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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. In celebration of The Queen's 90th birthday, a special exhibition will be staged across each of Her Majesty's official residences during 2016. Fashioning a Reign: 90 Years of Style from The Queen's Wardrobe (23 July – 2 October 2016) 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. Audio Guide An audio 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 audio 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: 020 7766 7324 www.royalcollection.org.uk or email [email protected] Kensington Palace Kensington Palace unveils a palace of secret stories and public lives. Visitors arrive through beautiful landscaped gardens evoking a past when Kensington was countryside. From the entrance hall start your journey through the magnificent Kings and Queen’s State Apartments. Filled with stories of two royal courts; the Stuarts and the Hanoverians, learn what you would have worn, how you should behave and how to succeed in the heady atmosphere of the palace state apartments. Victoria Revealed, a fascinating exhibition, set within the rooms Victoria grew up in as a child, explores her life and reign in her own words with quotations from her intimate diaries. Imagine how she felt at just 17 years old on her first day as Queen at Kensington Palace, discover her romantic side through letters and gifts exchanged with Prince Albert and take a peep at moments of family life with her children and grand-children. The glossy and glamorous exhibition, Fashion rules: gets a make-over, becoming Fashion rules: Restyled. A new collection of dress from the collections of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Diana Princess of Wales represents the story of the monarchy in the 20th century featuring rare and exquisite dresses from The Queen, Princesses Margaret and Diana, Princess of Wales. Discover how the royal figures and fashions were representative of the spirit of each decade. Surrounded by contemporary photography, film, music and including accessories, get a real sense of the 1950’s through to the 1990s, decades in which the clothes were worn and how they reflected and inspired everyday fashions. Image Credits: Image 1: Photographer: Derry Moore, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 2 : Photographer: Peter Smith, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 3 : Photographer: Andrew Holt, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 4: Photographer: Derry Moore, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013
Brussels - From Amsterdam This day starts with a drive through the Dutch country side to Brussels. Here You will the amazing Atomium, the largest iron atom in the world and the symbol of Brussels, constructed in 1958 as a part of the World Exhibition. During a short bus tour you will see the tomb of the unknown soldier and the imposing Royal Palace of Brussels. You will stay for 3 hours in Brussels, which is the unofficial capital of Europe. In a guided walking tour you will see among other things the 16th century Market Square and off course “Manneken Pis”. Along the way, you will get a demonstration by a chocolatier and get the change to taste some famous Belgian chocolate. At the end of the Belgium Tour, there will also be time for you to explore on your own, do some shopping and try the famous chocolate and waffles. Deluxe Coach Guide Guided walking tours in Brussels Atomium picturestop Manneken Pis
Come out to Luna Park and stay to enjoy the surf and sand, food, free summer events and endless excitement that Coney Island, Brooklyn, has to offer. You are sure to enjoy yourself in the fascinating urban play land it has once again become, while inevitably getting a taste of the intriguing history that only continues to add to its enduring allure. Every Friday is a reason to celebrate! Join Coney Island for Friday Night Fireworks. The show starts at 9:30 PM every Friday night during the season. Friday Night Fireworks start the 3rd weekend in June and conclude the Friday before Labor Day. All-Day Pass at Luna Park includes unlimited rides, for one days use. The All-Day Pass includes 1 entitlement per Pass for Sling Shot and Coney Island Raceway. The Cyclone Roller Coaster is not one of the rides included in the Unlimited Ride Pass. Spend a day at Coney Island, New York City’s original destination for fun in the sun and enjoy unlimited rides at Luna Park. It’s the only NYC tourist attraction where you can scream your head off and fit right in. Luna Park, features brand new rides, roller coasters, games, an arcade, go-karts, restaurants, food stands and the historic Cyclone roller coaster. Rides, for visitors 48" or taller, include: The Thunderbolt: An exciting new version of the legendary ride that operated from 1925 until 1982. A classic which won the accolade Best New Attraction in New York City For Thrill Seekers. The ride includes a hair-raising 90-degree vertical drop, speeds of up to 55 mph and an 80-foot zero-g roll Coney Island Raceway: Get behind the wheel of a quick gas-powered go-kart and test your driving skills over a 900-foot racecourse complete with switchback curves and hairpin turns as you race toward the finish line Sling Shot: Fly over 150 feet into the sky at speeds up to 90 mph. Scream your head off and then hold your breath as the laws of motion take effect, hurling you back to the earth Zenobio: Catch a glimpse of the ocean, sand and sky as you’re swept 130 feet into the air at speeds over 60 mph traveling in consecutive rotations performing scream-inducing somersaults Games for all ages and heights include: Fried Frogs, Water Racer, Whac a Mole, Bazooka Blast, Whopper Waters, Luna Arcade, Hot Shots, 3 Point Challenge, Bob's Fishin' Hole, Stinky Feet and much more.
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Information: Important: Closing of the Queen's State Apartment for renovation works We strongly advise against high-heeled shoes (parquet flooring in the rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard) Strollers are not permitted inside the palace Access to the palace is challenging for those with reduced mobility Photography without flash is permitted inside the palace Tuesday mornings are not recommended due to the high number of visitors The skip-the-line access is subject to the Versailles Palace procedures: The Vigipirate plan, the security control or an unforeseen crowd can slow down the entrance On-site visit duration: 2h Languages Available: English and Spanish : Every departure Italian : Wednesday and Sunday German: Tuesday, Friday French: Saturday Portuguese: Thursday Japanese : Tuesday
The I-RIDE Trolleys are your ticket to all the excitement and entertainment in the International Drive Resort Area. The I-RIDE Trolleys have two routes. The Main Line Trolley route travels along International Drive from Prime Outlets Orlando to Sea World and then continues to the south International Drive corridor ending at Orlando Premium Outlets. There are 77 convenient Main Line trolley stops arriving approximately every 20 minutes. The Green Line Trolley route is the counterpart to the Main Line Trolley route. It begins at the Major Boulevard business district, travels along Universal Boulevard and then shadows the Main Line Trolley Route on South International Drive. Green Line trolleys arrive approximately every 30 minutes. Highlights Easiest way to travel around the International Drive District Save money on parking fees at the I-Drive Area Theme Parks Free transfers between the Main Line and the Green Line Main Line Trolleys operate every 20 minutes and Green Line every 30 minutes - all day
