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 nights' B&B accommodation, extensive group travel insurance and generous free place ratio of 1 in 8.

And then add our most popular itinerary package below for £16pp*

Morning Afternoon Evening Day 1 Morning departure from school. Visits St Pauls Cathedral for a self guided tour. Visit Central Gurwara or the West London Synagogue or London Central Mosque. Evening meal. Take an evening Thames Cruise, then free time Day 2 Visit Neasden Temple including admission to the 'Understanding Hinduism Exhibition' Departure for return journey to school   Morning Afternoon Evening Extra Day. Price on request Imperial War Museum Holocaust Exhibition. Afternoon workshop - kindertransports and Britain's rescue plan for Jewish child refugees. Free time at leisure, possible visit to Hyde Park Holocaust Memorial

Add-on price includes: Visits shown only

*Prices shown based on 40 paying passengers travelling in October 2012 from a departure point south of the M62 & are subject to availability. Entrance fees for some of the visits featured may be payable locally, but are included in the price shown. This guideline price is based on the lowest prices available for each period.

Our most popular visits in London for Religious Studies school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in London for Religious 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

St Paul’s Cathedral

An iconic part of the London skyline, St Paul’s Cathedral has a rich and diverse history to discover. Students can study an iconic Christian place of worship and learn about the beliefs and practices of the Church of England. Highlights include the remarkable Whispering Gallery and the Golden Gallery which offers breathtaking panoramic views of central London. Guided tours suitable for different age groups can be provided.

Westminster Cathedral

Westminster Cathedral is London’s largest Catholic church and the mother church of the Catholic community in England and Wales. View the rich collection of mosaics and marbles around the magnificent building and witness spectacular views over London from The Tower Viewing Gallery. Guided tours suitable for different age groups can be provided.

The London Central Mosque

The London Central Mosque (more commonly known as Regent’s Park Mosque), is an established part of the London landscape and provides guided tours for all ages, either with a basic general insight into Islamic belief and practice, or by arrangement, tours with a specific desired focus.

Buddhapadipa Temple

This, the first Buddhist temple in the UK, was created with the objective of dissemination of theoretical and practical Buddhist teachings in Europe. The temple is situated in four acres of monastic grounds.

The Bevis Marks Synagogue & West London Synagogue

The Bevis Marks Synagogue of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews, modelled by Jewish merchants on their famous synagogue in Amsterdam, is the oldest in the United Kingdom. It can also be contrasted with the 19th century West London Synagogue which is the most famous Reform synagogue in the country. The Jewish Museum will also provide the history and development of the Jewish community here.

Neasden Temple

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, known more commonly as Neasden Temple, is the first traditional Hindu Mandir (temple) in Europe and attracts half a million pilgrims and visitors every year. This dramatic building holds an ‘Understanding Hinduism’ exhibition - a concise, yet comprehensive study of the Hindu religion. Introductory talks to groups are available as well as downloadable worksheets.

Central Gurdwara London

The Central Gurdwara (Khalsa Jatha) is the oldest established Sikh place of worship in Europe, originally formed to promote religious and social activities among the Sikhs who had settled in the UK.

Holocaust Focus

For visits to London with a specific Holocaust focus,recommended sites include:

• Jewish Museum
• Imperial War Museum
• National Archives – Holocaust Workshop

Many themes can be addressed by studying the Holocaust including an understanding of family separation as exemplified through the experience of the Kindertransport. This can be a valuable theme to pursue for younger groups of students to gain an introduction to the topic of human rights and genocide.

London Leisure Visits

EDF Energy London Eye

Your group will gain a wonderful new perspective of London from the London Eye. This striking structure offers views of up to 30 miles across the city!

London Dungeon

History brought to life in chilling reality. The Dungeon will reinforce your students’ historical education in an accurate, dramatic and thought provoking way.

Shakespeare’s Globe

Explore the life of Shakespeare, the London where he lived and the theatre for which he wrote; then take a fascinating guided tour complete with interactive displays and live administrations.

2012 Olympic Sites Guided Tour

A chance for students to see history in the making, as a blue-badge guide shows how the preparation for the 2012 games is progressing and the lasting benefits the games will have for London and the wider community.

Guided Bus Tour

Hop on-board and see the sights of the city from a different viewpoint while your blue-badge guide will provide a running commentary.

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!

Thames River Cruise

Take a cruise and take in London’s best-loved sights. 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.

West End Theatre Shows

We’ve got great group rates on top West End theatre performances, such as Shrek The Musical, The Lion King and Wicked. You could even opt to take a backstage West End theatre tour to observe visual displays and set design.

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.