London by European Study Tours

Des na on Guide:

London

Contents Click below to jump straight to your subject area City Highlights The Original Tours - sightseeing tours by bus Thames River Cruise The Shard London Eye Emirates Air Line London Walks Madame Tussauds The London Dungeons

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Evening Ac vi es and Restaurants West End Theatre Tickets

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Art & Design Royal Academy Saatchi Gallery Tate Britain Tate Modern Na)onal Gallery Na)onal Portrait Gallery Design Museum Fashion & Tex)le Museum Museum of Brands, Packaging & Adver)sing Victoria and Albert Museum Business & Economics Fullers Griﬃn Brewery St Pauls Cathedral—”A Fine Line” Workshop Pavegen Chelsea Business Football Tour Bank of England Silicon Roundabout Insider Trends Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Guided Tours Thorpe Park Business Workshops Museum of Brands, Packaging & Adver)sing

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English, Drama, Performing Arts Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibi)on & Tour ......8 Na)onal Theatre Backstage Tours ......8 Theatre Royal, Drury Lane Tours ......8 Royal Albert Hall Tours ......8 Royal Opera House Tours ......8 Harry Po<er / Warner Bros. Studio Theatre Tour ......8 West-End Theatre Workshops ......9 Disney Theatrical Workshops ......9 Geography The Thames Barrier ......10 Lee Valley Park Study Programmes ......10 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Outdoor Classroom ...10 Olympic Sites Tour ......10 WWT Wetland Centre ......10 BedZED Zero Energy Development …...10 The Crystal - Urban Sustainability …...10

History & Poli cs Imperial War Museum The Churchill Cabinet War Rooms Bri)sh Museum Museum of London Tower of London Houses of Parliament The Supreme Court Old Bailey Insight Tour Na)onal Archives Workshops

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ICT & Compu ng Meet an App Developer Na)onal Museum of Compu)ng Science Museum Warner Bros. Studio Tour—Harry Po<er Thorpe Park ICT Workshop

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Media & Film Studies The Bri)sh Board of Film Classiﬁca)on BFI IMAX London Film Museum London Film Academy Museum of Brands, Packaging & Adver)sing

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Psychology, Sociology & Religious Studies Freud Museum Clink Prison Museum London Zoo Experiences BBFC Censorship Seminar Na)onal Archives Bethlem Museum of the Mind

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St Paul’s Cathedral Westminster Abbey Holocasut Exhibi)on at IWM Jewish Museum The Foundling Museum

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STEM Science Museum The Royal Ins)tu)on—Faraday Museum L’Oreal Young Scien)st Centre Centre of the Cell Old Opera)ng Theatre Museum Royal Observatory Greenwich London Zoo Wellcome Collec)on Thorpe Park Workshops Wembley Stadium Tour The Shard Bletchley Park Workshop & Talk

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City Highlights and Sightseeing www.theoriginaltour.com The Original Tours Hop-on-hop-oﬀ bus tour open to the general public, or if there are more than thirty in the group, a Panoramic Tour is available with exclusive use of the bus.

(5-15yrs) £15, (Students 16+ & adults) £27

Thames River Cruise www.citycruises.com An excellent way to view London's tourist a<rac)ons from the River Thames. The Houses of Parliament, The London Eye and Shakespeare's Globe can all be seen from the cruise.

Students £4, Adults £7 depends on single or return journey and route. Daily

The Shard www.theviewfromtheshard.com Take in the view on ﬂoors 68, 69 and 72, almost twice the height of any other viewing plaMorm in London, where you can take in all of London at once with 360 degree views of up to 40 miles long.

(4-16yrs) £17.50 16+ and adult £21.50

London Eye www.londoneye.com The world's largest observa)on wheel oﬀers a spectacular way to take in over 55 of London's most famous landmarks in just 30 minutes!

Under 12-15 years: £13.80, 16-17 years: £19.30 Adults: £19.50 Min group size 15

Runs daily from various pick up points around central London

Departs from Westminster, Tower Hill and Waterloo, London Eye, Greenwich

Open daily From 10.00 Nearest Tube: London Bridge

Open daily From 10.00 Nearest Tube: Waterloo

The Emirates Air Line www.emiratesairline.co.uk A stunning 1.1km cable car journey across the Thames on the UK’s only urban cable car. Emirates Air Line connects the Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Victoria Dock.

Under 16 years: £2.50, Adults: £5.00 Price is valid for a return ﬂight Open Daily: Weekdays 07:00—21:00 (from 08.00 on Saturday and from 09.00 on Sunday) Nearest Tube: North Greenwich

London Walks A guided walk is one of the best (and cheapest) ways to see London. Fun and interes)ng, walks can be tailored to meet your groups needs. Here is a selec)on of some of the walks available: Docklands Financial City Jack the Ripper

Half Day - up to 4 hours £180 Full Day—up to 9 hours £300 If you have a speciﬁc request for a walk not listed here please contact us for more details

Shakespeare’s London Darkest Victorian London Literary tour of Southwark

Madame Tussauds www.madametussauds.com One of London’s most popular tourist a<rac)ons and one of the eldest, da)ng back to 1770. There are over 400 wax works of celebri)es, poli)cians, pop stars and actors, all of which are in constant development.

Secondary schools: Students £19.00 / Teachers £24.00 1 free teacher per 10 paying students Open daily: Weekdays 09:30—17:30 Weekends 09:00—18:00 Nearest Tube: Baker Street

The London Dungeons www.thedungeons.com Transport yourself back to the darkest moments in the capital's history within the deep depths of the London Dungeon. Live actors, shows, three rides and interac)ve special eﬀects ensure that you face your fears head on in this unique ninety minute experience.

Under 16: £13.00 16-17 years: £17.70Adults (18+): £23.00 (min group size 15) Opening Dme vary between 10:00—18:00 (see website for details) Nearest Tube: London Waterloo

Evening Ac vi es and Restaurants West End Theatre Tickets Round off your trip to the capital by seeing a show. Pre-theatre meals can be added at nearby restaurants. Save up to 50% on the normal )cket price by a<ending a midweek (Mon-Thurs) evening or ma)nee performance. The majority of top West End shows offer these affordable discounted )ckets to student groups year round (excluding school holiday dates). We can obtain )ckets for any West End theatre show, play or dance produc)on you want to see, including those at venues such as the Na)onal Theatre and Sadler’s Wells. Prices start from £27pp Examples of the most popular West End shows booked by our groups : • • • • • •

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Aladdin Les Miserables Lion King Wicked Billy Ellio2

Watch a film a the BFI IMAX Watching a film at BFI IMAX is a unique experience. The IMAX is Britain’s largest cinema screen, more than 20 metres high (that's nearly the height of five double-decker buses!) and 26 metres wide. With a 11,600-wa< digital surround-sound system and the most sophis)cated mo)on-picture projec)on system in the world, viewers literally feel like they are 'in the picture’. Bowling Nights Give your students a break from all the learning and provide an evenings entertainment at a bowling alley. Various loca)ons to fit you i)nerary. Includes game and shoe hire. Food op)ons also available.

Restaurants Just a small sample of the restaurants we use for group evening meals during your stay: Planet Hollywood, the world's one and only dining experience inspired by the glamour of Hollywood. Excalibur Menu—2 course & drink : £15.60 Rainforest Café, is a tropical hideaway in the heart of the West End. Located in Piccadilly Circus, the Rainforest Cafe uses animatronics, waterfalls and fish tanks to bring a touch of the triopical to your dining experience. An unusual venue that is ideal for lunch or dinner. 2 course & drink: £16.20 The legendary Pizza Hut, passionate about Pizza and their different styles, along with salads, pasta, buffalo wings, breads)cks and garlic bread. Pizza buffet & salad bar: £12.90 The Hard Rock Cafe offers authen)c American Cuisine and one of the largest, most valued collec)ons of rock n’ roll memorabilia in the world. AVer your dining experience visit The Vault, London’s only rock n’ roll museum. Gold Menu - 2 course & drink : £19.50 Pizza Express italian restaurants serve delicious, freshly made pizza and pasta in a relaxed seWng. With around 14 loca)ons to choose from in the capital you are sure to find a venue that fits in with your i)nerary. 2 course & drink: £13.00

Art & Design www.royalacademy.org.uk Royal Academy of Arts Today it has an extensive permanent collec)on, however only a small part of it is on show at any one )me. The full collec)on can be viewed in an appointment with a curator. The temporary exhibi)ons are constantly changing and are considered one of the highlights of galleries in London.

Pre-booked school visits are free, £2.60 for over 18s. Charges apply for special exhibiDons, see website for details Open daily: 10.00—18.00, open Fridays unDl 22.00 Nearest Tube: : Piccadilly or Green Park

Saatchi Gallery www.saatchigallery.com The art focuses on innova)ve and controversial young Bri)sh and interna)onal ar)sts from the 1980's to the present day. Works include Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst Sarah Lucas, Marc Quinn, Jenny Savillle and Rachel Whiteread.

Free entrance

www.tate.org.uk Tate Britain The Tate Britain holds the largest amount of Bri)sh art in the world and includes work by the following ar)sts; Blake, Constable, Epstein, Gainsborough, Gilbert and George, Hatoum, Hirst, Hockney, Hodgkin, Hogarth, Moore, RosseW, Sickert, Spencer, Stubbs and Turner.

Free entrance. Charges apply for special exhibiDons, please see website for details

Open Daily 10.00-18.00 (last entry 17.30pm) Nearest Tube: Sloane Square

Open daily 10.00 –18.00 Nearest tube: Vauxhall / Pimlico / Westminster

Tate Modern www.tate.org.uk The museum contains works from 1900 to the present day and includes Dali, Picasso, Ma)sse, Rothko, Warhol and more contemporary ar)sts. There is also a wide range of temporary exhibi)ons and public programmes. Please consult the website for more informa)on. A viewing plaMorm oﬀering 360 degrees vies of London is now open on ﬂoor 10 and is free to access.

Free entrance Please note there is a charge for special exhibiDons, please see website for details Open daily 10.00-18.00 and unDl 22.00 on Friday and Saturday Nearest Tube: Southwark or Blackfriars

Tate Boat runs between Tate Britain and Tate Modern every 40 minutes during gallery opening Dmes. Group rates are available for groups of more than 10.

Tate Boat Under 15: £5.10, Adults: £10.20

Na onal Gallery

Free entrance

www.na)onalgallery.org.uk

The Na)onal Gallery houses one of the greatest collec)ons of European pain)ngs in the world. The vast permanent collec)on covers Western European pain)ngs from 1250 to 1900. Tours can be arranged and are free to school groups.

Open daily: 10am-6pm (9pm on Fridays)

Na onal Portrait Gallery

Free entrance (charges apply for temporary exhibiDons, please contact us for details)

www.npg.org.uk

The Na)onal Gallery houses one of over 190,000 portraits from the 16th century to present day. The portraits are of a wide range of famous people from all backgrounds such as sport, art, theatre, royalty and literature. The collec)on includes pain)ngs, sculpture, drawings, miniatures and photographs. Design Museum www.designmuseum.org The mission of the Design Museum is to promote the importance of design in our daily lives. The collec)on shows the history of modern design and how the current designs and technologies inﬂuence the future.

Nearest Tube: : Charing Cross / Leicester Square

Open daily Saturday-Thursday: 10.00—18.00 (Friday Open unDl 21.00) Nearest Tube: Charing Cross / Leicester Square Free entrance. Charges apply for temporary exhibiDons Group visits, price on applicaDon Open daily 10:00 – 18:00 Last Entry 17.00 Nearest tube: High Street Kensington

Art & Design Museum of Brands, Packaging & Adver sing www.museumoYrands.com Discover the trends of daily life, the revolu)on in shopping habits, the changes in taste and tempo, the advent of motoring, avia)on, radio and television. Taught sessions, las)ng 1hr are available for Key Stages 1-4, FE and HE on the following topics: Marke)ng & Customer Proﬁling Consumer History Intellectual Property & Branding Packaging Design

Self-guided tour: Students (under 17): £5.00, Students (17+): £7.00, Adults £7.00 Taught Sessions: £120 up to 25 learners which includes entrance to the museum (£6.30 per addiDonal learner) Open Tues-Sat—10.00 –18.00 Sunday—11.00—17.00 Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays Nearest Tube: : Ladbroke Grove

www.Vmlondon.org Fashion & Tex le Museum The Fashion & Tex)le Museum aims not just to display and collect items rela)ng to fashion, jewellery and tex)le design, but to oﬀer inspira)on to a new genera)on of crea)ve's. The museum is a hub of learning, ideas and networking for the fashion and jewellery industry.

Students £6, Adults £8.50 Groups = £6 (1 staﬀ member goes free) A range of guided tours are available at a supplement Open Tues—Sun - 11.00—18.00 (Sunday open unDl 17.00) Closed Monday Nearest Tube: : London Bridge

Victoria and Albert Museum www.vam.ac.uk Founded in 1852, it is well known for the wide variety of its collec)on. The items include furniture, fashion and tex)les, sculpture, pain)ngs, silver, glass, ceramics, jewellery, books, prints and photographs which illustrate the ar)s)c life of many diﬀerent cultures from all over the world.

Free entrance Charges apply for special exhibiDons, see website for details Open daily: 10.00 – 17.45 ( unDl 22.00 Friday) Nearest tube: South Kensington

Business & Economics Fullers Griﬃn Brewery

www.fullers.co.uk

Fullers is one of the UK's leading independent brewers. Tour the brewery, learn about the manufacturing process and the company itself. Health & Safety: Tours may not be suitable for those with impaired mobility or a fear of heights due to the number of stairs. High temperatures. Sensible shoes should be worn.

St Paul’s Cathedral—”A Fine Line”

www.stpauls.co.uk

This visit oﬀers a unique ‘dual’ opportunity for students to discover the beauty and spirituality of the Cathedral and to inves)gate its role as a business, a venue for corporate events and centre for the Arts plus its func)on as a major employer in the city of London. This visit is linked speciﬁcally with the Business Studies syllabus.

Entrance: £15.90 Open Monday - Friday Sessions every hour from 11.00—15.00 DuraDon: 1½ hours Minimum 16 years of age Nearest Tube: Turnham Green

Business & Economics Pavegen

www.pavegen.com

Pavegen have developed a paving unit which converts the kine)c energy from fooMall to renewable electricity. The paving units are an interac)ve and educa)onal way for people to engage directly with renewable energy genera)on and clean technology. Your group will meet a representa)ve from Pavegen at their offices to learn about geWng new technology to market and the challenges facing new business. Chelsea Business of Football Tour www.chelseafc.com Aimed at business students, the Business of Football Tour provides an insight in to match day & non match day opera)ons focusing on merchandise, marke)ng, finance & staffing and includes an educa)onal workbook. Bank of England www.bankofengland.co.uk/educa)on The visit begins with a film on the UK’s key financial ins)tu)on, giving a broad overview of the Bank's role and the subsequent ques)on and answer session gives students the opportunity to expand topics covered in the film.

£300.00 per group Maximum group size 15 students and 2 staﬀ Available ﬁrst and last Friday of every month DuraDon: 1 hours

Students £14 / Adults £19 DuraDon: 60 minutes Nearest Tube: Fulham Broadway Free entrance Aimed at KS4 but also available for KS2+3 Available Mon—Friday only 10:00 – 17.00 DuraDon: 160 mins Nearest Tube: Bank

Silicon Roundabout During this guided tour you will explore Europe’s fastest growing tech and innova)on cluster and take in some of the most innova)ve businesses in the area. Your learners will gain a sense of the area’s history, how it is being used now and why it is home to so many cuWng-edge businesses.

Prices from £20 per person depending on group size Monday – Friday 9:00 – 17:00 DuraDon: 2 hours Visit must be booked at least 2 months in advance MeeDng point: Picadilly Circus

Insider Trends A London based start-up that gives clients such as Phillips, Lego, JWT and SMEs a no-nonsense look into the future. Topics covered include the future of social media, sustainability, retail and the ageing popula)on. Your group will go on to learn how to spot trends for themselves and ques)ons will be welcome throughout the session.

Prices from £15 per person depending on group size Available Monday – Friday, subject to availability DuraDon: 1 hour

Wimbledon Guided Tour & Workshop www.wimbledon.org The Museum includes memorabilia from many famous players and includes views of Centre Court and a state of the art Audio/ Visual Theatre showing highlights of great players in ac)on.

Standard Tour (Behind the Scenes, Geography): £70 per group + £3.20 per person + VAT

Workshops are also available in the following curriculum areas: Nutri)on & Fitness Package, Behind the Scenes, Geography Tour, Marke)ng Package, Tennis and Technology.

Visit must be booked in advance

Secondary/further educaDon tours (Business, NutriDon, markeDng and design): £140 per group + £3.20 per person + VAT Min group size: 15 Maximum group size 25 DuraDon: 3 hours Mon-Fri—10:00—16.00 Nearest tube: South Wimbledon, then bus 493

Thorpe Park Business Workshops www.thorpepark.com Thorpe Park can oﬀer workshops for Key Stage 3, 4 & 5 in specialist areas including “The Business of Leisure ; Marke)ng ; Human Resources and Guest Care. Workshops are available during term )me on weekdays only. Students can then go into the park for the remainder of the day.

Workshops from £2.30 per person Park Dckets from £28.60 per person Minimum group size 10 DuraDon: 45 minutes Coach required

Business & Economics Museum of Brands, Packaging & Adver sing www.museumoYrands.com Discover the trends of daily life, the revolu)on in shopping habits, the changes in taste and tempo, the advent of motoring, avia)on, radio and television. Taught sessions, las)ng 1hr are available for Key Stages 1-4, FE and HE on the following topics: Marke)ng & Customer Proﬁling Consumer History Intellectual Property & Branding Packaging Design

Self-guided tour: Students (under 17): £5.00, Students (17+): £7.00, Adults £7.00 Taught Sessions: £120 up to 25 learners which includes entrance to the museum (£7 per addiDonal learner) Open Tues-Sat—10.00 –18.00 Sunday—11.00—17.00 Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays Nearest Tube: : Ladbroke Grove

English, Drama & Performing Arts Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibi on and Workshops www.shakespearesglobe.com/exhibi)on The only exhibi)on in the world devoted to Shakespeare’s workplace oﬀers a unique opportunity to tour the re-constructed Elizabethan theatre, built with materials, techniques and craVsmanship of 400 years ago. Shakespeare Workshops also available at the Globe for KS3, KS4 & A Level-please ask for details.

ExhibiDon & Tour (Students 16+) £10 ExhibiDon & Tour (Adults) £12 workshop £15.50 min 18 pax A Level/Bespoke Study Day £24.50 min 18 pax

Na onal Theatre Backstage Tours www.na onaltheatre.org.uk Join a backstage tour at the Na)onal Theatre and explore one of the largest and most advanced theatres in the world. See three auditoriums, front of house, scenic workshops and backstage, and all in the company of well- informed, enthusias)c guides.

Groups: £11 per person

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane Tours ‘Through the Stage Door’ is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of the world-famous Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Visitors will meet characters from many eras who bring the history of one of London’s oldest, largest and most magniﬁcent theatres to life.

£10.10 per person Available Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri– 2.15pm + 4.15pm, Thu & Sat -10:15 & 11:45

Royal Albert Hall Tours www.royalalberthall.com Highlights of the tour include the breathtaking auditorium, access to the Royal Re)ring Room, a look inside the Queen’s Box and an ac)on-packed presenta)on featuring a selec)on of the huge range of events that take place at the Hall.

Behind the Scenes Tour: £17.20

Royal Opera House Tours www.roh.org.uk/tours/backstage-tour Includes an introduc)on to the colourful history of the theatre, an insight into the recent re-development of the Royal Opera House and a look at aspects of current produc)ons. As the Royal Opera House is a fully working theatre, each tour is a unique experience and may include opportuni)es to see The Royal Ballet in class, or the magniﬁcent backstage technology in opera)on.

Students: £12.00 Adult: £14.50 Group rated based on minimum group size 10, maximum of 20)

Warner Bros. Studio Theatre Tour www.wbstudiotour.co.uk Enchanted by Harry Po<er and the special eﬀects that have made this iconic series beloved? Go behind-the-scenes and see many things the camera never showed. From breathtakingly detailed sets to stunning costumes, props and animatronics.

Group prices for 10-25 people and 25 + Student £32.70 Adults £40.60

Tours begin every 15-30 minutes during opening hours Nearest Underground: London Bridge

Open Monday - Friday 10:30 – 17:30, Saturday 10:30 – 12:15 Nearest Underground: Waterloo, Southwark or walk over the river from Embankment

Nearest tube: Covent Garden

Closed Wednesday Nearest tube: High Street South Kensington or Knightsbridge

Tours Daily at 10.30, 12.30 and 14.30 Nearest Tube: Covent Garden

Opening Hours: 9:00am – 9:30pm Coach travel advisable Nearest tube: WaOord JuncDon + ShuQle bus. Return £2.00, single £1.50

West End Theatre Workshops Workshops can be tailored to meet your exact requirements and to suit students at any Key Stage. All sessions are run by performing arts professionals who are working actors and experienced workshop leaders. Many of the workshops can be tailored to link in with a West End show. Students can take part in a workshop during the day based around your chosen show and then watch a performance of the same show that evening. Workshop prices start from £15 per student (price will be dependant on group size, type of workshop and dura)on of workshop) Workshop Song in Performance

Dura on 90 mins

Descrip on 1st hour spent with teaching ar)st. Last half hour - Q&A session with West End professional. Work on a song with a musical director; learn techniques of vocal dynamics and ac)ng through song.

Step by Step

90 mins

1 hour with performer from show group are seeing with 30 min Q&A session. Opportunity to experience diﬀerent West End dance styles.

Stage Combat

90 mins

1 hour with teaching ar&st. 30 min Q&A session with West End professional. Students are taught about the rela&onship between ac&ng and ﬁght choreography.

Intro to the West End

90 mins

1 hour spent with the teaching ar)st followed by Q & A session with a West End professional. Interac)ve workshop designed to enhance the par)cipants’ night in the West End. Students are taught skills & techniques used by professional actors inspired by the themes of the show they see.

Making a Scene

90 mins

1 hour with teaching ar)st. 30 mins Q&A session with West End professional. Work from a scripted scene, explore ac)ng methods, vocal techniques and character development.

Disney Theatrical Workshops Workshops are run by musical theatre performers from the hit Disney shows 'The Lion King' and 'Aladdin'. Students get to explore and perform extracts from the scripts as well as choreography and vocal tracks from the actual show, all under the guidance of professionally trained theatre ar)sts. Workshops are £12.50 per person and available for groups of between 15 and 40 people with the purchase of a )cket to see the show.

Workshop

Dura on

Descrip on

LIONESS HUNT Movement and Music

90 mins

Groups learn vocals and choreography from the lioness hunt number. Advisable for (14+), dance school and more advanced performers .

ARABIAN NIGHT Movement and Music

90 mins

Groups learn vocals and choreography from the opening number to Aladdin— ‘Arabian Nights’. Can be adapted to suit all age groups and abili)es.

THE LION KING or AlADDIN Scene Study

90 mins

The group workshops and perform extracts from the show script. They look at context and characterisa)on, status, comedy, voice and physicality. Can be adapted to suit all age groups. 9

Geography The Thames Barrier Visitors Centre

www.gov.uk/the-thames-barrier

The world's largest movable flood barrier spans 520 metres (a third of a mile) across the Thames at Woolwich Reach, South East London. The barrier was built to protect the capital from the river flooding its banks un)l the year 2030. A guided tour of The Thames Barrier Visitors Centre on the South Bank which features a working model of the Barrier covers topics such as the history of the River Thames and risk of flooding in London, as well as describing the environment and wildlife of the river. Lee Valley Park Study Programmes A mixture of marshes, wooded areas and rivers support a variety of wildlife and sustains a large popula)on of birds, for which the park is interna)onally important,. The park provides a vast educa)onal resource with ac)vi)es which help meet Na)onal Curriculum, GCSE, BTEC, A Level and degree criteria in Geography, ICT and Design & Technology. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Outdoor Classroom www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk

Student Group Guided Tour: £160 (based on 35 people) AddiDonal Students £4.95pp to a max of 45 DuraDon: 1½ hrs Open Thursday—Sunday 10:30 – 17:00 Closest train staDon: Charlton StaDon

EducaDonal Workshops £5.50 per student Available all year LocaDon dependant on type of workshop Closest train staDon: Broxbourne

Free of charge Nearest Tube: StraOord

During a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, your students will be able to use the parklands, venues and waterways as an inspiring learning environment. Resources are available for download in the following subject areas: Maths, Science, Geography up to Key Stage 3. The River Thames Visitor Centre

Free of charge

The RTVC is the only river centre on the Thames where you can obtain informa)on about the Thames, its environment, the organisa)ons, events, culture, its economy and recrea)on.

Open 11.00—18.00

WWT Wetland Centre

Self-guided visit : Students £11, Adults: £13 Including 1hr learning session: Students £9.90, Adults £11 (minimum group size of 12)

www.wwt.org.uk/london

London Wetland Centre is unique in being the ﬁrst created wetland habitat to have been developed in any capital city in the world. Over ﬁve years the area has been transformed by WWT from 43 hectares of concrete reservoirs into an impressively diverse wetland reserve and visitor a<rac)on.

Nearest Tube: Richmond

Open Daily 9:30– 17:30 March—Oct (unDl 16:30 Nov—Feb) Nearest tube: Hammersmith

BedZED Zero Energy Development www.bioregional.com

45 minute Guided tour: £11 per student Maximum group size 25

The UK’s largest mixed use sustainable community, designed to create a thriving community in which ordinary people could enjoy a high quality of life, while living within their fair share of the Earth’s resources. The BedZED Visitor Centre houses the BioRegional exhibi)on and BedZED show home, along with mee)ng and seminar facili)es and the oﬃces of BioRegional Development Group. The Crystal - Urban Sustainability www.thecrystal.org

Open daily 10:00—20:00

The Crystal exhibi)on showcases global trends and challenges, alongside exis)ng technological solu)ons to build environmentally sustainable, liveable and prosperous ci)es. The urban planning exhibi)on also features case studies from ci)es around the world sharing innova)ve ideas, and the ‘Future Life’ theatre invites you to imagine how ci)es might look in 2050. Visits can be tailored to your area of study.

Nearest Tube: Morden

FREE, Tours for school groups: £30 per group. Max 20 people group. Open Tues—Sat 10.00—17.00 Nearest Tube: Royal Victoria DLR staDon and the Emirates Royal Docks Cable Car staDon.

History & Poli cs Imperial War Museum

www.iwm.org.uk

Explore the ground-breaking new First World War Galleries. The Museum has historical displays on the two world wars and postwar conﬂicts, a major exhibi)on on the Holocaust, art galleries and a range of fascina)ng temporary exhibi)ons. The Churchill Cabinet War Rooms

www.iwm.org.uk

The Cabinet War Rooms were used as emergency accommoda)on for Winston Churchill and the war cabinet against air a<acks during the Second World War. The original twenty-one rooms are open to the public and include the Cabinet room, the transatlan)c telephone room and the Prime Ministers room. Bri sh Museum

www.bri shmuseum.org

The museum displays works of man from 1753 to present day, from all cultures over the world in the following countries: Africa, America, Europe, Asia, Britain, Japan, Paciﬁc, Rome, Near East and Greece. Museum of London

www.museumoﬂondon.org.uk

The Museum of London tells the story of London and its people from pre-historic )me to present day. It is primarily concerned with the social history of London and its inhabitants throughout history. Tower of London

www.hrp.org.uk

Tighten your grip on ten centuries of Tower history. The fun and interac)ve ’Hands on history’ exhibi)on has enhanced displays aimed at encouraging visitors to literally get to grips with items including swords and armour inspired by the Royal Armouries’ collec)on. Health and safety advice: wear sensible shoes due to uneven walking surfaces. Houses of Parliament

www.parliament.uk

Guided visits allow students to see The Queen's Robing Room, the Royal Gallery, The Prince's Chamber, the Chamber of the House of Lord's, the Central Lobby, House of Commons, Member's Lobby, Division Lobby, St Stephens Hall and Westminster Hall. Visitors can observe Prime Minister's Ques)on Time on Wednesdays at 3pm. The Supreme Court

www.supremecourt.gov.uk

Guided tours include a ﬁlmed welcome message from the President of the Supreme Court, followed by a walk through the building including each of the three courtrooms, (when not in use) and areas not usually accessible to the public. Your tour will provide an introduc)on to the Court’s role in the UK jus)ce system and the types of cases they hear.

Free entrance (charges for special exhibiDons may apply, see website for details) Open daily: 10.00—18.00 Nearest Tube: : Elephant & Castle / Waterloo

Under 15: FREE (Schools must book direct) Students Over 15 : £15 per person Discounted group rates are available on request. Open daily: 9.30-18.00 Nearest Tube: Westminster / St. James’ Park

Free entrance Open daily: 10.00 –17.30pm (20.30pm on Fridays) Nearest Tube: : ToQenham Court Road / Russell Square / Holborn Free entrance. Charges apply for temporary exhibiDons (see website for details) Open daily 10.00—18.00 Nearest tube: Barbican / St Pauls / Moorgate Under 17’s: £11.50,, Student 17+ = £17.70, Adults = £26.40 Prices based on minimum 15 visitors Open daily: 9.00—17.30 Sunday-Monday Open at 10.00 Last admission: 17.00 Nearest Tube: Tower Hill During Session Tours Free Saturdays year round, Summer opening July / August / Sept / Oct tours every 15 minutes (aRernoons only Tue / Wed / Thurs) Nearest Tube: Westminster Tickets must be obtained in advance through your local MP Free for school and college groups Max group size 25 Open 9.30am-16.30 Guided Tours available on Fridays at 11.00, 14.00 and 15.00 Courts normally in session Monday 11.00-16.00, Tues-Thurs 10.30-16.00 Nearest Tube: Westminster

History & Poli cs Old Bailey and Lincoln Inn Visit

£9.00 for students

www.oldbaileyonline.org

Tour covering both the Old Bailey and the Royal Courts of Jus)ce. AVer a short introduc)on to the Court, groups can listen in court a criminal appeal. From the Court, the group moves on to Lincoln’s Inn Fields, for a brief talk about Lincoln’s Inn, where many of the country’s top barristers have their chambers. The tour ﬁnishes at the Old Bailey, where visitors are given a talk about the history of the court followed by )me to watch a case.

Tours start at 11am and must be booked well in advance.

The Na onal Archives Workshops

Free, charges may apply for workshop sessions

www.na onalarchives.gov.uk

Nearest Tube: Temple / Chancery Lane

Open: Tues—Sat 09:00—17:00 (Dl 19:00 Tues and Thurs) Nearest Train: Kew Gardens

ICT & Compu ng Meet an App Developer During this App making workshop, the company which develops Apps will talk about the process of developing apps and look at some of the top apps. Second part of the workshop will be geWng the group to do some of the planning around how they would approach making an App. Addi)onal focus will be on making an App user friendly.

Contact us for Prices DuraDon: 60-90 minutes Workshop oﬀered Monday to Friday, during business hours Venue will be conﬁrmed at Dme of booking

Na onal Museum of Compu ng The museum enables visitors to follow the development of compu)ng from the ultra-secret pioneering eﬀorts of the 1940s through the mainframes of the 1960s and 1970s, and the rise of personal compu)ng in the 1980s. New working exhibits are regularly unveiled and the public can already view a rebuilt and fully opera)onal Colossus.

Located at Bletchley Park, requires a coach or 45 minute rail journey from central London.

Science Museum

Free entrance There is a charge for the IMAX and special exhibiDons, please contact us for details.

www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

The science museum houses exhibits on compu)ng and ICT with a collec)on represen)ng how the storage, manipula)on and communica)on of informa)on have become fundamental to human existence. These collec)ons cover electronics, informa)on and compu)ng, mechanical compu)ng, media technologies, networks including the internet, prin)ng, radio, satellites, sound reproduc)on, soVware and telephony. Harry Po2er / Warner Bros. Studio Theatre Tour www.wbstudiotour.co.uk Enchanted by Harry Po<er and the special eﬀects that have made this iconic series beloved? Go behind-the-scenes and see many things the camera never showed. From breathtakingly detailed sets to stunning costumes, props and animatronics.

Open daily 10:00am – 6:00pm Nearest tube: South Kensington

Group prices for 10-25 people and 25 + Student £32.70 Adults £40.60 Opening Hours: 9:00am – 9:30pm Coach travel advisable Nearest tube: WaOord JuncDon + ShuQle bus. Return £2.00, single £1.50

ICT & Compu ng Thorpe Park Workshops

www.thorpepark.com

Thorpe Park can oﬀer workshops for Key Stage 3, 4 & 5 for students of Maths ; Science ; ICT ; Design & Technology and Geography. Workshops are available during term )me only, excluding weekends and bank holidays. Students can then go into the park for the remainder of the day.

Workshops from £2.30 per person Park Dckets from £28.60 per person Minimum group size 10 DuraDon: 45 minutes Coach required

Media & Film Studies The Bri sh Board of Film Classiﬁca on

www.bbfc.co.uk

Students will gain an exclusive insight into the ever-changing prac)ces of the BBFC as it keeps up to date with changes in both aWtude and technology. Student seminars cover the topics of Film Censorship and Media Regula)on Including a presenta)on by an Examiner, illustrated by clips from relevant ﬁlms and a chance to ask ques)ons about the work of the BBFC. BFI IMAX

www.bﬁ.org.uk

Advance booking required. Seminar prices vary depending on group size. maximum group size 35 people Selected days only: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11:00-12:30, Nearest Tube: ToQenham Court Road

Please see website for latest screenings.

Watching a ﬁlm at BFI IMAX is a unique experience. The IMAX is Britain’s largest cinema screen, more than 20 metres high (that's nearly the height of ﬁve double-decker buses!) and 26 metres wide. With a 11,600-wa< digital surround-sound system and the most sophis)cated mo)on-picture projec)on system in the world, viewers literally feel like they are 'in the picture’.

Nearest Tube: Waterloo

London Film Museum

Students (under 16) £10.60 Students (16yrs + ) £14.00 Adults: £16.50

www.londonﬁlmmuseum.com

Museum of film history and film making in the UK and aims to show the importance of the UK’s film heritage, as well as explaining the techniques and ar)stry that goes into the making of films. It is suitable for all age and ability levels. There is an Educa)on room which can be booked for teachers. London Film Academy

www.londonﬁlmacademy.com

Half day or full day workshops for the following are available: Making A Short Film, Produc)on Processes, Cinematography, Documentary Film Making, Documentary, Airbrush Make-Up for Film, TV, Theatre & Fashion and many more. Harry Po2er-Warner Bros. Studio Theatre Tour www.wbstudiotour.co.uk Enchanted by Harry Po<er and the special eﬀects that have made this iconic series beloved? Go behind-the-scenes and see many things the camera never showed. From breathtakingly detailed sets to stunning costumes, props and animatronics.

Open daily from 10:00am, Thursday – Sunday from 18.00am Nearest tube: Waterloo/ Embankment Last entr Workshops: Half day (3hrs): £550 per group Full day (6hrs): £900 per group, Minimum group size 10, maximum 25, Nearest tube: Fulham Broadway

Group prices for 10-25 people and 25 + Student £32.70 Adults £40.60 Opening Hours: 9:00am – 9:30pm Coach travel advisable Nearest tube: WaOord JuncDon + ShuQle bus. Return £2.00, single £1.50

Psychology, Sociology & Religious Studies Freud Museum

www.freud.org.uk

Home of Sigmund Freud and his family. The centrepiece of the museum of Freud’s study, preserved just as it was during his life)me. The Freud Museum, at 20 Maresﬁeld Gardens in Hampstead, was the home of Sigmund Freud and his family when they escaped Nazi annexa)on of Austria in 1938. Clink Prison Museum

www.clink.co.uk

Museum entry + audio guide £8.50 Audio guide & worksheets available Minimum group size 10 Open Wednesday—Sunday 12.00—17.00 Nearest tube: Finchley Road Guided Tour: £8.80 per person (groups 10-25)

The museum gives a wonderful understanding of crime and punishment through the Medieval, Tudor and Elizabethan )me periods, along with a comprehensive study of a number of the social, religious and geographic issues.

Open: Summer (Jul – Sep) 10.00-21.00 Winter (Oct – Jun) Weekdays 10.00 – 18.00 (Dl 19.30 at weekends)

London Zoo Educa onal Workshops

Students 16+: £11 Adults: £21 Min group size 15 Open daily, please contact us for details EducaDonal session £1.50 per student (max group size 35)

www.zsl.org

London Zoo educa)onal workshops will enthuse and inspire your students by giving them a s)mula)ng, alterna)ve learning experience. Themes include: Animal Learning & Intelligence and Phobias, examining the science of learning behaviour, speciﬁcally targeted at Key Stage 4 & 5. The Bri sh Board of Film Classiﬁca on

www.bbfc.co.uk

www.na)onalarchives.gov.uk

Using the vast resources available at the Na)onal Archives students can take part in workshops where they learn how to analyse and interpret archival material through examining an original document. In "Through Hitler's Words" students analyse speeches and news ar)cles focusing on Hitler as an orator. Applying the German sociologist Max Weber’s model of ‘charisma)c authority’, students examine evidence to determine whether Hitler was a charisma)c leader. Bethlem Museum of the Mind

www.museumoVhemind.org.uk

Bethlem Museum of the Mind is a leading informa)on and learning resource for the history of mental health care and treatment. It oﬀers permanent and temporary exhibi)ons as well as an archive room. Self guided visits include a short introductory talk and a visit to the museum which has sec)ons on labelling and diagnosis, freedom and constraint, temperament, treatments and recovery.

Nearest Tube: London Bridge

Nearest Tube: Regents Park

Advance booking required. Seminar prices vary throughout the year maximum group size 35 people Selected days only: 11:00-12:30, please contact us for more details Nearest Tube: ToQenham Court Road Free, charges may apply for workshop sessions Open: Tues—Sat 09:00—17:00 (Dl 19:00 Tues and Thurs) Nearest Train: Kew Gardens

FREE Self guided or Inside Psychology themed visits available Open to Prebooked Groups on Mon & Tuesday, Open to the Public Weds– Fri: 10:00—17:00 Nearest Train: Eden Park

Psychology, Sociology & Religious Studies St Paul’s Cathedral

www.stpauls.co.uk

As well as visits to this iconic London landmark, the Educa)on department oﬀer a selec)on of workshops linked to the curriculum at Key stage 4 and 5. Themes include: The Big Issues Jesus: Fact or Fic)on Do we need Holy Places St Pauls: It’s role in a Changing Society. Westminster Abbey

www.westminster-abbey.org

Kings, Queens, Statesmen and Soldiers; poets, priests, heroes and villains - the Abbey is a must-see living pageant of Bri)sh history. Once inside audio guides are available or we can arrange a Blue Badge guide. (Payable as extra – please contact us for details) The Holocaust Exhibi on at the IWM

www.iwm.org.uk/exhibi)ons

This award-winning exhibi)on traces the Nazi persecu)on and murder of Europe’s Jews from 1933 to 1945. Audio guides help students navigate their way through a chronological narra)ve of the Holocaust and tailored teaching sessions can be added to explore how Hitler’s ideas spread throughout the country, ul)mately aﬀec)ng people all around the world. The Jewish Museum

www.jewishmuseum.org.uk

Themed guided visit (inc crypt, dome & galleries £7.00 (min 10, max 60) (under 18's) InternaDonal Schools £7 (18+) InternaDonal Schools £15 (accompanying adults) InternaDonal Schools £17 Nearest Tube: St Paul’s Pre booked – Self Guided Students 11- 18: £8.00, Adults: £16.00 Payable Locally Open Mon– Sat: 9.30—15.00 Visits not available on Sundays Nearest Tube: St James’s Park / Westminster Visit with tailored teaching session: Cost: £70 per group of 30 DuraDon: 150 minutes Suitable for: KS3 (Year 9) - Post 16 Available: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (Term Dmes only) Nearest Tube: : Elephant & Castle / Waterloo Students: £5.00, Adults: £9.40

The Jewish Museum is an amazing resource for school groups. As well as inspiring a sense of discovery and crea)vity, their wide-ranging, cross-curricular workshops encourage students of all backgrounds and faiths to explore Jewish culture, heritage and faith as part of the wider story of Britain. They have an extensive programme of workshops, including Inves)ga)ng the Holocaust and Discovering Judaism.

Open Daily 10:00 - 17:00 (Friday unDl 14:00)

The Foundling Museum

Guided tours : Groups of 15 or more: £11.50 per person (Museum admission + guide)

www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk

The Museum runs a varied and exci)ng learning programme for schools that encourages par)cipants to cri)cally engage with the eighteenth century and the history of the Foundling Hospital. The Foundling Museum explores the history of the Foundling Hospital, the UK's ﬁrst children's charity that was established in 1741 and celebrates the ways in which ar)sts of all disciplines have helped improve children's lives for over 270 years.

Nearest Tube: Camden Town

Open: Tues - Sat, 10:00 - 17:00 Sunday, 11:00 - 17:00 Monday closed Nearest Tube: Russell Square

STEM Science Museum

www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

The Museum holds the world's most comprehensive collec)on of science, technology, industry and medicine. The themes are explained through a range of exhibits including the first steam locomo)ve and man's first flight in space.

Free entrance There is a charge for the IMAX and special exhibiDons, please contact us for details. Open daily 10:00 – 18:00 Nearest tube: South Kensington

The recently opened Winton Gallery examines the fundamental role mathema)cians, their tools and ideas have played in building the world we live in. From war and peace to life, death, money, trade and beauty, the objects in Mathema)cs: The Winton Gallery reveal how mathema)cs connects to every aspect of our lives. www.rigb.org Royal Ins tu on—Faraday Museum Explore the world-changing science of the Ri since 1799 in the Faraday Museum. With displays spread across three ﬂoors, the stuﬀ of science is woven throughout the Ri building. In fact, wherever you go, you'll discover the instruments and people that have made science work for the last two hundred years.

Free entrance Open Monday—Friday 9.00— 17.00 Nearest Turbe: Green Park / Piccadilly Circus

Royal Ins tu on - L'Oreal Young Scien st Centre Half and full day scien)ﬁc workshops are available for students covering all three scien)ﬁc disciplines and engineering. Bacterial Evolu on Workshop The con)nual struggle between bacterial pathogens and their hosts provides an illustra)on of evolu)on in ac)on, driven by changes in the bacterial DNA. Students use restric)on enzyme digests and gel electrophoresis to analyse the DNA and addi)onal ac)vi)es are included to reinforce learning about DNA, restric)on enzymes and evolu)on. At the end of the workshop students look at the DNA evidence, decide what advice to give their colleagues at the scene of the outbreak and whether their outbreak samples need further inves)ga)on. Centre of the Cell An exci)ng interac)ve science educa)on and outreach centre. Visitors will be able to see research scien)sts at work as they enter the Centre. Once inside, visitors will learn about the amazing world of cells, the human body and the latest medical research. Each session includes KS2 - KS5 curriculum-linked interac ve games grounded in cell biology.

£20 per person (maximum of 24) Ages 14-18 years DuraDon: 4hours Nearest Tube: Green Park

£150 per group Maximum group size 40 people Sessions available Monday—Friday at 10.00, 11.30 and 13.30 LocaDon: Queen Mary University of London Nearest tube: Whitechapel

Old Opera ng Theatre Museum

Entrance: £4.70

Understand the nature of surgery before the barriers of infec)on and pain had been overcome with the reconstruc)on of an early 19th century opera)on. Also covers the role, status and training of surgeons before the advances in surgery and medical training in the later 19th century.

Open weekdays: 10.30—17.00 Nearest Tube: London Bridge

STEM Royal Observatory Greenwich

www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory

The exhibi)on includes )me pieces, a history of the building as a working observatory, the Greenwich Meridian line, the history of )me and astronomy and the giant refrac)ng telescope.

London Zoo

www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/

London Zoo is one of London’s main tourist a<rac)ons and organises a wide variety of educa)onal programmes for all levels of students. They will also tailor a talk to suit the subject interests of students for English and Science. Educa)onal packs are also available. Wellcome Collec on

www.wellcomecollec)on.org

The Wellcome Collec)on is a visitor des)na)on for the incurably curious, it explores the connec)ons between medicine, life and art in the past, present and future. They oﬀer a range of free, bookable, cross-curricular study days for students aged 14–19. Thorpe Park Workshops

www.thorpepark.com

Students: £6.80 Adults: £7.00 Charges apply for special exhibiDons, see website for details Open daily 10:00am – 17:00pm DLR Stop: Greenwich

Students 16+: £11 Adults: £21 Min group size 15 Open daily, please contact us for details EducaDonal session £1.50 per student (max group size 35) Nearest Tube: Regents Park FREE Groups of 10+ must prebook their visit Open Daily: 10:00—18:00 (Dl 22:00 on Thurs) Nearest Tube: Euston / Euston Square (4-16yrs) £17.50 16+ and adult £21.50

Open daily From 10.00

Wembley Stadium Tour

Students Under 18 : £10.10 Adults: £16.60

Wembley Stadium Tours are both entertaining and educa)onal. They can be tailored to your curriculum focus: Science: discover what actually holds up the roof and how the groundsmen cheat nature to help ensure the grass on the pitch grows. Engineering: The building of Wembley, as a high proﬁle design and construc)on project can also be incorporated into lessons in engineering and design. The Shard

www.theviewfromtheshard.com

Nearest Tube: London Bridge

Open Daily: 10.00—18.00 (depending on match ﬁxtures etc) DuraDon: 75 minutes Nearest Tube: Wembley Park StaDon

(4-16yrs) £17.50 16+ and adult £21.50

A must for Design & Technology and Engineering students. Take in the view on ﬂoors 68, 69 and 72, almost twice the height of any other viewing plaMorm in London. Upon arrival, watch the introductory ﬁlm showing the design concept of The Shard before travelling on high-speed ‘kaleidoscopic’ liVs travelling at 6 metres per second.

Open daily From 10.00

Bletchley Park Workshop & Talk

As well as visi)ng this fantas)c museum to see the Enigma machines your students could take part in a targeted workshop aimed at either Key Stage 3,4 or 5. Students will use their understanding of mathema)cs to calculate the number of possible seWngs for an Enigma cipher machine. The aim of the workshop is for students to grasp the magnitude of the task that faced Bletchley Park’s Codebreakers.

Nearest Tube: London Bridge

Open Daily. Please register interest for this visit as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Requires a coach or 45 minute rail journey from central London.

Last Updated August 2018