The Crown Jewels are displayed at the Jewel House in the Tower of London and can be viewed there by the public. The coronation of a new sovereign is one of the monarchy s most glittering pageants, staged in the gothic splendour of ancient Westminster Abbey, where every King and Queen of England, with…
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Jamestown Village is a community committed to excellence. Set in a park like atmosphere nestled among trees, Jamestown Village offers a quality living experience you will love to come home to. Convenient to shopping, dining and entertainment, and adjacent to State Road 3, Jamestown Village will meet…
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Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace, the London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, is one of the few working royal palaces, remaining in the world today. The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are opened to the public for eight weeks each year. Windsor Castle One of the Queen s three official residences…
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In September 1066, a Norman duke called William the Bastard landed in Sussex, determined to lay claim to the British Isles. His subsequent ascent to the English throne ushered in a new era and forever transformed the country’s culture, language and identity. Explore 10 facts about one of European history’s…
Executions by Beheading Death by beheading with the use of the axe could be a terrifying prospect. The executioners often took several blows before the head was finally severed. If the executioner axe was sharp and his aim was true, beheading was quick and relatively painless. If the instrument was…
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In 1372, Sir John Lyon was granted the thaneage of Glamis by King Robert II for services rendered to the crown. Four years later Sir John married the King’s daughter, Princess Joanna, and it is from this union that the current family descends. Bonnie Dundee (John Graham of Claverhouse, 1st Viscount Dundee)…
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Discover the inner workings of the most famous bridge in the world. NOW SOLD OUT Ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes at Tower Bridge? Now is your chance. Our renowned Engineering Tours offer visitors a rare and extended tour of Tower Bridge, from the fascinating Exhibition to the hidden…
Windsor is very easy to get to from London (22 miles) and the surrounding area. We are fortunate enough to have two railway stations (both centrally located), to be located just off Junction 6 of the M4 motorway, and to be within 15 minutes drive of Heathrow Airport. Download a Map of Shopping areas…
Overview Following requests, we have extended the consultation by one week. The deadline for comments is now Sunday 20 March 2016. Update ends We are currently consulting on proposals to redesign the junction of Lower Clapton Road and Urswick Road in Hackney. What are we proposing? We are proposing to…
Developing the whole child is important to us and that aim is reflected in all we do and throughout our website. We have over 33, pages of easy to read information to support learners of all ages. Even though our students are aged 7 to 11, many of the activities and information on our website are appropriate…
Better Student Living at Tower Bridge urbanest Tower Bridge is located in the heart of the historic City of London. A City within a City, this area is where the original Roman settlement was based and grew on the Banks of the Thames. As a result it is home to some of London’s most historic monuments…
Right in the centre of Windsor is the Harte and Garter, a grand establishment located opposite the magnificent Windsor Castle. The hotel is an amalgamation of two 14th century inns; The Garter Inn, named after the Most Noble Order of the Garter, which was founded by King Edward and The White Harte…
Road Windsor is close to the M4 motorway, near it s junction with the M25, London s orbital motorway. Leave the M4 at junction 6 onto the southbound A355 (just follow the signs!). You ll be in Windsor in minutes. From the M40 leave at junction 2 and take the A355 going south through Slough to Windsor…
WALKING TRAILS Over 3.8 miles of walking trails and bridges wind through pristine wooded areas, along beautifully landscaped open areas, and adjacent to picturesque creeks and marshes in the park. Five pedestrian bridges cross the creeks and marshes, and numerous overlooks are strategically located for…
One of the most enduring symbols of Monarchy in the United Kingdom is the Crown Jewels and no visit to London should be undertaken without a visit to see this most stunning of collections. The Jewels have been available for the public to observe for centuries and millions have traveled from around the…
Something for you to enjoy outside the castle is the Changing of the Guard ceremony. The ceremony, which takes place at 11:00 and is accompanied by the Regimental Band, lasts for 45 minutes. It really is an impressive display of British military heritage. Make sure to check if the display is taking place…
We returned to the Hilton Tower Bridge for a third time, and stayed for four nights. The Executive Lounge is staffed by friendly, hard-working people, and we enjoyed both the food and beverages, and the atmosphere creating by the staff. We were, however, disappointed with the quality of the housekeeping in our room, which was located on the 12th floor. Upon returning to our…
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The Heron Tower (officially 110 Bishopsgate ) is a commercial skyscraper in London. It stands 230 metres (755 ft) tall including its 28-metre (92 ft) mast (202 metres (663 ft) excluding the mast) making it the tallest building in the City of London financial district and the third tallest in Greater London and the United Kingdom, after the Shard in Southwark and One Canada…
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CAR PARK CLAMPING WARNING In past years press reports suggested that a privately run car park in River Street was over-zealous in its use of wheel clamps. Visitors cars were clamped for exceeding their allotted parking time, or parking slightly out of the marked bays. Fees to be released from the clamps were reported to be £120. Visitors to the nearby theatre were also clamped…
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The 4 Star Mercure Castle Hotel, located two minutes walk from the main gates of Windsor Castle, with unrivalled views of the Changing of the Guard procession. 10 miles from London Heathrow, easy access from London Paddington or Waterloo. Close to Jct.6 of the M4 and Jct.13 of the M25. 108 en suite bedrooms with air conditioning and broadband internet access. AA 2 Rosette restaurant…
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