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Start your day trip to the East Algarve with a hotel pickup, and then travel by air-conditioned coach to the pretty town of Almancil, roughly 8 miles (13km) northwest of Faro. Head inside the town’s crowning glory, the beautiful Church of St Lourenço (Igreja de São Lourenço de Matos), and marvel at its stunning blue-and-white wall tiles while exploring. The tiles depict the story of St Lourenço who used money from the Catholic Church to pay for the poor until he was caught by the Romans. Continue to Faro, the Algarve’s capital, for a walking tour of its elegant Old Town. Amble around the charming cobblestone streets and see the Arc da Vila, a monument that was commissioned to mark the entrance to the Old Town after a devastating earthquake in 1755. After exploring the streets, enjoy some free time to sightsee independently or shop for souvenirs to take home. Meet back up with your guide and travel to the nearby town of Olhão with its bustling fishing port and Moorish-esque neighborhoods and cube-shaped houses. Stretch your legs on a walk around with your guide, and then take a break for lunch at your own expense; your guide will have plenty of restaurant recommendations if you need them. Your last stop of the day is the beautiful city of Tavira, a town often called the 'Venice of the Algarve' after its location that straddles the River Gilão. Steeped in history, Tavira is home to Roman bridges, Renaissance churches and historical monuments aplenty, but it’s Tavira Castle — a structure thought to date to Neolithic days — that is the town’s most intriguing sight. Pay your entrance fee and then head inside the site to explore the castle's ramparts and ruins. Leave Tavira in the late afternoon and travel back to your Algarve hotel where your day trip finishes.
Recently voted Visitor Attraction of the Year. Jameson Visitor centre's welcome over 360,000 visitors each year providing a world class Irish Whiskey experience. Jameson Distillery, Midleton has something for everyone; which the locals will testify; The Jameson Bar serves tasty Irish coffees and Jameson cocktails. The Malt House Restaurant is as popular with locals as it is with visitors. Make a day of it!
Escape the ordinary and achieve something epic at The Bear Grylls Adventure. The Bear Grylls Adventure – the Home of Earth’s greatest challenges. Test your limits as you take on incredible mental and physical challenges insprired by Bear’s love of adventure. You'll be geared up and ready to climb, dive, fly, zip, leap, scramble and adventure. Bear’s Adventure Basecamp At Bear’s Adventure Basecamp your guides will inspire you, push you and support you through four nerve wracking challenges which are specially designed to test your mental grit, precision under pressure, physical agility and problem solving skills. When you crack these you’ll be more than ready to take on any adventure that life throws your way. Build your team, challenge your friends or just come to see what you’re really made of. If you are on your own you’ll match you with a like minded expedition group. Answer the call of aventure by booking here today. What does Bear’s Adventure Basecamp include? An action packed 90 minutes completing four awesome challenges – Break out - Escape Rooms, Survival Maze, Targets and Assault Course. Free digital photos of every challenge captured by an expert camera crew and emailed to you. BearTag wearable tech will track your successes and show your itinerary. This only works in The Bear Grylls Adventure though so you’ll have to return it when you leave. An expert guide per group, who’ll help you discover what you’re really made of. What are the Basecamp Challenges? BREAK OUT: Escape Rooms - Use your brain and the skills of your team to crack codes, solve puzzles and find your way out of the room. If you never give up and believe in your crew, you will escape. SURVIVAL MAZE - Sharpen your mind and you’ll find the inner strength to overcome anything. Because when all goes dark, you will find your way out. When the walls are squeezing in, you will find your way through. When faced with a challenge, you will keep your nerve. Find out what you are really made of and survive the maze. TARGETS: Archery - Get briefed in the bunker on safety, mind-set and technique. You’ll need ultra-focus and precision for the targets ahead. Get a score to be proud of but will you beat Bear? ASSAULT COURSE - Balance, jump, climb and scramble your way through the assault course against the clock. Tackle high walls and tricky ropes. You won’t know your limits until you push yourself over them. What do you need to take part? A ‘never give up’ attitude and incurable sense of adventure. You’ll be wearing your own clothes so make sure they’re adventure ready. No skirts, scarves and hats please but there are lockers on site for any loose kit. Wear lace up trainers. No slip on shoes or flip flops and definitely no high heels. Bear’s Adventure Basecamp is completely indoors and temperature controlled so there’s no need to dress for Everest. Basecamp + CLIMB Get harnessed up for an indoor climbing experience like no other. Warm up by bouldering routes inspired by the giant formations of Fontainebleau (France) before taking on belay climbs which include the famous face of El Capitan (Yosemite, USA). Just like the mountains, our routes change all the time. There are different terrains, different routes and different levels to test your limits, whatever they may be. And an expert team will be on hand to encourage and push you to conquer the summits. What does The Bear Grylls Adventure Climb challenge include? 60 minutes climbing and bouldering experience with the great summits of the world in a group of up to 18 people. Expert instruction and briefing, whatever your level. No previous experience needed but if you are an expert climber there is also challenge suited to your level. All safety equipment including harnesses and helmets. Basecamp + iFLY Take the leap and get ready to feel the rush of freefall. You will be briefed by a highly skilled jump instructor and fully kitted out. In the tunnel you’ll experience intense wind speeds equivalent to the freefall of more than three skydives. Realise the adrenaline of flight. In the Indoor vertical wind tunnel you will balance mid-air using leading technology and without the need for parachutes or planes. In the aircraft hangar pre-flight you’ll learn all the body positions and hand signals you need for freefall and your expert instructor will fly with you in the tunnel. The more you fly, the better you will get. Ask the instructors to show you some bodyflight tricks – it is one of the fastest growing worldwide sports. What does iFLY Indoor Skydiving (with Adventure Basecamp) include? Freefall tunnel time equivalent to three, 12000ft skydives (in two flights). The full experience will take around 90 minutes. Expert instruction and briefing, whatever your level. No previous experience needed but if you are an expert skydiver there will still be a challenge for you. All safety equipment including suits, helmets and goggles. Basecamp + DIVE What lies beneath? Dive in and find out. The pro dive team will help you gear up for scuba or snorkel. Underwater, your senses are altered, so stay focused and tune into your environment. An expert diving team will train you to the PADI-recognised discover scuba level, so no previous diving experience is necessary. With newly mastered diving techniques and knowledge you’ll be ready to explore the sea bed in the purpose built dive environment. What does Dive challenge (with Adventure Basecamp) include? A 2 hour experience - Expert PADI instruction and briefing – you do not need previous diving experience but if you do have a qualification please bring an up to date log book. All safety equipment including wetsuits, goggles, masks and weights. Each dive will generate a donation to the Shark trust. What do you need to take part? Basic swimming skills. Bring your own swimming costume and towel. Showers and lockers are available. Basecamp + SNORKEL Discover the tropical tank and spot more than 1,000 sea creatures including rays and sharks as you snorkel the depths. What does Snorkel challenge (with Adventure Basecamp) include? A 1 hour experience, with a min. of 20 minutes in the under water cage. All safety equipment including wetsuits, goggles, masks and weights. No swimming experience required but if you are an expert there will be still be a challenge for you. Each dive will generate a donation to the Shark trust. What do you need to take part? Bring your own swimming costume and towel. Showers and lockers are available. Basecamp + HIGH ROPES Take courage on the most extreme high ropes action in Europe. Zip slide from the Chinook helicopter then choose your route. Use swing strength and balance to navigate high above the ground. Once you’re in there’s no looking back - and only the brave look down. Inspired by the famous military Tarzan course, there are 36 different challenges over 5 storeys on the confidence high ropes course. Zig zag across rolling beams, climb ladder bridges and cross snake steps over 20 metres above the ground. Buckle up for the most thrilling challenge. What does High Ropes challenge (with Adventure Basecamp) include? 60 minutes on the 5 storey High Ropes confidence course including a heli-zip wire from The Bear Grylls Adventure Chinook helicopter. Expert instruction and briefing - No previous experience needed but if you are an expert there will be still be a challenge for you. All safety equipment including harnesses and helmets. The High Ropes experience is an outdoor course so you will need warm clothes and gloves if you visit during colder months and times of day. There are lockers on site and there will be some items in the retail shop if the weather changes suddenly. The high ropes course will not close in rain - if it ain’t raining, it ain’t training! Only in extreme weather conditions such as high wind or lightning, in which case your ticket will be exchanged for one of the indoor activities or re-book for another day of your choice. Refuel and Rehydrate Fuel up at The Canteen, The Bear Grylls Adventure onsite restaurant, when you need a bit of recharging after all the amazing activities! Restrictions Due to the nature of the activities, women who are pregnant will not be able to take part in the Adventure Basecamp. If you are under the influence of alcohol you will not be permitted to take part in the Adventure Basecamp and no refunds will be offered to those who are not permitted. Adventure Basecamp is recommended for guests aged 15+ and if you are under 18 you will need the help of someone 18 or over to complete your Adventure Portal documents. If you are injured you might not be able to take part in all aspects of the Adventure Basecamp. DIVE/SNORKEL - You cannot fly within 12 hours before or after completing the open water dive experience. DIVE/SNORKEL - There are additional medical restrictions which may affect your ability to dive, such as Asthma and Epilepsy. DIVE/SNORKEL - There are additional medical restrictions which may affect your ability to dive, such as Asthma and Epilepsy. CLIMB / HIGH ROPES - Some guests may find it difficult to fit into the harnesses even though they are within our weight limit due to their body shape. iFLY - If you have had certain injuries in the past, such as a dislocated shoulder, you may be unable to fly. Age restriction Basecamp is designed for guests 15+, and if you are under 18 you will need permission from a parent or guardian and to complete your Adventure Portal documents. Children under the age of 11 will not be permitted to take part in any activities. Under 16’s will need a guardian over 18 on their activities with them. 16 and 17 year olds can visit unaccompanied but they will be unable to supervise others. DIVE - Dive experience is only for guests aged 14+ and 1.4m tall. Height & Weight Restrictions DIVE - Height restriction: 4.6 ft (1.4 m). iFLY / HIGH ROPES - Minimum 4.2 foot (1.3 meters) tall, maximum height 6.7 feet (2.03 meters). CLIMB / iFLY / HIGH ROPES - Weight restriction: Max weight 21.5 stone (136 kg).
Royal Albert Hall - Grand Tour 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. Kensington Palace and the Diana Exhibition 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. The Queen's State Apartments Explore these intimate, private rooms created for Queen Mary II, who ruled jointly with her husband, King William III, in the 17th century. The Queen’s rooms The Queen's Staircase, little changed since its construction in 1690, is deliberately plainer than the King's. Mary would have glided down its steps to reach her beloved gardens, created in the Dutch style, through the door at its foot. Diana: Her Fashion Story ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ will trace the evolution of the Princess’s style, from the demure, romantic outfits of her first public appearances, to the glamour, elegance and confidence of her later life. From her earliest royal engagements, everything Diana wore was closely scrutinised, and the exhibition will explore how she navigated her unique position in the public eye: learning to use her image to engage and inspire people, and to champion the causes she cared about. Discover exquisite and celebrated outfits from throughout the Princess’s public life. The exhibition will bring together an extraordinary collection of garments, ranging from the glamorous evening gowns worn on engagements in the 1980s, to the chic Catherine Walker suits that made up Diana’s ‘working wardrobe’ in the 1990s. The Princess’s relationship with her favourite designers will be explored through a display of some of their original fashion sketches, created for her during the design process. Exhibition highlights will include the pale pink Emanuel blouse worn for Diana’s engagement portrait by Lord Snowdon in 1981, and Victor Edelstein’s iconic ink blue velvet gown, famously worn at the White House when the Princess danced with John Travolta. A blue tartan Emanuel suit, worn for an official visit to Venice in the 1980s, will go on display in public for the first time. The suit, a rare survival of the Princess’s daywear, was only recently rediscovered and acquired by Historic Royal Palaces – the charity responsible for Kensington Palace - at auction. * Please note, this exhibit is due to be very popular, queues are to be expected.
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Super Saver Offer! Visit The View from the Shard for just £15!
Visit Dates: choose any date until Thursday 28th February 2019
Highlights:
Unrivalled 360 degree panoramic views, stretching over 40 miles across Greater London
Spot many of the city's iconic sights including St Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London & the River Thames
Experience Western Europe's highest viewing platform standing at 310 metres high
Astonishing 'open-air' skydeck, feel the breeze and hear the subtle sounds of the city below.
Informative digital telescopes taking you through the Capital's past, present - both day and night
Unlimited dwell time - enjoy the views at your own pace
Ticket Includes:
Instant ticket delivery.
Print your voucher and show it at The View from The Shard box office.
Why visit The View from The Shard?
The Shard is an iconic, landmark building on the London skyline, designed by Master Architect Renzo Piano. At a height of 1,016ft (310 m), the tallest building in Western Europe, the Shard redefines London's skyline and will be a dynamic symbol of London, recognisable throughout the world.
The View is situated at the top of The Shard, on floors 68, 69 and 72, and almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in London. Prepare to embark on a multi-sensory journey to 244 m (800ft) above of one of the greatest cities on earth. On arrival at Level 00, you will be drawn into the tapestry of London with glimpses of the city laid out before you. Travelling skyward in two high-speed ‘kaleidoscopic' lifts, you'll swiftly reach Level 68 - a cloudscape above the world.
Then journey to Level 69 where the view is revealed and London opens out before you. Here, in the sky above London, you'll experience an astonishing 360 degree, 64 km (40 mile) view over the city and beyond where the past, present and future of London will be unfurled beneath you, brought to life in multimedia displays.
For the best view in town, ascend to Level 72, at 244 m, the highest public level of The Shard. You'll be exposed to the elements with sounds of the city around you. Looking up, you'll see the shards of glass that form the top of this skyscraper as they disappear upwards into the sky.
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PLEASE NOTE:
Failure to present the voucher at The Shard will result in you being denied entry.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Why not combine your visit to The Shard with other famous attractions and activities in London such as Tower Bridge or the nearby Top Horror Attraction in the World winner; London Bridge & Tombs?