BRITISH DAYS OUT
Welcome to the BRITAIN Guide 2019 directory. After enjoying the features in the rest of the guide, now is the time to start picking out your favourite destinations and planning your perfect trip!
To make your preparations even easier, we have divided this advertisement directory into separate geographical areas, for an at-a-glance look at the best of what each region has to offer, from cultural days out to beautiful places to stay.
Whether you want to explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site, take a walking tour, wander the gardens of a beautiful stately home or catch the latest gallery or museum exhibitions, we've got just the thing for you.
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The Emirates Aviation Experience
Edmund Haley Way, Greenwich Peninsula SE10 0FR T: +44 (0)20 3440 7020 www.aviation-experience.com
The Emirates Aviation Experience offers visitors a unique insight into the world of modern commercial aviation as well as the opportunity to take to the skies in the world’s first public facing commercial flight simulators of their kind: two Airbus A380s and two Boeing B777s. Feel like a pilot and practise your take-off and landing skills at ten of the most popular destinations worldwide. The attraction is next to the Emirates Air Line Cable Car and minutes away from North Greenwich Tube Station.
OPEN: 1 Apr to 30 Sept, 10am to 7pm, and 1 Oct to 30 Mar, 10am to 6pm.
ADMISSION: Adults: £5, children: £3, carers and children under 6: free, Simulator Experience: from £60
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
Battersea Park, Chelsea Bridge Gate, Battersea, London SW11 4NJ T: +44 (0) 20 7924 5826 www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk
Imagine soaring through the sky on a real helicopter, fighting fires on a fire engine or driving a life-sized tractor. Battersea Park Children’s Zoo is a world of adventure for little ones. Meet meerkats, monkeys, farm animals, ring-tailed lemurs, Scottish wildcats, otters and more in this special and magical place.
OPEN: Open all year except 25 and 26 December. Spring/summer 10am-5.30pm. Autumn/winter 10am-4.30pm or dusk. Advised last admission is half an hour before closing time
ADMISSION: See the website for details
London Canal Museum
12-13 New Wharf Road, London N1 9RT T: +44 (0) 20 77130836 www.canalmuseum.org.uk
The museum tells the story of London’s colourful canals, their boats, cargos and horses, and of the families who lived afloat to make a meagre living from carrying goods. Enjoy the traditional artwork of “roses and castles”, too. A second theme is the Victorian ice trade, for which the building was built in the 1860s. Two huge ice wells remain beneath the floor and visitors can peer down and marvel at the way ice from Norway kept London’s milk cool.
OPEN: All year, Tuesday-Sunday and bank holiday Mondays, 10am-4.30pm. Late opening to 7.30pm on the first Thursday of each month
ADMISSION: Adults £5; concessions: £4; children half-price, family £12.50
Greenwich Royal Tours
Greenwich, London T: +44 (0)800 1804565 www.greenwichroyaltours.com
We specialise in small group guided walking tours in Greenwich and central London. Our tours are informative, very personable and always fun.
Our flagship tour is our Best of Greenwich Day Tour which includes a visit to the now reopened magnificent Painted Hall and a pub lunch by the Thames.
Other Greenwich tours include: Greenwich Highlights Half Day, Greenwich Food and our new Greenwich Peninsula Tour.
Our specialty tours in central London include: Law in London, Shakespeare in London, Secret Gardens of London and our new Art in London Tour.
Maximum of six people per tour. Private tours available. So come along and let us treat you like royalty!
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel, 9-13 Bloomsbury Street, London WC1B 3QD T: +44 (0) 845 154 4145 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm only) www.faultytowersdining.com
Atop attraction of London’s theatre scene since 2012 and worldwide since 1997, this fantastic immersive show uses actors to put audiences right at the heart of the action.
It’s an irrepressible, irresistible blend of top-flight improvisation and tight theatrical script where ‘chaos’ reigns right from the start as Basil, Sybil and Manuel dish up plenty of laughs and a 3-course meal. Expect the unexpected in the show that’s 70% improvised!
With 22 years of global touring, this is officially the world’s most sought-after tribute to the BBC’s Fawlty Towers and the most successful interactive comedy show of its kind – perfect for anyone and everyone keen for an unforgettable night out.
‘Outrageously funny’ Broadway Baby
Check out Interactive Theatre International’s sister show Only Fools The (cushty) Dining Experience at onlyfoolsdining.com
OPEN: Six shows every week, year-round: Thursday-Sunday evening and Saturday-Sunday lunch. Dinner shows 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday; 6:30pm Sundays. Lunch shows at 1:30pm.
ADMISSION: Tickets from £70 per person. All tickets include 2-hour show and 3-course meal.
The Royal Air Force Museum
Grahame Park Way, Colindale, London NW9 5LL T: +44 (0) 20 8205 2266 london@rafmuseum.org www.rafmuseum.org
Explore the fascinating story of the first 100 years of the RAF. Debate the future, test your flying skills, be amazed by stories of bravery, love and loss. Marvel at our world-class collection of aircraft, medals and uniforms. Become a Dambuster in our new immersive virtual reality experience (charges apply). Catch up with friends in our café and restaurant. Families will love our themed outdoor play area.
OPEN: Entry is free and we’re open daily from 10am, except 24 -26 December and 1 January
Kendall Cars
34 Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 8AF T: +44 (0) 800 770007 www.kendallcars.com
Make the most of your visit to Great Britain by taking in the many wonderful sights from the comfort of a quality hire vehicle. Kendall Cars has more than 50 years of experience in matching customers to their perfect mode of transport for the journey they need to make.
Whether you are exploring Britain’s beautiful towns and cities, touring the stunning countryside or driving the length of the country to reach your destination, they can meet your motoring needs.
For something compact and stylish, their fleet boasts a collection of smaller, economical cars as well as an impressive number of medium-sized vehicles with more space for luggage
