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 Windsor Castle
On leaving London we head west past Heathrow airport towards Windsor. The queens weekend retreat from London. Windsor Castle has been home to the Royal family for some 900 years. It is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world.
On arrival We walk up to the Castle via the old Windsor railway station. We entry the castle and make our way up to the State apartments, here you have the chance to walk in the footsteps of many famous people and visit some of the magnificent State rooms.
Next we walk down through the castle grounds to St Georges Chapel, a fine example of Gothic archiecture and the burial place of many kings and queens. And most recently our own Queen Mother.
Holloway College
Royal Holloway, University of London stands as a monument to two Victorian visionaries, Elizabeth Jesser Reid and Thomas Holloway. Both played a crucial role in the development of equality in education through the creation of two colleges for women, Bedford College in London, and the Royal Holloway College in Surrey, 19 miles to the west of central London. Their foresight and philanthropy have ensured opportunities for many generations of students.
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace promises a magical journey back through 500 years of royal history. Discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, explore 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens and lose yourself in the world-famous maze.
Hampton Court Palace is unique: home to the Kings and Queens of Britain since the time of Henry VIII, and today, one of the most famous visitor attractions in the country. Although perhaps best-known as a Tudor Palace, Hampton Court Palace, with its magnificent buildings, world-famous gardens and priceless art collection, continues to inspire learners of all ages studying a wide range of different subjects. |
