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

And then add our most popular itinerary package below for £30pp*

Our most popular visits in London for Science school trips

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

Key Visits 

Science Museum

The Science Museum is packed with awe-inspiring galleries, inspirational exhibitions and interactive resources. Here, your group can explore the galleries such as Launch Pad, where students can explore science and technology first-hand with 50 hands-on exhibits and shows. The museum also regularly runs a series of events and shows covering all elements of science and has a great range of free educational resources available

The Natural History Museum

Study a range of themes including climate change, evolution and the natural environment, helping to give your students an understanding of the impact that science has on their lives. Here, you can also visit the new Darwin Centre and watch a pre-booked 50-minute interactive film entitled ‘Who do you think you really are?’. Afterwards, explore the human biology gallery, for an insight into the human body.

Isis Education Centre in Hyde Park

This environmental education facility at the heart of Hyde Park offers half day sessions for KS3-4 science students, including:

• Science in the Royal Parks – looking at the different careers in the parks which use science
• Food Chains and Webs
• Talk About the Weather
• Unlocking Classification 
• Local Nature Conservation

L’Oreal Young Scientist Centre

Devoted to science education and research, The Royal Institution will give your students the opportunity to explore the world-changing science that's taken place since 1799. Aiming to promote curiosity and investigation-led learning, this modern laboratory offers advanced technology, use of equipment not used at school level and experiments outside of the normal school remit. The centre has a fascinating range of full and half day workshops including:

• Extract your own DNA (KS3)
• Cosmetic Chemistry (KS3)
• High Velocity Eggsporter (KS4)
• Forensics Workshop (KS4-5)
• A Question of Taste (KS5)

Centre of the Cell

Placing science in context, this is the first science education centre in the world to be located within medical laboratories. Students will experience unique science shows, digital interactive games, human specimens and interactive microscopes. All groups are joined by a STEM Ambassador who students can question about the life of a scientist and their own career choices

The Thames Barrier Visitor Centre

This barrier defence located on the Thames River in London offers a thought-provoking insight into flood prevention. Here, your students will learn about how the barriers work, how they were constructed and future strategies to prevent flooding in London.

Thorpe Park

This exciting roller coaster park is a great place for KS3-4 students to explore themes including the laws of motion and the anatomy of the classic roller coaster. Your group can also take part in an engineering workshop when the park is closed!

 EDF Energy London Eye

For a fantastic bird’s eye view of England’s capital city, take a ride on the EDF Energy London Eye. From here, your group will have a fantastic view of the city and will be able to pick out many famous landmarks. NST can offer great group prices.

More visits in London include:

• The Wellcome Collection
• The Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum
• Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons
• The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
• London Aquarium
• Guided tour of the Olympic sites
• West End Shows
• Thames River Cruise
• Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour
• Madame Tussauds

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.