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 - 2 days from £95pp*

Travelling in October 2012. Price includes executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay, 1 night's B&B accommodation, extensive group travel insurance and a generous free place ratio of 1 in 8. 

And then add our most popular itinerary package below for £25pp*

Our most popular visits in London for Geography school trips

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

Guided Olympic Site Coach Tour

Half & full day option available.

On this tour, your Blue Badge guide will provide a wealth of information about the areas you pass through as well as the planned and present Olympic sites. This is our suggested tour, but we can arrange for you to go wherever you like around the city.

Dockyards

You will begin your journey at the Tower of London and head off through the former dockyards with views across the River to the North Greenwich Arena (O2 Dome) where the gymnastics and basketball finals will take place.

Stratford

Your coach will pass though Stratford, London’s most multi-cultural borough, and see the huge developments that are underway here, including substantial new rail links to reach the site.

Olympic Park Site

You will circle the Olympic Park - the main focus of attention during the games - for your students to see the ever-changing developments, including the Olympic Stadium, the uniquely designed Aquatic Centre, the Velopark and the Olympic Village. Your group will also be taken on a short walk by their guide to a fantastic viewpoint.

Royal Docks: Thames Barrier Park / ExCel Centre

You’ll drive through the Royal Docks where you can stop at either the City Airport or the Thames Barrier Park with an opportunity to stroll to the water’s edge to see the flood barrier. Students will also pass the ExCel centre where sports such as judo, boxing, fencing, weightlifting, wrestling, taekwondo and table tennis will be hosted.

 London’s Other Attractions

As we deliver school tours to London each year for hundreds of groups, we have fantastic school group prices for all the top London attractions. Here are some group favourites:

EDF Energy London Eye

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

Madame Tussauds

Guaranteed to delight and thrill your students. Get close to life-like wax figures of historical and royal figures, film and sports stars, and more!

Thames River Cruise

Take in London’s best-loved sights on this hour-long circular cruise and see how the city has developed over the years.

West End Shows

Take some time out and enjoy a show on the West End stage, as well as NST’s great group rates.

London Art Galleries

Appreciate works of art, both old and new, at the fantastic galleries on offer in the city.

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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We are able to pre-arrange and pre-pay for your meals at many London eateries before you travel, so you won’t have to carry cash or queue. Make sure you take advantage of our great group prices. Plus, we can even provide a choice of packed lunches for your group throughout their stay.