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Royal Albert Hall Did you know? There are 13,000 “A”s for Albert around Hall The Hall is home to the world's largest single woven carpet design, made of 326,666 sheep fleeces and 49 million tufts getting it into the Guinness World Records The world’s biggest Christmas pudding was made at the Hall and weighed ten tonnes The first ever body-building contest and Sumo wrestling tournament outside Japan took place in the main auditorium The Elgar Room used to be home to the Central School of Speech & Drama, giving a stage to names including Sir Lawrence Olivier and Dame Judy Dench 5,500 bottles of champagne and 1,800 bottles of gin are drunk at the Hall every year Afternoon Tea was introduced to Britain by Queen Victoria. The first tea party was held at the Hall in 1912. The tradition continues today in the Hall's Verdi Restaurant The Royal Albert Hall Grand Tour is fully accessible. Some time slots and/or dates are unavailable due to events taking place in the auditorium. The Royal Albert Hall was built to fulfil the vision of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort) of a 'Central Hall' that would be used to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences and would stand at the heart of the South Kensington estate, surrounded by museums and places of learning. The Hall is a Grade I Listed building; and has been in continuous use since it was opened in March 1871. It was always conceived as a multipurpose building to host not only concerts of music but exhibitions, public meetings, scientific conversations and award ceremonies. It is a registered charity held in trust for the nation and is financially self sufficient, receiving no funding from central or local government. Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition & Globe Theatre Tour Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition is the world's largest exhibition devoted to Shakespeare and the London in which he lived and worked. Housed beneath the reconstructed Globe Theatre on London's Bankside, the exhibition explores the remarkable story of the Globe, and brings Shakespeare's world to life using a range of interactive displays and live demonstrations. Visitors to the exhibition can discover how shows were produced in the theatres of Shakespeare's time, from writing and rehearsals to music, dance and performance. There are opportunities to learn about the traditional crafts and techniques used during the process of rebuilding the Globe; to find out how special effects were produced in Shakespeare's time, to listen to recordings from some of the most memorable Shakespearean performances ever, or join the cast and add your own voice to a scene recorded by Globe actors; to create your own Shakespearean phrases in the word jungle; to watch a sword-fighting display and browse the costume collection, where you can learn about the extraordinary methods used in creating clothes 400 years ago. Information sheets are available in English, large print, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Polish, Romanian, Chinese and Japanese.
Private Guided Tours from Salou In the south of the Costa Dorada we find the Delta del Ebro with its amazing Natural Park where you can enjoy a private guided tour. Take a boat ride to the Island of Buda, the largest island in Catalonia & Delta´s Ecologic Reserve which is home to 300 species of aquatic birds. Discover the beautiful Catalan countryside and continue your tour to Montroig ( the red mountain) where you can visit the hermitage XIII and learn the fascinating history of the village. A 4-5 hour guided tour with panoramic views and plenty of wonderful photo opportunities.
Please note: Adults MUST be accompanied by a child (up to 17 years old) to visit the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. Step inside LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and it's like you have just jumped into the biggest box of LEGO ever! With over 2 million LEGO bricks under one roof, what will you discover? Factory Join Mr Brick a Brack and see how real LEGO® bricks are made in the exciting Factory. You’ll see how raw plastic is turned into finished bricks, bursting with creative potential and ready to be turned into anything you can imagine. Master Model Builder Do you want to learn some top LEGO® secrets? Meet the person who knows more than anything about all things LEGO special hints and tips. Build your very own LEGO® model with the help of our Master Model Builder. With hands-on tuition from the best in the business you'll be able to create almost anything imaginable – and earn a special ‘Master Model Builder' certificate to prove it! And if you like what you’ve made, you can buy just the right LEGO® bricks you need to recreate it at home. Kingdom Quest Join the Good King’s army and climb aboard your chariot for a battle against the Evil Skeletons and Giant Trolls. Journey into the depths of our mediaeval castle - a dark, labyrinthine voyage of twists and turns on your way to rescue the Princess from Skeleton Tower. Can you find her before it’s too late? Be careful of the giant red dragon, though. She has a habit of appearing when you least expect her! LEGO Racers: Build & Test There are thousands of bricks waiting for you in the Build & Test zone. What shapes and vehicles will your imagination create today? Time your racing car on our speed test track. The stopwatch is exact to the hundredths of a second, so even the smallest change could make all the difference! All ages are welcome, so there’s no excuse not to join in. LEGO Studios LEGO Studios is home to our 4D Cinema – making you feel a part of the story. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as thrilling 4d effects and surprise features add to the incredible action adventure before your very eyes. Experience Bob the Builder in 4D as Bob, Wendy and Spud build their very own rollercoaster. Spellbreaker 4d takes you into the times of old with four LEGO heroes as they struggle to defeat an evil wizard. Whatever happens to our cinematic heroes, you’ll be along for the ride! MINILAND Witness Manchester and the North West come to miniature life in the spectacular MINILAND® and discover famous landmarks made from nearly 1.5 million LEGO® bricks. With moving airships, trains and helicopters, even the smallest spectator will feel like a giant! Watch as night falls in MINILAND®, the lights come up and the LEGO population enjoys the beautiful LEGO night. How many buildings will you Princess Palace Tall towers, colourful pink turrets and elegant arches: everything a young princess needs to make your own charming little palace amongst the flowers! Visit Princess’ Palace and play out your dreams amongst a special selection of BELVILLE® LEGO. LEGO City: Fire Academy Let your imagination run wild and let off some steam in the Fire Academy. Clamber over the colourful fireman’s ladder, brave the heights of the climbing wall or get down to business with your own bucket of LEGO and endless possibilities. Big, bright and welcoming, it’s the perfect location for a little supervised chaos and brave, trainee fire fighters! DUPLO Village A great place for the younger members of the family to get to grips with the concept of building with LEGO® bricks, the Village contains hundreds of large LEGO DUPLO® bricks for small children with big imaginations! What will your little architects create today? The LEGO® Café Wind down in the LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Café with a relaxing cup of tea or coffee. Choose snacks or a full meal for the whole family from our great selection of hot and cold food. And if they still have energy left, don’t worry, there’s plenty of LEGO® in the café area to keep even the most ardent LEGO builder happy while you relax with one of our complimentary newspapers. The LEGO® Shop Take some of the LEGO magic away with you and get creative at home with big boxes of bricks or special LEGO kits. All the very latest LEGO® products are available, as well as some exclusive LEGO items! Can you recreate any of the wonderful LEGO® constructions you’ve seen in the Discovery Centre? Or will you make something entirely your own? SEA LIFE Manchester Explore our creatures: What’s your favorite sea creature? Are you a Shark lover or Seahorse fanatic? Perhaps it’s the graceful rays or the clever Octopus that you love the most. Maybe you simply can’t decide! Here at SEA LIFE Manchester you can make up your mind and see them all - from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic. And you’ll be able to get closer to them than ever before. Blacktip Reef Shark Common Octopus Hermit Crab Cownosed Ray Big bellied Seahorse Jellyfish Nemo (Clownfish) Blue Spotted Stingray Lionfish Starfish
From England's glorious World Cup victory in 1966, the unforgettable Live Aid concert in 1985, FC Barcelona's stunning UEFA Champion's League triumph in 2011 or the historic ongoing tradition of the FA Cup Final, the Wembley Stadium Tour gives you the chance to relive your greatest moments, and create some new ones, as you go behind-the-scenes at the most famous stadium in the world.
Sense the history in the England Changing Rooms
Take Roy Hodgson's hot-seat in the Press Room
Take photographs from some of the best views in the stadium
Experience the tension of the Players Tunnel
Climb the 107 sacred Trophy Winner's steps
Visit the Royal Box and get your hands on the FA Cup*
Your guided tour will include access to Wembley's historical treasures such as the 1966 World Cup crossbar, the Jules Rimet Trophy commemorating England's World Cup glory, the original flag from London's 1948 Olympic Games and much, much more. *Replica representation of The FA Cup. Tour and Route subject to availability, alteration and cancellation at short notice.
The Wembley Tour now also includes The FA 150 Exhibition celebrating 150 years of English football. Highlights include the original FA Rule Book written in 1863, a timeline telling the full story of the modern game and trophies such as the original FA Cup, the original FA Charity Shield and the 1966 Jules Rimet Trophy.
The world-famous 86th and 102nd floor Observatories offer unmatched views of New York City and on a clear day one can see to New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Delaware. 1,050 feet above the city’s bustling streets, the 86th floor Observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass-enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade. 200 feet higher, our 102nd floor Observatory is a private and serene perch in the middle of the greatest city in the world.
The Observatories have been a “must visit” for millions each year since it opened to the public in 1931. Each year approximately four million people are whisked to our 86th and 102nd floors, consistently one of New York City’s top tourist attractions. Visit the Observatories 365 days per year, day and night, rain or shine, for magnificent views of Manhattan and beyond.
The Empire State Building embodies the feeling and spirit of New York City. It is recognized not only as an iconic landmark offering some of the most spectacular views on earth, but also as an international symbol of shared hopes, dreams, and accomplishment.
Accessibility: The Empire State Building is fully ADA compliant. We have handicapped restrooms on the 86th Floor Observatory and also have lowered viewing walls and binoculars. Service dogs are allowed throughout the building. Motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs are permitted. The 86th Floor has ramps to make getting around easier and lowered viewing walls so that visitors in chairs can still take in the view.
Additional Options:
102nd Floor Observatory: Upgrade available at Observatory ticket office (2nd floor) or 86th floor kiosk for an additional $20.00.
Express Pass: Purchase exclusively from the official Empire State Building onsite ticket office on the day of arrival to move to the front the line.
Dining: State Grill and Bar offers a prix fixe dinner package to observatory guests with fresh locally sourced foods prepared in our glass enclosed kitchen and unique, local craft beers and cocktails. There are also two Starbucks, a café, Chipotle, Sushi-teria, and the budget minded Heartland Brewery.
Building Information
1,050 feet to the 86th floor Observatory
1,250 feet to the 102nd floor Observatory
1,453 feet, 8 9/16 inches to the tip of the broadcast tower
Broadcast tower adds 203 feet 8 9/16 inches
103 floors
1,872 steps to the 103rd floor
Sits on 79,288 square feet, approximately 2 acres
Weighs 365,000 tons
Volume is 37 million cubic feet
200,000 cubic feet of Indiana limestone & granite exterior cladding
An estimated ten million bricks were used in construction
730 tons of aluminum and stainless steel were used in construction
57,000 tons of steel were used in construction
Contains 473 miles of electrical wiring and 70 miles of pipe
6,514 windows
210 columns at the base support the entire weight of the building
Construction was completed in one year and 45 days
Seven million man-hours went into constructing the Empire State Building
Final cost of property and construction was $41 million
73 elevators
Five entrances
2.85 million rentable square feet
After Seeing the New York Skyline from above why not see it below with a sightseeing open top bus tour
Take a further 20% off using the code 'ESB15' in the basket
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Free tickets for disabled visitors and for accompanying persons may not be booked online. The free tickets are issued at the "Special Permits" desk or "Reception", situated in the entrance hall to the Vatican Museums. Entrance into the Vatican is subject to a strict dress code. Shoulders and knees must be covered. No low-cut or sleeveless tops or shorts will be not permitted for men and women. Clients that do not adhere to the dress code will not be permitted to enter the Vatican. The local tour provider cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress. Large handbags, haversacks etc. are not permitted inside the museum. Wardrobe services are available inside the Vatican Museums How to redeem your voucher: You can redeem your voucher on board of the Open Bus or City Sightseeing Visitor Center before 15:00