Silver Star Limo - Private Shopping Tour to Woodbury Common Outlets

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.  

This is the text for the Frequently Asked Questions that applies to this specific tour. (Q) Do tours run all year round? (A) Yes, from November to March we will run tours on a reduced schedule at 11am from Thursdays to Mondays, inclusive. Please see the tour page for full details. (Q) Where is the meeting point for the tour? (A) Directly outside Queensway tube station, which is on the central line (the red line cutting across the map from east to west). 15 minutes before the start of the tour, one of our guides will be standing by the red phone boxes holding a Fat Tyre sign. (Q) Is the tour difficult? (A) No. Most of the time is spent on bike lanes within the Royal Parks. There is a bit of road riding and a few crossings so a basic level of cycling proficiency is required. (Q) What happens if it rains? (A) We run tours rain or shine and have plenty of rain ponchos. We find tours in the rain to be a different kind of fun and an even more fun memory! If you have a reservation and the weather is really bad, you are welcome to reschedule the tour for any other day for up to year. (Q) Do we stop for lunch? (A) Yes. We usually stop near Trafalgar Square where there are plenty of options for lunch including to join your guide at a traditional English pub. Otherwise, we may stop in St James park next to a cafe. (Q) Where does the tour end? (A) Both tours finish at the same place they start. (Q) Do we go inside the sites? (A) No, the bike tours are an overview of the sites and more about getting a feel for the city. However, on private tours you can arrange to take extra time at the sites if you'd like to go inside. (Q) Will we be able to take photos? (A) Yes. There will be a chance to take many photos at the designated stops. (Q)Is there a space to store bags or luggage? (A)Yes. You are welcome to leave bags, luggage or unwanted family members in our garages. Someone is usually in the office and it will be locked up if they have to leave. While we have never had a single case of theft or loss of items, you do leave them at your own risk. (Q) Do you provide the bikes? (A) Absolutely. (Q) Can I supply my own bike? (A) You are welcome to bring your own bicycle. Our insurance only covers the theft of our own bicycles, so please do bring your own lock for the lunch stop. (Q) Can an adult ride on the tandem? (A) No. Our tandems are known as tag-alongs which attach to adult bikes and are designed for children up to about the age of five years old.. (Q) Are helmets provided? (A) Yes. You are not compelled by law to wear helmets in the UK, but we have more than enough for everyone so the choice is entirely yours.

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 …

Save on Sightseeing in London with The London Pass! With a wealth of history, culture and exciting attractions, London always has plenty to offer the visitor. However, sightseeing in London can sometimes not be the easiest or cheapest experience! We at London Pass have spent years understanding the needs of our customers and have ensured that the Pass provides the value and convenience that visitors to our great city demand! The award winning London Pass has been delighting our customers for over 10 years. It's simply the best way to see all that London has to offer while saving both money and time! How You Benefit from The London Pass: Free entry to your choice of over 80 Attractions; including the The View from The Shard, Tower of London, Windsor Castle, HMS Belfast and many more. A free 128 page Guidebook; available in 7 different languages containing a wealth of detailed information including maps and directions as well as great tips on how to make the most of the city. Skip the Queue at Top London Attractions, save Time and make the most out of your sightseeing trip by skipping the long queues at Tower of London, London Zoo, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace and Hampton Court Palace. Added Travel Option add a London Travelcard to your Pass which enables you to use all public buses, the London Underground and trams ensuring that you make the most efficient use of your time Save up to a pound on £420 worth of entrance fees that's the aggregate price of all Adult entrances to Attractions contained within the 6 day Pass. Other Special Offers along with the Guidebook, we will provide you with access to other great offers available to visitors to London, including discounted prices on West End theatre tickets, restaurant discounts and much more! You can visit as many attractions as you want - even more with the time saved with fast track entry. You don't need to carry too much cash and the London Pass keeps control on your spending. How Does The London Pass Work? The London Pass is a smart card - like a credit card with a computer chip inside - which allows you completely cash free entry to your choice of 56 London tourist attractions. It's a bit like an all you can eat buffet - once you've bought your London Pass you don't have to pay to get into any of the attractions covered by the pass and the more sights you see, the more money you save. Simply show the attendant at a London Pass attraction your card, they will swipe it through a special machine and you will be allowed entry. For the full list of London attractions where you can get in free with the London Pass. Activating The London Pass: The smart card records when and where you first use your London Pass, as well as how long the pass will remain valid for. This means that regardless of what start date you give when you buy the pass, your London Pass is activated the moment that you first use it at an attraction or service. Your London Pass is then valid for the number of days that you purchased - be it 1, 2, 3 or 6 days and is subject to the purse value of maximum gate prices related to the number of days. It is important to note that any day is based on a calendar day, so should you first use your pass at 4pm on Monday, Monday is counted as day one of your pass usage. You will need to present your voucher at the exchange point to receive your London Sightseeing Pass(es) as well as comprehensive details concerning all the attractions that may be visited. Your London Sightseeing Pass(es) will be activated at the first time of use. All customers collecting Passes must provide the following documentation to the house security staff: - Photo Identification (Passport or Driving License). - Credit Card used to purchase the Pass(es). Under no circumstances will any Passes be issued without the above documentation. *Exchange point: 11a Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0EP. Please note that the Centre is a redemption point only and any queries regarding your purchase must be referred to 365 Tickets on 0203 540 7707. INCLUDES TRAVELCARD: Travelling in and around London can be fun with transport services that take you to London Sightseeing Pass attraction. When you choose your London Sightseeing Pass with transport, all of your journeys within Zones 1-6 are paid for. You can get to all of The London Sightseeing Pass attractions using the Travelcard, even Windsor Castle, with First Great Western Link Trains. To use your travel, The London Sightseeing Pass and Travelcard must be valid, signed and ready to travel. Purchasers of a 6 day London Sightseeing Pass including travel receive a 7th day of travel FREE! What you get with your Travelcard: Unlimited travel on London's Buses, Underground Trains, Overground Trains, Docklands Light Rail and Tramlink, for the dates and duration you require. Additional travel to Windsor Castle on First Great Western Link Trains with a valid Zones 1-6 Travelcard and a valid London Sightseeing Pass. 1/3 discounton Riverboat services. Travelcard Restrictions. One Day Travel Card: The One day Travelcard (off-peak) can only be used after 9:30am Monday-Fridays (from 00:01 Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) on the day of validity and for any journey that starts before 04.30 on the following day. Multi-day travelcards incur no restrictions and are valid for use on consecutive calendar days. The following validity rules apply:
1 day Travelcards (off-peak) can be used from 9.30am Mondays to Fridays, all day Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, on each day of validity and for any journey that starts before 4.30am on the day following the expiry date.
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Children under 11 years of age may travel free of charge on the tube, buses, DLR and London Overground if accompanied by an adult holding a valid travelcard. Children travelling on National Rail services are required to pay extra.
Please note: Delivered Visitor Travel Cards are date stamped on issue. Please ensure you have selected the correct start date when ordering as your Travel Card will have the date you selected. The transport network is closed on Christmas Day and limited services may be running around this time. Travelcard and London Pass days are still consecutive and days cannot be carried over even if the Travelcard or London Pass are unable to be used.  This is also the case during transport strikes.

LEGOLAND® California Resort has more than 60 rides and attractions including LEGO® NINJAGO® The Ride and is home to the LEGOLAND Water Park, SEA LIFE® Aquarium.  This ticket is valid for same‐day admission to LEGOLAND California & SEA LIFE Aquarium + a 2nd day free. *2nd visit must occur within 9 days of 1st visit, or by 12/31/2018, whichever comes first. Your ticket can be printed or displayed on your mobile device. View the 2018 LEGOLAND® California operating calendar for specific days and hours of operation. Park Areas LEGOLAND® California​ The Beginning The Beginning is where the fun starts. Get your tickets and passes and of course, Park maps. Have a question? Our Model Citizens (LEGOLAND employees) or as we like to call them, MCs, are ready to help. They’re also ready to trade their Minifigures with you! LEGO® NINJAGO® WORLD Become a Master of Spinjitzu and put your ninja skills to the ultimate test! Imagination Zone  Where else would you go to stimulate your LEGO creativity? Imagination Zone, of course! IZ features lots of free play building and some of the coolest LEGO models anywhere. Land of Adventure  Land of Adventure’s five attractions are sure to bring out the explorer in every member of the family. Castle Hill  Castle Hill creates the illusion of a romantic time in history when kings and queens reigned supreme, and knights rescued damsels in distress. PIRATE SHORES  Avast ye maties, landlubbers and scallywags! Come aboard for an incredible, swashbuckling adventure. Guaranteed to shiver yer timbers, Pirate Shores includes water attractions with captivating high-seas adventures that will thrill buccaneers of all ages. ​Miniland USA  See the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the capital building in Washington D.C., Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Grand Central Station in New York and the strip in Las Vegas. All in one day! Or travel to a galaxy far, far away. By the way, we know what you’re thinking: 32,496,352 LEGO bricks. Give or take. FUN TOWN  Fun Town is really kid’s town. Whether it’s driving cars, steering boats, or putting out fires, kids are always in charge. LEGO® FRIENDS HEARTLAKE CITY  Make some new friends at one the coolest cities anywhere! EXPLORER ISLAND  Go back in time to when dinos roamed the earth! Dig for fossils or get a dino-eye view of the surroundings on the island’s roller coaster.   SEA LIFE™ AQUARIUM SEA LIFE Aquarium is your child's first interactive guide to the life of the sea, combining active hands-on learning with fascinating educational talks and up close encounters with sea creatures including sharks, octopi and rays!  The new and improved LEGOLAND California Resort Mobile App makes planning your day easier than ever!  Features: Ride wait times Interactive map makes exploring easy Exclusive dining and retail offers Daily entertainment guide so you don’t miss any of the fun Ride information, including height guide Park hours and directions Car Finder marks where you parked Helpful in Park tips San Diego - 1 Hour Harbor Cruise: WHAT YOU GET 1-hour narrated San Diego Harbor cruises Information about more than 50 San Diego landmarks 13 miles on the Big Bay in San Diego Unmatched photo and video opportunities Comfortable indoor and outdoor areas A look at marine animals and seabirds An introduction to local environmental efforts Snack bar with adult beverages, soft drinks and hot and cold snacks, plus souvenirs available for purchase *No outside food or beverage is allowed onboard the yacht. For your convenience, we have a fully stocked snack bar and full beverage bar available to purchase on board.

Your next stop will be at the village of Prades and here you will have 1 hour 15 minutes to stroll around the village and take a break for lunch. You can bring your own packed lunch and have a picnic or you can buy a menu of 3 courses and a drink for just 12 euros, 2 euros less than the normal price. You will notice you are surrounded by the red colour of the sharp stones used to build the walls, the church and many of the houses. In the Plaza Mayor, you will see the Spherical renaissance fountain, where once a year it is filled with cava and the locals spend the day and night drinking from it. You can also see the Gothic Church of Santa Maria. Then onto another picturesque village, Siurana, where you will be taken back in time as you walk on the cobbled streets and pass the old stone houses. Here there is a small shop where you can but local produce, ice creams and postcards. There are spectacular views of the mountains and surrounding landscapes and you can look down to the lake of Siurana which will be your next stop. This really is one of the most beautiful villages you could hope to visit. Your last stop will be to the water for another dip or swim and a good chance to cool off. Then, after a great day out you will be taken back to your hotel and you will be given a present of a bottle of wine to take back with the rest of the lovely memories you will have.