Seminars
Corporate Entertainments are true professionals and organize frequent and excellent London seminars for their business clients. There is a choice of alternative personalised travel services for overseas business groups of visitors who choose Great Britain for their promotions. Their accompaning guests (relatives, friends, etc) often only wish to explore London while others are attending Seminars: Here are some ideas which are all conducted by "Blue Badge" tour guides fully authorised and qualified by the UK Ministry of Tourism:
The Millennium Mile Tour No. 0411E
Also known as : Southbank Promenade
This is the most dramatic walking tour of London. It takes you along the Southbank. County Hall has the biggest Aquarium in London and the London Eye which offers amazing panoramic views of the city. We then pass the Hungerford bridge originally designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel is transformed by the addition of two footbridges improving links across the river. The Royal Festival Hall built for the Festival of Britain in 1951. The Hayward Gallery a very inspiring public art gallery.
The multidimensional BFI London IMAX Cinema. The National Film Theatre is tucked away under Waterloo Bridge and screens over 2000 films every year and is home to the internationally renowned London Film Festival every November. Next, the Royal National Theatre made of 3 theatres. It's, not only one of the world's most advanced theatre complexes, but its terraces offer great views and the chance to eat and drink or often watch a FREE performance in Theatre Square. South Bank Banners works of art in an open air gallery and Gabriel's Wharf features bars, restaurants, craft shops to relax in the Bernie Spain Gardens enjoying one of the Coin Street Festival free events.
Next door: Oxo Tower Wharf with its famous art deco tower and a FREE rooftop public viewing gallery. Its Museum gives an insight into the history of the area. Under Blackfriars bridge is Bankside Gallery which is home to works on paper by the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers. Looming into view is the tower of the old Bankside Power Station which has been restored and transformed into a stunning modern art gallery now known as the Tate Modern. Next to it is the Millennium Bridge linking to St Pauls Cathedral.
We now pass the Shakespeare's Globe with guided tours of the theatre when not in performance. Nearby is the Rose Theatre site and discover Vinopolis City of Wine plus the Golden Hinde, a full scale replica of the ship sailed by Sir Francis Drake. Stop for a while at Southwark Cathedral a place of worship for a thousand years with its Elizabethan theatrical connections.
Pass London Bridge and the London Dungeon, The Churchill's Britain (new 2005 management) at War Exhibition, The Old Operating Theatre in St Thomas's Hospital, the Museum and Herb Garrett, the oldest surviving operating theatre in the country. HMS Belfast only surviving big gun armoured warship from the Second World War which is near the Greater London TFL striking modern building.
Finally the Tower Bridge Experience near the Design Museum and the Butlers Wharf Complex conclude our excursion with a drink in the Port of London at the Pub "Mayflower" from where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail to the "New World" centuries ago.
Price: £ 15 per person
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London For Children Tour No. 0412E
IMAX: Contained within a glass-enclosed cylinder seven storeys tall with a stunning mural by Howard Hodgkin around the outside, is the BFI London Imax Cinema. With the most advanced 2D/3D projection system in the world, and the largest screen in the UK, you will be taken on journeys to other worlds, fly above the earth, and dive into the deepest oceans.
CUTTY SARK: The Cutty Sark is a beautifully preserved tea clipper. It was launched in 1869 and travelled between Britain and the Orient. She broke the world sailing record by completing the trip in only 107 days. You can tour all around the ship and visit the cramped accommodation of the 28 crew, a large collection of figureheads in the hold and the ship's teak lined Master's Saloon.
HMS BELFAST: War ship saved for the nation as a unique reminder of British heritage. She was launched in 1938 and played a leading part in the Battle of North Cape and the Normandy Landings. She also served in Korea as support to the United Nations until 1965. It is now a floating museum. Visit the Quarter deck, the Bridge, the Boiler and Engine Room.
LEGOLAND: offers something for everyone young and old with rides, buildings, interaction attractions and shows. It is set in a very large park near Windsor Castle, a must for children who like to explore.
(Closed in Winter). It boasts a detailed reproduction of cities with people and landscape that will intrigue the whole family.
TOWER OF LONDON: For over 900 years the Tower of London has dominated the city of London. It has been a Royal Palace, Prison, Place of Execution, Fortress, Arsenal, Royal Mint and Jewel House. It is a place not only of great history but also of myths and legends. The Tower of London is home to the Crown Jewels, dating from 1660, this collection includes the Imperial State Crown worn by the Queen at the State Opening of Parliament. Among gold crowns adorned with sapphires, rubies, topaz, pearls and emeralds, are two of the most stunning and precious diamonds in the world: The Koy-noor and the Star of Africa which is set in the Sovereign's Sceptre.
AQUARIUM: Displayed in tanks from floor to ceiling, the London Aquarium is home to hundreds of different fish and sea life from around the world. Watch the large sharks that glide silently between giant sunken Easter Island heads, and stroke the stingrays in the Discovery Zone, a thrill for CHILDREN of all ages.
PLANETARIUM: is next to Madame Tussaud's, inside you are invited to discover the basics of astronomy under its green copper dome! With a wax work of Albert Einstein, hands-on stations, and the show itself 'Planetary Quest', the planetarium is not to be missed. The show makes you look at outerspace in a whole new light!
LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM: In the heart of Covent Garden is a tribute to London's transport system, this Museum shows how modes of transport have evolved over the years to cope with the 6 million that use it today. Here you are able to climb on buses that are over a century old, and ride on the up to date train simulator.
TOY MUSEUM: This Museum is an extension of the Victoria & Albert Museum and holds a large collection of children's toys including teddy bears, games, dolls, doll houses and much more. Some of the exhibits date back to the 17th century and show the history of childhood, you can also see toys from all around the world.
WAX MUSEUM: Madame Tussaud (1761-1850) perfected her craft during the French Revolution by taking death masks of guillotine victims, including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Today Madame Tussaud's holds a large collection of famous figures from around the world. It also has a 'Spirit of London' ride that takes you through the sights and sounds of London including the infamous Jack the Ripper.
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM: Situated in Greenwich Park, near the Royal Observatory, it tells the story of Britain's relationship with the sea. The museum itself occupies several buildings, the central one being the Queen's House an ex royal palace, itself of historic importance being the first renaissance building in England designed in the classical style. Focusing on the trade, exploration, and of course empire the museum holds collections of ships (full size and model), navigational equipment, paintings and relics of sailors and explorers. Even the jacket that Admiral Nelson wore when he was shot in the left shoulder and fatally wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar is on display.
SCIENCE MUSEUM: displays the cutting edge of technology of yesterday, today and the future. This is a fascinating and entertaining museum that has many hands-on exhibits, making it very popular with children. The original museum celebrated the commercial applications of science and technology that gave rise to the Industrial Revolution. You must not miss the computer based area called: The Welcome Wing, which is devoted to contemporary science, technology and medicine. The Science Museum is the best mix of entertainment for children.
LONDON DUNGEON: Pain, horror, death! All are on show at the London Dungeon, and visitors love it. What is it about the human condition that attracts us to this dark side of our existence? Who knows, but this attraction sees visitors from around the world. Amid the dark, dank festering maze that is the dungeon you will be taken through scenes of torture, judged in the mock courtroom, and chased by Jack the Ripper. (Long queue of teenagers. Not suitable to very young children)
CHANGING OF THE GUARD: Buckingham Palace and HORSEGUARDS (QUEENS' LIFE GUARDS) Admiralty. (Weather permitting)
LONDON EYE: is the biggest observation wheel in the world, and at one and one-third times the height of the dome of St Paul's, it is one of the tallest structures in London. All of Londons main points of interest are to be seen from there.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM: Created to celebrate the rich variety of life on earth is home to one of the largest collections of insects, animals, fossils, rocks, minerals and meteorites in the world. That's more than 67 million items in its collection in total. Don't miss the most popular wing: the dinosaurs nor the skeleton and reconstruction of the extinct dodo, the Blue Whale model, and the giant flesh-eating monster, Tyrannosaurus rex.
Price: £ 37 per person – Half day
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(Allow at least one hour for any green shaded item in this list)
City Of London Tour No. 0142E
A very historic alternative, this tour takes you to the oldest part of London founded by the Romans nearly 2000 years ago. You would be taken back to the origins of the metropolis and see ruins of three different civilizations. The Saxons and the Normans history provide an enormous contrast with financial and legal institutions which are occupying the City today.
Price: £ 20.00 – Half Day
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A Hidden London Gem: Dulwich Tour No. 0237E
A conservation area, barely 3 miles from the Big Ben, with a rich combination of landscape, social values, heritage, English culture preserved in a protected environment, a traditional quality of life. It gives Dulwich Village a unique visual identity, stubbornly traditional in spite of a low process of restoration. Bars and bistros blend tastefully into the retained 19th. Century village atmosphere.
Dominating the area is the relaxing Picture Gallery which has gone through a gentle transformation recently by a new revamped gallery. The history of Dulwich began four hundred years ago when an actor, Edward Alleyn, (a contemporary of Shakespeare) began to acquire properties in the area and built a college there. (Visit only by appointment)The next great moment for Dulwich was when the king of Poland ordered two local residents to form a collection to " encourage the progress of the fine arts in Poland".
Before the works could be sent to him, Poland was gradually partitioned and the king was forced to abdicate leaving the Dulwich dealers with the Collection.
They decided to leave the whole collection to the college on the promise that the paintings would be made available to the public. So, the first gallery in England was founded in 1811 and it is still open today.
There are paintings by: Canaletto, Sebastiano Ricci, Raphael, Antonio Bellucci, Guercino, Tiepolo in the Italian section; Murillo in the Spanish section, Watteau, Poussin and Gellee' in the French; Rubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Reynolds plus the best Gainsborough ever seen.
THIS EXCURSION IS HALF DAY: 09.30 - 13.00
Price: £ 36 per person
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Shopping Tour No. 0123E
Most tantalizing and entertaining London Tour.
London shopping matter to us all. Today, London is a city of unprecedented vibrant style, therefore the tour takes you from the trendy shops of the Kings Road, to the endlessly energetic department stores of Oxford Street and the luxurious Bond Street, Regent Street and Knightsbridge where Harrods is. Everyone, from everywhere in the world is attracted by the buzzing atmosphere and wants to be part of it. New incoming talent is continuously evolving the quality, quantity and variety of shop innovation of this most cosmopolitan of cities. From fashion to antique markets, from sales and brick-a-brack, browsing in food stores or homeopathic pharmacists, no self-respecting visitor about town will miss shopping.
Price: £ 39.00 per person – Half day a.m. or p.m.
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A Day Tour To Paris Tour No. 0312E
Departing from London at approx. 07.20 by Eurostar, arriving approximately 2.35 hours later.
In Paris enjoy a fully guided panoramic motor coach tour of the city seeing the Champs Elyses, 
Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and much more. Board a cruise boat for a guided tour along the River Seine. Free Time for shopping and lunch.
The escorted return to London will be at approx. 10.45 via an early evening Eurostar service. "Bon voyage".... and don't forget your passport & visa if required.
Tour price: £ 195.00
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Four Castles In A Day Tour No. 0173E
Sissinghurst Castle
Situated in the Weald of Kent is Sissinghurst Castle, once a grand Elizabethan Manor House, now sadly only a fraction of its former size, but still surrounded by beautiful countryside. As Kent is so often referred to as 'the Garden of England, Sissinghurst is as equally renowned for its splendid gardens. The history of Sissinghurst has always been very closely linked to the soil, and it was originally a medieval manor-farm, Sissinghurst Castle had a 12th c. settlement, the name deriving from a Saxon clearing in the wood. Made well known by Vita Sackville-West, the writer, who in 1930 bought it together with 4000 acres of farmland, she made many different extraordinary gardens reflecting various moods, colours and months of the year. Ideal for garden lovers!! Tour includes High Tea in a typical English Manor House. Closed Wed's and Thursdays and in Winter. Next opening: 19th March 2005
Leeds Castle
Situated in the heart of the county of Kent, Leeds Castle is one of the prettiest, most romantic, most idyllic and most English of Castles.
Dates back to Saxon times and over the centuries has been a Norman fortress, a royal residence and a private home. It has a beautiful collection of medieval furnishing, paintings and tapestries. Built on two small islands, surrounded by a moat, boasts lovely gardens, a maze and 500 acres of parkland with many breathtaking views.
Hever Castle
Was built in the 13th century and best known as the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, one of the 6 wives of king Henry VIII, who later gave the castle to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. In 1903 the castle was acquired by the Astor family who filled the rooms with fine antiques and works of art. Lovely gardens were added creating a very romantic setting to many films and TV series.
Scotney Castle
Built in 1378 by Roger Ashburnham, was later owned by the Hussey family. It contains several concealed "priest holes" and various extensions and ruins representing a picturesque image of the past. Apart the architectural and historical beauty, especially outstanding are the lovely gardens.
Tour includes High Tea in a typical English Manor House.
If you did not have much time this tour is ideal. It makes sure you get the best out of your stay. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays and in Winter.
Price £ 59.00 per person
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British Museum And National Gallery Tour No. 0416E
Highlights of the Great National and International Medieval Master Painters from the 13th. Century to the Pre-Raphaelite Period and a brief stop to admire the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles, the Egyptian Mummies, the best Roman relics, the Assyrian Temples, Totem and Oriental Artifacts.
Price: £ 17 per person – Half Day
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