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Buckingham Palace State Rooms Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. Today the Buckingham Palace State Rooms are used extensively by Her Majesty The Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions. During August and September when The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace's nineteen state rooms are open to visitors. What there is to see? The Buckingham Palace State Rooms form the heart of the working palace and are lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Poussin and Canaletto; sculpture by Canova; exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain; and some of the finest English and French furniture. Prince & Patron: To mark the 70th birthday of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales this year, visitors to the Summer Opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace will enjoy a special display featuring a number of works of art personally selected by His Royal Highness The Garden Described as a 'walled oasis in the middle of London', the Palace's garden is home to thirty different species of bird and more than 350 different wild flowers, some extremely rare. Visitors end their tour with a walk along the south side of the garden, with splendid views of the west front of the Palace and the famous lake. Multimedia Guide An Multimedia guide is included in the ticket price and is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese, Russian and Mandarin. There is also a family Multimedia guide (in English only) and accompanying activity trail, suitable for children 7-11 years. Changing of the Guard The Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place at 11:30 daily from April until the end of July and on alternate days for the rest of the year, weather permitting. The new guards arrive at the forecourt of the Palace at 11:30 from Wellington Barracks. The journey takes about 5 minutes and the soldiers are accompanied by a band. The ceremony is conducted on the Palace forecourt and takes approximately forty minutes to complete. [The Army have not yet released the schedule for July, August or September.] Wheelchair Access If you require wheelchair access or the use of the lift, you should not book with 365 Tickets.com and should pre-book tickets directly with Buckingham Palace. Access booking line: 0303 123 7324 www.royalcollection.org.uk or email [email protected] The Royal Mews What there is to see? One of the finest working stables in existence, the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace provides a unique insight into the department of the Royal Household that provides transport by road for The Queen and other members of the Royal Family. The Carriage Horses During your visit to the Mews, you will see some of The Queen’s horses that draw the coaches and carriages in the Mews. The Cleveland Bays are used to escort newly appointed High Commissioners and Ambassadors to their audience with The Queen, when they present their formal credentials from their country’s Head of State. You may also see the famous Windsor Greys, so called because they were kept at Windsor during the reign of Queen Victoria and drew the private carriages of the royal family. They are at least 16.1 hands (1.65 metres) high and are chosen for their steady temperament and stamina. Coaches & Livery The Royal Mews houses the royal collection of historic carriages and coaches, which you may see in use during your visit. Among the vehicles on display are the Irish State Coach, in which The Queen travels to the State Opening of Parliament, and the Australian State Coach, which combines traditional craftsmanship with 20th-century technology to provide heating and remote-controlled windows. The most dazzling vehicle of all is the Gold State Coach, which was built for George III in 1762. Weighing almost four tonnes and requiring eight horses to pull it, it has carried every monarch to their coronation since 1821. Visitors to the Royal Mews can also see some of the fine livery worn by The Queen’s coachmen. Apart from a few small details, it remains much the same as it was in Victorian times. Remarkably, some of the tailors used for production of liveries today are the same companies employed during the reign of George III in the 18th century. Multimedia guide is included in the admission price and is available in the following languages:English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian
Admission to Walt Disney World Resort With an E-Ticket/ Voucher: Within 2 days of your booking, you will be able to print-at-home your E-Ticket. Upon arrival at Walt Disney World Resort, you must exchange your E-Ticket for a Walt Disney World Resort Hard Ticket at one of the following locations - 1. Ticket and Transportation Center at Magic Kingdom Park. 2. Epcot Guest Services. 3. Disney's Hollywood Studios Guest Services. 4. Disney's Animal Kingdom Park Guest Services. Valid photo ID (e.g. passport or driver's license) and the credit card used to make the E-Ticket/s purchase are required. Admission to Universal Orlando Resort™ Theme Parks With an E-Ticket/ Voucher: An E-Ticket / Voucher which, within 2 days of your booking, you will be able to print-at-home. Remember to take this with you to Universal Orlando Resort. Note: An E-Ticket / Voucher will be the only choice should your booking be made within 7 working days of your planned departure date. Admission to Seaworld Theme Parks With an E-Ticket/ Voucher: A gate-ready, barcoded e-Ticket which you can use to go straight to a Park entrance, scan the barcode and enter the Park. Walt Disney World Resort Memory Maker With Memory Maker, your whole family can be in the picture at Disney PhotoPass locations—plus select attraction and dining locations—throughout Walt Disney World Resort. All of the photos you take are magically yours forever, like memories of you and your family posing together in front of Cinderella's Castle, screaming down Splash Mountain, hugging Mickey Mouse and so much more. PhotoPass Photographers will take your photo in iconic locations ( Select Attraction photos and videos as well as select Character dining photos). Your MagicBand or PhotoPass card links your photos to your Disney account. Enjoy unlimited digital downloads of all your Disney PhotoPass photos and videos. Disney FastPass+ Service You can skip the queue for select attractions, shows and Character Greetings. Before You Arrive You can check the availability for must-do experiences and lock in 1, 2 or 3 FastPass+ selections for each day of your ticket at a single park. At the Theme Parks You can use can use your ticket to enter the FastPass+ queue at any time during the 1-hour arrival window and get to the fun, faster. Choose More as You Go After you enjoy your third FastPass+ experience, you are free to make another selection at an in-park kiosk or on their mobile device. Use that one, then get one more (based on availability)and repeat. Plan Ahead for Greater Selection All your need to do is link your park admission to your Disney account to start using FastPass+ service. With a ticket or pass, plan up to 30 days in advance. Magic Kingdom Park At this, the most magical place on earth, explore enchanted lands and find endless excitement Take thrilling rides Meet dazzling Princesses and favourite Disney Characters Marvel at spectacular parades Be awed by breath-taking firework extravaganzas Delight in delicious themed dining Celebrate seasonal holidays as only Disney knows how Experience classic Disney attractions such as "it's a small world", Pirates of the Caribbean and Peter Pan's Flight Brave adrenalin-pumping rides such as Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain Be thrilled by Live Shows and Entertainment such as Great Moments in American History with the Muppets and the spectacular and magical 3D musical "Mickey's PhilharMagic". EPCOT As you travel around the Globe, under the sea, into outer space and beyond, let your imagination take flight Experience top-class live musical performances Journey deep into our solar system Savour traditional foods from 11 different countries at World Showcase, selecting delicacies from Morocco, Japan, Mexico, France, and even traditional fish and chips served in a Disney "version" of newspaper at the Rose and Crown, a classic British pub Meet Anna and Elsa at Frozen at the Norway Pavilion See a vision of tomorrow at Future World Join Finding Nemo for some under-sea fun Be thrilled by EPCOT's closing fireworks Show - it's a must-see. Disney's Animal Kingdom Park Experience the majesty of nature and see many rare animals up close At Avatar Flight of Passage you will encounter a place beyond belief Journey deep into a rain forest for a fantastic family adventure Be thrilled by high-speed rides Meet much-loved Disney Characters You can even go on safaris, ride rapids, trek through a jungle and then speed through the Himalayas. Be sure to avoid the Yeti As the sun sets on your adventure-filled day, the Tree of Life awakens with colour and light, the Discovery Island Carnivale starts while the harmony of nature is celebrated at a music-filled water and light show. Don't forget to take in the Festival of the Lion King Show - a magnificent Broadway-like spectacular. Disney's Hollywood Studios Enter the world of Movies, Music, Television and Theatre Watch movie magic come to life during live stage shows Go behind-the-scenes on fascinating backstage tours Be terrified in The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Re-live Frozen with stories and sing-alongs Take the Great Movie Ride Prepare to be amazed by the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular Meanwhile, at a galaxy far, far away the Star Wars adventure awaits where you can even take in some Jedi training if the Force is with you! For the little ones, meetings with Olaf, Buzz Lightyear and Woody await. As the lights go down prepare for yet more Disney treats with the live Beauty and the Beast musical and other Disney Movie Magic Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Sun, surf, sea, slides and shutes! Spills and thrills of the water park kind are to be found in abundance at this famous Park. Home to one of the world's largest outdoor wave pools "Disney legend" has it that this is where a typhoon caused chaos at a previously unspoiled tropical paradise with the result that ships and surf boards are flung about the landscape "Mount Mayday" erupts a 50 foot geyser of water every 30 minutes. Prepare to be immersed in a torrent of fun* Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park The story goes that this watery wonderland was at one time a ski resort, now melted to become a spectacular Water Park Scare yourself silly as you zip down Mount Gushmore, one of the world's tallest water slides If this is too terrifying, elect instead to float down the tranquil river or simply get some rays on the white sandy beach For little ones (under 48 inches) a dedicated water play area is to be enjoyed, complete with its own snow-castle fountain and kid-sized water slides.* *Before you go please review important planning information, including the Parks' dress policy." Please note: Each year the Water Parks at Walt Disney World are subject to seasonal closure for refurbishment and maintenance. In 2018 Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is due to be closed from early January to the middle of March and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park is scheduled for closure between the middle of October and early January 2019. Universal Orlando Resort™ Universal Studios Florida™ Perhaps the world’s most famous live motion picture and television studio. At Universal Studios Florida™ you can immerse yourself in the action of your favourite films and TV shows! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™ Magical thrills await: Harry Potter and the Escape from the Gringotts™ - a never-to-be-forgotten ride Hogwarts™ Express – with your Explorer Ticket you will pass through a brick wall to arrive at Platform 9¾™ en route to Hogsmeade™ Station in Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ Production Central Where Orlando Meets Hollywood! TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D – battle as never before on this one-of-a-kind thrill ride Shrek 4-D – enjoy an adventure with Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey! Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit®- you choose the music on this multi-sensory coaster. Don’t forget to smile as on-board cameras snap the entire trip! Despicable Me Minion Mayhem – fantastically entertaining 3-D attraction New York Here a recreated New York is the setting for Big Apple productions Revenge of the Mummy® The Ride – face fireballs, creepy crawlies and multiple mummy warriors in the pitch black! The Blues Brothers®- party with Jake and Elwood Now Open! Race through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon Hollywood Immerse yourself in the glamour and glitz of movie making Universal Horror Make-Up Show – special effects artists share their secrets World Expo The Simpsons Ride™ - you will encounter surprise after surprise on this ride through Krustyland! Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ’n’ Hurl – The Simpsons™ aliens Kang and Kodos take you on a trip that’s out of this world! MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™ - train as a Men in Black agent, zapping aliens as you go! FEAR FACTOR LIVE – takes extreme audience participation to a scary new level! Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone® Here you will find many of the biggest stars of children’s entertainment, including E.T. Adventure® – help E.T.® save his planet A Day in the Park with Barney™ - a happy, clappy show for little ones! Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster® – a roller-coaster ride full of fun San Francisco NEW for 2018 (opening spring 2018) Fast & Furious - Supercharged™ Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ Experience adrenalin-pumping rides, fantastic shows and story and comic book heroes for children of all ages! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Hogsmeade™ Explore Hogwarts™ castle, shop in the many quaint Hogsmeade™ emporiums and raise your pulse-rate with innovative rides and attractions in this magical world! Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ - explore Hogwarts™ before embarking on a thrilling ride above the castle grounds Flight of the Hippogriff™ - After becoming acquainted with a Hippogriff, take a spin on this family-oriented ride as it swoops and dives Skull Island: Reign of Kong™ Are you brave enough to experience this immense new ride where you encounter King Kong – the most awesome ape ever! Marvel Super Hero Island® Comic book City awaits! The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®; The Incredible Hulk Coaster®; Doctor Doom’s Fearfall® and Meet the Marvel Super Heroes! You never know just who you might bump into as you explore the Park! Jurassic Park™ Visit Jurassic Park, where dinosaurs live! Jurassic Park River Adventure™ – ride a river raft through dinosaur habitats if you dare! Jurassic Park Discovery Center™ - learn about prehistoric creatures and watch dinosaur eggs hatch in this interactive attraction Pteranodon Flyers™ – fly over Camp Jurassic™ Toon Lagoon™ Experience your favourite cartoon and comic characters as never before on imaginative water rides! Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls® - a fun flume ride Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges® - hold on tight to your raft as you help Popeye rescue Olive Oyl from the dastardly Bluto Me Ship, The Olive® - interactive fun for little ones on Popeye’s ship The Lost Continent™ Explore a land of legends and myths The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad™ Stunt Show – a show full of spectacular stunts Poseidon’s Fury™ - explore the ruins of the ancient temple of Poseidon – just be sure not to stray too far! The Mystic Fountain – be sure to make a wish here! Seuss Landing™ A fun-filled place where Dr Seuss’ children’s stories come to life! The Cat in the Hat™ - get an introduction to the most mischievous cat in the world! Caro-Seuss-el™ - a unique merry-go-round One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish™ - splashing obstacle course fun! If I Ran The Zoo™ - strange creatures live here! The High in the Sky Seuss Trolly Train Ride!™- let your imagination take flight! Universal’s Volcano Bay™ Opened in 2017, Universal’s Volcano Bay ™ is a one-of-a-kind water theme park where you can escape to unwind or to experience thrilling water rides – the choice is yours! The island is dominated by Krakatau™, the Fire and Water Volcano which dominates the landscape. The Volcano Krakatau™ Aqua Coaster – feel the power of Krakatau™ on this high- octane water ride Ko’okiri Plunge™ - experience a 70 degree fall through a trap door to 125 feet of white-knuckle fun if you dare! Kala & Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides™ - drop through twin trap doors into two interwoven tubes Punga Racers™ - splash and slide at this watery adventure! Wave Village Waturi Beach – where you can swim and relax River Village Honu ika Moana™ - multi-person slides for all to enjoy! Tot Tiki Reef™ & Runamukka Reef™ - fabulous play areas for tots and older children Kopiko Wai Winding River™ - for those who prefer their water rides to be of the relaxing variety! Rainforest Village Ohyah & Ohno Drop Slides™- it’s all in the name! Plummet down slides or try a nerve-jingling rope bridge! Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides™ - want to experience the thrill of zero gravity? You can here! TeAwa The Fearless River™ - a spine-tingling white-water ride with waves and rapids Taniwha Tubes™ - twisting water slides featuring occasional surprises! Enjoy the benefits of TapuTapu™ at Volcano Bay™ These extremely useful wearable devices let you avoid standing in line at the various Universal’s Volcano Bay™ attractions allowing you to wait in a Virtual Line™ until it’s time to ride. These multi-purpose devices also open lockers, make cash-free payments and more! And, while at Universal’s Volcano Bay™ make sure to savour the flavours of the South Pacific at a range of exciting themed restaurants such as – Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club™ Dancing Dragons Boat Bar Whakawaiwai Eats Bambu The Feasting Frog Kunuku Boat Bar Universal CityWalk™ Universal CityWalk™ is not just for night owls – stop here for a tasty breakfast or lunch or shop ‘til you drop at Universal CityWalk® Shops. You can even get a a new tattoo here if that is your thing! However, it is when the sun goes down that Universal CityWalk™ really comes alive with hip and happening nightclubs, dancing, live music venues and themed restaurants. So much to see, to do and to savour! A feast for all the senses! As an added bonus, self parking is free for all guests after 6 pm and is open until 2.00 am* (Does not apply to valet or Prime Parking. Not valid for Halloween Horror Nights™. Additional restrictions may apply and are subject to change without notice.) *Universal CityWalk™ operating hours may vary per establishment and are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Universal Orlando Resort™ tickets exclude admission to separately ticketed events at any of the Universal Theme Parks or within any of the CityWalk™ venues. Some of the CityWalk™ venues admit only those of 21 years of age and above. Valid photo ID is required. Admission to AMC® Universal Cineplex 20 with IMAX®, the Blue Man Group show or Hollywood Drive-in Golf™ not included. Dining at Universal CityWalk™ Food to suit all tastes is to be found here! Included in the long list of eateries are – Hard Rock Cafe® Orlando Jimmy Buffet’s® Margaritaville® Vivo Italian Kitchen Bob Marley – A Tribute to FreedomSM Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food Pat O’Briens® The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co™ Emeril’s® Restaurant Orlando Red Oven Pizza Bakery Hot Dog Hall of Fame Entertainment at Universal CityWalk™ Hot spots for the best entertainment at Universal CityWalk™ include – CityWalk’s Rising Star the groove ℠ Jimmy Buffett’s®Margaritaville® Pat O’Briens® Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom℠ Red Coconut Club® Shopping at Universal CityWalk® Shops Universal Studios Store® Quiet Flight® Surf Shop The Island Clothing Store Fossil Hart & Huntington Orlando Tattoo Shop P!Q Guest Services Information First Aid Stations are available at Universal Studios Florida™, Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay™ Child / Baby Swap Areas – where parents can take turns at being with their child while the other enjoys a ride, are available at each attraction Nursing facilities are available at each of the 3 Parks Accessibility – Universal Orlando’s shopping and dining facilities are wheelchair accessible. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s18) TRANSFORMERS and its logo and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2018 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 DreamWorks LLC and Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved. THE SIMPSONS RIDE ™ Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. The Simpsons ™ & © 2018 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. Jurassic Park ™ Universal Studios / Amblin. © 2018. © 2018 MARVEL. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2018 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Enjoy unlimited admission for 14-consecutive days at any of the following parks: SeaWorld® Orlando, Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark®, and Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay. Valid one year from purchase. Unlimited FREE Parking included for all visits in 2017 & 2018! Embark on an adventure and experience memories that will last a lifetime! SeaWorld Orlando - click here for map This is SeaWorld - the world’s best loved marine park! Take a seat at the sensational shows, enjoy up-close animal encounters and take the plunge on one of the thrilling rides. Experience the mysterious land through the penguins’ eyes on Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin®; a first-of-its-kind family ride and penguin habitat. Be inspired by TurtleTrek®, featuring the world’s only 3D-360° experience that transports you into the amazing world of the turtle. Dive into One Ocean®, the energetic and exciting Shamu® show, set to inspire and educate. Dancing fountains set the stage as you connect with these remarkable animals and learn about the importance of protecting the ocean, and the sea creatures within it. Discover the world of Manta® – and fly face-down through sea and sky. Surfacing in summer 2016 is Mako™, a 200-foot-tall hypercoaster that will reach speeds of up to 73 mph along 4,760-feet of steel track — nearly a mile long — leaving riders feeling both breathless and weightless. The ride will be the tallest, fastest and longest coaster in Orlando. It doesn’t get any closer than at SeaWorld! Aquatica - click here for map Aquatica is a whimsical, one-of-a-kind waterpark that could only come from SeaWorld. Here you’ll find not one, but two river rides, Roa’s Rapids® will send you speeding along through rolling waters, and Loggerhead Lane™ gently floats you through an undersea world of colourful fish. In amongst the lush landscaping, you’ll find a unique selection of slides that spin and soak you, including the incredible signature ride, Dolphin Plunge® – two awesome tube slides that send you speeding through a lively lagoon filled with playful Commerson’s dolphins. Then challenge your friends and family on Taumata Racer®, it’s guaranteed to have you racing down more than once! Sit back and delight in the serene-to-extreme waters in the gigantic double wave pools, Big Surf Shores™ and Cutback Cove™, one with huge 5-foot swells and another with gently lapping waves against the white sand beach, where you can soak up the sun (or relax in the cooling shade). Omaka Rocka™ thrills you with high-speed tubes and half-pipe funnels that’ll have you splashing and sliding frontward and backward and climbing the walls! Do you dare ride the tallest, most thrilling water ride to hit Orlando? Experience an adrenaline rushing one-of-a-kind experience like no other on Ihu’s Breakaway Falls®. Aquatica is where fun is as endless as the sea itself. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - click here for map Discover Busch Gardens the extraordinary 335-acre adventure park! It brings together an unrivalled combination of incredible rides and amazing animals. The floorless dive coaster, SheiKra® takes you 200-feet up, then hurtles you 90-degrees straight down at speeds of up to 70 mph! That’s just the beginning, with more roller coasters than any other park in Florida, there’s plenty more to test your senses! Come and experience a new breed of speed on the ultimate launch coaster Cheetah Hunt® or reach new heights on Falcon’s Fury® which is the first drop tower of its kind in the world. Falcon’s Fury stands at 335-feet and takes you plunging 60 mph straight down. When you’re feet are firmly back on the ground, take a self-guided tour around one of the beautiful animal habitats. Jungala® gives you the chance to come face-to-face with some of the world’s most endangered animals, Bengal tigers and orangutans. Opening in 2016 is Cobra’s Curse™. This one-of-a-kind family spin coaster takes riders on a whirlwind of family fun and an adventure of exciting explorations. After ascending on a vertical lift, just like an elevator, riders will come face-to-face with an 80-foot snake icon and trek over the park’s Serengeti Plain®. Ticket includes complimentary transportation to Busch Gardens on the Busch Gardens Shuttle Express. For full terms & conditions see more information.
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St Paul’s Cathedral, whose dome dominates London’s skyline, is England’s architectural masterpiece and place of national celebration. The cathedral was designed by the famed architect Sir Christopher Wren, after the Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed its predecessor. The cathedral took 35 years to build from 1675 – 1710, spanning the lives of five monarchs and was the first cathedral to have been built and completed in its architect’s lifetime. St Paul’s Cathedral is where people and events of overwhelming national significance have been celebrated, mourned or commemorated. From state funerals for British heroes such as Sir Winston Churchill, to the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer, and National Services of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilee’s of Her Majesty the Queen. Touch-screen multimedia guides in nine languages are included for sightseers, offering up to 90 minutes of audio commentary, videos and imagery for a self guided tour. Tours led by cathedral guides are also offered, usually starting at 10.00, 11.00, 13.00 & 14.00 and last for 90 minutes; visitors should register to join a tour once inside the cathedral. Explore the cathedral floor then visit the Whispering Gallery to test the unique acoustics. Climb further to the Stone and Golden Galleries, which afford breathtaking panoramic views across the city. Descend to the crypt which houses tombs and memorials to famous Britons such as Admiral Lord Nelson, The Duke of Wellington and Wren himself.
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. Windsor Castle 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.
Kew Gardens, is a World Heritage Site located in 121 hectares of stunning vistas with six magnificent glasshouses set in a beautiful landscape beside the River Thames between Richmond and KEW in south-west London. Kew Gardens represents more than 250 years of historical gardens. It is home to a remarkable collection of over 30,000 types of plants from all over the world that range from the decorative to the peculiar. Kew Gardens provide opportunities for public enjoyment and enrichment and the behind-the-scenes scientific work helps ensure a sustainable future for plants and people. In the summer of 2004, Kew's determination to make serious botany great fun for children was demonstrated with the opening of 'Climbers and Creepers'. Bringing a new use to an old cycad house by White Peaks, Climbers and Creepers engages children from around 3-9 years in the pleasures of learning more about plants and their relationships with animals and people. Apart from the sheer beauty and tranquillity of the garden's landscapes Kew offers a wonderful day out for all, whether horticulturally, historically or botanically inclined. Botanical Highlights The dates below are approximate, and flowering can vary by three to four weeks, depending on the weather. Spring: Mid-February - early March: A million-and-a-half crocuses below the Temple of Bellona between Victoria Gate and King William's Temple - one of Kew's most spectacular displays (typically late Feb - early March). Camellias between Victoria Gate and the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanic Art. Spring bedding and spring flowers in the open woodland around the Azalea Garden. Daffodils, forsythia and cherry blossom. Orchids, bromeliads and anthuriums in Kew’s Tropical Extravaganza, an annual display of exotic blooms in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. April - May: Lilacs near Kew Palace and White Peaks. Spring bedding in front of the Palm House. Scillas in the Woodland Garden. Flowering cherries, crab apples, magnolias and tulips throughout the gardens. May - June: Bluebells in the Queen's Cottage Grounds. Lilacs, azaleas, rhododendrons and magnolias, Brentford Gate area. The tiny but beautiful alpine flowers in the Davies Alpine House and the Rock Garden. Himalayan blue poppies and rhododendrons in the Woodland Garden. Native plants in long grass areas. Horse chestnut blossom. Summer: June - July: Summer flowers in the walled Duke's Garden and in the Woodland Garden. Giant water lilies growing rapidly in the Princess of Wales Conservatory and the Waterlily House. The Mediterranean Garden near King William's Temple. The Rose Pergola, the Rose Garden and the Order Beds. The Rock Garden. Tulip trees, opposite the Palm House, Philadelphus near the Pagoda. July - September: Themed summer bedding in front of the Palm House. The Order Beds. Giant water lilies flowering in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Water lilies flowering in the Aquatic Garden and Waterlily House. The herbasceous borders of the Duke's Garden, fascinating medincinal herbs in the Queen's Garden, Grass Garden, Rose Garden. Hibiscus, hydrangeas and Indian bean trees. Autumn: September - October: Autumn crocus in September in the Woodland Glade - Kew's first burst of autumn colour. Belladonna lilies. Trees in autumn colour. October - November: Last of the autumn colours. Grass Garden. Autumn-flowering crocuses, colchicums and hardy cyclamen. Strawberry trees west of King William's Temple and between the Princess of Wales Conservatory and Rock Garden. Winter: November - December: Fruiting trees and shrubs, winter bark. Winter-flowering cherry. January - February: Snowdrops in the Rock Garden and Conservation Area, crocuses along the Princess Walk. Witch hazels by King William's Temple. Cornelian cherry in the winter border in the Duke's Garden. Duchess border along wall outside the Duke's Garden. Camellias between Victoria Gate and the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanic Art. Clematis cirrhosa on the Rock Garden Wall. Rhododendrons in the Rhododendron Dell and, if the winter is mild, the carmine blooms of Magnolia campbellii might appear early. Shrubs in the Winter Border near the Ice House. The Davies Alpine House. Heathers, hellebores, viburnums and cornelian cherry.