London Events Today – Saturday 29th March 2025
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Save up to 58% Stiletto – A new musical at the Charing Cross Theatre An operatic new musical that tells the story of how Venetian boys dreamed of finding fame at the opera
The Choir Of Man - with a real working bar on-stage Enjoy a lock-in at this musical homage to the pub complete with an on-stage bar
Retrograde – About Hollywood actor Sidney Poitier The story of a young Sidney Poitier dreaming of his first major movie part during the Golden Age of Hollywood
My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre The charming coming-of-age tale that celebrates the transformative power of childhood imagination
Dracula – A Comedy Of Terrors at Menier Chocolate Factory A gender-bending re-imagining of Bram Stokers horror classic at the Menier Chocolate Factory
The Seagull starring Cate Blanchett & Emma Corrin A short six-week run of Anton Chekhovs tale of love and loneliness in an isolated country home
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Save up to 34% The Score – Starring Successions Brian Cox The story of how composer Johann Sebastian Bach was summoned to the court of Frederick II
Save up to 42% Clueless at Trafalgar Theatre – With music by KT Tunstall A romantic comedy based on the cult classic 1990s movie with music by pop singer KT Tunstall
Much Ado About Nothing – With Tom Hiddleston & Hayley Atwell Two Hollywood stars will play the loving couple in Shakespeares much-loved romantic comedy
Mike Bartletts Unicorn starring Stephen Mangan Mike Bartletts witty and provocative new play is a razor-sharp dissection of modern relationships
Annie Ernauxs The Years at the Harold Pinter Theatre An adaptation of Annie Ernauxs masterpiece memoir charting French society from the Second World War
Brie Larson in Elektra at the Duke of Yorks Theatre Brie Larson and Stockard Channing are starring in a new translation of Sophokles timeless play
Oedipus – Sophocles Greek tragedy starring Rami Malek Hollywood star Rami Malek will be starring in a new adaptation of Sophocles masterful tragedy Oedipus
Inside No9 Stage/Fright with Steve Pemberton & Reece Shearsmith The BAFTA-winning TV show is coming to the West End for a strictly-limited run at Wyndhams Theatre
Kyoto – Political thriller about the UNs Climate Conference Set during the Kyoto Climate Conference when discussions were at a deadlock with time was running out
Oliver – Lionel Barts classic musical at the Gielgud Theatre Cameron Mackintoshs new production of Charles Dickens tale with Lionel Bart classic songs
Pay no fees Titanique The Musical – with the songs of Celine Dion The music of Celine Dion meets one of cinemas most treasured love stories in this comedy re-telling
Save up to 54% The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical An epic adventure about a teenager who discovers hes the half-blood son of the Greek God Poseidon
The Devil Wears Prada - With songs by Elton John A new musical about fashion and glamour with a soundtrack of songs by Elton John
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button A musical adaptation of F Scott Fitzgeralds short story about a man being born old
Mean Girls The Musical at the Savoy Theatre Tina Feys movie about the Queen Bees of North Shore High is now a West End musical
Great seats MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical A jukebox musical celebrating the life of the legendary King of Pop Michael Jackson
Great seats Broadway musical Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre Frank Skinner will be testing out an hour of brand-new material at the Soho Theatre
Save up to 27% Netflixs Stranger Things: The First Shadow A supernatural thriller based on the hugely popular Netflix TV series
Mrs Doubtfire Musical - Robin Williams comedy classic The hilarious new musical adaptation of Robin Williams smash-hit comedy Mrs Doubtfire
Operation Mincemeat at the Fortune Theatre A WW2 operation where we fooled the enemy by stuffing plans into a well-dressed corpse
Save up to 28% Channing Tatums Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome Channing Tatums hit movie has been turned into an exhilarating live stage show
Cabaret - Step into Berlins legendary Kit Kat Club An electrifying production set inside a recreation of Berlins famous Kit Kat Club
The Book of Mormon by the creators of TVs South Park A fearless religious comedy written by the guys behind the anarchic South Park
Pay no fees Moulin Rouge - Musical based on Baz Luhrmanns movie The legendary cabaret club in Paris has been brought to life at the Piccadilly Theatre
Exclusive prices Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – JK Rowlings New Story A new story by JK Rowling which catches up with Harry Potter and his son in later life
SIX - Henry VIIIs wives as modern pop princesses Henry VIIIs wives have discovered girl power and take to the stage to tell their Tudor tales
Save up to £39 Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre An epic story of passion and injustice set against the backdrop of the French Revolution
Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical – Music by Tim Minchin Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson
Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches Meet the witches before they met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road
Agatha Christies Witness For The Prosecution Watch Agatha Christies gripping crime drama from the jury box of a real court room
Mamma Mia - ABBAs smash-hit West End musical Based on the hit movie about three dads turning up to a Greek island wedding
Special prices Back To The Future Musical at the Adelphi Theatre Marty McFly and Doc Browns time-travelling adventures have been turned into a musical
Hamilton - American revolutionary musical The Tony Award-winning musical about George Washingtons right hand man
Disneys The Lion King Musical (with songs by Elton John) The story of Simba and his Serengeti adventures with amazing animal puppetry
Save up to 41% TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre The story of Tinas life from her humble start in Nutbush to becoming a global superstar
Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom of the Opera One of Webbers most memorable scores and some of the most spectacular sets in the West End
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?
Agatha Christies The Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre The worlds longest-running play will keep you guessing whodunnit until the very end
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Music Concerts & Comedy today
Usher – Past Present Future Tour at the O2 Arena R&B star Usher will be playing ten nights at the O2 Arena as part of his Past Present Future World Tour
The Darkness – Dreams On Toast Tour at Wembley Arena Glam rockers The Darkness are back on the road with a 17-date tour to support their album Dreams On Toast
Stand-Up Comedy at Seven Dials Covent Garden A line-up of hilarious stand-up comedians right in the heart of Londons West End
The Stars of Stand-Up at the Big Belly Comedy Club See some big name comedians off the telly at the Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club on Southbank
Side-splitting comedy at the Soho Comedy Factory Hilarious line-up with up-and-coming comics and famous comedians off the telly
The Best in Stand-Up Comedy at the Big Belly Bar Enjoy some laughs every night of the week in one of South Londons premier comedy clubs
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Stand-Up Comedy at Wonderville Leicester Square A line-up of award-winning comedians that will make your sides hurt with laughter
Floating Comedy Club aboard the Tattershall Castle Live comedy show aboard a paddle steamer with a bar and after-show nightclub
Comedy Freaks at The Harrison in Kings Cross Saturday night comedy show in an intimate little venue in the heart of KIngs Cross
Sofar Sounds secret concert in a surprise location Get hold of an invite to a secret concert held in a surprise venue somewhere within London
ABBA Voyage - A virtual concert with ABBA avatars See Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid back on stage as digital projections
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Art & Museum exhibitions today
Jose Maria Velasco – A View Of Mexico at the National Gallery The first-ever UK exhibition of art by the celebrated Mexican painter Jose Maria Velasco
Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur at the Wallace Collection The largest contemporary exhibition ever held at the museum to mark Grayson Perrys 65th birthday
Astonishing Things: The Drawings of Victor Hugo Imaginary drawings by the French writer of Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Siena: The Rise of Painting at the National Gallery Some of Europes earliest and most exquisite artworks from the start of the 14th-century
Leigh Bowery exhibition at Tate Modern A celebration of Leigh Bowerys short but extraordinary life that blurred the lines between art and life
National Gallery Highlights Tour with a Blue Badge Guide Discover the best paintings in the National Gallery in the company of an accredited Blue Badge guide
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East London Street Art Tour + Spray Painting Session See some graffiti in the East End and then attend a spray painting workshop
Brasil Brasil The Birth Of Modernism at the Royal Academy Over 130 works by ten of Brazils most important 20th-century artists who created a new kind of modern art
Versailles: Science & Splendour at the Science Museum A Christmas-themed after hours event at the Science Museum with a Silent Disco and Muppets movie
Electric Dreams – Art & Technology Before The Internet Vintage tech art that looks back at how yesterdays artists imagined the visual language of the future
Picasso: Printmaker at the British Museum An exhibition focusing on Picassos prints from his early years in Paris to the ones he made in old age
The World of Tim Burton at the Design Museum Enter the fantastical world of film maker Tim Burton in this major new exhibition at the Design Museum
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2024 See the best nature photos from this years prestigious wildlife photography competition
Anthony McCall – Solid Light exhibition at Tate Modern Installations that use beams of light projected through a thin mist to create 3D forms in space
Naomi Campbell In Fashion exhibition at the V&A An exhibition exploring the extraordinary forty-year career of supermodel Naomi Campbell
Van Gogh: The Immersive 360-degree VR Experience Step inside Van Goghs paintings as theyre projected onto the walls through the magic of VR
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Family & Kid’s events today
Easter Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hampton Court Palace Follow the child-friendly clues around the palace and claim a Lindt Gold Chocolate Bunny as a reward
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition Step into the world of Ancient Egypt and discover the legend of the boy king Tutankhamun
Dinosaur Discovery Tour at the Natural History Museum If your kids are crazy about dinosaurs then how about a tour with a professional guide?
Sherlock: The Official Live Escape Room Game Play detective in this fiendishly clever escape room game based on the TV show Sherlock
Out-Of-Hours Dino Tour at the Natural History Museum A chance to explore the Dinosaurs Gallery one hour before it opens to the public with an expert guide
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience Re-live the classic TV show and complete for crystals to buy time in the Crystal Dome
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Monopoly Lifesized – Giant Immersive Board Game Play the worlds favourite game on a giant board with physical and mental challenges
Ride the IFS Cloud Cable Car from the O2 Arena Ride a dangling cable car over the River Thames between the O2 Arena and Excel Centre
Bubble Planet – A Multi-Sensory Immersive Experience Engage your senses inside the colourful and bouncy world of a surreal bubble planet
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Immersive events today
Moonshine Saloon – Immersive Wild West Experience Smuggle some booze into the Moonshine Saloon in this immersive Wild West experience
Avora – A New World Cocktail Experience A theatrical adventure on the planet of Avora with three expertly crafted cocktails
The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Room Experience Enter the diabolical mind of Sherlock Holmes arch-nemesis Moriarty in this exciting escape room game
Titanic: Echoes From The Past – Immersive Exhibition An extraordinary underwater adventure to see the shipwreck of the legendary Titanic
James Bond For A Day: Tour & Shooting Experience Enter the spy world of 007 with a chauffeured tour and vodka martini
Mr Foggs Murder Mystery at his Mayfair residence Piece together the clues and help to solve a baffling Victorian murder mystery
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The Murder Express Immersive Dining Experience A comedy murder mystery and 3-course meal set onboard a luxury train carriage
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar – Immersive pub experience Get locked up inside Alcotraz and drink booze smuggled in by the inmates and corrupt guards
Jeff Waynes The War Of The Worlds: Immersive Experience Fight off an invasion from Mars with 5D special effects and virtual reality goggles
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Discos, Parties & Pub Crawls today
The Case Of The Poisoned Chalice (Cocktail Experience) Take on Moriartys right-hand man and mix the perfect cocktail creation
London Gin Craze - The Ultimate Gin Tasting Experience Visit four of Londons finest gin palaces and sample some in the company of an expert guide
Twilight Food & Drinks Tour – Soho West End & Chinatown Sample some delicious food and drink in Sohos best cafes pubs and restaurants
The Original Shoreditch Pub Crawl Visit some of the pubs and clubs in Shoreditch whilst enjoying cheap drinks and party games
Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
Forbidden Nights: Ultimate Girls Night Out at Infernos A high-octane live show that will get your pulse racing followed by an lively after-party until 3 AM
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The Chocolate Cocktail Club - A Bar For Chocoholics Sample one of the heavenly drinks from the UKs first chocolate cocktail bar
London Party Pub Crawl around West End bars & clubs Join a crowd of party people for a fun night out in the West Ends liveliest bars and clubs
Thames Evening Jazz Cruise with Wine & Canapes Enjoy some live jazz with sparkling wine and canapes as you take in the sights along the river
West End Boogie Shoes – Silent Disco Walking Tour Put on some magic headphones and strut your stuff around Londons West End
Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch – Drink & Sing-Along to ABBA 90 minutes of bottomless cocktails with West End stars leading an ABBA singalong
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Afternoon Teas & Fine Dining today
Murder Mystery River Cruise With 3-Course Dinner Try and solve an exciting murder-mystery while enjoying a delicious 3-course meal
Sherlock Holmes-themed Boozy Afternoon Tea Enjoy an afternoon tea whilst taking part in a Sherlock Holmes-themed mini mystery
Exotic East End – Immersive Food Tour around Brick Lane Enjoy a Beigel Bake an Asian Samosa and Indian sweet treats on this East End food tour
Cutty Sark: Afternoon tea beneath the ships hull Enjoy some fine teas and sandwiches whilst sitting underneath the Cutty Sarks hull
Vintage Bus & Sightseeing Boat + Harrods Cream Tea Ride an open-top sightseeing bus and boat followed by a cream tea at Harrods
Dinner For Two at The Shards Shangri-La TING Restaurant Enjoy the views from the Shangri-Las TING Restaurant halfway up The Shard skyscraper
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Harrods Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two at The Georgian Indulge yourself with a Champagne cream tea in the elegant setting of Harrods Tea Rooms
National Gallery: Highlights Tour & Afternoon Tea Enjoy a guided tour of the gallery with an accredited Blue Badge guide followed by a delicious afternoon tea
Traditional Afternoon Tea at Rubens at the Palace Hotel A traditional afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream at the Rubens at the Palace Hotel
English afternoon tea on a panoramic sightseeing bus Tuck into a traditional afternoon tea while sitting on the top deck of a sightseeing bus
Vintage Bus Tour with River Cruise + Fish & Chips Sightseeing tour on a vintage bus with a boat tour and fish and chips in a London pub
Thames Cruise with 4-Course Dinner & West End Tunes Treat yourself to a 3-hour cruise with a 4-course meal and West End show tunes
Magical Brunch Experience at The Last Talisman Enjoy a brunch and bottomless cocktails as you marvel at the skills of their resident magician Yollin
Afternoon tea in the Ritz Hotels Palm Court Enjoy an afternoon tea at the Ritz in the luxurious surroundings of the Palm Court
Faulty Towers – A Chaotic Comedy Dining Experience A chaotic comedy dinner with lashings of laughter served up by Manuel Basil and Sybil
Mamma Mia The Party - ABBA meal at the O2 Arena Visit the Greek taverna from the ABBA movie in an evening of eating singing and dancing
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Classical Music, Ballets & Operas today
Chopins Piano Concertos by Candlelight at St Mary-le-Strand Hear the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and Warren Mailley-Smith performing Chopins Piano Concertos
Candlelight Tribute to Beyonce at Glaziers Hall Classical music versions of Beyonces biggest hits in the candlelit setting of Glazier Hall
Vivaldis Four Seasons in a Candlelit Glaziers Hall A performance of Vivaldis Four Seasons in the atmospheric glow of candlelight at Glaziers Hall
Vivaldis Four Seasons by Candlelight at St Jamess Piccadilly Hear the Piccadilly Sinfonietta playing Vivaldis Four Seasons in a candlelight concert
Royal & Religious events today
Dress Codes – Decoding the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection Some rare and never-seen-before dresses and gowns from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection
Skip the line at Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey Save time by skipping the line at two of Londons most famous and historic landmarks
Royal London: Saxons Tudors & Stuarts Walking Tour Follow in the footsteps of kings and queens and 1000 years of British history
Kensington Palace Gardens Walk & Royal High Tea Take a walk through Kensington Gardens and enjoy an afternoon tea in the elegant Orangery
Choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service
Choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral Attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral and see part of the Cathedral for free
Military Parades & Politics today
World War 2 Westminster Tour + Churchill War Rooms Visit Westminsters WW2 sites and Winston Churchills underground war rooms
Tower of London & Tower Bridge Early-Access Tour Get up early and see the Yeoman Warders opening ceremony at the Tower of London
Winston Churchill & London in World War II Walking Tour A walking tour around the London locations associated with Winston Churchill during WW2
VIP Tower of London Tour + Beefeater Meet & Greet Enjoy a private audience with a Beefeater and see the Crown Jewels and White Tower
The 80s: Photographing Britain at Tate Britain A career-spanning exhibition of writings paintings and moving images inside large-scale installations
War and the Mind at the Imperial War Museum An exhibition that explores the psychological effects of warfare from World War I to the present day
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Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded
Dismounting Ceremony (4 OClock Parade) at Horse Guards A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards
Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London A Yeoman Warder has been locking up the Tower of London every night for 700 years
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Bus, Boat & Taxi Tours today
Karts of London – The Ultimate London Driving Tour Take the drivers seat in an automatic street kart and see some of Londons landmarks
Jack The Ripper & Sherlock Holmes Evening Bus Tour A spine-tingling tour around Jack the Rippers murder sites ending at the Sherlock Holmes pub
Private tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square
Black Taxi Tour – Private sightseeing tour in a London cab Enjoy a 2-hour tour around Londons landmarks in the back of an iconic black taxi cab
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
35-minute helicopter flight over central London 35-minute flight over the Surrey countryside and the landmarks in central London
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No26 – Londons cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses
Big Bus Tours - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus An open-top sightseeing bus taking in all the best landmarks with a river cruise and walk included
Tootbus Tour - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus One of Londons most popular sightseeing buses is a great way to see all the landmarks
Uber Boat - Thames Clippers River Bus Service Uber runs a river bus along a 15-mile stretch of the river from Putney to Greenwich
See London By Night – Spectacular Nighttime Bus Tour A sightseeing bus tour past Londons famous landmarks beautifully lit up at night
City Cruises – Westminster to Greenwich sightseeing boat Enjoy a sightseeing boat trip between Big Ben and Greenwich and pass under Tower Bridge
Ghost Bus Tour – Scary nighttime ride through London A scary nighttime bus tour that will take you on a journey through the dark heart of the capital
Thames River Sightseeing (TRS) Boat to Greenwich Take a boat trip and see Londons landmarks on a TRS cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich
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Sightseeing walks today
Catch A Killer: An Immersive Murder Mystery Experience Follow in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper as you examine the evidence and crack the clues
Ghosts of London: Haunted City Exploration Game A self-guided tour which takes you past some of the most haunted houses in Mayfair
London Rock N Roll History Minibus Tour A minibus tour through rock n roll history including a visit to The Beatles Abbey Road
Gangster London – Walking tour with actor Vas Blackwood Explore Londons criminal underworld with the actor from Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
Paddington Bear walking tour around London See Mr Grubers antiques store and the Browns home at Windsor Gardens
Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour – Books & Movie Locations Walk in the footsteps of Arthur Conan Doyle and the worlds greatest fictional detective
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Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision Walk the streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper committed his crimes
James Bond – Film Locations Walking Tour in London Walk in the footsteps of the worlds most famous secret agent in tour of his film locations
London In A Day – Westminster Abbey Tower of London & River Cruise Make the most of your day in London with a tour of the capitals most famous sights
Secret London Walking Tour – See hidden parts of London Explore hidden places that few people know about and hear tales stranger than fiction
Palaces & Parliament Tour – 20 of Londons Top Sights See 20 of Londons most famous landmarks in this 3-hour walking tour of Westminster
The Murder by Buckingham Palace – Interactive Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Buckingham Palace as you hunt for clues and solve riddles
Secret Old London Walking Tour Discover the best-kept secrets and events that took place in Londons ancient streets
The Murder by Trafalgar Square – Interactive Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Trafalgar Square as you hunt for clues and solve riddles
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Sports events today
Splash A Century Of Swimming & Style at the Design Museum Dive into the role that design has played in shaping our relationship with swimming over the last 100 years
Wembley Stadium Guided Tour of Pitch & Changing Rooms See the changing rooms and walk up the stairs to the Royal Box and lift a replica FA Cup
Indoor Skydiving Session with iFLY at The O2 Experience the adrenaline rush of a thrilling indoor sky dive at The O2 with iFly
Day trips & Coach excursions today
Oxford Stratford Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip Visit Oxford and drive through the Cotswolds to Shakespeares home and Warwick Castle
Lake District – Day Trip from London by Train & Minivan Admire the beautiful scenery and see the home of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth
Visit Stonehenge Bath Cotswolds & Stratford-upon-Avon Visit four of Englands top attractions in one day on a coach trip from central London
Visit Oxford + The Making of Harry Potter Film Studios A coach trip to Oxford followed by a tour of Warner Bros Studios where they filmed Harry Potter
Leeds Castle Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover Day Trip A full-day guided coach tour to three of south Englands most popular attractions
Stonehenge Windsor Castle & Bath Day Trip from London Visit three places in one day - Stonehenge Windsor Castle and the Roman remains at Bath
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Day Trip to Windsor Castle Stonehenge & Oxford Visit three of Englands most popular attractions in a single day on an air-conditioned coach
Visit Stonehenge – Half-day coach trip from London Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site on a comfortable air-conditioned coach from London
Windsor Castle & Stonehenge – Coach tour from London Fit two of the most popular excursions into a single day on a luxury air-conditioned coach
Visit Stonehenge & Bath – Coach tour from London Visit Stonehenge and the beautiful Georgian city of Bath with its Roman remains
Canterbury Cathedral Dover Castle & White Cliffs Tour Visit Thomas Beckets Canterbury Cathedral and walk along the White Cliffs of Dover
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Things to do in London today – Captain Scott and his small team of Antarctic explorers perished on this day in 1912, shortly after reaching the South Pole only to find that the Norwegians had beaten them to it. You can read his final diary entries at the Treasures of the British Library exhibition.