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Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. The Castle's dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history. It covers an area of 26 acres and contains, as well as a royal palace, a magnificent chapel and the homes and workplaces of a large number of people. What there is to see: The magnificent State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto, Gainsborough and the famous triple portrait of Charles I by Sir Anthony van Dyck. In 1992 fire destroyed or damaged more than 100 rooms at the Castle. By good fortune the rooms worst affected were empty at the time, and as a result, few of the Castle's artistic treasures were destroyed. The highly acclaimed restoration work, completed in 1997, is a testament to the extraordinary skills of some of the finest craftsmen in Europe. From October to March visitors can also enjoy George IV's private apartments (the Semi-State Rooms), among the most richly decorated interiors in the Castle. St George's Chapel is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. It is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, the senior order of British Chivalry established in 1348 by Edward III. Within the chapel are the tombs of ten sovereigns, including Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour, and Charles I. Among the highlights of a visit to Windsor is Queen Mary's Dolls' House, the most famous dolls' house in the world. The Drawings Gallery shows changing exhibitions of material from the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. The special display below is shown alongside a selection of treasures from the Royal Library. Photographer Credits: Image 1: Photographer: Mark Fiennes, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 2: Photographer: Dennis Gilbert, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 3: Photographer: Ian Jones, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 4: Photographer: John Freeman, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace has provided a luxurious retreat for many of Britain's most famous Kings and Queens. Henry VIII was so inspired by it that he spent three of his honeymoons here. And visitors continue to escape to Britain's greatest palace to experience its history, splendour and stunning scale. Discover what it was really like to live and work at Hampton Court Palace. Take a fascinating journey through 500 years of royal history. Marvel at the impressive architecture and opulent interiors of the State Apartments and see the vast Tudor Kitchens in full swing. Enjoy the breathtaking Great Hall and Chapel Royal, and see how Sir Christopher Wren transformed the palace to rival Versailles. Take time to appreciate one of the finest collections of Renaissance paintings in Europe, and listen to tales of intrigue at the royal court from expert guides dressed in full historical costume. Or enjoy an audio tour, available in 9 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Korean and Japanese. They can be collected from the Information Centre in Clock Court. And that's before you've even begun to explore the stunning riverside gardens where you'll find the famous Maze and one of the world's oldest vines. ‘Top Ten’ things to see and do at Hampton Court. These sights are 'unmissable' Access to these sights is included in your admission ticket, unless otherwise stated. Henry VIII's Great Hall The Great Hall is England’s greatest medieval hall and one of Britain’s oldest theatres. William Shakespeare’s company performed there in 1603-4. Young Henry VIII exhibition Meet the 'pin-up' prince, before he became fat old Henry VIII, at our Young Henry VIII exhibition (included in your admission ticket). The exhibition includes paintings and interactive displays. The world famous Maze Test yourself and get enjoyably lost in 'the most famous Maze in the history of the world'. Entry is included in your ‘All Palace and Gardens’ admission ticket. A 'Maze only' entry is also available. Tudor kitchens Built to feed the Court of Henry VIII, the kitchens were expected to provide meals for 600 people twice a day. See the kitchens today and experience the sights and smells of a real Tudor kitchen! Beautiful gardens Wander through over 60 acres of beautifully maintained and internationally celebrated gardens at Hampton Court Palace. Entry is included in your ‘All Palace and Gardens’ admission ticket. Henry VIII: Heads and Hearts Join Henry for his wedding celebrations and see surprising portraits and personal objects of his wives. Family fun activities We have a wide range of activities and tours to entertain families. Choose from family trails, our world-famous maze, costumed guided tours, live Tudor cookery and much much more. The Chapel Royal This beautiful chapel has been in continuous use for over 450 years. Visitors are welcome to attend religious services at The Chapel Royal. Tiltyard café - kids' meal deal! History makes you hungry! At the Tiltyard café, choose from any kid's hot meal with lemonade or milk and a fairy cake for just £3.95. Deliciously great value.
Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. The Castle's dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history. It covers an area of 26 acres and contains, as well as a royal palace, a magnificent chapel and the homes and workplaces of a large number of people. What there is to see: The magnificent State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto, Gainsborough and the famous triple portrait of Charles I by Sir Anthony van Dyck. In 1992 fire destroyed or damaged more than 100 rooms at the Castle. By good fortune the rooms worst affected were empty at the time, and as a result, few of the Castle's artistic treasures were destroyed. The highly acclaimed restoration work, completed in 1997, is a testament to the extraordinary skills of some of the finest craftsmen in Europe. From October to March visitors can also enjoy George IV's private apartments (the Semi-State Rooms), among the most richly decorated interiors in the Castle. St George's Chapel is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. It is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, the senior order of British Chivalry established in 1348 by Edward III. Within the chapel are the tombs of ten sovereigns, including Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour, and Charles I. Among the highlights of a visit to Windsor is Queen Mary's Dolls' House, the most famous dolls' house in the world. The Drawings Gallery shows changing exhibitions of material from the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. The special display below is shown alongside a selection of treasures from the Royal Library. Current/Forthcoming exhibitions: The Queen: Portraits of a Monarch Friday, 23 November 2012 to Sunday, 09 June 2013 Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most depicted women in the world. She has sat to numerous artists, from Cecil Beaton and Pietro Annigoni to Lucian Freud. Her portrait likeness, so widely circulated, has also inspired artists such as Andy Warhol, whose screenprint portraits of Her Majesty have been recently acquired for the Royal Collection and are displayed for the first time at Windsor Castle. Portraits of The Queen are made for a number of official purposes, ranging from photographs distributed at the time of a State Visit, to those that mark a particular anniversary. Portraits bearing a clear and recognisable image of the sovereign are required for use on coins, banknotes and stamps. Many of the works on display were created with one of these purposes in mind. This exhibition presents a selection of official, commissioned and formal portraits of The Queen, gathered here from the different Royal residences.
Bletchley Park, now a vibrant heritage attraction is the former top-secret home of the British and Allied Forces World War Two Codebreakers. Learn about the work of these men and women who it is estimated helped shorten the war by a full two years. Ticket Includes: Entry to Bletchley Park - instant ticket delivery, simply print and go Codebreaking huts - where Enigma messages were decrypted interactive activities & projected images World War I & 2 exhibitions interactive, modern Cyber Security exhibition historic buildings & mansion adult & family-friendly multimedia tours access to the beautiful grounds outdoor walking tours with a knowledgeable live guide National Radio Centre exhibition some temporary, seasonal exhibitions & performances Just a 40-minute drive from Bletchley Park, why not also visit the UK's largest Zoo, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and use 365Tickets exclusive money-saving combo? With this deal the attractions can also be visited on separate days if preferred.
The Paris Pass offers FREE ENTRY to over 60 attractions: TOP ATTRACTIONS Musée du Louvre – (Normal gate price € 12.00) Musee d'Orsay– (Normal gate price € 11.00) Centre Pompidou - Musée national d'Art modern – (Normal gate price € 14.00) Espace Dali – (Normal gate price € 11.50) Big Bus - Hop on Hop off bus tour – (Normal gate price € 30.00) Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise – (Normal gate price € 14.00) Wine Tasting - O Chateau – (Normal gate price € 30.00) Tour Montparnasse – (Normal gate price € 15.00) Musee Grevin - wax museum – (Normal gate price € 24.50) Paris Story – (Normal gate price € 11.00) Châteaux de Versailles – (Normal gate price € 18.00) Opera Garnier - Guided Tour – (Normal gate price € 14.50) Tours de Notre-Dame – (Normal gate price € 8.50) Galleries Musée Rodin - € 7.00 Musée National de l'Orangerie - € 9.00 Musée national des Arts asiatiques - € 7.50 Places of Interest Zoo de Vincennes - € 22.00 Petit Train de Montmartre - € 6.50 Etoiles du Rex - € 11.00 Set in Paris movie tour - € 20.00 Le Musée Gourmand du Chocolat - Choco- Story - € 9.50 Musée des Égouts de Paris - € 4.40 Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie - La Villette. - € 9.00 Historic Buildings Conciergerie - € 8.50 Chapelle expiatoire - € 5.50 Château de Rambouillet - € 8.50 Château de Vincennes - € 8.50 Chateaux de Champs-sur- Marne - € 7.50 Château de Pierrefonds - € 7.50 Crypte archéologique du Parvis de Notre-Dame - € 4.00 Maison d'Auguste Rodin à Meudon - € 5.00 Musée Condé - Château de Chantilly - € 14.50 Musée et domaine nationaux du Château de Compiègne - € 7.50 Musée national des Châteaux de Malmaison et Bois Préau - € 6.50 Basilique cathedrale de Saint-Denis - € 8.50 Abbaye Royale de Chaalis- Musée Jacquemart André - € 7.00 Sainte Chapelle - € 8.50 Château de Maisons-Laffitte - € 7.00 Villa Savoye - € 7.50 Château de Fontainebleau - € 11.00 Monuments Arc de Triomphe - € 8.00 Panthéon - € 7.00 Museums Musée de l'Armée, Tombeau de Napoléon 1er - € 9.50 La Cinémathèque française - Musée du Cinéma - € 7.00 Cite de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine - Musée des Monuments françois - € 8.00 Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme - € 8.00 Musée de la Mode et du Textile - € 11.00 Musée de la Musique - La Villette - € 7.00 Musee de l'Ordre de la Liberation - € 9.50 Musée de la Publicité - € 11.00 Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace - € 8.00 Musée d'Archéologie nationale de Saint-Germain- en-Laye € 7.00 Musée de l'Institut du Monde arabe - € 8.00 Musée départemental Maurice Denis - € 4.50 Musée des Arts décoratifs - € 11.00 Musée des Arts et Métiers - € 6.50 Musée des Plans-reliefs - € 9.50 Musee du quai Branly - € 9.00 Musée Gustave Moreau - € 5.00 Musée national de Céramique de Sèvres - € 6.00 Musée national de la Marine - € 8.50 Musée national de la Renaissance - Château d'Ecouen - € 5.00 Musée national de Port-Royal des Champs - € 4.50 Musée national du Moyen Age - Themes de Cluny - € 8.00 Musée national Eugène Delacroix - € 6.00 Musée Nissim de Camondo - € 9.00 Paris is one of the most spectacular and beautiful cities in the world containing a wealth of history and culture. With countless art galleries, scores of top museums and stunning historical monuments sightseeing in Paris can be a real adventure. The Paris Pass has been specially designed for sightseeing in Paris and includes everything you will need for a great trip whilst saving you both time and money. Collecting Your Paris Pass If you are collecting your order in Paris, you will need to take your voucher and a form of photo ID to: Paris Pass Desk 74 Rue de Cléry, 75002, Paris Visit Top Attractions for Free with The Paris Attractions Pass The Paris Pass gives you free entry to an additional 8 attractions and experiences that no visitor to the city should miss. These top attractions are: • Bateaux River Cruise – Relax and discover Paris’ famous landmarks from a boat cruising the River Seine. • Wine Tasting Experience – Enjoy some fine French wine at this fun and educational experience, this is highly recommended! • Paris Opera House – Take a tour of this wonderful 17th Century building and marvel at its stunning interior. • Grande Arch – This bold piece of modern architecture highlights modern at its best and the views from the top are spectacular. • Paris Story – An interactive attractions that takes you back in time to tell the story of this historic city. • The Grevin Wax Museum – Features over 300 wax figures of world famous people posed in dramatic settings. • Montparnasse Tower – Views of Paris from the 56th floor of this tower are simply breath-taking! • Dali Museum – A fine collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures from this intriguing artist. Visiting all of these extra attractions will save you over €100! Make Huge Savings with The Paris Museum Pass Paris is notorious for its vast array of museums. The depth of the cities history and culture is highlighted in the many museums waiting to be discovered. This part of the package gives you free entry to over 55 museums and monuments in and around Paris. There is a museum for almost every subject including fashion, money, music, cinema and even the cities century old sewage system. On top of getting free entry to these must-see sights, you also get to skip the queue which is a fantastic privilege, especially in the busy summer months. Free Paris Guidebook with every Pass To help you plan the perfect sightseeing adventure every pass comes with a free 120+ page guidebook which is available in 3 languages English, Spanish and German. This comprehensive guide is packed with handy tips, street maps and a map of the public transport system. It is an excellent tool to help you before and during your trip as it conveniently fits it your pocket and won’t weigh you down. Each attraction has its own feature in the guidebook with useful visitor information including: • A map of the area around the attractions • Exact address details • How to get there, which bus or metro line you should take • Attraction contact number • Opening times • Attraction website details if you are looking for any additional info This information will help you find each fantastic sight easily and quickly so no time is wasted. Whether you’re at home or already in Paris the guidebook helps you identify attractions that suit your tastes and their location so you can plan the perfect itinerary. Stress Free Travel around the city with a Paris Visite Pass Organising your transport around Paris between attractions can be stressful and time consuming. That’s why every Paris Pass includes a Travelcard called the Paris Visite Pass. The Visite Pass gives you unlimited access to the cities public transport network including: • Paris Metro trains • Paris RER over ground trains • Bus network • Trams • SNCF Overland Suburban Trains • The Montmartre Funicular This Travelcard is another useful tool to help you make the most of your sightseeing experience. With access to all of the transport systems above you won’t need worry about how you are going to get to the next attraction and back to the hotel afterwards. Also, with this in hand you won’t have a queue up for travel tickets anywhere in Paris, saving you time and the hassle of carrying cash. There is a detailed map of Paris’ transport system in the back of every guidebook. Activation of your Paris Pass Your Paris Pass is activated the first time that you use it, but to begin using it you must first sign and date the Paris Pass, Paris Museums and Monuments Pass and the Paris Visite Travelcard. In addition you must write the serial number of the Paris Visite Travelcard on the ticket that is passed through the ticket machine. The card and ticket must be kept together at all times and both must be shown in the case of inspection. Validity of your Paris Pass After activation your Paris Pass remains valid for the duration that you have purchased. It is valid on consecutive days and at the end of the validity period, will no longer entitle you to free entry at attractions or transport. If for example, you used a four day pass for the first time on Monday, your pass will cease working at the end of Thursday, regardless of how often you have used it in between. It is important to note that a ‘day’ is based on a calendar day, so should you use your pass at 4pm on Monday, Monday is counted as day one of your pass usage. 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Enjoy Warwick Castle outside it's busiest times with this great value promo offer for parents and grandparents with toddlers! Only available in advance: book now to SAVE! Highlights: See majestic Birds of Prey take to the skies Face fun challenges in the Horrible Histories adventure maze Set off on an interactive walk-through trail on ‘The Conqueror’s Fortress’ Enjoy sensory attractions such as The Kingmaker and Time Tower Explore 64 acres of landscaped grounds and gardens and come face to face with the Castle’s Peacocks. This ticket includes: Entry to the Castle, Grounds and Gardens (excluding the Castle Dungeon). Practical Information: Baby changing and bottle warming facilities on site Excludes School holidays & weekends. Please click here for our any day offer. You must print your e-ticket off and bring it with you in order to be granted access to the attraction. Visit Warwick Castle to experience the fun of real history! Full to the turrets with dazzling shows and attractions, spellbinding story-telling and fun experiences all year-round, Warwick Castle is an action-packed and unforgettable family experience …
The Queen's Gallery was built in the shell of the former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon’s School at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The buildings were constructed in the 1840s with funds from the Duchess of Gordon, but fell into disuse in the late 19th century. Benjamin Tindall Architects were appointed project architects for the new Queen’s Gallery in October 1999. Their central visual theme was a celebration of The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, expressed through a series of arches and screens that lead visitors from the Gallery entrance to the exhibition spaces beyond. Their design complements the original 19th-century architecture, elements of which were incorporated into the new spaces. Unsympathetic later internal alterations were removed, and a new exposed steel and concrete floor inserted to reflect the original ‘gallery’ of the Church. A new stone arched entrance was created at the centre of the Horse Wynd frontage, opposite the new Scottish Parliament building. The use of a stone archway, with a courtyard beyond, is a traditional entrance device in Scottish architecture. The main walling is of Catcastle stone, the dressed work and lettering is of Stainton stone and the base is of Kenmay granite. ‘THE QUEEN’S GALLERY’ lettering above the entrance is the work of John Neilson, a calligrapher and carver. The letters were cut from single pieces of stone. Above sits Scotland’s heraldic lion, designed by Jill Watson. The lion sedant is based on a small red lion that sits at the feet of Mary, Queen of Scots on her tomb in Westminster Abbey. (The Palace of Holyroodhouse was once home to Mary, Queen of Scots.) The monumental entrance doors of oak have gilded bronze hinges by Jill Watson. Continuing the heraldic theme, the main hinges are decorated with the Scottish lion and unicorn. The beasts are set against the adjacent urban scene of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and the rural scene of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags. The upper hinges are made as golden boughs of flowering native trees – chestnut and laburnum, oak, rowan and hawthorn. The stone archway is decorated with a carved and gilded garland of Scottish flowers, including daisies and thistles, created by Graciela Ainsworth, an Edinburgh-based sculptor, carver and conservator. Over the old entrance to the former church is a stained-glass window by Christian Shaw. The design shows a perspective drawing of the interior of a gallery. At night, the shape of the archway is reflected by the glass lights by Keiko Mukaide set into the paving. The artist has given the tiles a water flow pattern, mirroring the stream of visitors walking in and out of the Gallery. Inside, the reception desk by Hamid van Koten is made from curved pieces of Scottish elm with kilned glass and patinated copper. The pendant lights were designed and made in Edinburgh by Ingrid Phillips. Dividing the reception from the main Gallery area is a patterned glass screen by Jacqueline Poncelet. The screen’s bronze handles by Jill Watson incorporate figures looking at art in a gallery. The dramatic central stair of native timber leads to the Gallery spaces above. The complex shape was designed by the architects with Charles Taylor Woodwork, who were responsible for the construction. Lights set into the first floor illuminate the curved balustrading.
