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Wembley Excursion
Programme 2013
Wembley, Central London
Week 1
Day 1
Orientation of
Wembley
Week 2
Day 8
The Sherlock
Holmes
Experience
Day 2
Greenwich
and visit the
Maritime
Museum and
Royal
Observatory
Day 9
Day 3
Workshops
Day 10
Day 4
Sports
Day 11
Day 5
Visit to Science
Museum
Day 12
Day 6
Day 7
Explore the busy
shopping streets
of London such
as Oxford Street
and Bond Street
London &Visit
to Natural
History Museum
Day 13
Day 14
Explore the busy
shopping streets
of London such
as Oxford Street
and Bond Street
Visit to South
Bank and visit
the Tate Modern
Museum
Workshops
Workshops
Visit to Covent
Garden and
Piccadilly
Sports
Workshops
Orientation of Wembley
Wembley is an area of northwest London, England, and part of the London Borough of Brent. The prime
landmark is Wembley Stadium, rebuilt 2003-2007 at a cost of £827 million, which is approached via
the White Horse Bridge designed by the London Eye architects. Nearby are Wembley Arena, a concert
venue built in 1934 as the Empire Pool, a swimming pool for the Empire Games, and Fountain Studios,
one of the country's largest purpose built television studios and host to X Factor, Bremner, Bird and
Fortune and Britain's Got Talent. Brent Town Hall is a Grade-2-listed building located on Barn Hill facing
Wembley Stadium; its future is uncertain due to plans to move the town hall function, including council
chamber, to a new civic centre as part of the Wembley redevelopment. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
in the centre of Wembley was built in 1904, designed by Thomas Collcutt and Stanley Hemp. Construction
was of brick and the design was influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement. It was listed as a Grade II
building in 1993. The church was converted into the Central Mosque Wembley in the late 1990s.
On Day 1 you will head on a walking tour of Wembley where you will view the main landmarks and learn
more about the history of Wembley and how it has development into the Landmark that it is today.
This is the place to visit - a must see in London! Lots of hands-on exhibitions, great for
teenagers, you could spend a lot of time in here!! Very interesting collection and exhibits.
Planes, trains and automobiles, and space rockets too, including the Apollo 10 command
module!!
There are lots of 3D simulators to test out – hours of fun!!! Even if you don’t like Science you
will enjoy this museum!!!
Explore Greenwich
Greenwich is a World Heritage Site and home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Meridian Line.
Greenwich’s famous landmarks include Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum, the Royal
Observatory, and Sir Christopher Wren’s Old Royal Naval College. You will be brought on a walking
tour of this well known Heritage Site.
During your visit to Greenwich you will visit the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory.
The National Maritime Museum is the leading maritime museum of the United Kingdom and may be
the largest museum of its kind in the world. Discover 500 years of Britain's encounter with the
world at sea. Hear the personal stories of our island nation in Voyagers. See the uniform Nelson was
wearing when he was shot at the Battle of Trafalgar, fire a cannon and steer a ship into port.
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime
Meridian of the World. It is also home to London's only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the
UK's largest refracting telescope.
London City Shopping
The heart of London shopping, bustling Oxford Street has more than 300 shops, designer outlets and landmark stores. Home to the
legendary Selfridges, it also boasts a range of famous department stores such as John Lewis and Debenhams scattered among every
well-known high street chain imaginable. Hate the crowds? Slip into a side street and it's pretty easy to leave the hoards behind. Check
out St Christopher's Place and Berwick Street for some real treats.
Whether you've got money to burn and want to splash out on the very best in designer clothes, or just love luxury window shopping, Bond
Street and Mayfair are the ideal places to go for some extravagant retail therapy. Popular with celebrities on a spree, this is probably
London's most exclusive shopping area, home to big names including Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. Neighbouring South
Molton Street boasts iconic fashion store, Browns.
The British Museum is a museum in London dedicated to
human history and culture. Its permanent collection,
numbering some eight million works, is amongst the largest
and most comprehensive in existence and originates from
all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of
human culture from its beginnings to the present.
You will be Introduced to the history, purpose and
collection of the British Museum by experienced language
teachers. This is followed by a tour including the Great
Court, Enlightenment Gallery, Egyptian and Assyrian
Sculpture Galleries and the Parthenon Gallery.
Full Day Trip to Brighton
Vibrant, colourful and creative, this
is Brighton.
Brighton is one of the most cultural
cities in Europe. Oozing creativity and
cultural
kudos
from
every
pore, Brighton entertainment offers a
hotbed
of
Festivals,
galleries,
museums, film, nightlife, comedy and
theatre. Stroll though Brighton and
discover this vibrancy for yourself by
visiting Brighton Pier and the many
Parks that surround it.
During your visit you will get the opportunity to
visit the Pavillion Palace.
The spectacular
seaside palace of the Prince Regent (George IV)
transformed by John Nash between 1815 and
1822 into one of the most dazzling and exotic
buildings in the British Isles. The Pavilion houses
furniture and works of art including original pieces
lent by HM The Queen and a magnificent display
of Regency silver-gilt. The Royal Pavilion
Tearoom, with its fabulous balcony, overlooks the
Pavilion gardens, which have also been returned
to their original Regency splendour. Pavilion
Shop.
Visit to Covent Garden
Being in a shopping mood in Covent Garden is a tangible buzz.
It's common knowledge that there is a vibrance in the air. Many
things to buy you can only get here. The architectural grandeur of
central London is reflected in pure class and quality that's
abundant in this region. This is the margin of value over price. This
area is also quaint - There are still little shops, market traders and
a selection of beautiful small boutiques. It is unusual if you didn’t
see any street musicians or performers during your visit to Covent
Garden!!!
Tate Modern Museum
The Tate Modern Museum holds the national collection of
British art from 1500 to the present day and international
modern and contemporary art. You will take a self-guided
tour of the museum and explore the variety of exhibitions
that are on display as well taking part in interactive games
and watching short films from all of the artists involved
Camden Market
London’s Favourite Market
Camden Market is one of London's most popular tourist
attractions, offering fashion and crafts; a mix of people and foods
from every corner of the world. The area has been made famous by
films such as 'Withnail & I', pop icons 'Madness' & Oasis, and historic
writers such as George Orwell, Mary Shelley and Charles Dickens.
It’s definitely worth a visit!!!
"Elementary, My Dear Watson!"
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John H. Watson lived at 221b Baker
Street between 1881-1904, according to the stories written by Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle. The house is protected by the government due to
its "special architectural and historical interest", while the 1st floor
study overlooking Baker Street is still faithfully maintained for posterity
as it was kept in Victorian Times.
Step back in time, and when you visit London, remember to visit The
World's Most Famous Address - 221b Baker Street - the Official
Home of Sherlock Holmes! It is open as a museum dedicated to the life
and times of Sherlock Holmes, and the interior has been faithfully
maintained for posterity exactly as described in the published stories.
The
Natural
History
Museum
is
one
of
three
large museums on Exhibition Road, South Kensington (the others are
the Science Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum). A center
of scientific excellence in the discovery of taxonomy and biodiversity,
this world-famous museum promotes the discovery and enjoyment of
the natural world through such exciting exhibits as the Life and Earth
Galleries, wildlife garden and geological collections. The museum is
particularly famous for its exhibition of dinosaur skeletons, and ornate
architecture — sometimes dubbed a cathedral of nature — both
exemplified by the large Skeleton which dominates the vaulted
central hall.
Full Day Trip To Cambridge
Home to the world famous University,
Cambridge is a compact cosmopolitan city
with outstanding architecture, both old and
new. The beauty of its ancient centre is
preserved with its walkable medieval
streets, college courts, gardens and
bridges. After a walking tour of the city,
students will visit the Fitzwilliam Museum
and afterwards can be taken punting on the
river Cam (extra cost), or to King’s College
to see where the best minds in the world
studied!