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This three hour tour covers locations relevant to the history of many artists of the 60s, 70s and 80s in the elite neighbourhoods of London. Visit sites that made the 60s swing; where London’s hippy underground ‘counter-culture’ took off; and where the 70s punk revolution took place. As you go along, your knowledgeable guide will give a lively narration of the history and trivia that surround these places.
This rock experience for one will begin at The Original Tour Visitor Centre. Your tour guide will take you to locations such as Chelsea, Kensington, Holland Park, Notting Hill Gate, St John’s Wood, Marylebone, the West End and the famous 'Abbey Road Crossing'. Rock on!
You’ll see the boutiques, pubs and clubs that made these decades, inspiring hundreds of well-known lyrics. Ideal for Beatle fans, you’ll see Brian Epstein’s flat, Ringo’s Kings Road apartment, John and Yoko’s first home, Paul’s current London home, the EMI studio where the St Pepper’s cover was shot, the Apple office and boutique, and even where the ‘Mop Tops’ played their last ever live gig. A must for any mad Beatle's fan!
Available Monday to Sunday 2pm-5:30pm from 30th March to 27th October. Available Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday from 1pm-4:30pm from 28th October to 29th March.
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If you’re looking for a really entertaining evening, then why not try a side-splitting stand up comedy show?
We have selected some fantastic venues where you might just find your new favourite comedian. A host of well-known and up-and-coming stars will ensure you have an entertaining evening.
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Get up close to some captivating animals in this exciting day out for the family. The list of animals you may see is wide and varied, including lions, bears, alpacas, meerkats, tigers, lynx, orangutans and kangaroos.
DZG is much more than a zoo; hundreds of exotic and endangered animals inhabit an ancient wooded hillside, with a rich geological history, situated around the ruins of the 11th century Dudley Castle and share a site with the world's largest single collection of Modernist Tecton structures and the country's only vintage chairlift!
Your voucher entitles you to admission for two adults and one child. Any additional group members will be required to pay the normal admission prices.
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An escape room game is a physical adventure in which players are locked in a room and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles and escape within a set time limit.
Games are set in a variety of fictional locations, such as prison cells, dungeons and space stations.
Once you arrive, you and your guest will be given a safety briefing and the rules will be explained to you.
The clues vary in difficulty with some being straight forward and easy to solve, whilst others can tax even the most seasoned of puzzle-solving minds.
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Fancy doing something a bit more adventurous as a family? This is a great way for children and adults to have fun.
This voucher entitles a family, typically 2 adults and 2 children, to boat and equipment hire.
It's fun, active and a great chance to learn a new skill.
Depending on the location, you will hire canoes, swan and dragon boats or punts. Upon arrival, a member of staff will give you a full safety briefing and explanation of the use of the equipment. You will then be given everything you need to take part. Your fun session will last approximately one hour.
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Journey back in time to London Bridge, the place law abiding citizens dared not visit.
You’ll be able to discover the Bishop of Winchester's "Geese" who provided entertainment in the various stew houses and where their final resting place is. Hear about the gruesome operations which were performed without anaesthetic in the world's oldest operating theatre and the ghosts who still appear to linger in England's oldest prison. Visit the 17th century pub which is still haunted by a canine ghost who can’t seem to leave.
It’s sure to be a night to remember.
As an added extra you will also receive a £10 gift voucher for any future tours.
Upon arrival you will be greeted by your tour guide before departing on your tour. You will cover approximately 2km around London.
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Soak up the spooky atmosphere of London at night on the Thames... where many of London's ghosts walk and shadows lurk. Sail through London's darkest secret history, through royal parks, past haunted houses and into the unknown.
You will meet your tour guide in front of the Goddess Diana Statue at the entrance to Green Park in Mayfair where you will begin to explore the deepest and darkest corners of the world's most haunted city during this 2 hour experience.
On this tour, you'll see the most haunted of Royal Parks - Green Park - home of one the largest plague pits. Discover the gruesome story behind London's goriest murder at St James' Palace. You'll be able to experience London's most haunted house in Mayfair, with folks dying of fright, to soldiers impaled on the spikes outside.
You'll then move onto Westminster, where you'll learn dozens of stories about ghouls that lurk in the Abbey and the Palace of Westminster. All of which was under water not so long ago. Speaking of water, you'll then take the Thames Cruise down the river to the Tower of London, where the ghostly theme will continue. As an additional bonus you will also be able to tour some of London’s most iconic sights including:
Big Ben, London Eye, Whitehall and Southbank, the National Theatre, Somerset House, OXO Tower, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, Millennium Bridge, The Golden Hinde, Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, Old Billingsgate, HMS Belfast, City Hall, Tower Bridge and Tower of London.
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See London in a different light as you travel back to a time when crime and murder was rife. With the help of your guide you’ll find out all the gruesome details of the places that you visit and what life was like for those who lived there.
As an added extra you will also receive a £10 gift voucher for any future tours.
Go on a 2 hour paranormal tour hunting for ghosts, poltergeists and strange encounters of the supernatural kind. Use Ouija boards, K2 Meters and Dowsing Rods to uncover the stories of murder, plague pits and the ghosts that linger.
During your 2 hour tour you will discover London’s largest execution site, the mountains of bodies commuters walk across daily, the infamous of Cock Lane, the grisly end of William Wallace and abandoned gaol cells that housed the world’s worst serial killer. Includes a visit to a traditional London Gin Palace and abandoned gaol cells. At each stop we will attempt to make contact with the other side if you dare.
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London is one of the most vibrant cities in the world, with historic buildings such as Westminster Abbey and models of modernity like the London Eye and The Gherkin, set against the beautiful background of the Thames River, you’re sure to capture some beautiful photographs. The tour will be lead by a professional photographer who will be able to help you capture the perfect images.
- Shooting the Past. Combine your passion for exploring historic London with learning about the techniques of architectural photography on this tutored tour around the city. The tour will take you beyond familiar guidebook trails, with an emphasis on the back streets and alleys that offer a wealth of historic buildings that tell the true story of the city.
Upon arrival you will be greeted by your professional photographer, before having a briefing about the tour and the areas of London you will cover. You will spend 2 hours taking photographs and being guided by the professional photographer to ensure that you achieve the most from your time with them. Please be aware that the tour may finish in a different location to where you started.
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All aboard! Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime when you travel back in time with our steam train experience for two.
Discover Majestic Steam Train Rides
Steam trains are an iconic part of British history, dating back over 200 years to 1804 when Cornishman Richard Trevithick invented the steam engine. Over the next 40 years, Trevithick’s idea was developed into a network covering over 2,440 miles and ferrying more than 30 million passengers within the UK.
Today, Britain boasts more railway attractions per square mile than any other country in the world. With over 100 heritage railways, 700 working steam trains, and 60 steam train museums, you will be sure to experience the grandeur of Trevithick’s invention.
Steam Train Days Out
Hop aboard with a steam train day trip for two. As you travel through rolling hills and lush fields, you’ll feel like you've stepped back in to a time when life was simpler. So, sit back and relax as you meander through unspoilt English countryside.
Steam train rides are an excellent way to make memories that will last a lifetime. Choose from a range of scenic locations and experience different parts of England. Some locations offer a whole day rover ticket so you can hop on and off along the route - perfect for sightseeing, enjoying a coffee at a local cafe or having a picnic.
Disclaimer: if the steam train is unavailable for reasons beyond the control of the venue, it may be replaced by a diesel train.
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Visit the infamous vaults hidden under the South Bridge in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Once home to the poor and unfortunate of the city, you’ll hear the tales of these former slums. The dimly lit vaults were also the haunt of criminals, body snatchers and witches alike!
Each vault has stories of crime, disease, death and more, your guide will be able to enlighten you with all the gory details. You will see a genuine witchcraft temple recently used by the "Source Coven of the Blue Dragon" and learn why it is no longer safe for them to practise their craft in the vault.
Upon arrival you will be greeted by your tour guide, before embarking on your tour of Edinburgh's Old Town vaults.
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Chiltern Valley has produced an increasing range of fine, award-winning English wines to delight the eye and excite the palate. With over 70 trophies, awards and commendations in blind-tasted national and international competitions, the wines have been rated amongst the finest in the world and have gained an enviable reputation for quality both here and abroad.
You will have the opportunity to taste some of the finest English wines and a selection of superb cask and bottle conditioned ales and liqueurs at Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery.
It is guaranteed to be a memorable experience!
Your experience will include a tour around the winery, brewery and liqueur production facilities, grape pressing, bottling and labelling plant. This will be followed by a tutored tasting of a selection of the wines, ales and liqueurs.
The wine tasting will consist of at least three wines, one sparkling, and two whites. You will also sample ales.
Any item can then be purchased in the cellar shop with a home delivery service available if required.
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