Out of London Tours
WINDSOR CASTLE
The historic town of Windsor is home to the favourite weekend retreat of Queen Elizabeth II. It was established in the late 11th century by William the Conqueror and is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
Over the centuries, various kings and queens have left their mark on it - including Henry II, Charles II and George IV. You can see their work in the magnificent State Apartments. The walls are bright blues, greens and reds and hung with paintings by Holbein, Rubens and Van Dyck.
St George’s Chapel is a beautiful gothic building and is the final resting place of 10 monarchs, including Henry VIII, Charles II and George VI, the beloved father of Queen Elizabeth II.
Windsor Castle is often used to host official state banquets for visiting foreign dignitaries such as Presidents Nicolas Sarkozy, George Bush and Barack Obama.
Over the centuries, various kings and queens have left their mark on it - including Henry II, Charles II and George IV. You can see their work in the magnificent State Apartments. The walls are bright blues, greens and reds and hung with paintings by Holbein, Rubens and Van Dyck.
St George’s Chapel is a beautiful gothic building and is the final resting place of 10 monarchs, including Henry VIII, Charles II and George VI, the beloved father of Queen Elizabeth II.
Windsor Castle is often used to host official state banquets for visiting foreign dignitaries such as Presidents Nicolas Sarkozy, George Bush and Barack Obama.
STONEHENGE
The magical, mysterious stones of the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge where our Neolithic ancestors once roamed is considered to be one of the Wonders of the World and has officially been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Believed to date back more than 4,500 years, Stonehenge once upon a time comprised 4 circles, three of stone and one of wood. Why was it built and what purpose did it serve? These are questions we still have no definitive answers to.
Situated on the scenic Salisbury plains in the south west of the country, Stonehenge is still an enigma.
Believed to date back more than 4,500 years, Stonehenge once upon a time comprised 4 circles, three of stone and one of wood. Why was it built and what purpose did it serve? These are questions we still have no definitive answers to.
Situated on the scenic Salisbury plains in the south west of the country, Stonehenge is still an enigma.
BATH
According to legend, this old Roman/Georgian city was first visited by a leper prince who discovered the healing thermal springs for which this city first became famous. Today, it is the old Roman baths and the wonderful Georgian architecture that appeals most to visitors.
Taking a tour is a great way to visit this city. Due to its compact nature, it is possible to see the most iconic sites in one day. The famous Roman baths which date back to the first century AD; the beautiful Bath Abbey built in the 15th century gothic style of architecture; and the Pulteney Bridge which spans the River Avon.
The Georgian buildings built and designed by the noted father and son (John Wood, the elder and the younger) culminating in the Circus and the Royal Crescent can be visited on the hillside overlooking the city.
Taking a tour is a great way to visit this city. Due to its compact nature, it is possible to see the most iconic sites in one day. The famous Roman baths which date back to the first century AD; the beautiful Bath Abbey built in the 15th century gothic style of architecture; and the Pulteney Bridge which spans the River Avon.
The Georgian buildings built and designed by the noted father and son (John Wood, the elder and the younger) culminating in the Circus and the Royal Crescent can be visited on the hillside overlooking the city.
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
William Shakespeare the most famous English poet, playwright and actor was born and died here. The 600 year old school room where he attended classes and probably saw his first play, still exists and is used on a daily basis by the boys of the King Edward VI Grammar School. Shakespeare’s birthplace where he was born and lived with his parents and siblings is still standing. In the gardens can often be found actors playing characters from his famous plays.
The centre of the town, with its wooden framed Elizabethan houses, would still be recognised by Shakespeare if he was alive today. The Dirty Duck, aka the Black Swan, where actors would carry out their dress rehearsals in the upstairs rooms, it still open to the public.
Everywhere you look in this beautiful town in middle England there are plaques dedicated to the Bard and some of his more famous characters.
The centre of the town, with its wooden framed Elizabethan houses, would still be recognised by Shakespeare if he was alive today. The Dirty Duck, aka the Black Swan, where actors would carry out their dress rehearsals in the upstairs rooms, it still open to the public.
Everywhere you look in this beautiful town in middle England there are plaques dedicated to the Bard and some of his more famous characters.
OXFORD
Oxford is known as 'the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’ and is home of one of the world’s most famous universities. This is where generations of scholars furthered their education, including Bill Clinton and writers Lewis Carroll who wrote Alice in Wonderland, C.S. Lewis responsible for writing the ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ and J.R.R. Tolkien author of ‘Lord of the Rings’.
University College opened in 1249 is the oldest university in the English speaking world. A walk around the centre will highlight many beautiful buildings dating from Saxon times to the present. A visit to Christ Church College is also a must as this is where many of the scenes from the Harry Potter movies were filmed.
The University of Oxford has 38 colleges most of which can be visited by the general public.
University College opened in 1249 is the oldest university in the English speaking world. A walk around the centre will highlight many beautiful buildings dating from Saxon times to the present. A visit to Christ Church College is also a must as this is where many of the scenes from the Harry Potter movies were filmed.
The University of Oxford has 38 colleges most of which can be visited by the general public.
Tours to other regional sites or places can also be added. For example, Canterbury, Dover, Cambridge, Salisbury, York and Edinburgh
London Tours
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Also known as the Church of Royalty, Westminster Abbey was founded over 1,000 years by St Dunstan and his 12 monks. In 1066, William the Conqueror was crowned King of England and ever since, the Abbey has been the traditional place for coronations of the British Kings and Queens.
The last coronation to take place there was that of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. However, many Royal weddings have also taken place here including the last one, which was that of Prince William to Catherine Middleton in 2011. The funeral of the Princes' mother Princess Diana, was also held here in September 1967.
There are many famous people buried in the Abbey and many more memorial plaques and monuments dedicated to the “Great and Good” of the country.
A visit to this magnificent Gothic building is definitely a must
The last coronation to take place there was that of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. However, many Royal weddings have also taken place here including the last one, which was that of Prince William to Catherine Middleton in 2011. The funeral of the Princes' mother Princess Diana, was also held here in September 1967.
There are many famous people buried in the Abbey and many more memorial plaques and monuments dedicated to the “Great and Good” of the country.
A visit to this magnificent Gothic building is definitely a must
TOWER OF LONDON
Over 900 years of history dating back to William the Conqueror who invaded Britain in 1066. Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress, the Tower of London, has throughout the centuries been home to many Kings and their Queens.
The Tower of London has served many uses since it was built, including as an army barracks, the Royal Mint headed by Sir Isaac Newton was there and, of course, it is the home of the Crown Jewels!
Famous for its many prisoners even though it has no prison cells, Henry VIII’s second wife Anne Boleyn was held prisoner and executed here. The Tower of London is also home to the Crown Jewels where the world’s largest diamond, the Cullinan I weighing in at more than 530 carats can be found, as well as the famous ravens and “Beefeaters”.
Visit the Tower of London and hear the stories and gossip associated with it.
The Tower of London has served many uses since it was built, including as an army barracks, the Royal Mint headed by Sir Isaac Newton was there and, of course, it is the home of the Crown Jewels!
Famous for its many prisoners even though it has no prison cells, Henry VIII’s second wife Anne Boleyn was held prisoner and executed here. The Tower of London is also home to the Crown Jewels where the world’s largest diamond, the Cullinan I weighing in at more than 530 carats can be found, as well as the famous ravens and “Beefeaters”.
Visit the Tower of London and hear the stories and gossip associated with it.
ST PAUL’S. CATHEDRAL
The 'People‘s Church' so named because it became the symbol of the British people during World War II. It was one of a very few buildings to survive the severe bombing raids that took place in the City of London during the war.
This beautiful Baroque cathedral was designed by Sir Christopher Wren the famous architect, after the Great Fire of London of 1666 and is the fifth church to stand on this site, the first one having been erected in 604 AD by the Bishop of East Saxons.
St Paul’s Cathedral has dominated London’s skyline for over 3 centuries and is still a working church serving a wide community.
This beautiful Baroque cathedral was designed by Sir Christopher Wren the famous architect, after the Great Fire of London of 1666 and is the fifth church to stand on this site, the first one having been erected in 604 AD by the Bishop of East Saxons.
St Paul’s Cathedral has dominated London’s skyline for over 3 centuries and is still a working church serving a wide community.
THE BRITISH MUSEUM
The British Museum with its iconic round Reading Room and the Queen Elizabeth II Great Court, designed by the world famous architect Sir Norman Foster, is one of the largest museums in the world as well as being the oldest - it was established in 1753. Today, the museum has some 6 to 12 million objects within its collections coming from all four corners of the world. There are many galleries dedicated to different cultures and different periods throughout the centuries.
Here is where you will find the famous Rosetta Stone the key to reading Egyptian hieroglyphics; Egyptian mummies; the 9 metre high bust of Ramses II; and the Parthenon sculptures and frieze. Buried Roman treasure is also on display as is delicate Chinese ware and jade sculptures.
The British Museum, the jewel in the crown of London’s sites, is awaiting your visit.
Here is where you will find the famous Rosetta Stone the key to reading Egyptian hieroglyphics; Egyptian mummies; the 9 metre high bust of Ramses II; and the Parthenon sculptures and frieze. Buried Roman treasure is also on display as is delicate Chinese ware and jade sculptures.
The British Museum, the jewel in the crown of London’s sites, is awaiting your visit.
THE NATIONAL GALLERY
The National Gallery houses the national collection of paintings. Founded in the early 19th century, it houses one of the greatest collections of paintings in the world comprising over 2,300 works of art dating from the mid-13th century to the early 1900s.
Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Monet and Vincent van Gogh are some of the artists who have works hanging here in the gallery. See Bacchus and Ariadne, the Doge Leonardo Loredan, Equestrian Portrait of Charles I, Madame de Pompadour at her Tambour, and hear about the artists and their subjects.
One of the best art galleries in the world situated in Trafalgar Square the very centre of London.
Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Monet and Vincent van Gogh are some of the artists who have works hanging here in the gallery. See Bacchus and Ariadne, the Doge Leonardo Loredan, Equestrian Portrait of Charles I, Madame de Pompadour at her Tambour, and hear about the artists and their subjects.
One of the best art galleries in the world situated in Trafalgar Square the very centre of London.
CITY OF LONDON
Learn the history of this old Roman City. Hear about the famous people that once lived and worked here. On this walk we will visit St Paul’s Cathedral, the old Roman wall and fort, secret gardens, St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, Mansion House and the Bank of England.
ROYAL LONDON WALK
Visit the palaces, parks and institutions frequented by our Royal Family. Discover some of the famous events through history. Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards Parade, The Mall, St James’ Park, St. James’ Palace, Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square are some of the sites visited on this walk.
Black London
My Black London tours are informative and enlightening and will help you to see how London developed through its vast empire, both financially and culturally. On this tour you will learn about some of its famous districts, street names and buildings and how they are directly linked to the its trade with Africa, the West Indies and more.
In addition, this tour is also perfectly adapted to the new GCSE History curriculum.
THE HIDDEN BLACK HISTORY OF WESTMINSTER
This walking tour starts at Trafalgar Square, close to the home of a real-life character from the television series ‘Bridgerton’.
Black sailors in the 19th century were not unusual and you will see one sculpted on a famous monument in Trafalgar Square.
On this walk you will hear about London’s first Black Members of Parliament as well as the first Black Metropolitan Police Officers.
Discover why the men of the West Indies volunteered to fight for the ‘mother country’ during both world wars.
During this fascinating walk you will hear of the Black Queens who ruled this country.
This enlightening tour will reveal the roles that Black personalities have played in many of our well-known British institutions.
Black sailors in the 19th century were not unusual and you will see one sculpted on a famous monument in Trafalgar Square.
On this walk you will hear about London’s first Black Members of Parliament as well as the first Black Metropolitan Police Officers.
Discover why the men of the West Indies volunteered to fight for the ‘mother country’ during both world wars.
During this fascinating walk you will hear of the Black Queens who ruled this country.
This enlightening tour will reveal the roles that Black personalities have played in many of our well-known British institutions.
GOLD, IVORY AND SLAVES - Commodities that built today’s London
This walk visits many of the City’s most famous destinations as well as some of its more obscure sites. It tells the story of the arrival of the first Black people to settle in London, centuries before the ‘Windrush’.
Find out which Queen was responsible for the slave trade in London and the businesses that profited from it.
I will tell you about the 'Black boy in the box' and Shakespeare’s inspiration for his character Othello.
You will be surprised to hear the names of famous black visitors to the City.
This Black History walk will entertain and inform you with tales of how Black people’s contribution helped to shape the City of London.
Find out which Queen was responsible for the slave trade in London and the businesses that profited from it.
I will tell you about the 'Black boy in the box' and Shakespeare’s inspiration for his character Othello.
You will be surprised to hear the names of famous black visitors to the City.
This Black History walk will entertain and inform you with tales of how Black people’s contribution helped to shape the City of London.
MULTICULTURAL EAST LONDON
Visit the most ethnically diverse part of the city and discover how and why it has become so.
The vibrant areas of Whitechapel Road, Brick Lane and Spitalfields form part of this walk.
Spitalfields, just on the edge of the City of London, has always been a place of refuge, from its beginnings as a monastery caring for the sick, to the waves of immigrants seeking a better life.
You will hear what brought them to this district. It began with the Huguenots in the 17th and 18th centuries; the Jews and Irish in the 19th century, and the Bangladeshis in the 20th century.
They all left their mark on the fabric and culture of this colourful quarter of London.
The vibrant areas of Whitechapel Road, Brick Lane and Spitalfields form part of this walk.
Spitalfields, just on the edge of the City of London, has always been a place of refuge, from its beginnings as a monastery caring for the sick, to the waves of immigrants seeking a better life.
You will hear what brought them to this district. It began with the Huguenots in the 17th and 18th centuries; the Jews and Irish in the 19th century, and the Bangladeshis in the 20th century.
They all left their mark on the fabric and culture of this colourful quarter of London.
BRIXTON - The Windrush Story
Brixton, a district of South London, is the acknowledged centre of the Caribbean community in England.
The Windrush was the ship that brought the 492 people from many of the West Indian islands to the 'mother country’.
Hear their stories and find out why and how they settled in this area.
We will see where the famous riots of 1981 started and learn what triggered them and whether they led to change.
On this walk you will see how the area developed over the decades and what is it like today.
The Windrush was the ship that brought the 492 people from many of the West Indian islands to the 'mother country’.
Hear their stories and find out why and how they settled in this area.
We will see where the famous riots of 1981 started and learn what triggered them and whether they led to change.
On this walk you will see how the area developed over the decades and what is it like today.
NOTTING HILL
After WWII, Notting Hill was a bombed and run-down area. It was to here that many Caribbean people migrated when they arrived in Britain after the war. They were looking for accommodation and work and wanting to integrate into the community.
On this walk you will hear about the slum conditions that greeted the Caribbean community: the Teddy Boys, Oswald Mosley and the British Union of Fascists who caused riots in the streets; the education system that was on offer to black children; and the recording studios where many famous musicians recorded and how the famous Notting Hill Carnival started.
This walk is full of interesting and little known facts and stories about the area and the Caribbean community. Definitely worth doing!
On this walk you will hear about the slum conditions that greeted the Caribbean community: the Teddy Boys, Oswald Mosley and the British Union of Fascists who caused riots in the streets; the education system that was on offer to black children; and the recording studios where many famous musicians recorded and how the famous Notting Hill Carnival started.
This walk is full of interesting and little known facts and stories about the area and the Caribbean community. Definitely worth doing!