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London - 2 days from £95pp*

Travelling in November 2012. Price includes executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay, 1 night's bed & breakfast accommodation at YHA Thameside, group travel insurance and a generous free place ratio of 1 in 8.

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Our most popular visits in London for Media & Film Studies school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in London for Media & Film 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 & Interactive Workshops

British Board of Film Classification

Who decides whether a film gets an ‘18’ or a ‘U’ rating? This question and many more will be answered at the BBFC’s seminar ‘Can You Cut It?’, where students will meet the people who decide the ratings of thousands of films, DVDs and games. The seminar aims to provide an overview of the BBFC’s history and function, followed by an interactive segment using film clips which gives students the chance to debate and discuss how and why films are classified.

London Film Academy

Our three hour and full-day programmes offer a wide selection of practical film-making topics. Recommended sessions cover the key areas of cinematography and storyboarding, but other options are available and your choice will be pitched according to your group’s requirements to ensure they get the most out of their day.

BBC TV Centre Tour

This TV centre tour is due to close in 2012/13 so make sure you sneak this visit in while you can. 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.

Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London provides an amazing new opportunity to explore the magic of the Harry Potter™ films - the most successful film series of all time. This unique walking tour takes you behind-the-scenes and showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects and animatronics that made these films so hugely popular all over the world. Step inside and discover the actual Great Hall, explore Dumbledore's office, step onto the famous cobbles of Diagon Alley and learn how creatures were brought to life with green screen effects, animatronics and life-sized models.

BFI Imax Private Screening

At the BFI’s IMAX theatre in London, you could watch a popular recent release or enjoy a private morning viewing designed for school groups. Choose your film from the extensive library, and take advantage of the student activity packs and supporting teacher information!

Guardian Newsroom Workshops (4 Hours)

Learn about the history of the Guardian newspaper with a workshop that’s designed to complement the National Curriculum and can be tailor-made to suit your particular requirements. Delivered by experienced teachers, workshop topics can include ‘Make a Newspaper’, ‘Editorial Teams’, ‘Podcasting’, ‘Video Editing’, ‘Women and the Vote’ and ‘Civil Rights in the USA in the 1950s and 1960s’.

Careers in the Media (2 Hours)

Students will be given a short presentation outlining routes into a career in the media, with reference to the areas of radio, TV and film. They will work on a simulation exercise where they will be assigned job roles and responsibilities to a set brief. Finally, your group will participate in a Q&A session with a professional actor.

Radio Scripts (2 Hours)

Students will learn how the radio industry works, and then consider audience, content, structure, and impact when editing a radio news bulletin script. This media-based session will conclude with feedback from the tutor on each student’s work.

London Film Museum

The London Film Museum is the only museum of film history and film making in the UK. It has been created with the backing of major studios, distributors and industry professionals and can assist with the teaching of Media & Film Studies, English, ICT, art, design and technology, music and more.

Film Workshops

These workshops are designed to give students the chance to make their own movie amongst the sets, props and costumes at the museum. Film Magic 2 Hours Explore ideas of film magic such as vanishing cuts, strange proportions, green screen special effects, stop motion, and using rare props you will build these into a multi-layered story.

Charlie Chaplin (1 ½ Hours)

Employing aspects of physical theatre and mime, students will make their own silent comedy film, with the soundtrack and sound FX being added later on in the edit.

Sci Fi (1 ½ Hours)

The future has yet to be written in the TARDIS central computer. To prevent a mass zombie holocaust caused by the daleks, workshop participants have to quickly make their future via their movie.

Animation Workshops

These workshops are run by Huw-J who has worked for Dreamworks, Pixar and The Simpsons!

Stereotypes (Drawing – 30 mins, Q&A – 20 mins)

This class uses the concept of stereotyping and observation. This workshop is especially good for younger students.

Storyboarding (Drawing – 40 mins, Q&A – 20 mins)

This class looks at the concept of storyboarding in the movie animation and Games industry and shows how to look at creating basic storyboards including storylines and character emotions.

Art in Action (Drawing 50 mins, Q&A – 20 mins)

This is a longer session but uses aspects of both of the above sessions and also looks at the action aspects of art in movies, animation, games, and comics. It also covers what to look for to create artwork for action sequences.

Leisure Visits & Attractions

EDF Energy London Eye

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

Madame Tussauds

See wax figures of historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars and even famous murderers! Entry price includes the ‘Chamber Live’ horror section, with both wax and real people! Guaranteed to delight and thrill your students. Don’t forget your camera!

Thames River Cruise

Take in London’s best-loved sights on this enjoyable 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 EDF Energy London Eye.

Highlights of London Guided Coach Tour

A Blue Badge expert guide will board your coach and really bring this extraordinary city to life for your group. We recommend a tour of the 2012 Olympic site.

Wembley Tour

Visit the new stadium and take a 90-minute tour. See England’s changing rooms, the players’ warm-up zone, VIP reception area, the Royal Box, dugouts, the post-match interview area, press conference room, treatment rooms and the Bobby Moore Statue. You can even ‘Lift the Cup’!

The British Music Experience

Based inside the O2 Arena, The British Music Experience is a permanent exhibition dedicated to the history of popular music in Britain using state-of-the-art effects and iconic memorabilia. This visit, ideal for KS3 and KS4 will deliver vital knowledge through a creative, engaging and stimulating environment. Workshops on ‘Pop Culture’ and ‘Behind the Scenes’ of what makes a pop star are available.

Free Time

A trip to the capital isn’t complete without a little shopping time! We recommend Covent Garden as a suitable area for groups to explore and watch the street performers.

Other popular visits include:

London’s art galleries

London Dungeons

The Tower of London

Theme Parks

The Houses of Parliament

Science Museum

London Aquarium

Natural History Museum

Evening Activities

Jack the Ripper Tours

On this truly eerie walk your group will be led around the very streets where the story of Jack the Ripper unfolded.

Ice Skating

This is a fantastic way to spend the evening as a group.

Bowling

This group activity is a great low cost and convenient option to keep them entertained.

Function Rooms

Use your hotel’s function room to host a quiz. A great budget option!

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

• Planet Hollywood
• Hard Rock Cafe
• Rainforest Cafe
• Café Rouge
• Pizza Express
• Pizza Hut
• Maxwells
• Bella Italia
• McDonalds

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