School trips to London and THORPE PARK

CURRICULUM FOCUS - English, History, Drama, Science, Geography, Business Studies, Religious Studies - KS2, KS3, KS4

London is a vibrant capital with many exciting sights, museums and exhibitions. Our school trips to London can be adapted to include your own choice of visits. Most schools will want to take a prebooked flight on the EDF Energy London Eye along with a river cruise. The London Eye has become one of the city's most recognizable landmarks and is a great way to see the city. A visit to Parliament Square, The London Dungeon and the SEA LIFE London Aquarium can be easily combined, followed by sightseeing cruise along the Thames past the Houses of Parliament. The WW2 Cabinet Rooms and Imperial War Museum are very popular visits.

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THORPE PARK THEME PARK

As the nation’s Thrill Capital, THORPE PARK is THE place to get your adrenaline pumping in 2012. Experience the UK’s most thrilling theme park as you’re thrown, spun, swung and soaked on some of Europe’s most extreme rides. Climb aboard a life raft and get in a spin on Storm Surge, the ultimate sky-high spinning water ride. Go round the twist and lose control on the jaw-dropping 64ft spiralling descent and try to stay dry in the line of water canon fire! Only the bravest survivors of the storm will test their nerve on SAW – The Ride. Face Your Fears on the world’s most terrifying roller coaster and experience a heart-stopping 100° ‘beyond vertical’ drop from a nerve-shredding height of 100ft that’s definitely not for wimps. Find out more about all 13 Curriculum based workshops and the special events programme at www.THORPEPARK.com/schools . You’ll also be able to download education resources, case studies and risk assessments for free too.

www.thorpepark.com

Chessington World of Adventures Resort

For thrill seekers, Alton Towers Resort has enough adrenalin-fuelled rides to weaken even the strongest knees! There’s fun and excitement for all ages from the breathtaking thrills of the rollercoaster rides such as Oblivion, Rita, Air and TH13TEEN to the quieter areas such as Old MacDonald’s Farmyard, Adventure Land and Cloud Cuckoo Land. Embark on a mission aboard the Battle Galleons interactive water ride anchored in Mutiny Bay – a fantastic pirate-themed land. You can explore Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE – with over 300 species of fish including sharks and an ocean tank tunnel will give students a new understanding of life in the sea. Extend the fun by joining Charlie on his fantastic voyage into Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, watch the children take to the roads on the Peugeot Driving School and meet the extraordinary large bunnies in Old MacDonald’s Farmyard.

www.chessington.com

EDF Energy London Eye

The London Eye has become an iconic landmark and a symbol of modern Britain. The London Eye is the UK's most popular paid for visitor attraction, visited by over 3.5 million people a year. A breathtaking feat of design and engineering, passengers in the London Eye's capsules can see up to 40 kilometres in all directions.

Madame Tussauds London

No visit to London would be complete without a visit to Madame Tussauds. Step onto the Royal Balcony and have your photo taken with Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. Meet Prince Charles, Harry and Wills. Experience the glittering world of fame in our interactive A-list party.

www.madametussauds.com

London Dungeon

The London Dungeons is a very popular visit with teenagers who seem to love being terrified! There are several zones of horror: Labyrinth of the Lost is a large mirror maze themed around the crypt of All Hallows Church in London. The Great Plague show is set in 1665 during the Great Plague of London, and London is depicted as riddled with bubonic plague, with thousands dying in agony.

www.the-dungeons.co.uk

West End Theatres

There's a huge choice of great shows in London's West End Theatres. We can book your tickets at a reduced rate (normally half price). Try to see a show during the week (avoid Friday and Saturday nights) for the best deals - evening or a matinee. You can see the latest shows on offer by visiting the Groupline website below.

www.groupline.com

3 Day School Trip to London from £129

London offers many options for a school trip. This is a suggested school trip itinerary but you can add days or change your itinerary as you wish.

Day 1: Travel to London with a visit to Madame Tussauds* in afternoon. Evening meal* at hotel.
Day 2: River Thames cruise* and EDF Energy London Eye flight*. Coach tour of major sights such as Parliament Square, Whitehall, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. Afternoon visit to the SEA LIFE London Aquarium* or London Zoo*. Visit a West End show*.
Day 3: Enjoy a full day at THORPE PARK* or Chessington World of Adventures Resort and Zoo*and then homeward travel.

As part of your school trip we can prebook tickets for West End theatres and Theme Parks

* Extra charge.

London has so many options for a school trip.

Enjoy a cruise on the River Thames.

Accommodation in 2 star hotel with ensuite facilities.
Students share twin or multi-bedded rooms with en-suite shower/bathroom on a Bed and Breakfast basis.

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