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 £99pp*

Travelling in February 2013. Price includes executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay, 1 night's B&B accommodation, group travel insurance and a generous 1 in 10 free place ratio.

And then add our most popular itinerary package below for £35*pp

Morning Afternoon Evening Day 1 Morning departure from school Visit the London Science Museum's Psychology-based galleries.  Check into accommodation. Meal at Pizza Hut. Jack the Ripper Walking Tour Day 2 Visit the Freud Museum and the Tavistock Centre Depart for return journey to school Extend your stay to 3 days for an additional £64pp Extra Day Phobias Session and entry at ZSL London Zoo Free time in Covent Garden area Evening meal at Hard Rock Cafe

Add-on price includes: Visits & activities shown

*Prices shown based on 40 paying passengers travelling in February 2013 from a departure point south of the M62 & are subject to availability.

Our most popular visits in London for Psychology & Sociology school trips

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

Key Visits

The Tavistock Centre- only available with NST

This NHS Foundation Trust is renowned worldwide as a specialist provider of high quality mental health care for children, families and adults. Their approach has particular emphasis on psychological, social and lifespan approaches to prevention and treatment. They are major providers of training and education for mental health professionals and a strong centre for mental health research. The Tavistock Clinic and the Portman Clinic joined forces in 1994 and became a Foundation Trust in 2006.

Students will have the opportunity to visit this out-patient mental health clinic and hear from clinicians in a workshop setting. They will also speak to a range of psychologists and hear about the different pathways into clinical psychology as a profession. An introduction into the history of the clinic - which dates back to World War I - as well as its work will usually be given by a Consultant Psychologist. Your group will also watch a recorded clinical session and interact with professionals through a Q&A scenario.  To make your Tavistock Centre visit run more smoothly, we can arrange for your group to have lunch here. Don't forget, this visit is extremely popular with school and college groups so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment!

Freud Museum

The home of Sigmund Freud and his family until 1982, this museum helps students to understand Freud’s approach and aids exam knowledge. Students can explore the resources of the museum, see Freud's study and consulting room, and discuss Freud's work at times when the museum is closed to the general public (on Mondays and Tuesdays). The museum can provide your group with tailored discussion sessions based on pre-set worksheets on a range of psychoanalytic topics. Self-guided audio tours are also available Wednesday-Sunday, which last around 90 minutes, however a guide can also be requested on these days (subject to availability).

The Holocaust Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum

The informative Holocaust Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum uses historical material to tell the story of the Nazi persecution of the Jews and other groups before and during World War II. An audio tour and tailored teaching session will enable groups to focus on key psychological topics such as Prejudice and Social Influence. We highly recommend this visit. A cafe is also available on site for lunch, if required.

ZSL London Zoo

Visit this fantastic zoo in the heart of London, observe the animals and combine with a choice of educational sessions designed to match your curriculum requirements.

• Phobias Session -  Guest speaker John Clifford, a clinical hypnotherapist, talks about phobia triggers and responses during these two 40-minute sessions. During the presentation, listen to a case study about the ‘ZSL Friendly Spider Programme’ before taking part in a hypnosis therapy demonstration and graduated exposure to an animal that commonly causes a phobic response. Sessions are available during the spring and autumn term. Over 16s only.

• Animal Learning & Intelligence - Students will explore and discuss how animals learn, and find out how the zoo uses this knowledge for their welfare during this 45-minute session. Focus on how knowledge of classical and operant conditioning is used when training zoo animals for veterinary procedures. Includes meeting an animal where possible.

 London Science Museum:  Psychology Focussed Galleries

This fantastic museum offers five object rich galleries to intrigue your KS4 and KS5 Psychology students, including:

• Psychology: Mind Your Head        • In Future         • Who Am I?             • Health Matters           • The Science of Art & Medicine

The Natural History Museum

Visit the new Darwin Centre and watch a pre-booked 50 minute interactive film in the Attenborough Studio entitled 'Who do you think you really are?'. Afterwards, we recommend exploring the Human Biology gallery, which covers memory and how our memory functions.

The Jewish Museum

This museum encourages understanding of the social psychology of the Holocaust, as well as the moral, spiritual and personal dimensions. Tailor-made educational workshops available include Never Again Auschwitz, Witness the Witness and Faith & the Holocaust.

• Meet a Holocaust Survivor - The Jewish Museum offers the rare opportunity to meet a Holocaust survivor and hear their testimony. This is an experience that students and staff will never forget.

Jack the Ripper Walking Tours

This eerie yet informative evening activity led by expert guides provides an insight into the mindset of this renowned murderer and maps his trail of terror. A popular visit for Psychology groups, this 1¾ hour tour will thrill your students.

London Dungeons

History is brought to life in chilling reality. The Dungeon will reinforce your students’ historical education in an accurate, dramatic and thought-provoking way. Your group will witness scenes of British history depicting human sacrifice, martyrdom, torture, witchcraft and many little known yet curious facts of the lives of our forebears. Go back to the Great Fire of London and be plunged into the heart of a searing inferno or take a dark boat ride in the role of condemned prisoners.

Additional Crime & Punishment Visits

Original materials provide a chance to learn how attitudes have changed over time.

• National Archives – Attend a crime and punishment workshop.
• Tower of London – Ethical consideration of attitudes towards crime.
• Museum of London - Understand punishment changes since Roman Britain

The Wellcome Collection

The Wellcome Collection explores the connections between medicine, life and art in the past, present and future. The venue offers visitors contemporary and historic exhibitions and collections and provides insight and information to anyone seeking to understand medicine and its role in society - past and present. Free guided tours of exhibitions are available for pre-booked groups.

 Additional Health Medicine Visits

•  Visit options include the Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
•  The Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum
•  The Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons
•  The Florence Nightingale Museum

Science and PseudoScience Conference, London, Tuesday 20th November 2012

This conference aims to educate, entertain and enthuse your students, facilitating their understanding of science and increasing their motivation for studying Psychology.

NST's access to this popular event allows us to book your place at the conference as part of your school trip to London. Why not stay overnight in our choice of local accommodation and visit some of our other fantastic Psychology highlights in London while you’re there?

Speakers (subject to confirmation) include:

• Psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman – The Luck Factor/The Psychology of Magic & Illusion.

Richard started his working life as a professional magician and currently holds Britain’s only Professorship in the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire. He frequently appears in the media, and has written over 60 academic articles and several books, including The Luck Factor and current best seller 59 seconds.

• Andrew Newton – Hypnosis

Andrew is one of the most successful and experienced hypnotists in the world. He has over 5,500 public and television appearances under his belt and has hypnotised more than 55,000 people over 30 years. Andrew originally taught Paul McKenna and inspired a host of others. His dynamic approach has earned him the reputation of being one of the world's foremost experts in hypnosis.

• Phil Banyard – Science and Pseudoscience

Phil is a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University, former Chief examiner for OCR.

• Mike Cardwell – The ‘Science’ of Attraction

Mike is a Senior Lecturer at Bath Spa University, and former Chief examiner for AQA.

• Cara Flanagan – In Defence of Lab Experiments

Cara is a widely published author of A-level Psychology books, experienced senior examiner and conference speaker.

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:

• Planet Hollywood        
• Hard Rock Cafe
• Pizza Hut
• Rainforest Cafe

... and more!

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