Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...

London - 3 days from £134pp*

Travelling in October 2012. Price includes executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay, 2 night's B&B accommodation at YHA Thameside, extensive group travel insurance and a generous free place ratio of 1 in 10.

And then add our most popular itinerary package below for £28pp*

*Price shown based on 35 paying passengers departing in October 2012 from a departure point south of M62 & is subject to availablility. Entrance fees for some of the visits featured may be payable locally, but are included in the price shown.

Our most popular visits in London for Business Studies school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in London for Business Studies groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Educational Visits

Bank of England Museum

The museum housed within the Bank of England traces the history of the bank from its foundation in 1694 to its role today as the nation’s central bank. The bank has had the responsibility of setting interest rates to control inflation since 1997, and also issues bank notes and works to maintain a stable financial system. This is an essential visit for every student of Business and Economics.

London Metal Exchange

Established for over 130 years and located in the heart of the City of London, the London Metal Exchange is the world’s centre for non-ferrous metal trading, and provides essential services for maintaining the stability of commodity prices throughout the world. A visit here will provide your students with an in-depth understanding of the workings of the exchange and a first-hand insight into a number of business related topics.

Fuller’s Griffin Brewery

Established in 1845, this company is famous for its beer, pubs and hotels. Now one of the UK’s largest independent brewers and retailers, and London’s only remaining traditional family brewer, the Fuller’s Griffin Brewery Tour offers a fantastic opportunity for your students over 16. They’ll experience the history and heritage of a successful business that trades on the merits of both its products and its service.

Tower Bridge Experience including Business Session

Tour one of the finest and most recognisable bridges in the world. Enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level walkways and learn about the history of the bridge and how it was built. Your visit will include talks on marketing, business plans, promotions and advertising. Changes are currently being made so please call us for an update.

BBC TV Centre Tour

Take your group on a behind-the-scenes tour of the UK’s most famous TV centre, and see the news centre, production galleries, and studios. A great opportunity to see a working studio environment. Call and book with NST today to avoid disappointment -the tour is due to close its doors in 2012/13.

Coca-Cola Education Centre

Take a guided tour, hear a subject-focused presentation and complete curriculum-based activities at this state-of-the-art manufacturing site.

Business of Football - Chelsea FC

Aimed at GCSE and vocational business students, this tour provides an exciting insight into operations at the club. During the tour, students complete an education workbook with answers provided by an experienced guide. Focusing on merchandise, marketing, finance and staffing, the tour provides a great resource for coursework and revision which students of sport, leisure, tourism and marketing may also find informative.

Leisure Visits

West End Shows

We’ve got fantastic group prices on top West End theatre performances, such as The Wizard of Oz, The Lion King and Wicked. You could even opt to take a backstage West End theatre tour to observe visual displays and set design. Call us today for details.

EDF Energy London Eye - Highly Recommended

For a fantastic bird’s eye view of England’s capital city, experience the London Eye. Spot famed landmarks and take in the 30 mile panoramic view. Plus enjoy fantastic group rates with NST.

The British Music Experience

The British Music Experience is an interactive museum dedicated to the history of popular music in Britain. Students will be able to trace era defining moments through 60 years of music history, enjoy state of the art effects, and see iconic memorabilia as well as develop their skills as a musician and enhance dancing techniques!

Thames River Cruise - Highly Recommended

Take in London’s best loved sights on this cruise. Your students will gain an insight into the many layers of history that have built up along the river, from the Houses of Parliament and Tower Bridge to the London Eye.

Madame Tussauds

See wax figures of historical and royal figures, film stars and singers and find out how they are made. Don’t forget your camera!

Shakespeare’s Globe

Expert guides will take you on a fascinating 30-40 minute tour of the iconic Globe Theatre and auditorium, bringing the space to life with colourful stories and informative insight into how the ‘wooden O’ works today as a theatrical space. As an official ‘Friend of the Globe’, we also offer fantastic group prices on tickets for performances.

Guided Coach Tour of London

Hop on-board and see the sights of the city from a different viewpoint. A Blue Badge Guide will provide a running commentary - make sure your group takes their cameras and sketchbooks to capture the city!

2012 Olympic Sites Guided Tour - Highly Recommended

A chance not only to see the fantastic Olympic venues but also to consider the major regeneration this area has undergone. A Blue Badge Guide will accompany your group on this tour and provide detailed information at each of the sites. Please note that this tour is subject to availability during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

Meininger Hotel London Hyde Park

Previously known as Baden-Powell House, this establishment was the birthplace of the scout movement. This 4 star classified hostel refurbished in 2011 is located in the historical heart of London in the direct vicinity of the major museums and Hyde Park.

Meininger Hotel London Hyde Park

Each and every MEININGER property combines the service and comfort of a hotel with the carefree and open-minded style of a hostel. So if you’re wanting accommodation in a central location with high quality facilities at affordable prices, then look no further.

Address 65-67 Queen’s Gate London SW7 5JS View map of location	Local Rating 4 star classified hostel.
	Capacity 200 guests, 48 rooms.

Location Information

Situated in South Kensington, on the corner of Queen’s Gate and Cromwell Road, the hostel is directly opposite the Natural History Museum. The nearest tube stations are Gloucester Rd and South Kensington (District, Circle and Piccadilly lines).

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour reception
• Large lobby
• Coffee bar
• Dining room
• Large terrace
• Conference/meeting facilities (subject to fees)
• WiFi access in public areas (subject to fees)
• Luggage room
• Individual locker
• Vending machine
• Lift
• Laundry facilities (subject to fees)
• Coach parking is available in Earl’s Court
• Disabled facilities: specially adapted rooms for disabled guests can be found on the third and fourth floors of the centre.

 Student Rooms

• 4-6 bedded rooms & 10-12 bedded rooms (Bunk beds)
• En-suite facilities
• Air conditioning
• TV
• Towels and bedding are provided
• Non-smoking room

Staff Rooms

• Twins/Singles
• En-suite facilities
• Air conditioning
• TV
• Towels and bedding are provided
• Non-smoking room

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YHA Thameside

A purpose-built hostel offering clean accommodation.

YHA Thameside

This youth hostel offers basic accommodation and good facilities for groups at a very reasonable price.

Address 20 Salter Road Rotherhithe London SE16 5PR View map of location	Local Rating 2 star youth hostel
	Capacity 320 guests in 70 rooms over 4 floors.

Location Information

The hostel was opened in 1991 and is situated in a residential area on the South Bank of the River Thames, approximately 2 kilometres from the Tower of London, London Dungeons and Tower Bridge. A regular bus service runs to the hostel and a tube connection is possible at Canada Water, approximately 12 minutes’ walk from the hostel. The nearest over-ground station is Rotherhithe, which is approximately 5 minutes’ walk from the hostel.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception and night manager on duty
• Restaurant
• Café-bar with internet access
• Meeting/conference facilities
• Tourist information
• TV Lounge
• Vending machines
• Drinking fountains can be found on each floor
• Games machines
• Secure locker room
• 2 Lifts
• 2 Payphones
• CCTV
• Free coach parking nearby
• Disabled facilities: 2 rooms on each floor have been adapted for disabled use and have grab rails and shower seating in the bathrooms.  All areas of the hostel are wheelchair accessible.  Medication can be kept in a refrigerator.

 Student Rooms

• 4-8 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• One locker per bed

 Staff Rooms

• It is YHA policy to allocate same sex staff in multi bedded rooms to ensure maximum occupancy (i.e.  4 female staff allocated four bedded room)
• En-suite facilities
• One locker per bed
• TV
• Tea & coffee-making facilities

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Royal National

A very large, purpose-built hotel.

Royal National

A large, busy hotel offering a good standard of accommodation in a central location. The hotel offers a good range of facilities and represents value for money.

Address Bedford Way London WC1H ODG View map of location	Local Rating 2 star (equivalent to a 3 star standard)
	Capacity 3500 guests in 1630 rooms over 7 floors.

Location Information

The Royal National is located 5 minutes’ walk from Russell Square, close to Oxford Street, Covent Garden and many theatres. It is also conveniently situated for easy access to the underground system, the nearest station being Russell Square (a 4-5 minute walk away).

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour reception with night porters
• Meeting rooms
• Restaurants
• Bars
• Coffee shop
• Drinks and snack machines
• Gift shop
• Bureau de change
• Payphones
• Lifts
• Safe storage area
• Luggage room (incurs small charge)
• Safety deposit boxes
• Disabled facilities: All areas of the hotel (including lift) are wheelchair accessible. 10 rooms on various floors have been adapted for use by disabled guests including grab bars fitted in bathrooms.

 Student Rooms

• 2-3 bedded rooms – pull-out/foldaway beds may be used
• En-suite facilities
• TV
• Wardrobes
• Towels
• Tea & coffee-making facilities

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• TV
• Wardrobes
• Towels
• T ea& coffee-making facilities

Security Deposit

A noise/security deposit is required at this accommodation. The amount is £20.00 per student. In the first instance, this amount will be charged to NST and, should any problems arise (such as excessive noise or poor behaviour or damage to the areas occupied by the group), this charge will in-turn be passed onto the group for payment.

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We can pre-book your meals at our great group prices to help your itinerary run smoothly. Popular options include:

• Pizza Hut
• Hard Rock Cafe
• Planet Hollywood

Plus, we can even provide a choice of packed lunches for your group throughout their stay.