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The best views of London are from the viewing platforms of the Shard, with an unrivaled 360° look over the city. Get your View from the Shard tickets today!

Make London sightseeing a literal breath of fresh air with tickets to Kew Gardens. Your Kew Gardens tickets get you into the world's largest botanical gardens, where you can roam a sprawling outdoor green space far from the madding crowd. Spot landmark sites like Kew Palace, the 10-story Chinese pagoda, the vast and beautiful Temperate House, and even a cascading waterfall.

Hakuna matata! Disney’s award-winning musical *The Lion King* is now playing at the Lyceum Theatre in London's West End. * Join the journey of young lion cub Simba as he grows from wide-eyed cub into his destined role as king of the Pridelands * Watch the stage light up with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music * Sing along to hit songs, featuring "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" and "Hakuna Matata"

Ride a speedboat on the Thames with Thames Rockets. See famous landmarks like the Tower Bridge and the London Eye from the water. Feel the wind as you pass by the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

It wouldn't be a real Royal Wedding without Westminster Abbey, but London's most storied religious building is so much more. Explore the history behind coronations, kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers, poets, heroes and villains on a self-guided audio tour.

Immerse yourself in the glitzy world of celebrity glamour and get a taste of the good life at the original and best Madame Tussauds in London, the home of famous fun in the capital. A combination of centuries-old crafting methods and pioneering modern tech brings the enchanting sets and experiences to life in quite spectacular fashion.

Want a unique bird's-eye view of the British capital? A spectacular glass floor is the most significant addition to the Tower Bridge since it first opened in 1982. Join the people snapping the best views of London from over 40 metres above the River Thames. This jaw-dropping feature might freak a few people out, but there's ordinary floor on either side of the glass if you get too scared to look down! Kids can make the experience even more interactive with the Family Trail app. They’ll learn fascinating stories about the bridge, and be able to use their phone as a wrench to tighten the bolts, a shovel to tip coal into the boiler to power the bridge, and a steering wheel to guide a boat safely along the Thames. For those curious about how the bridge works, you can even ask an expert in the Engine Rooms on select days!

Ready to be in two places at once? Stand with one foot in the eastern hemisphere and one in the west at London's Royal Observatory in Greenwich. Your Royal Observatory tickets invite you into the home of space and time, you'll learn all about the Greenwich Meridian Line and GMT, and how it was chosen to be the Prime Meridian of the world back in 1884! Get ready for stories of space, stars, and astronomy, and maybe even leave with fresh dreams of exploring the world.

Learn to ID local birds and bird songs on our weekly bird survey at The Paddock. Suitable for all levels. Family Friendly.

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Learn about local species, how to identify them and get to know The Paddock Community Nature Park-a wild hidden gem in North London!

Join us in-store or the launch of YAA YAA LONDON’s latest collection - a bold exploration of colour, texture, and individuality!

Get ready for our weekly DJ Sessions at 40ft Blackhorse Road to soundtrack your weekend!

AI, Founders, Crypto, NFT, Web3,Sustainability, FinTech, Data, Investors Networking at SWAY BAR 61 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ

Energy Transition, Renewable Energy Networking Event to Connect with industry professionals in solar, wind, and battery storage

Kick your weekend off with BOXPARK!

Films, Fashion, Acting, Music, Entertainment, Art, Media Networking at SWAY BAR 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ

Investment & Wealth Management, Insurance Professionals Networking at Sway Bar Holborn, London WC2B 5BZ

Investor Relations, Marketing, Professionals Networking at Sway Bar Holborn, London WC2B 5BZ

Private Equity, VCs, LPs, Family Offices, Property, Investors Networking at SWAY BAR 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ

Private Equity, VCs, LPs, Family Offices, Property, Investors Networking at SWAY BAR 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ

Property Investing, Real Estate Deal making London Social Networking at SWAY BAR 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ

40ft Brewery DJ Sessions

TIDE create playful, ever-shifting soundscapes—jazz trio improvisation that flows like waves: intimate, vibrant, and unrepeatable.

FREE w RSVP - Join us at Pop Brixton for our twist on OCTOBERFEST! Caribbean food, Caribbean music and RUM!

Prospective families are invited to an Open Day at Thomas's College for a presentation and tour of our newly renovated campus.

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Prospective families are invited to an Open Day at Thomas's College for a presentation and tour of our newly renovated campus.

Showcasing the exceptional work of our world-class graduates from the School of Media and Communication and MA Fashion Textiles Technologies

Discover how the ghosts of past Marylebone haunt the present.

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Prospective families are invited to an Open Day at Thomas's College for a presentation and tour of our newly renovated campus.

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Prospective families are invited to an Open Day at Thomas's College for a presentation and tour of our newly renovated campus.

Join us to celebrate Blackhorse Beer Mile's Harvestfest all day. With food from Acme Fire Cult all day and James on Vinyl in the afternoon!

Explore our products in-store, meet Joseph - the visionary behind JPO and enjoy prosecco while connecting with the brand firsthand!

Maj's House: Boxed Off Day Party

Chill with a drink and some street food on our sunny terraces!

Get your halloween festivities started with our Paddock spider night!

Get ready for our weekly DJ Sessions at 40ft Blackhorse Road to soundtrack your weekend!

40ft Brewery DJ Sessions

Showcasing the exceptional work of our world-class graduates from the School of Media and Communication and MA Fashion Textiles Technologies

Latin Bingo @ BOXPARK Shoreditch

Discover ancient ale houses and literary drinking dens on a 3.5-hour afternoon pub tour of London. Centered on the area in and around the City of London, the tour visits at least four of London’s finest historical pubs, your guide will recommend different ales in each (not included). Hear the history of the pubs, learn the differences between Elizabethan coaching inns and Victorian gin palaces, and visit the watering holes frequented by legendary British novelist Charles Dickens. Numbers are lim...

Indulge in four unique, local historic pubs, as you embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Soho, where music, mischief and history, intertwine. Explore the hallowed grounds where the Beatles recorded Hey Jude, The Rolling Stones played their first ever gig, and the site of Jimi Hendrix's last ever performance. See where Mozart lived. Yes, The Mozart! Drink a beer in the pub where The Who were barred for life, and even a pub where Dumbledore found himself in a rowdy brawl! – t...

Come with us and visit 5 fantastic bars & clubs, as you party in London for a fraction of the normal price, with a crowd of awesome party people! (Please note we DO NOT visit 'traditional' English pubs; but more lively dancey-bars and nightclubs). As we roam through central London under the shining lights of the West End, we will pass by sites such as Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Soho, and Chinatown, as we create an unforgettable - though somewhat hazy - night out in London. Our fant...

Join us on a majestic journey through time as we discover four historic, hidden, royal pubs dating back centuries that you would never find alone! Uncover mysteries concealed beneath the streets of London, where alleyways and secret tunnels have transported kings and queens of years gone by. Discover the palace where Ed Sheeran nearly lost an ear during a night of revelry with a princess, and be regaled with thrilling and hilarious stories of scandal, romance, intrigue, and legendary events. ...

Step into the enchanting world of wizardry with our multi award-winning London Walking Tour of Harry Potter movie and book locations. Awards & Accolades: -Viator Experience Awards 2023: Top 20 Experiences in Northern Europe -TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice 2023: Top 20 Cultural & Historical Experiences in the World -TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice 2022: Top 5 Top Pop Culture Tours in the World -TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice 2020: #1 Experience in the UK What Sets Us Apart: -The ultimat...

Explore London’s famous Westminster Area (Buckingham Palace, Westminster & Big Ben & 20 other top sights!) on a 3 hour walking tour. Then visit Westminster Abbey, which is one of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings. Start with a walking tour of the history, culture, and legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun only - 10am tour). Head through Westminste...

See one of the world's most intriguing cities through a different point of view, full of spooky visions and sinister apparitions. Search for ghosts and ghouls that creep through the night while your guide shares stories of London's haunted history. Listen to these bone-chilling tales as you meander down the dark alleys of central London, if you dare. Your 2-hour walking tour ends at St Paul's Cathedral.

This London walking tour starts in the City of London with the architectural wonder of St Paul’s Cathedral. Then, head to the financial district to see the imposing Bank of England, the Royal Exchange and Mansion House, the Lord Mayor’s residence. After the Monument to the Great Fire of London you will walk along the River Thames to view The Shard, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge and Tower of London. After a lunch stop (own expense), the tour continues with a ride on the London Underground to Westmi...

An extraordinary walking tour through the nooks and crannies of old London. Journey into the past to discover the overlooked, forgotten, and hidden spots that provide clues to a fascinating and surprising past. Along the way you'll discover part of a medieval crypt, the location of a forgotten river, the church of the Knights Templar, a long lost underground station and a church which shows the scars of WW2.

On this 2 hour walking tour of Harry Potter film locations you’ll visit 10 sites used in London, learn about how the movies were made, the books by JK Rowling as well as some of the fascinating London landmarks you'll pass along the way. Group sizes are limited to 15 persons.

This tour is perfect for Londoner's searching for the unexpected and for tourists looking to dig deeper into London's unique past and present. On this 1.5 hour walking tour your guide will walk you through central London and take you off the beaten path. You'll be led down old gas lit alleyways, past unusual signs and atmospheric pubs, taking in bizarre sights like the world's smallest police station, the Duke of Wellington's nose, the most superstitious hotel in London and so much more!

Retrace the steps of the world's most infamous, unidentified serial killer, as we take you back to the Autumn of Terror 1888. In just 3 months, under the cover of darkness, Jack the Ripper brutally murdered 5 innocent Women on the streets of Whitechapel and then vanished, never to appear again. Come with us as we ponder some of the most compelling theories as to his identity and motives, hear about the vicious murders he committed and learn the tragic life stories of the poor women he preyed...

What Trenchtown was to Bob Marley Ladbroke Grove was to Joe Strummer and The Clash. A walking tour taking in the key locations associated with Joe Strummer and The Clash's West London. Starting at Ladbroke Grove station we wind our way through W10, W11 and W9. We chart the development of Joe Strummer from Woody Mellor, hippie, squatter and pub rocker through to punk rock stardom with the Clash and spokesman for a generation. We check out pubs, recording studios, gig venues, former squats, home...

Join us on a walking tour of sightseeing and storytelling, devised by London's leading blogger and guided by a member of the local community in Spitalfields. Ramble through two thousand years of culture in the heart of London and encounter some of the people and places that make this ancient neighbourhood distinctive. Discover Spitalfields’ rich and diverse history of resourcefulness driven by successive waves of migration from across the world - Huguenots, Jews, Irish and Bengalis among many ...

Discover True London By heading off the tourist trail and spend a Sunday like a Londoner as we stroll through London's best but hidden gems! Learn about the history of this unique part of the city and how the people that have lived here over the centuries have made this part of London very special . We stroll the hidden canals of London to reach hidden gems of Broadway Market (Farmers Market), Hackney City Farm, Columbia Road Market (Flower Market) Brick Lane Market (Vintage, Crafts, Clothing an...

* Meeting point: 38-51 Bedford Way, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 0DG (on Bedford Way, just outside the hotel's courtyard, by Bedford Way Bus Stop) * Date & Time on your reservation is the departure time from the above meeting point. * 7-Hour Tour - Itinerary: - 1h30' Transfer by coach from the meeting point to the Studio and ticket collection from our representative at the Studio. - 4h00' Studio Tour. Please allow time to return to the coach, exiting via the shop. - 1h30' Return transfer by coach from the Studio to the meeting point. * 8-Hour Tour - Itinerary: - 1h30' Transfer by coach from the meeting point to the Studio and ticket collection from our representative at the Studio. - 5h00' Studio Tour. Please allow time to return to the coach, exiting via the shop. - 1h30' Return transfer by coach from the Studio to the meeting point. * For the transfer to the Studio, please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before departure. * For the return transfer to London, please note that the coach can be found in the same coach parking area where you were dropped off.

Explore several top highlights around London on this bus day trip from London. Experience the elegance of Windsor Castle, unlock the mysteries of Stonehenge, and admire the Georgian architecture in the city of Bath. Visit a well-preserved Roman Bathhouse. Windsor Castle Steeped in history, Windsor Castle perches proudly on a lush wooded hill overlooking the Thames. Dating back to Norman times, with sweeping landscaped gardens and turreted Round Tower, it’s easy to see why it’s the King’s favourite weekend residence royal Windsor. Enjoy a fascinating through–the–keyhole peek at the lavish State Apartments, home to priceless artworks by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci, and visit St. George’s Chapel, the atmospheric final resting place of former monarchs including Henry VIII. You can visit Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, a truly incredible structure complete with working lifts, running water, electricity and wine bottles, all in miniature! Mysterious Stonehenge Wander around the world heritage site and be captivated by the unique rock formation. Situated on Salisbury Plain, 40-ton rocks stand alone since their arrival 5,000 years ago. An abundance of theories surround Stonehenge; from a religious temple to an astronomical clock and even a Bronze Age burial ground. Decide for yourself whilst discovering the history of this mysterious monument. Bath Standing proudly on the slopes of the River Avon, Bath was the first city in England to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Admire the gorgeous 15th-century Bath Abbey, the stunning Georgian architecture, and the romantic Pulteney Bridge. Roman Baths Famed for its Roman Baths, Bath houses the best preserved Roman Spa from the ancient world. Miraculously hidden from view until the 1870s, delve into the history of this magical monument and admire its architectural splendor.  Arrival time back in London is at approximately 8:00 PM.

Enjoy a full day of English heritage visiting the exquisite Windsor Castle, captivating Stonehenge, and the beautiful university city of Oxford. On this day trip departing from London, you get the whistle-stop tour of these unique sites with interesting commentary from your guide along the way. Start your day at Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of HM King Charles III. Visit the magnificent State Apartments still used for state occasions and royal receptions (if option selected). Take some time to explore the castle grounds and the 14th century St. George's Chapel, where you can admire one of the most beautiful examples of medieval church architecture in England. Next, go to the standing stones of Stonehenge, still clouded in mystery as an amazing feat of human engineering. Explore the prehistoric stone circle and learn about the theories around its construction (if option selected). Continue to the university city of Oxford, known as "The City of Dreaming Spires." A seat of learning since 1249, it's an idyllic location to explore on a fascinating walking tour.

Embark on a full-day guided tour of the English countryside from London. Admire the fairytale houses of the Cotswolds, the historic Oxford University, and the beauty of the English Countryside. Depart London on a full-day tour that takes you west to experience the beauty of the Cotswolds countryside, and the university city of Oxford. Drive through the Cotswolds, as you enjoy views of the lovely landscape and stone villages. A designated area of outstanding natural beauty, this is the English countryside at its finest. We will stop at Burford and Bourton-On-The-Water, the two most loved villages of the Cotswolds. Continue to Oxford to explore the most famous university city in the world. Free-time for lunch in the heart of the city. Take a walk among the college buildings and admire their dreamy spires. Your guide will recommend a walking route that covers the most famous sites, including the Bridge of Sighs and Christchurch Cathedral. Learn about Oxford’s connection with Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter. Find a great place for a meal (you guide will provide recommendations), or join local scholars and academics over a pint in the city’s most haunted pub. You'll be back in London by 6 in the evening and you can use the London Underground to travel quickly to all areas of London.

Depart London on a full-day tour to explore the southern county of Kent, known as the garden of England.  Travel aboard a comfortable coach to admire the White Cliffs of Dover. Join your guide on a walking tour of Canterbury to uncover the city's fascinating history. After a morning coffee stop we arrive at the White Cliffs of Dover, with time to enjoy a coastal walk or simply take in the famous views. On a clear day, see magnificent views of the English Channel and even France. Enjoy free-time to marvel at the beauty of the White Cliffs. The visitor center offers an opportunity to get refreshments and souvenirs. When Dover Castle is open, we allow time for an optional visit, or alternatively spend longer on the coastal walk at the cliffs. (please note: Dover Castle is closed on weekdays in the winter months, and may also be closed at short notice for events. Please check their website for current information). Continue to the historic city of Canterbury, where your guide will introduce you to the city with an informative walking tour. Wander amongst the ancient buildings and charming streets of this picturesque city. Take some time to visit Canterbury Cathedral if you wish, or spend longer exploring this magnificent historic city. Spend 2.5 hours in Canterbury, with time for lunch, walking tour, a cathedral visit, and free time to explore. Arrive back in London in the early evening

Visit Oxford and top 'Downton Abbey' filming locations on this guided day trip from London. Start the day with a walking tour of Oxford and its famous university buildings. Continue to the Cotswolds’ village of Bampton. Visit the magnificent Highclere Castle with entry tickets included. Board your bus in London and set out on your tour. Journey in a comfortable bus as you head towards your first stop for the day, the city of Oxford. Here, embark on a guided walking tour of the city, home to one of the world’s oldest universities and packed with architectural highlights. Next up is a visit to Bampton, the filming location and setting for the exterior village scenes in Downton Abbey. See the church, the house of Matthew Crawley's mother, and homes transformed into the post office and various pubs. Head to Highclere Castle, the country seat of the Earls of Carnarvon. The tour of the Castle’s public rooms includes the magnificent main hall, the library, sitting rooms, and other rooms featured in Downton Abbey. Take home a copy of Lady Carnarvon's book as a souvenir of your visit.

Meet your guide at St Pancras Station, then it's all aboard the high-speed train to Paris. Relax and watch the scenery fly by out your window on your short 2-hour-and-15-minute trip. Arrive in Paris and set off with your guide to explore on a panoramic tour of the city that visits major sites including the Opera House, Champs-Elysees, and the Arc de Triomphe. This is followed by a 1-hour river cruise on the Seine that boasts wonderful sights of famous landmarks such as Notre Dame cathedral. Finish the guided part of your tour at the Eiffel Tower, then enjoy free time to visit your favorite sights on your own, or grab a delicious bite to eat at a local café. Your knowledgeable guide is more than happy to give you tips on what to see and do as you venture out solo. In the early evening you re-join with the group, and head back to Gard du Nord for your return journey to London.

Welcome and Departure You will need to be at King’s Cross Station at 6:30am with your train e-tickets for your outbound and inbound rail journeys. Your train will depart at 7:00am and arrive in to Edinburgh at 11:22am. Please print your Open Top Bus Tour and Edinburgh Castle tickets. Edinburgh – Open-Top Bus Tour Delve into the Scottish capital’s rich history with a hop-on hop-off bus tour that takes in all the major sights: the Royal Mile, Greyfriars Bobby, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and atmospheric Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle Enjoy free admission to Edinburgh Castle, where you can marvel at the sparkling Scottish Crown Jewels and photograph breathtaking panoramic views of the city’s famous skyline. Return Journey After a thrilling day spent discovering Edinburgh, your train departs at 5:30pm, arriving back in London at 10:09pm. (Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time). First Class (optional) includes food and refreshments served at your seat.