed)

Kensington Palace The royal residence set in , in the beautiful Hyde Park. It has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century and is currently the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Prince William and his wife, Kate) and their children. Today, the State Rooms are open to the public and managed by charity , a non-profit organization that does not receive public funds. The palace also displays many paintings and other objects from the and provisional exhibitions usually dedicated to the royal family. Prince Charles and Princess Diana lived here during their marriage

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The Officially called Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic fortress located on the north bank of the , in central London. It was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England. The White Tower, which gives the entire building its name, was built by in 1078 and was a resented symbol of oppression, inflicted upon London by the new ruling elite. The fort was used as a prison until 1952 (Kray twins), although that was not its primary purpose. A grand palace early in its history, served as a royal residence. The Crown Jewellery is currently kept safe inside.

______National Museums NOTE: All national museums have entry Free Of Charge (FOC) for permanent collections

British Museum Found in 1753, holds a remarkable collection that spans over two million years of human history. Enjoy a unique comparison of the treasures of the world culture under one roof, centred around the magnificent Great Court. World famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and Egyptian mummies are visiteed by up to six million visitors per year.

Science Museum It features seven floors of educational and entertaining exhibits, including the Apollo 10 command module and a flight simulator. The Welcome Wing showcases developments in contemporary science, medicine and technology. The Medical History Gallery in the museum's attic contains a substantial collection of medical history treasures. Pattern Pod introduces under-eights to the importance of patterns in contemporary science and Launch Pad is a popular hands-on gallery where children can explore basic scientific principles.

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Natural History Museum Both a research institution and a fabulous museum, opened in Alfred Waterhouse’s purpose-built Romanesque cathedral of nature on the Cromwell Road in 1881. Joined by the splendid Darwin Centre extension in 2009, the original building still looks quite magnificent. The pale blue and terracotta façade just about prepares you for the natural wonders within. Since 1905, London’s most beloved dinosaur, Dippy the Diplodocus, reigned in the Hintze Hall.

Victoria and Albert Museum It is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after and Prince Albert. The V&A collection spans 5,000 years of art, from ancient times to the present day, from the cultures of all over the world. The holdings of ceramics, glass, textiles, costumes, silver, ironwork, jewelry, furniture, medieval objects, sculpture, prints and printmaking, drawings and photographs are among the largest and most comprehensive in the world. The museum owns the world's largest collection of post-classical sculpture, with the holdings of Italian Renaissance items being the largest outside Italy. Established in 1824 as a new art collection for the enjoyment and education of all, the National Gallery first consisted of 38 pictures, put on display at a house on Pall Mall while a purpose-built gallery was constructed. There are now over 2,300 works of art, from medieval classics to world-famous pieces by the French Impressionists. The new museum opened in 1838, located in because it was deemed to be at the heart of London, easy for rich people to visit from the west by carriage and also convenient for poor people coming by foot from east London. National Portrait Gallery The gallery houses portraits of historically important and famous British people, selected on the basis of the significance of the sitter, not that of the artist. The collection includes photographs and caricatures as well as paintings, drawings and sculpture. One of its best-known images is the Chandos portrait, the most famous portrait of . Portraits of living figures were allowed from 1969. In addition to its permanent galleries of historical portraits, the National Portrait Gallery exhibits a rapidly changing selection of contemporary work.

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Tate Britain Gallery The gallery is situated on , on the site of the former . Construction, undertaken by commenced in 1893, and the gallery opened on 21 July 1897 as the National Gallery of British Art. However, from the start it was commonly known as the Gallery, after its founder Sir , and in 1932 it officially adopted that name. Before 2000, the gallery housed and displayed both British and modern collections, but the launch of saw Tate's modern collections move there, it became dedicated to the display of historical and contemporary British art. Consequently, it was renamed in March 2000.

Tate Modern Gallery Tate Modern is a gallery located in London. It is Britain's National Gallery of international modern art and forms part of the Tate group. It is based in the former Bankside Power Station and in the new contemporary space added in 2016 and holds the national collection of British art from 1900 to the present day and international modern and contemporary art. Tate Modern is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the world.

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______Stunning Views

The Located in the heart of London, along the River Thames, situated across the river from the Houses of Parliament and . At 135 meters tall, the London Eye is the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel and has come to be one of London’s iconic structures and modern symbol of the capital. Your gradual rotation journey will take approximately 30 minutes as you rise 135 meters above the ground in of the 32 high-tech glass capsules, each equipped with six interactive touchscreen displays to help you explore and identify London’s landmarks.

The Shard is a 95-storey skyscraper in London that forms part of the Quarter development. Standing 309.7 meters high, the Shard is the tallest building in the United Kingdom, the fourth-tallest building in Europe and the 96th-tallest building in the world. The Shard's construction began in March 2009; it was topped out on 30 March 2012 and inaugurated on 6 July 2012. The tower's privately-operated observation deck, The View from The Shard, was opened to the public on 1 February 2013. The glass-clad pyramid has 72 habitable floors, with a viewing gallery and open-air observation deck on the 72nd floor, at a height of 244 meters. It was designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano. Emirates Air Line Emirates Air Line crosses the River Thames between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks. Cabins arrive every 30 seconds and flights are approximately 10 minutes each way. The Discovery experience includes a non-stop round-trip, an on-board video tour, free entrance to Emirates Aviation Experience and a souvenir in-flight guide. After 19:00 each day, flight durations are extended to approximately 25 minutes (12-13 minutes each way) to enjoy an even more relaxing trip across the Thames.

Cruises on the River Thames Big Ben, The London Eye, and more, see the best views in London with River Thames sightseeing cruise. An all- weather sightseeing boat cruise up and down the River Thames on every day of the week, all year round, from four piers in the heart of London: Westminster, London Eye, Tower of London, Greenwich. Whether you’re looking for the most convenient, picturesque way to travel between London landmarks or an all- day experience we can help you enjoy comfortable passage between our piers. Boats have café-bars with sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks, wine, beer and more.

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______Fun for Families

Madame Tussauds Wax museum in London founded by Marie Tussaud, is a major tourist attraction in London, displaying the waxworks of famous and historic people including actors and musicians.

Shrek Adventure It is an interactive and immersive walkthrough experience, where the whole family can step into and star in your own hilarious misadventure with Shrek and his DreamWorks friends. The journey begins when you board the DreamWorks Tours magical flying 4D bus to Far Far Away. There you will visit Cinderella in Shrek’s swamp, bump into Puss in Boots, rescue Pinocchio from the wheel of torture and cook up a magic spell with the Muffin Man. But don’t forget to collect the special ingredients that you will need to find Shrek and make it back home safely! This experience lasts for approximately 75 minutes.

Sea Life After the refurbishment in 2009, a new underwater tunnel was introduced called the Shark Walk, a revamped Pacific Ocean tank, and a complete rerouting of the exhibit. The attraction officially became a Sea Life Centre. In May 2011, the aquarium opened a new penguin exhibit, with 10 gentoo penguins transferred from the Edinburgh Zoo. Many of the creatures which are on the endangered list have been rescued and cannot be released into the wild or have been born and bred as part of conservation projects.

The London Dungeon Brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes and rides in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that you see, hear, touch, smell and feel. It’s hilarious fun and it’s sometimes a bit scary. The shows are based on real London history and legends. You'll get up close and personal with sinister characters including Jack the Ripper and barber of , Sweeney Todd. It's a fully themed experience with 360° sets, full on authenticity and theatrical storytelling.

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The London Bridge Experience Crowned ‘Best Guided Tour’, it is an immersive theatrical experience bringing together history and horror, education and fun. Become part of London's gruesome history and travel back in time with notorious English characters, uncovering the dark secrets that lie beneath the world’s most haunted bridge. You will see, hear and even smell what London Bridge was like throughout the ages.

London Zoo It is the world's oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April 1828 and was originally intended to be used as a collection for scientific study. In 1831 or 1832 the animals of the Tower of London menagerie were transferred to the zoo's collection. It was eventually opened to the public in 1847. Today it houses a collection of 698 species of animals, with 20,166 individuals, making it one of the largest collections in the UK.

Warner Brothers Studio Tour Provides an amazing opportunity to explore the magic of the Harry Potter films. This unique walking tour takes you behind the scenes and showcases of a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects and animatronics that made these films so hugely popular all over the world.

Special Event – The Forbidden Forest Officially opened on Friday 31st March The Forbidden Forest may be strictly off-limits to Hogwarts students, but for the first time you are invited to defy Professor Dumbledore’s orders and follow the footsteps of Harry, Ron and Hermione deep into the grounds of the Forbidden Forest. Home to an abundance of creatures, the Forbidden Forest offers shelter and protection to Hippogriffs and Acromantula among many others. It is also well known to beloved half-giant Hagrid in his role as Care of Magical Creatures professor.

Dinner in the Great Hall events will take place on the 11th, 12th and 13th December from 6pm until midnight.

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______Full Day Excursions Full Day Greenwich

It is now a London Borough, but Greenwich used to be a historic town until 1965. Greenwich is world-famous as the traditional location of the Prime Meridian, on which all Coordinated Universal Time is based. The Prime Meridian running through Greenwich and the Greenwich Observatory is where the designation Greenwich Mean Time, or GMT began, and on which all world times are based. In 2012, Greenwich was listed as a top ten global destination by Frommer's – the only UK destination to be listed. The area, incredibly rich of history, can also be reached by boat from Westminster pier or The Tower pier and includes one of the largest Museum complex in the world; Central Greenwich Town in fact, contains a UNESCO World Heritage Site centered on Christopher Wren's Royal Naval College and the Old Royal Observatory.

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The Greenwich Royal Observatory: Known as the Old Royal Observatory from 1957 to 1998, this is an observatory situated on a hill in , overlooking the River Thames. It played a major role in the history of astronomy and navigation and is best known as the location of the prime meridian, and thereby gave its name to Greenwich Mean Time.

Cutty Sark: Built in Scotland in 1869 it was originally

designed to carry tea from China to England as fast as possible. Now it represents an award-winning visitor attraction. This record-breaking ship travelled the globe and visited every major world port throughout its varied history. Now here at Greenwich, conservation work has raised three metres above ground, allowing you to walk directly underneath.

The : Set in beautiful Greenwich Park is part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. It is located just at a walking distance to the Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark. The historic building includes 10 galleries, a shop, café, interactive displays and is fully wheelchair accessible. Its collection is represented by the treasure of artefacts, models, maps and art of Greenwich’s past, being the heart of maritime Britain for commerce, travel and naval interests.

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The Queen’s House: Filled with works of art representing 400 years by artists including Gainsborough, , Reynolds, LS Lowry, Stubbs and Hogarth, is part of the original 16th and 17th Century palace complex of Greenwich. In the Great Hall, see -winner Richard Wright’s beautiful gold leaf ceiling design. It was used by members of the royal family until 1805, when George III granted the Queen’s House to a charity for the orphans of seamen, called the Royal Naval Asylum. This remained until 1933, when the school moved to Suffolk. It was taken over by the National Maritime Museum in 1934

Combination Full Day London + 1 Attraction

Full day Windsor + Hampton Court Full day Windsor + Full day Hampton Court + Kew Gardens

Hampton Court Palace The wonderful palace was the favorite former home of the flamboyant King Henry VIII. He extended and developed this grand palace after acquiring it in the 1520s and its many royal occupants have furnished the palace with decadent tapestries and paintings throughout the centuries. Set in 60 acres of formal gardens, including the famous and Great Vine, this palace, situated in the surroundings of London, is well worth a visit. The current layout of this

magnificent residence recreates an atmosphere that suddenly catapult to revive in an incredibly clear way its majestic past, to imagine the frantic life of the court and its banquets, breathe its perfumes, perceive its intrigues.

Windsor The royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire is notable for its long association with the English and later British royal family and for its architecture. The original castle was built in the 11th century after the Norman

invasion of England by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I it has been used by the reigning monarch and is the longest-occupied palace in Europe. The castle lavish early 19th-century State Apartments were described by the art historian Hugh Roberts as "a superb and unrivalled sequence of rooms widely regarded as the finest and most

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complete expression of later Georgian taste". Inside the castle walls is the 15th-century St George's , considered by the historian Robinson to be "one of the supreme achievements of English Perpendicular Gothic" design.

Kew Gardens Located less than 30 minutes from central London, is the city’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the world’s most diverse collection of living plants and a scientific research center of international renown. Discover beautiful glasshouses including the iconic Palm House and its exotic rainforest; the Princess of Wales Conservatory which invites you to explore 10 of the world’s

climatic zones; and the Waterlily House with its amazing, giant lily pads. The 59ft (18m) high Treetop Walkway soars into the tree canopy offering a bird’s- eye view of the gardens. Enjoy a stroll along the Great Broad Walk Borders, home to more than 60,000 plants, and step into history at , the former summer residence of King George III.

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Full Day Oxford Oxford, a city in central southern England, revolves around its prestigious university, established in the 12th century. The architecture of its 38 colleges in the city’s medieval center led poet Matthew Arnold to nickname it the 'City of Dreaming Spires'. University College and Magdalen College are off the High Street, which runs from Carfax Tower (with city views) to the Botanic Garden on the River Cherwell.

Suggested Entrances Bodleian Library Ashmolean Museum (FOC) Museum of history of science (FOC) Christ Church College Brasenose College Botanic Gardens Combinations Full Day Oxford + 1 of the attractions in Oxfordshire

Full Day: Oxford + Full Day: Oxford + Waddesdon Manor Full Day: Oxford + Cotswolds area Full day: Oxford + Stratford upon Avon (max 2 entrances)

Blenheim Palace A masterpiece of Baroque architecture, Blenheim Palace provides an awe- inspiring experience for visitors. Home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and his family and the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting a long and diverse history. Enter the Palace and explore the gilded State Rooms and priceless collections set against striking stonework, and experience the beauty and magnificence of this Grade I listed building.

Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 to display his collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world. It’s home to the Rothschild Collections of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. Waddesdon captures the magic of a French château in the heart of Buckinghamshire, built in the style of a 16th century French Renaissance-style château of the Loire. The Manor, grounds, Dairy and estate are ideally suited for use as a filming location for many famous movies, such as James Bond (never say never again 1983) The Queen( 2006), Sherlock Holmes ( A Game of Shadows 2011), The Crown(2016) and many series like Downtown Abbey or Midsomer Murdes.

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Full Day in Warwickshire and Cotswolds

One of the delights of visiting the Cotswolds is exploring the different areas, each with its own identity, yet all with those defining Cotswold features: golden stone and rolling hills, the ‘wolds’. Explore quintessentially English villages of honey-coloured stone; take in splendid, lively market towns; visit some of the country’s greatest palaces, and country houses; marvel at the natural world in acclaimed reserves and at some of the most famous arboretas in Britain.

Full day Stratford upon Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon, a market town in England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare. Possibly the most famous writer in the English language, Shakespeare is known for his sonnets and plays such as 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Hamlet'. The Royal Shakespeare Company performs his plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and adjacent Swan Theatre, among many historical buildings that survive today and would have been familiar to the Poet.

Suggested Entrances Shakespeare Birthplace Hall's Croft Anne Hathaway's Cottage Gardens and Mary Arden's Farm Shakespeare new place (Shakespeare 5 houses pass available) Full Day: Warwick Castle + Cotswolds area Full Day: Stratford upon Avon + Cotswolds Area

Warwick Castle The records of a walled-building in Warwick can be traced back to the Saxon fortification which Ethelfleda, daughter of Alfred the Great, used to defend against the invading Danes. The first castle to appear on the site was a wooden motte and bailey constructed in 1068 at the command of William the Conqueror. Throughout the middle ages, under successive Earls of Warwick, the Castle was gradually rebuilt in stone. Warwick Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade 1 listed building, therefore

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requires constant investment and upkeep for future generations to appreciate and enjoy. The property was then taken over by The Tussauds Group, which later became Merlin Entertainments Group in 2007 and remains under their guardianship today, offering a range of numerous activities for schools and families. The Castle Dungeon Are you brave enough to enter? Witness some of the darkest, bloodiest and most frightening times in the Castle’s history Shows at Warwick Castle Warwick Castle's shows are a HUGE favourite of guests, young and old. Your ticket to Warwick Castle includes access to them all. The Maze Choose your path as you muddle through time and face fun challenges to unravel history’s best kept secret in the World’s first Horrible Histories adventure maze.

Full Day Bath or Combinations Full Day in Somerset and /or Wiltshire

Full Day: Salisbury + Stonehenge Full Day: Bath + Salisbury

Bath is a town set in the rolling countryside of southwest England, known for its natural hot springs and 18th-century Georgian architecture. Honey- colored Bath stone has been used extensively in the town’s architecture, including at Bath Abbey, noted for its fan-vaulting, tower and large stained-glass windows. Roman Bath, the museum at the site of the original Roman-era Baths, includes The Great Bath, and a temple.

Suggested Entrances Roman Bath Fashion Museum Jane Austen Centre Bath Abbey

Salisbury is a medieval cathedral city in the southern English county of Wiltshire. It’s 9 miles south of the iconic prehistoric stone circle at Stonehenge, which stands on the grassland of Salisbury Plain. The city’s

ornate 13th-century cathedral has a 123m spire, a working 14th-century clock and an original copy of

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the Magna Carta (the Great Charter), a key document from 1215 A.D.

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire. It consists of a ring of standing stones, with each standing stone around 4.1 meters high, 2.1 meters wide and weighing around 25 tons. The stones are set within earthworks in the middle of the densest complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds. Archaeologists believe it was constructed from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. The surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC.

Roman Bath The complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. The house is a well-preserved Roman site for public bathing. The

Roman Baths themselves are below the modern street level. There are four main features: The Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House and the museum, holding finds from Roman Bath. The buildings above street level date from the 19th century. Together with the Grand Pump Room, receive more than one million visitors a year.

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Winchester is a city steeped in history, is England's ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. Today Winchester combines the best of city life with the freshness of the surrounding countryside. One hour from London, this is England as it used to be. With world class attractions and architecture including a magnificent Cathedral, where the famous writer Jane Austin was buried, Wolvesey Castle ruins and Palace, award-winning pubs and restaurants and a tempting array of shops. This culturally rich medieval city is surrounded by idyllic villages and the fabulous rolling countryside of the South Downs National Park.

Suggested Entrances Winchester Cathedral The Great Hall (donation) Wolvesey Castle

Winchester Cathedral is one of the most famous and visited cathedrals in England. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, with the longest nave and greatest overall length of any Gothic cathedral, nowadays the cathedral draws many tourists as a result of its association with Jane Austen, who died in Winchester on 18 July 1817. Her funeral was held in the cathedral, and she was buried in the north aisle.The crypt, which frequently floods, houses a by , called "Sound II", installed in 1986, and a modern shrine to Saint Swithun. The mysterious statue contemplates the water held in cupped hands and is extremely

The Great Hall, “one of the finest surviving aisled halls of the 13th century”, contains the greatest symbol of medieval mythology, King Arthur's , and is all that now remains of Winchester Castle, built by William the Conqueror. The iconic Round Table of Arthurian legend has dominated Winchester’s ancient Great Hall for centuries. Discover the history and uncover the battles, secrets and trials for terrorism and treason held here.

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Full day in Brighton is a seaside town on the south coast of England. It is part of the city of and the ceremonial county of , within the historic county of Sussex. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort for sea bathing as a purported cure for illnesses. It is the most colorful city in the UK with shops in a contemporary design. The highlight in Brighton is the , 19th century palace built by the Prince Regent who brought Brighton to be known. There are also many entertaining activities such as the Brighton Pier with many games and attractions for children and families.

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Royal Pavilion is an exotic palace in the center of Brighton with a colorful history. Built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, this historic house mixes Regency grandeur with the visual style of and China. Brighton suited George who was a vain and extravagant man with a passion for fashion, the arts, architecture and good living. With his love of visual arts and fascination with the mythical orient, George set about lavishly furnishing and decorating his seaside home. He especially chose Chinese export furniture and objects, and hand-painted Chinese wallpapers. Absolutely unique!

British Airways i360 Glide up gently to 138 meters on British Airways i360, the world’s tallest moving observation tower, conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye. Admire 360o views across Brighton, the South Downs and, on the clearest days, all the way to the Isle of Wight.

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Full Day: Tour to + Canterbury (max 2 entrances) Full Day: Rochester + Leeds Castle (max 2 entrances) Full Day: Rochester + Canterbury (max 2 entrances) Full Day: Canterbury cathedral + Dover (max 2 entrances)

Rochester is a town and historic city in Kent and was for many years the favourite city of Charles Dickens, who owned nearby Gads Hill Place, Higham, basing many of his novels on the area. The Diocese of Rochester is centred on Rochester Cathedral, the second oldest Cathedral in England. The King's School founded in604 AD, is the second oldest running school in the world. Rochester Castle, built by Bishop Gundulf of Rochester, has one of the best preserved keeps in either England or France.

Suggested Entrances Rochester Cathedral Rochester Castle

Canterbury is a cathedral city in southeast England, was a pilgrimage site in the Middle Age. Ancient walls, originally built by the Romans, encircle its medieval centre with cobbled streets and timber-framed houses. Canterbury Cathedral, founded 597 A.D., is the headquarters of the and Anglican Communion, incorporating Gothic and Romanesque elements in its stone carvings and stained-glass windows.

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Dover is a coastal town in England’s south eastern county of Kent. It’s a major port for ferries to Calais, in France. Built to repel invasions from across the English Channel, medieval overlooks the town and houses the extensive Secret Wartime Tunnels. The iconic White Cliffs of Dover are symbolic safeguards at Britain’s closest point to continental Europe.

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Dover Castle Dover White Cliffs

Leeds Castle is located in Kent and has been on the site since 1119. In the 13th century it came into the hands of King Edward I, for whom it became a favorite residence; in the 16th century, Henry VIII used it as a dwelling for his first wife, . The castle today dates mostly from the 19th century and is built on islands in a lake formed by the to the east of the village of Leeds. It has been open to the public since 1976.

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Full day in Cambridge

Cambridge is a city on the River Cam in eastern England, home to the prestigious University of Cambridge, dating to 1209. University colleges include King’s, famed for its choir and towering Gothic chapel, as well as Trinity, founded by Henry VIII, and St John’s, with its 16th-century Great Gate. University museums have exhibits on archaeology and anthropology, polar exploration, the history of science and zoology.

Suggested Entrances Kings College Fitzwilliam Museum (limited opening) Punting activities (Groups on request, max 15 people per group)