This sample itinerary is for six nights, seven days in London with a focus on visual art.
We've combined all your trip essentials of travel, all meals and accommodation, with bespoke experiences to meet your group's needs, such as guided tours, practical workshops, gallery visits and more.
Not included: international flights, travel insurance.
If you have any questions, please contact us on +44 (0)208 144 2290, or email enquiries@theatreworkout.com.
Meet your guide at the arrivals hall at London's Heathrow or Gatwick Airports. They'll help you to your coach, where you can load your bags and transfer to your hotel or hostel.
On arrival, you can safely store your bags and freshen up before exploring the city with London travelcards, guided by your tour leader.
Your tour leader will accompany you throughout your trip in the UK.
Group travelcards provide the fastest, cheapest, and safest way to travel around London. Valid Monday-Friday after 9:30, and all weekend, with unlimited travel in zones 1-6.
Transport for London offers a comprehensive public transport system, connecting you to iconic landmarks with ease. Experience innovative travel solutions like contactless payments and bike-sharing schemes, while delving into historical exhibits that showcase the evolution of London's transport.
Experience the vibrant pulse of London at St Giles London - A St Giles Hotel, ideally situated near the British Museum and Covent Garden. Enjoy convenient access to public transport, making your city exploration effortless. With comfortable, contemporary accommodations and an on-site dining option, your stay promises both relaxation and satisfaction.
This workshop will explore the core creative process of film-making, before working in small groups to create a super-short film.
You'll start by discussing filming techniques, such as equipment, working with lighting and sound, and the general filming process, before working on your own project.
You'll decide your story, plan your shots with a storyboard, before shooting footage using mobile devices. You'll discuss the process and how to edit your footage, potentially showing your work-in-progress at the end of the session.
Tate Modern is a renowned art gallery located in a former power station, showcasing an extensive collection of modern and contemporary art. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the London skyline from the terrace. The gallery hosts diverse exhibitions and features the unique Turbine Hall, which presents large-scale installations. Admission to the permanent collections is free, ensuring accessibility for everyone.
Your group will have an interactive tours where the group will participate in sketching and simple collage activities in response to the artworks in the gallery during the tour. It lasts for 90 minutes is led by a practising artist expert.
The London Eye offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city from 135 meters high. Enjoy a 30-minute rotation in a glass capsule while taking in iconic landmarks along the River Thames. Illuminated at night, it stands as a stunning visual display and features seasonal experiences, making it a must-visit attraction.
This is a great opportunity to take photos and sketch London from above, before exploring London's Southbank and Westminster areas.
The Design Museum offers a vivid exploration of contemporary design and innovation. Visitors can engage with diverse exhibitions that highlight design's influence on daily life. Unique interactive installations and regular workshops led by professionals make each visit memorable. Don't miss the vibrant café and shop for design-inspired products.
Students will be introduced to an area of design through hands-on activities, responding to a creative brief and developing design ideas that meet real user needs.
These workshops support the National Curriculum for Design and Technology and incorporate STEM subjects for Key Stage 3, as well as relevant KS4 and post-16 qualifications.
Learning Outcomes include:
– Observation
– Product handling and evaluation skills
– Drawing
– Sharing idea and presenting
– Responding to a design brief
– Design thinking
The Westminster and Royal London Walking Tour offers an engaging journey through iconic landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. With knowledgeable local guides, participants delve into the rich history of the British monarchy. The tour also highlights lesser-known sites, ensuring a unique perspective on London's fascinating narratives.
On this tour we can explore photography within a range of differing contexts: people, places, architecture and stories.
This is not about taking tourist photos, but about finding the details you might otherwise overlook: closeups of architectural details, wildlife in St James' Park, capturing real faces and telling a story in a single still image, all in some of the most famous and most photographed locations in the world.
Check out after breakfast, safely store your bags, and explore London with your expert guide on the tube.
Your options may include:
The Natural History Museum
Royal Museums Greenwich
Street Art Tour and Workshop
Return to your hotel, collect your bags, meet your coach to transfer to Heathrow or Gatwick to begin your return journey.