52° North: Travel Guide Summer 2022

SPRING | SUMMER

52°North APRIL - SEPTEMBER 2022

Travel, Leisure & Recreation Guide

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL | GROUP & GUIDED TOURS | HOTELS | HOLIDAY PACKAGES DISTRIBUTED BY THE RAF LAKENHEATH FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON

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Attraction Tickets............................................................................4 - 5 Travel Calendars............................................................................6 - 11 Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) ITT Terms & Conditions and Information...................................14 - 15 Family Days Out............................................................................. 16 - 20 Around Britain................................................................................ 22 - 29 Special Events................................................................................ 30 - 37 London - The Capital..................................................................... 38 - 41 Theatre........................................................................................... 42 - 43 Sporting Events..................................................................................... 44 Adults Only..................................................................................... 46 - 48

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Outdoor Recreation (ODR) ODR Terms & Conditions and Information.................................50 - 51 ODR Excursions & Adventures...................................................52 - 59

52° North is a biannual guide prepared by the 48th Force Support Squadron’s Marketing & Publicity Department. For advertising or sponsorship inquiries call 01638 521719, mail 48 FSS/FSK Attn: Marketing & Publicity Unit 5187 APO, AE 09461-5187 or email 48fssmarketing@gmail.com This guide is prepared by the 48th Force Support Squadron’s Marketing & Publicity Department and is an unofficial publication for the RAF Lakenheath community.

Contents are not necessarily the official views of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the U.S. European Command, the 48th Fighter Wing or the 48th Force Support Squadron. Information is current at the time of publication.

Activities, prices and events are subject to change.

Contact for Bookings Information, Tickets & Travel 01638 522979 | DSN: 226-2979 Outdoor Recreation 01638 522146 | DSN: 226-2146

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ATTRACTION & THEME PARK London Tube Tickets Zones 1-6, Off-Peak Travel Card Adult................................................................... £13.10 Child (Ages 11-15)................................................ £6.50 Ticket valid Monday-Friday after 9:30am, weekends & UK holidays.

Big Bus Tour London Adult........................................................................ £30 Child (Ages 5-15)..................................................... £17 Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)................................ £77 Big Bus Tour Paris Adult........................................................................ £30 Child (Ages 5-15)..................................................... £17 London Eye Adult........................................................................ £22 Child (Ages 3-15)..................................................... £20 London Eye Fast Track Adult........................................................................ £32 Child (Ages 3-15)..................................................... £30 London Eye River Cruise Adult........................................................................ £12 Child (Ages 3-15)....................................................... £9 London Eye Standard & River Cruise Adult........................................................................ £34 Child (Ages 3-15)..................................................... £27 London Dungeon Adult........................................................................ £22 Child (Ages 3-15)..................................................... £17 London Aquarium Adult........................................................................ £24 Child (Ages 3-15)..................................................... £22 Madame Tussauds™ featuring: Star Wars & Marvel Super Heroes Experiences Adult........................................................................ £26 Child (Ages 3-15)..................................................... £22

Shrek’s Adventure London Adult........................................................................ £19 Child (Ages 3-15)..................................................... £15 Warwick Castle Super Off Peak........................................................ £17 Off Peak................................................................... £18 Peak........................................................................ £22 Super Peak.............................................................. £24 Tower of London Adult........................................................................ £26 Child (Ages 5-15)..................................................... £13 Over 65.................................................................... £21 Family (1 Adult and up to 3 Children).................... £46 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 Children).................. £72 Kensington Palace Adult........................................................................ £17 Child (Ages 5-15).................................................. £8.50 Over 65.................................................................... £14 Family (1 Adult and up to 3 Children).................... £30 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 Children).................. £47 Hampton Court Palace Adult........................................................................ £22 Child (Ages 5-15)..................................................... £11 Over 65.................................................................... £18 Family (1 Adult and up to 3 Children).................... £39 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 Children).................. £61 Cineworld Tickets Adult..................................................................... £9.50 Child (Ages 14 and under)........................................ £6 Medium popcorn and soda combo vouchers.... £7.50 Cineworld Unlimited Card................................... £176

Fees & Charges Theatre Booking*..................................................... £2 Airline Ticket*......................................................... $25 Leisure Travel*................................................ £15/$10 *Price per ticket, booking or coach.

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TICKETS LEGOLAND® Super Off Peak........................................................ £26 Off Peak................................................................... £31 Peak........................................................................ £36 Thorpe Park Off Peak................................................................... £31 Peak........................................................................ £34 Chessington World of Adventures Off Peak .................................................................. £30 Peak ........................................................................ £33 Super Peak.............................................................. £37 Alton Towers Super Off Peak........................................................ £30 Off Peak................................................................... £32 Peak........................................................................ £38 Super Peak.............................................................. £42

Stop by ITT to purchase your discounted attraction tickets today!

See Page 15 for location details.

All tickets are subject to change without notice. All Ticket sales are FINAL, non-refundable and non-exchangeable, no exceptions.

Prices effective March/April 2022

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LEEDS CASTLE & CITY OF CANTERBURY Page 24

LONDON DYO Page 38 TOWER OF LONDON Page 39

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COCKTAILS & DINNER IN NORWICH Page 48

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ARUNDEL CASTLE Page 23

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16 LONDON DYO SHREK'S ADVENTURE LONDON SEA LIFE LONDON EYE LONDON DUNGEON Page 38-41 LIVERPOOL DYO Page 29

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WINDSOR CASTLE Page 26 STRATFORDUPON-AVON SHAKESPEARE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Page 30

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ALTON TOWERS Page 17

LONDON DYO Page 38

CAMDEN TOWN Page 47

GO APE Page 54

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DOVER CASTLE Page 25

GIFFORDS HALL VINEYARD Page 46

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LONDON DYO Page 38

CITY OF YORK Page 25

MOTHERS DAY TOWER OF LONDON Page 34

JACK THE RIPPER & LATE NIGHT LONDON Page 46

MOTHERS DAY LAVENHAM WITH AFTERNOON TEA Page 34

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HIKING SEVEN SISTERS Page 55

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BLENHEIM PALACE Page 29

WARWICK CASTLE Page 23

DRAYTON MANOR Page 19

CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES Page 16

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LONDON DYO Page 38

NORMANDY D DAY LANDINGS (4 DAY) Page 30

MCM COMIC CON LONDON Page 30

PUTT PUTT NOODLE MINI GOLF Page 18

THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER Page 20

LONDON DYO Page 38

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HAMPTON COURT PALACE Page 22

BOOK OF MORMON Page 42

STONEHENGE INNER CIRCLE & WINDSOR Page 27

JORVIK VIKING FESTIVAL - YORK Page 30

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GO KARTING Page 57

Schedule and prices are subject to change. Please call ITT or ODR f o r t h e m o s t r e c e n t i n f o r m a t i o n a n d c u r r e n t a v a i l a b i l i t y.

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STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING Page 55

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FATHERS DAY TOWER OF LONDON Page 34

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THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER Page 20

FATHERS DAY BEEFEATER DISTILLERY Page 34

LONDON ZOO Page 19 PAINTBALLING Page 57

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18 THORPE PARK Page 16 PADDLE AND PUB Page 55

25 STONEHENGE & CITY OF BATH Page 27 BRIGHTON DYO Page 26

LONDON DYO Page 38

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17 Family Day MATILDA Page 42 PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Page 43 BURY ST EDMUNDS BEER FESTIVAL Page 47 MADRID 3 DAY Page 32

CADBURY WORLD Page 17

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KENILWORTH CASTLE & STRATFORD UPON AVON Page 25

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LONDON DYO Page 38

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BEAUTY & THE BEAST Page 43

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LEGOLAND Page 18 LIVERPOOL DYO Page 29 WILD CAMPING IN CORNWALL 2 DAY Page 52

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RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDEN FESTIVAL Page 36 WIMBLEDON 2 DAY Page 44 COCKTAILS & DINNER IN NORWICH Page 48

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23 LONDON DYO LONDON EYE SHREK'S ADVENTURE LONDON SEA LIFE LONDON DUNGEON Page 38-41 WHITE WATER RAFTING Page 56

GIFFORDS HALL VINEYARD Page 46

THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER Page 20

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COLCHESTER ZOO Page 16

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CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES Page 16

DRAYTON MANOR Page 19

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Schedule and prices are subject to change. Please call ITT or ODR f o r t h e m o s t r e c e n t i n f o r m a t i o n a n d c u r r e n t a v a i l a b i l i t y.

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LEGOLAND Page 18

LONDON DYO Page 38

CAMDEN TOWN Page 47

CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES Page 16

STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING Page 55

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THE LION KING Page 43

LEEDS CASTLE & CITY OF CANTERBURY Page 24

BUCKINGHAM PALACE Page 40 LONDON DYO Page 38

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BUCKINGHAM PALACE Page 40

BUCKINGHAM PALACE Page 40

LONDON DYO Page 38

LONDON DYO Page 38

WESTFIELD STRATFORD MALL Page 22

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LIVERPOOL DYO Page 29

KENILWORTH CASTLE & STRATFORD UPON AVON Page 25

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Schedule and prices are subject to change. Please call ITT or ODR f o r t h e m o s t r e c e n t i n f o r m a t i o n a n d c u r r e n t a v a i l a b i l i t y.

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SPRING & SUMMER SPECIALS Great Weekend Breaks and Extended Day Trips Paris 3 Day

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Visit one of Europe’s most loved cities, full of famous historic monuments.

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Dublin’s buoyant streets are constantly buzzing! Enjoy Irish hospitality in the vibrant cafés, restaurants & bars whilst window-shopping or museum-hopping. Dublin has something for everyone.

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Combine contemporary Cardiff, the Capital of Wales with its famous castle and vibrant waterfront with the Ancient Roman City of Bath with its natural thermal spa and spectacular Abbey.

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INFORMATION TICKETS & TRAVEL

01638 522979 or DSN 226-2979 • ittlakenheath@gmail.com

www.ittlakenheath.com 1.

Day trips require a 30-person minimum to run. Please book by the Monday prior to the trip unless otherwise stated. Bookings are accepted later if space permits. While every effort will be made to ensure that a tour goes out as scheduled in a 49-passenger coach, ITT reserves the right to substitute the tour with a smaller coach/ people carrier van if the minimum is not met.

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Trips may be canceled if the minimum of 30 people is not reached. If canceled, the ITT Office will notify customers registered for the trip at least one day prior to departure. The ITT office is NOT responsible if any customer cannot be contacted on their duty phone or home phone provided on the booking form. Customers should contact the ITT office at DSN 226-2979, commercial 01638 522979 or via the www.ittlakenheath.com website at least one day prior to departure to check for changes in case ITT had difficulty contacting the patron.

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Day trips use contracted coaches to provide a service for the ITT Office. Prices of these trips include transportation and admission unless otherwise stated. Admission fees that are not included will be paid directly to the admission gate or the tour escort on the day of departure if group discount rates apply.

All admissions are payable in pounds sterling.

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Refund Policies: A complete refund (excluding: pre-paid admissions, theatre/concert tickets and sporting events) will be made under the following circumstances a. Unexpected work commitment for military members, verified in writing by their Squadron Commander.

The ITT office must be notified prior to tour departure. b. Emergency Leave. The ITT Office must be notified prior to tour departure. c. An ITT Office cancellation of a trip.

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Drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking on the coach is strictly prohibited. Food on coaches is not permitted.

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Eligibility: The ITT program is available to all active duty military, DoD civilians, retired military, their dependents and bona fide guests. Persons must be 18 years of age or over. Children under the age of 18 CANNOT travel without a parent or guardian.

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For pricing purposes, children aged 3-14 years are for transportation only. All others vary depending on the admission ages set by the attraction. All children, including infants, must be in a seat with their seat belts on.

All children 5 and under are required a car seat on the coach.

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It is common practice in the UK to tip coach drivers. Gratuities are at the discretion of the passenger and should reflect their level of satisfaction.

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The 52° North Travel Guide is published by the 48th Force Support Squadron Marketing Department.

While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in the travel guide is correct at the time of printing, changes in opening hours, admission charges, etc. may occur. ITT is unable to accept any responsibility for inaccuracies in the information supplied, nor for any inconvenience that may arise.

10. Payment Accepted: ITT accepts VISA, American Express and MasterCard. Sorry, ITT cannot accept cash or cheques. ITT Day Tours can be purchased in the office or on www.ittlakenheath.com. Layaway Plans are also available on certain tours, please ask for details.

ITT strives to give you as much information as possible at the time of booking to prepare for your trip with us. However, it is always a good idea to look online at the destination/attraction you will be visiting for useful information to better enhance your visit. Please be advised ITT cannot be held responsible for unforeseen changes in the weather and it is recommended to always bring an umbrella or waterproof outerwear and shoes.

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FAMILY DAYS OUT

CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES Saturday, May 21 Tuesday, July 12 Adult/Child £53 | Infant £12 Sunday, August 07 Adult/Child £58 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and CWOA entry.

With 10 themed lands and more than 40 rides and attractions, Chessington is definitely Britain's Wildest Adventure! Not to forget the zoo, SEA LIFE Center and daily shows.

THORPE PARK Saturday, June 18 Sunday, September 18 Adult/Child £55 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and Thorpe Park entry.

With over 30 thrilling rides, attractions and live events, Thorpe Park Resort is an island like no other. Enjoy world-class rides such as the UK’s only winged rollercoaster, The Swarm, or Stealth, one of Europe’s fastest and tallest rollercoasters.

For extra thrills and fun, try the super-soaking Tidal Wave, Storm Surge and Rumba Rapids.

COLCHESTER ZOO Sunday, July 17 Adult £43 | Child (3-15) £36 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and Colchester Zoo entry.

Release your wild side! Discover 260 animal species in 60 acres of parkland and lakes at Colchester Zoo. As you navigate your way around Colchester Zoo, you’ll visit many different habitats and see animals from around the world. From the humid home of our Komodo Dragons to our very own African plain, home to white rhino, giraffes, ostrich, zebra and kudu!

See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979

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ALTON TOWERS THEME PARK Saturdays, April 30 June 04 & September 24 Adult /Child £70 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and Alton Towers entry.

With more than 50 rides and attractions, Alton Towers Resort is Britain's Greatest Escape! Whether you're after pure adrenaline-pumping experiences or family fun, there is something for everyone to enjoy including the UK's first Rollercoaster Restaurant!

CADBURY WORLD

Sundays, April 17 (Easter) June 12 & August 14

Adult £45 | Child (4-15) £40 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and Cadbury World entry.

A wonderful experience of sights, sounds and most importantly, taste! The perfect day for all the chocolate lovers out there. Watch as chocolate is produced by hand.

You'll also get a chance to buy your own candies at the end.

FAMILY DAYS OUT

LEGOLAND Saturdays, May 07, July 02 & September 03 Thursday, August 11 Adult/Child £58 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and LEGOLAND® entry.

For an awesome family day out this year visit LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort and experience the ultimate world of LEGO adventure! A whole LEGO world of greatness awaits, with over 2 million LEGO bricks installed in the Resort’s world-famous Miniland attraction and LEGO Reef.

PUTT PUTT NOODLE MINI GOLF Sundays, May 22 & July 31

Adult/Child £26 | Infant (non-player) £12 Includes: Transportation and 3 Course of Mini Golf.

Experience three different indoor mini golf courses! Course 1 is Cherry Blossom where you will experience the outdoors, indoors for the most relaxing round of mini golf.

Course 2 is Crouching Tiger where you will venture into the Cambodian wilderness and tame the mighty tiger and finally at Course 3, you will find a quest like no other. Will you be able to complete the course by ringing the Giant Gong? Afterwards enjoy some free time in Norwich to have lunch and explore at your leisure.

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LONDON ZOO Sunday, June 26

Adult £58 | Child (3-15) £47 Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and London Zoo entry.

With over 800 spectacular animal species to discover, as well as live shows and fantastic, immersive exhibits, this is a must-see attraction. Enjoy interactive experiences including Penguin Beach, Gorilla Kingdom and Rainforest Life.

FAMILY DAY + HOLIDAY OPTIONS

DRAYTON MANOR Sundays, May 15 & July 10 Adult £48 | Child (4-11) £41 Tots (2-3) £37 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and Drayton Manor entry.

Drayton Manor Theme Park is home to a variety of exciting attractions with roller coasters, a zoo, and Thomas Land. Enjoy over 100 rides and attractions, Thomas the Train, and a 15-acre zoo with over 100 animals from all over the world including endangered species. Visit the park today for the ultimate family day out!

FAMILY DAYS OUT

THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER

Friday, May 27 (Family Day) Mondays, June 20 & September 05 (US Holidays) Sunday, July 24 Saturday, August 20 Adult £70 | Child (5-15) £60 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and Harry Potter entry.

Journey behind the scenes to see firsthand how this film series became one of the most popular, and highest-grossing franchises in the world and history. See costumes, animatronics, drawings, and props up close as you walk through the production warehouses where filming occurred. Walk along Diagon Alley and see Burgin & Burkes, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes and Ollivanders. Also visit where it all began, Number Four Privet Drive, while sipping a freshly draught Butterbeer!

See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979

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AROUND BRITAIN

WESTFIELD STRATFORD SHOPPING MALL Sunday, September 11 Adult £29 | Child (3-14) £27 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation only.

One of London’s most popular malls! Enjoy a day of shopping, home to over 300 brands, 75 restaurants/bars, a VUE cinema, a bowling alley and a casino!

BICESTER VILLAGE Sunday, July 31 Adult £25 | Child (3-14) £23 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation only.

Bicester Village is a luxury destination and home to more than 160 boutiques of world-famous brands, each offering exceptional value make over 60% of savings on the recommended retail prices.

HAMPTON COURT PALACE Sunday, May 29

Adult £45 | Child (5-15) £33 | Infant £12

Includes: Transportation and Hampton Court Palace entry.

This prestigious, historic royal home is one of the only two surviving palaces owned by King Henry VIII. At your leisure, learn about the life of the King and the historic events that occurred at the palace. The grounds house the world’s largest grapevine, which is almost 250 years old, and the UK’s oldest surviving world-famous maze.

See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979

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WARWICK CASTLE

Saturdays, May 21 & July 16 Thursday, June 23 Sunday, September 25 Adult/Child £44 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and Warwick Castle entry.

Immerse yourself in more than 1,100 years of jaw-dropping history! Full to the turrets with dazzling shows and attractions, spellbinding storytelling and fun experiences all year-round, Warwick Castle is an action-packed and an unforgettable day out for everyone.

ARUNDEL CASTLE Sunday, April 10 Saturday, August 06

Adult £53 | Child (5-16) £40 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation, Arundel Castle and Garden entry.

One of the largest inhabited and complete castles in England, Arundel Castle is situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex. This towering stately home and the fortified castle have been the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors since 1067. The castle boasts a collection of furniture, paintings, clocks, tapestries, armor, and personal possessions of Mary Queen of Scots.

AROUND BRITAIN ENGLISH HERITAGE MEMBERS RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION! LOOK FOR THE LOGO FOR ELIGIBLE TRIPS!

LEEDS CASTLE & CITY OF CANTERBURY Saturday, April 09 & Sunday, August 14 Adult £45 | Child (4-15) £40 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation, Leeds Castle entry and free time to explore the City of Canterbury.

Picturesquely positioned on the edge of a beautiful moat, Leeds Castle is known as the "loveliest castle in the world". After enjoying time at the serene location, enjoy the Canterbury tales and join Chaucer’s Pilgrims, admire the Roman Mosaic Pavement in the Roman Museum or climb the West Gate Towers for splendid panoramic views.

See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979

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CITY OF YORK

DOVER CASTLE

Saturdays, May 14, July 30 & September 03 Adult £40 | Child (3-14) £38 | Infant £12

Sundays, May 01, July 03 & September 04 Adult £43 | Child (5-17) £39 | Infant £12

Includes: Transportation only.

Includes: Transportation and Dover Castle entry.

Walk along the Roman city walls, the longest city walls in England. Learn about the York Minster and lose yourself in the quirky shops and architecture of the Shambles, the street that is believed to have inspired Diagon Alley.

Don’t miss the views from Clifford’s Tower and step back in time at the York Castle Museum.

Situated above the White Cliffs of Dover, this magnificent castle has guarded the shores from invasion for 10 centuries. Explore the darkly atmospheric Secret Wartime Tunnels, now with a vivid recreation of the Dunkirk evacuation, complete with dramatic projections of swooping Spitfires and real film footage.

English Heritage Members: Ask ITT about discounted prices.

KENILWORTH CASTLE

& STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Sundays, June 05 & September 18 Adult £40 | Child (5-17) £38 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation & Kenilworth Castle entry.

Kenilworth Castle is a sight to be seen. With red sandstone towers, the keep and walls glow brightly in the morning and late evening sun. Learn about its links with Henry V and explore the lovely Tudor gardens. From there, visit the literary capitol of England. Enjoy this charming market town where William Shakespeare was born.

English Heritage Members: Ask ITT about discounted prices..

AROUND BRITAIN

WINDSOR CASTLE Saturdays, April 23 & June 11 Adult £50 | Child (5-16) £37 | Infant £12 Sunday, August 21 Adult £48 | Child (5-16) £36 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and Windsor Castle entry.

Windsor Castle is an official residence of the Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world. The site was chosen with great care, high above the river Thames on the edge of the Saxon hunting grounds. Among its many attractions are the magnificent state apartments, which are furnished with some of the finest treasures from the Royal Collection, Queen Mary’s dollhouse and St. George’s Chapel.

BRIGHTON DYO Saturdays, June 25, August 06 & September 17 Adult £28 | Child (3-14) £26 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation only.

Voted one of the top 10 beach break destinations in the world, Brighton and its beachfront are legendary.

Spend the day in this coastal city and enjoy all the local attractions, including: the Brighton Pier, Royal Pavilion, the British Airways i360 Tower and much more! Brighton has it all!

CITY OF BATH Sunday, April 24 Saturday, September 10

Adult £40 | Child (3-14) £38 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation only.* Enjoy the history of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Roman thermal bathhouse and learn about Bath’s renaissance under royal patronage in the 18th century. There will also be plenty of time to explore the city at your leisure. .

See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979

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STONEHENGE & CITY OF BATH

STONEHENGE INNER CIRCLE & WINDSOR

Saturdays, April 02, June 25, & August 13

Sundays, May 29, July 03 & September 04

Adult £58 | Child (5-17) £52 | Infant £12

All £80

Includes: Transportation, Stonehenge entry and free time to explore the City of Bath.

Includes: Transportation, Stonehenge Inner Circle entry and a stop in Windsor.

Visit Britain’s most remarkable monument and World Heritage Site. Enjoy the visitor’s center, which features permanent and temporary exhibitions, as well as an external exhibition featuring a cluster of Neolithic houses. Visitors may walk the circumference of the stones to discover the many mysteries of this incredible site. From there, we venture to the City of Bath, home of the Roman thermal bathhouse. Here you will have time to explore the city at your leisure.

Visit Britain’s most remarkable and intriguing prehistoric monument and World Heritage Site. As old as the great temples and pyramids of Egypt, Stonehenge exerts a mysterious fascination. This rare opportunity allows you to get up close to the stones and includes a stop in Windsor.

English Heritage Members: Ask ITT about discounted prices.

* Contact ITT for additional trip information. ** Does not include Windsor Castle entry.

AROUND BRITAIN

HEDINGHAM CASTLE

KNIGHTS OF MIDDLE ENGLAND Monday, April 18 (Family Day) Adult £36 | Child (5-16) £32 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and entry to the Castle and Gardens.

The castle grounds will be filled with medieval magic as the Knights of Middle England join us to battle in front of the Keep. With two Jousts to enjoy a day, alongside plenty of fun activities and displays, there is something for everyone. Enjoy a variety of pursuits including Falconry, musician, archery and more. This is really a fantastic day out for all the family.

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LIVERPOOL DYO Saturdays, April 16, July 02 & September 24 Adult £50 | Child (3-14) £48 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation only.

Spend a relaxing day in northwest England where the Irish Sea meets with the River Mersey known as Liverpool. While in Liverpool you can explore the hometown of the Beatles and recreate iconic pictures.

Don’t miss out on the “Three Graces” that includes the Cunard Building, Port of Liverpool Building and Royal Liver Building.

HIGHCLERE CASTLE Friday, April 15 (Family Day)

Adult £51 | Child (4-16) £42 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and entry to Highclere Castle and gardens.

Highclere Castle is not only beautiful architecturally, but a warm and welcoming home. Enjoy exploring the history, gardens and life behind the scenes of “The Real Downton Abbey”. After many seasons of Downton Abbey, fans will automatically recognize the stunning building as the home of the Crawley family. Believe it or not, the inside of the house looks identical to the hit drama, expect you sadly won’t be greeted by Carson upon arrival.

BLENHEIM PALACE Sundays, May 15 & July 24 Saturday, September 10

Adult £48 | Child (5-16) £38 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation & entry to the Palace, Park and Gardens.

Blenheim Palace is the birthplace of Winston Churchill and one of Britain’s finest stately homes. Built in the 1700’s the palace is a World Heritage Site. A tour of the palace includes access to the State Rooms and an exhibit dedicated to Winston Churchill. Deep in the gardens you will find the Malborough Maze, a 2 mile long maze for hours of fun! Blenheim Palace was even featured in a James bond Movie.

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STRATFORD-UPON-AVON SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHDAY Saturday, April 23

May 27-30

Adult £29 | Child (3-14) £27 | Infant £12

£470* per person

Includes: Transportation only.

Includes: All admission fees, three nights in a 3-star hotel, continental breakfast, return luxury coach to Normandy, channel crossing and an experienced tour manager.

The streets of Stratford-upon-Avon are taken over with music, pageantry and a special parade, as Shakespeare’s birthday weekend brings together performers, artists and ambassadors from around the world in celebration.

Single room supplement of £120. Layaway option is available with a deposit of £60 per person upon booking (non-refundable, non-exchangeable). Full payment due by Thursday, April 28.

Tour not recommended for young children.

See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979

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Saturday, May 28

Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day)

Check with ITT for pricing and further information.

Adult £39 | Child (3-14) £37 | Infant £12

Includes: Transportation and MCM Comic Con Priority Ticket.

Includes: Transportation only.

Calling all sci-fi fans, gamers, comic collectors, movie buffs and anime enthusiasts! MCM Comic Con returns to London this May for more fun-filled celebrations of geeky goodness. Meet special guests from the world of film and TV, voice actors and more, while exploring the Comic Village packed with artists, writers and graphic novels.

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2022 see the return of Europe’s biggest Viking Festival for a city-wide celebration of York’s rich Norse Heritage. Vikings from across the globe will descend on York for the Jorvik Viking Festival.

Experience over a hundred events exploring different features of Norse culture; expect living history encampments, walks, talks and lectures together with dramatic combat performances.

3 DAY TOUR JUNE 17-19 Check with ITT for pricing and further information.

Tour Includes: Roundtrip airfare, Madrid airport transfers, two night bed and breakfast accommodation, guided walking tour of Madrid and an experienced tour leader.

Interested in City passes or other Madrid excursions?

Contact our Travel Agents for a full listing: itttravelagents@gmail.com

MADRID, SPAIN

SPECIAL EVENTS

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MOTHER'S DAY

SPECIAL EVENTS

TOWER OF LONDON

LAVENHAM WITH AFTERNOON TEA

Sunday, May 08

Sunday, May 08

Adult £51 | Child (5-15) £39 | Infant £12

All £52

Includes: Transportation and Tower of London entry.

Includes: Transportation, afternoon tea and free time to explore Lavenham.

Moms receive 50% off this tour when accompanied by a full paying child!* Give Mom a special treat with a trip to the Tower of London.

Spend Mother’s Day in a unique way! Lavenham is a charming and historic medieval village known for the Crooked House. After you’ve explored the wonderful village of Lavenham, it’s time to relax and enjoy an Afternoon Tea at the Swan Lavenham Hotel & Spa where on arrival you will be greeted with a glass of prosecco or sparkling elderflower.

* Must be accompanied by a child to receive discount. This offer cannot be exchanged for another.

TOWER OF LONDON

Sunday, June 19

Sunday, June 19

Includes: Transportation & Beefeater Tour.

Adult £41 | Child (5-15) £39 | Infant £12

Adult £44 | Child (Over 8) £42 A Brand Home Host will escort you to the heart of the distillery to explain the hand-crafted production process and to help you experience a sensory understanding of the ingredients that make all expressions of Beefeater Gin. You will also be hosted to a tutored comparative tasting of some of Beefeater gins. The tour will end with a complimentary Beefeater Gin & Tonic.* There will also be free time in London to explore at your leisure.

Includes: Transportation and Tower of London entry.

Dads receive 50% off this tour when accompanied by a full paying child!* Give dad a special treat with a trip to the Tower of London. * Must be accompanied by a child to receive discount. This offer cannot be exchanged for another.

*A soft drink for those under 18.

See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979

FATHER'S DAY

BEEFEATER GIN DISTILLERY

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SPECIAL EVENTS

TROOPING THE COLOUR

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PARADE

Thursday, June 02 Adult £29 | Child (3-14) £27 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation only.

“Trooping the Colour” is an annual event marking The Queen’s official birthday. This momentous occasion will be marked by a colorful and historic military parade. This splendid event takes place every year on Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall. * No reserved seating available; standing only.

RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDEN FESTIVAL Saturday, July 09 Adult £64 | Child (5-16) £33 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and Garden Festival entry.

Amongst the sprawling grounds of the iconic Hampton Court Palace, you’ll find a summer festival like no other. This buzzing summer’s day out is the place to be for all those looking for ideas, advice and insight into the gardening world’s most topical themes. Perfect the experience with some top notch shopping, a waterside picnic and live music, complimenting this great gardening day out.

See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979

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LADIES DAY RACING NEWMARKET Thursday, July 07 Adult Only £50 Includes: Transportation and Ladies Day Ticket.

Ladies Day at Newmarket Racecourse is the summer's hottest ticket. Visitors come from near and far in their finest outfits to enjoy this great event! Ladies day has it all; Horse Racing, food, drinks, best dressed Lady Award and more. Don’t miss out of this one off epic day out!

ROBIN HOOD FESTIVAL Details coming soon!

Check with ITT for pricing and further information.

Includes: Transportation only.

The Robin Hood Festival in Sherwood Forest has entertainment for all ages. Various performers will delight you as you explore medieval stalls, jousting tournaments, storytellers, comedy acts and witness Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham clash once more in the home of the outlaw! Explore the forest, encounter the festival’s characters and visit the legendary Major Oak.

NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL LONDON Sunday, August 28

Adult £29 | Child (3-14) £27 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation only.

Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe. Be sure to see London's Royal Burough area come alive in the sounds, sights and tastes of the Caribbean. Listen to steel bands, see extravagant costumes, try authentic jerk chicken and witness continuous parades. * Not recommended for young children.

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LONDON DYO Fancy seeing London and taking in some of the sights? Then this is the tour for you.

We’ll get you to London where you can explore all there is to see on your own, then pick you up at the designated area to get you safely back home. Never been before?

Why not purchase a discounted ticket at ITT for the Tower of London, Big Bus, London Eye, London Dungeon, London Shrek’s Adventure or the SEA LIFE Aquarium.

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April 16 May 28 June 04 & 11 July 23 & 30 August 20 & 27 September 17

Adult £29 | Child (3-14) £27| Infant £12

Sundays

Includes: Transportation only.

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INTERESTED IN A LONDON CITY PASS?

Contact our Travel Agents for a full listing: itttravelagents@gmail.com

April 03 & 24 May 08 (Mother’s Day) & 22 June 19 (Father’s Day) July 10 August 07 & 28 September 11 & 25

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+LONDON DYO Saturdays, April 16 & July 23 Adult £47 | Child (5-15) £44 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and London Eye entry.

At 150 yards, the London Eye is one of the world’s tallest observation wheels, providing up to 25 miles of panoramic views on a clear day. Ticket includes access to the London Eye 4D Experience, a groundbreaking 3D film with in-theatre effects such as wind, mist and bubbles.

There will also be plenty of time to explore London at your own leisure.

TOWER OF LONDON + LONDON DYO Sundays, April 03, May 08 (Mother’s Day) & June 19 (Father’s Day) Adult £51 | Child (5-15) £39 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and Tower of London entry.

As a royal palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, royal mint and jewel house, the Tower has witnessed many great events in British history. Enter its gates and you’ll soon see why the Tower is such an important part of London. Admission includes the ‘Beefeater’ tour, the Crown Jewels, the Crowns and Diamond Exhibition, the White Tower, Medieval Palace and more.

There will also be plenty of time to explore London at your own leisure.

LONDON - THE CAPITAL

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty the Queen and is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today.

Adult £57 | Child (5-16) £43 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and Buckingham Palace entry.

From the end of July through August and September, when the Palace is not being used in its official capacity, visitors can enjoy the 19 magnificent state rooms furnished with many of the greatest treasures.

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* Palace Policy: No photos allowed inside the palace. ** Tour is not recommended for children 5 years and younger.

See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979

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+LONDON DYO Saturdays, April 16 & July 23 Adult £47 | Child (5-15) £43 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and London Dungeon entry.

Are you brave enough to face 90 minutes of London’s goriest past? Delve into the ancient capital’s bloody history with live actors, thrilling rides and special effects.

There's something for the whole family: Traitors Gate underground boat ride; Vengeance, the UK’s first 5D laser ride; and the ever-popular Extremis Drop Ride. Also, enjoy time to explore London at your own leisure.

+LONDON DYO Saturdays, April 16 & July 23 Adult £44 | Child (5-15) £41 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and Shrek’s Adventure entry.

A unique and exciting walk and ride attraction for the whole family! Amazing DreamWorks animation, captivating story-telling and a good dose of Donkey’s cheekiness awaits. Includes: 4-D DreamWorks Tours bus, 10 live fairy-tale themed shows, meet and greet Shrek’s dream team and much more. You'll have ample time to explore London at your own leisure.

+LONDON DYO Saturdays, April 16 & July 23 Adult £47 | Child (5-15) £44 | Infant £12 Includes: Transportation and London Aquarium entry.

Home to one of Europe’s largest collections of global marine life, the aquarium experience takes visitors on an immersive and interactive journey. Stars of the show include green turtles, seahorses, octopi and the ever-popular duo: the clownfish and the blue tang.

There will also be plenty of time to explore London at your own leisure.

THEATRE

Monday, April 18 (Family Day) Friday, July 01 (Family Day)

Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day)

Friday, June 17 (Family Day) All £ 75 | Ages 5+

All £87 | Ages 3+

All £75 | Ages 18+

Includes: Transportation and theatre ticket.

Includes: Transportation and theatre ticket.

Includes: Transportation and theatre ticket.

Take an electrifying ride back in time with DOC Brown and Marty McFly in this groundbreaking new musical production. Featuring all the characters and songs you love with a brand new score and a few added surprises.

“The biggest, boldest, funniest musical in all the land!” Two young Mormon missionaries are sent to a remote village in northern Uganda. Naïve and optimistic, the two missionaries try to share the Book of Mormon, but have trouble connecting with the locals who are more worried about war, famine, poverty and AIDS than religion.

See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979

Matilda Wormwood is a gifted, intelligent young girl raised by parents who are amazed and scared of her intellect, fearful that she can read and therefore resort to calling her “boy.” Follow numerous pranks played on her mother and her father, and see how her teacher, Miss Honey, appreciates Matilda for what she is and takes her under her wing.

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Friday, June 17 (Family Day) All £82 | Ages 4+ Includes: Transportation and theatre ticket.

Join us as we watch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s dark and romantic score about a disfigured “Phantom” who falls in love with a chorus girl.

He will stop at nothing to make her a star, and make her his. This tragic love story of passion, desire, murder and sacrifice comes to life as you gaze at the exciting sets and effects.

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Monday, July 4 (Independence Day)

Wednesday, August 17

All £76, Ages 4+

Includes: Transportation and theatre ticket.

Includes: Transportation and theatre ticket.

Bonjour! Disney proudly invites you to “Be Our Guest” as the most enchanted musical of all time.

This beloved “tale as old as time” has been brought to life on stage like never before. With all the charm and elegance audiences expect from Belle and her Beast.

Don’t believe me? Ask the dishes!

Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actors may vary.

All £82 | Ages 3+

Adapted from the much-loved Disney film and set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and the rhythms of Africa, this spectacular production explodes with glorious colors, stunning effects and enchanting music to tell the timeless story of Simba and his epic journey to fulfill his destiny as King of the Pride Lands.

SPORTING EVENTS

FOOTBALL

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One night Bed & Breakfast accommodation.

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One full day at Wimbledon with a reserved seat on No. 1 court on July 10.

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Tour manager.

* £45 single room supplement. £60 Deposit is required at the time of booking (nonrefundable, non-exchangeable). Full payment is due by Thursday, May 26.

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ADULTS ONLY GIFFORDS HALL VINEYARD Saturday, May 07 & Sunday, July 17 Adult Only £32 Includes: Transportation, Vineyard Tour and tasting.

Enjoy a day out at Giffords Hall Vineyard. On arrival, you will receive tea and coffee followed by a private tour of the vineyard with an expert speaker who will enlighten you on the history of the vineyard, viticulture practices, their grape varieties and what they achieve with them. Finish this eventful day by sampling three wines and three liqueurs.

FAMILY DAY OPTION

JACK THE RIPPER WALKING TOUR + LATE NIGHT LONDON Saturdays, May 14 & July 16 Friday, September 02 (Family Day) Adults Only £44 Includes: Transportation, a two-hour Jack the Ripper walking tour and free time to explore London.

Follow Jack the Ripper’s bloodstained trail of horror down the crooked cobbled alleyways of Whitechapel.

Then, off to Leicester Square where you will have free time to enjoy a meal and explore at your leisure.

See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979

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CAMDEN TOWN Saturdays, April 30 & August 13 Adults Only £25 Includes: Transportation only.

With its famous shopping markets, popular food hangouts, lively music scene, buzzing nightlife, canal and beautiful parks, Camden is one of London’s most popular areas. Many famous people, including Dylan Thomas, Walter Sickert and Amy Winehouse, have made Camden their home. While Camden Market is the original market next to Regent's Canal, there are at least six others from Camden Town to Chalk Farm; Camden Lock, Camden Stables Market, Canal Market, Buck Street Market, Inverness Street Market, and the one inside Electric Ballroom.

BEER FESTIVALS CAMBRIDGE Friday, May 27 (Family Day) Adults Only £12 Includes: Transportation only.

BURY ST. EDMUNDS Friday, June 17 (Family Day) Adults Only £11 Includes: Transportation only.

LONDON

Saturday, August 06 Adults Only £27 Includes: Transportation only.

ADULTS ONLY

COCKTAILS & DINNER IN NORWICH Saturdays, April 09 & July 09 Adults Only £15 Includes: Transportation only.

Enjoy this exciting and vibrant city which offers you one of the best nights out in the region. For lovers of good food and wine, the city is a real treat with excellent restaurants offering culinary delights from around the world. Beer and ale drinkers can choose from a host of both traditional and modern pubs. For those who want to party the night away, the clubs here are simply the best.

BEEFEATER GIN TOUR Saturday, August 27 Adults Only £44 Includes: Transportation & Beefeater Tour.

A Brand Home Host will escort you to the heart of the distillery to explain the hand-crafted production process and to help you experience a sensory understanding of the ingredients that make all expressions of Beefeater Gin. You will also be hosted to a tutored comparative tasting of some of Beefeater gins. The tour will end with a complimentary Beefeater Gin & Tonic. Then, off to Leicester Square where you will have free timer to enjoy a meal and explore at your leisure.

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Saturday-Sunday, April 27-28 • $239 R4R Price $89

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Includes: Transportation, quad biking session, clay target shooting, safety gear & double hotel room This action-packed weekend will include negotiating the mud-caked trails on an all-terrain bike (better known to us as 4 wheelers). This trip is sure to challenge your skills and get your adrenaline pumping.

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WILD CAMPING IN CORNWALL 2 DAY

July 2-3 (Independence Day Weekend) REC ON £160 | £290 Adults Only Exertion Level: MODERATE Includes: Transportation, 1 night Wild Camping experience to include; axe throwing, campfires and BBQ, Coasteering, surfing lessons and some free time in Newquay to explore. *A basic camp breakfast is provide but all other foods will need to be purchased by the individual. Layaway plan option available with a deposit of £40 per person upon booking (non-refundable & non-exchangeable). Full payment is due by Friday, May 20. Travel Insurance is highly recommended.

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September 2-4 (Labor Day Weekend) REC ON Adult £190 | Child £120 Adult £319 | Child (2-11) £249 | Infant £90 Exertion Level: MODERATE Includes: Transportation, 2 nights Bed and Breakfast accommodation and a guided trek up Snowdon. *Single Supplement £90. Layaway option available with a deposit of £60 per person upon booking (non-refundable & non-exchangeable). Full payment is due by Friday, July 22. Travel Insurance is highly recommended.

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GO APE THETFORD Sunday, April 24 Saturday, August 27

REC ON £15 | £46 Exertion Level: MODERATE Includes: Transportation and Tree Top Challenge experience.

Transcend your comfort zone, channel your inner adventurer and get ready to venture high into the treetops. Don’t forget to buddy up to see who screams the loudest on the tandem zip wire and dual Tarzan Swings. *10 years+, minimum height of 1.4m/4ft 7in, maximum weight 130kg/20 stone. *One adult (18+) can supervise up to two children aged 10-15 years while on the course.

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SEVEN SISTERS Saturdays, May 14 & September 24 REC ON £10 | £36 Includes: Transportation only.

Exertion Level: MODERATE The best walk in the Southeast! The Seven Sisters is a series of chalk cliffs that takes you on a journey through areas filled with wild flowers, rolling hills that brings you to the incredible views of the Seven Sisters Cliffside.

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING Sunday, June 5 Saturday, August 13 REC ON £15 | £43 Exertion Level: MODERATE Includes: Transportation, activity equipment, helmet and buoyancy aid and 60 min paddle boarding session.

Discover the world of Stand Up Paddle Boarding on the crystal clear lake, these sessions are fun for everyone. *Participants must be over the age of 8 to take part in this activity and under the weight limit of 25LBS/18 stone.

PADDLE & PUB Saturday, June 18 £36 Includes: Transportation, canoe rental gear and guide.

Fancy an afternoon paddle? Take to your canoes and paddle along the historic city center of Norwich, stopping for a pint at a local pub along the way!

Free time will be given to explore the beautiful city, something to do around every corner.

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Saturday, July 23

Friday, July 1 (Family Day)

REC ON £20 | £80

REC ON £10 | £36

Exertion Level: HIGH

Ages 4 and above Exertion Level: MODERATE

Includes: Transportation, activity equipment and 90 min rafting session.

Test your rafting skills on the raging waters of the London 2012 Olympic course! *Participants must be aged 12+ to take part in this activity and under the weight limit of 18 stone.

Includes: Transportation and a 90 min climbing session.

The largest Clip n’ Climb in the World with up to 46 climbing challenges and the tallest climbing walls in Europe! Great day out for the whole Family!

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COMBAT PAINTBALL Sunday, June 26 REC ON £15 | £45 Exertion Level: MODERATE Includes: Transportation, safety equipment, body armour, gun hire and 500 paintballs.

Enjoy this outdoor adrenaline-rush of stealth, agility and competition. Who will come out on top in the rankings in this thrilling battle? *Participants must be aged 11+ to take part in this activity.

GO KARTING Friday, May 27 (Family Day) REC ON £15 | £69 Exertion Level: MODERATE Includes: Transportation & Go Karting experience Who is the best driver on the track? Sign up for our Go Karting event and show off your driving skills. *Participants must be aged 8+ to take part in this activity.

INDOOR SKYDIVING Sunday, September 18 REC ON £15 | £60

Exertion Level: MODERATE Includes: Transportation and an indoor skydiving experience.

When you visit iFLY get ready to be blown away – literally. It’s thrilling and amazing! *Participants must be aged 3+ to take part in this activity and under the weight limit of 18 stone.

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