7 days of outdoor adventures in London

Chessington World of Adventures Resort is approximately 35 minutes by train from central London and offers a variety of attractions for the whole family. Discover their diverse array of thrilling theme park rides from pulse-pounding rollercoasters to whimsical family-friendly adventures.Beyond its thrilling ride line-up, Chessington boasts a unique blend of entertainment and wildlife experiences too. Embark on a safari expedition through the park’s zoo or head underwater in the SEA LIFE Centre, for a close-up look at animals from around the world. From majestic lions to playful penguins, the park's varied animal inhabitants never fail to captivate guests of all ages. Plus, regular educational presentations and interactive exhibits will give you valuable insight into wildlife conservation too.For families with young children, Chessington’s themed lands offer a magical world of discovery and play. From the mystical wonders of Wild Asia to the adventurous Land of the Dragons, your little ones will be enchanted by worlds of imagination and excitement.The park also hosts daily shows from dazzling performances to character meet-and-greets to keep everyone engaged.

Explore unique landscapes, iconic architecture, and a vast collection of living plants at London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kew Gardens grows more flower species across its 121 hectares than any other garden in the world. It’s the world’s leading botanic garden, where rare and ancient varieties of plants make up the diverse and dynamic landscape.Explore ten different climatic zones in the Princess of Wales Conservatory, discover over 30,000 different species of plants from tropical rainforests and temperate climates, and get up high and walk amongst the forest canopy.You can also experience a multi-sensory exhibit at a unique installation, The Hive. This 17-metre tall, open-air structure is designed to encapsulate the story of the honeybee and the importance of pollination through sound and touch.

Explore Greenwich’s Cutty Sark, the last surviving tea clipper in the world.Part of the Royal Museums Greenwich, the Cutty Sark is a historic sailing ship that was once the fastest and greatest of her time. You’ll discover what life was like onboard the ship, touch a piece of world history, and learn about this striking vessel. A truly immersive experience, multi-sensory interactive displays will bring the ship to life with sights, smells and sounds of what life at sea would have been like.The Cutty Sark was built in Scotland in 1869 and designed to carry tea from China to England in record-time. In her heyday, the ship circumnavigated the globe and visited every major port around the world.Since being preserved as a museum ship, the Cutty Sark has been raised above the ground, allowing you to walk underneath the hull while touching the original planks and iron framework.Board the clipper and discover the sailors’ quarters and the ship’s wheel, meet famous Cutty Sark characters and learn about their incredible stories while enjoying beautiful views up and down the Thames.Be sure to pop by the Even Keel Café, located directly underneath the ship’s hull, for Cutty Sark-inspired cup of tea, Clipper Lunch or book in for an indulgent and traditional Afternoon Tea complete with scones and cakes.

Ever fancied having a drink with Charles Dickens or Arthur Conan Doyle? Well, we can’t quite promise you that, but this tour of London’s oldest and most historic pubs is easily the next best thing.You’ll wander hidden alleyways with your expert guide in search of some of London’s best and oldest pubs and ale houses, some dating back more than 400 years.Expect cozy nooks, crooked doorways, beamed ceilings and all manner of other quirks in these grand dames of London’s pub culture. These are the places where writers, politicians and even royals have congregated down the years. Soak up the history as you sample fine ales (at your own expense) from local breweries in these atmospheric surroundings.

Focusing on some of the music industry’s most iconic characters and the incredible London music scene itself, a Brit Music Tour will introduce you to the places that influenced the likes of David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Queen and The Beatles.You’ll explore London with the help of an expert guide who knows a thing or two about this city’s legendary rock ’n’ roll history.

This pleasant meander along Regent’s Canal is a great way to see this picturesque part of London.‘Jason’ is an authentic century-old canal boat, originally used to transport cargo until – in the mid-20th Century – Regent’s Canal began its metamorphosis into a popular tourist destination lined with cute waterside cafés and colorful narrowboat homes.Newly kitted out with a diesel engine, in 1951 Jason took his maiden voyage as a passenger vessel – the first pleasure boat here to do this – and has been ferrying happy tourists from Little Venice to Camden (and back) ever since.Starting from Little Venice, you’ll chug across beautiful Browning’s Pool, named after the poet Robert Browning who lived on nearby Warwick Crescent in the 1870s. See if you can spot any swans or geese nesting among the weeping willows on the island as you exit the lagoon and pass along leafy, tree-lined Maida Avenue with its grand regency townhouses.Constructed over 200 years ago, and nearly 250 meters in length, the Maida Hill Tunnel is a marvel of Georgian engineering. As you pass through the tunnel and emerge blinking back into the daylight, the unexpected sound of roaring lions and shrieking gibbons heralds your approach to London Zoo. Take in views of Lord Snowdon’s Aviary and look out for the white stucco-clad Georgian mansions designed and built around Regent’s Park by John Nash.You’ll disembark at Camden Lock, from where it’s a short stroll to the famous Camden Market. Here, in the colorful maze of shops and stalls you’ll discover a vast array of street food options from around the world, plus clothes, vinyl records, fashion accessories and all manner of other assorted knick-knacks for sale.

Set on the banks of the Thames, Chelsea Physic Garden was established by The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries in 1673 for research into medicinal plants.The garden’s location was originally selected for proximity to the river and its warm air currents. The resulting microclimate means it can cultivate plants that rarely thrive outdoors in the UK, such as the UK’s largest fruiting olive tree. During the long hot summer of 1976, it yielded a record-breaking 7lb crop!Take a look inside the beautiful glasshouses for exotic species including cacao, coffee and cotton plants. The glasshouses have a long tradition in the gardens, having been used to cultivate warm-climate plants here for over 300 years. The current hothouses are over a century old.At the center of the garden, bustling with Mediterranean, alpine and aquatic plants, the tranquil Pond Rockery is a Grade II-listed structure that – at 250 years old – is thought to be the oldest rock garden in Europe.Find out about the types of plants you can eat (and the ones that might kill you!) in the gardens of edible, useful and medicinal plants and enjoy a peaceful stroll through the wonderful World Woodland Garden. This enchanted forest focuses on medicinal and useful plants from North America, Europe and East Asia.

This London bike tour lets you enjoy the city in a unique and fun way. Experience a guided tour of London attractions with an expert guide who’ll stop at intervals to speak about the history of your surroundings and give you time to admire London’s landmarksYou can enjoy either a Classic Gold Tour, which takes you past the iconic London landmarks, from Southbank to the London Eye and Big Ben, up to Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.Or, the Love London Tour which takes you through London’s bustling West End and the cultural heart of the city, from Covent Garden to Chinatown and Carnaby Street.Both routes are designed to keep you away from the traffic and give you access to areas you wouldn’t normally see by car. Helmets and safety equipment are included.

Set in leafy Regent’s Park amid heritage-listed buildings and beautiful gardens, London Zoo is an oasis in the heart of the capital with over 10,000 amazing animals to discover.The Zoo’s biggest experience, Land of the Lions, gives visitors the chance to get closer than ever before to the mighty Asiatic lions – of which only 400 remain in the wild. Visitors can explore walkways covering the 2,500 square meter Indian-themed exhibit.Come face-to-face with one of nature’s most awesome predators in Tiger Territory, learn about the natural behaviors of Sumatran tigers and discover the conservation issues these creatures face in the wild.Go on a journey high into the treetops to meet a variety of amazing species at Rainforest Life (London’s only living rainforest). Then meet the creatures who only come out in the dark in the amazing nocturnal experience, Night Life.Visitors will love heading down to the beach to watch our colony of Humboldt penguins dive, swim, frolic and feed in England’s largest penguin pool, complete with large underwater viewing windows. And step Into Africa to observe the elegance and grace of the giraffes before moving on to the magnificent residents of Gorilla Kingdom.

You’ll hear fun facts and learn about the history of the British royal family on this epic tour of Westminster.Your tour begins with a visit to Buckingham Palace for the changing of the guard. This display of ceremonial pageantry sees the Queen’s familiar red-jacketed guards in tall bearskin hats march down The Mall to take up position at the Palace. You’ll want to have your camera at the ready for this one.Your guide will regale you with entertaining tales and facts about the area, its characters, and the British monarchy as you continue your walk through the streets of Westminster, passing landmarks including Admiralty Arch and the London Eye.You’ll visit Trafalgar Square, where the statue atop Nelson’s Column stands proudly gazing down Whitehall, guarded by four huge bronze lions. This huge plaza is also home to two of London’s most celebrated galleries: the National Portrait Gallery and National Gallery, where Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and many other world-famous works can be seen.The tour visits St James’s Palace and the Palace of Westminster – better known as the iconic Houses of Parliament – where you’ll get a chance to hear the chimes of Big Ben up close. Your three-hour adventure concludes here on Parliament Square, which is also home to magnificent medieval Westminster Abbey and several grand statues of world leaders including Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln and Nelson Mandela.

Specialising in tours based around iconic British figures, Brit Icon Tours delivers unparalleled ways of getting to know London and the characters that we know you love who hail from the city.These exciting and informative tours celebrate some of London’s most famous people and places and are delivered by expert local guides for a totally authentic experience.So whether you’re fascinated by the capital’s writers, its murky past, or its epic film locations, there’s guaranteed to be something for you.

Take on the challenge and scale the world-famous Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and enjoy breathtaking views of the capital. Starting at Basecamp you’ll get clipped in and head up 100 steps to the exposed rooftop walkway. Once you’ve got over the dizzying height you can make your way out onto the viewing deck. Snap some pictures of the panoramic views of the city before venturing across the stadium roof and bravely stepping out on the glass apex 46.8-meters above the pitch. Finally, you’ll get the chance to get up-close to Tottenham Hotspur’s emblem itself, the Golden Cockerel, and get the ultimate bird’s eye view!

When the fire spread from Thomas Farynor’s bakery at 2 am on Sunday 2nd September 1666, more than 86% of London was razed to the ground and 130,000 people lost their homes in what was later called the Great Fire of London.Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, The Monument was built to commemorate the Great Fire of London and is one of the best ways to enjoy spectacular views of London while learning about an important moment in London's history.Standing 202 feet high and 202 feet from the spot on Pudding Lane where the great fire is thought to have started, The Monument to the Great Fire of London is the tallest isolated stone column in the world. All visitors who climb the 311 steps are awarded a certificate to prove that they made it to the top.

Explore sets and locations from some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows like James Bond, Sherlock and Doctor Who. Your guide will impart all of their movie knowledge and give you insights into each location plus some behind-the-scenes fun facts. Whether you like action-packed blockbusters or whimsical heartfelt gems, you’re sure to find a tour to get excited about!Brit Movie Tours has quickly become the favourite provider of Film and TV tours in the UK since founded in 2009, appealing to more than 45,000 customers every year of all ages and upbringings!