Oxford, Cotswolds, Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick Castle Day Trip from London

Immerse yourself in England's beauty and history on a day trip to Oxford, Stratford and Warwick Castle. You'll travel through the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, an area filled with picturesque English villages, and visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare on this culturally rich excursion.

Oxford

Your tour begins with a journey across the Chiltern Hills to Oxford, the "City of Dreaming Spires". Oxford's elegant timeworn buildings and courtyards have inspired generations of scholars (including Bill Clinton in the 1970s!). During your walking tour you will see the Bodleian Library and Christ Church College, where Harry Potter scenes were filmed and where Albert Einstein studied. Tour also includes admission to Christ Church (from April 1, 2010)

Stratford-upon-Avon

Next, you'll travel through the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, an area steeped in history and heritage, to Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of the famous playwright William Shakespeare. You will visit Shakespeare's Tudor-era home, with its typical parlor, bedrooms, kitchen and buttery.

Warwick Castle

Then it's a short drive to medieval Warwick Castle, whose magnificent towers and ramparts remain mostly intact. You'll travel back through 1,000 years of history as you cross the footbridge to a bygone world of banquets, battles and ceremony. Spend time in the Tussaud's waxworks or, if you're feeling brave, visit the spine-chilling dungeons where prisoners were tortured. You might wish to take a stroll through the castle's lovingly tended gardens, where archery, falconry and jousting take place in the summer months.

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Helicopter Flight & Hawk Walk for Three

This is an amazing day for you and your three guests to enjoy. Be transported by helicopter over the Wicklow mountains on your way to an unforgettable falconry experience. The Hawk Walk itself will include an introductory talk to learn what falconry is all about, meeting the birds with hands on experience and a photo session.

On the banks of the historic Goldmines river, it is here that you will get hands-on with this most ancient of field sports, which is thought to have originated around 2,000 B.C. This an educational and photographic activity where the visitors can experience these magnificent birds up close. Enjoy the thrill of seeing a hawk flying free and returning to your gloved fist.

Your extraordinary Hawk Walk experience begins with transport by helicopter from Citywest near Dublin. On your 20 minute flight, you will fly over the beautiful Garden of Ireland with spectacular views of the Wicklow Mountains before setting down to commence with the Hawk Walk.

After a practical session learning about the sport and the birds, you will then meet the birds and enjoy the thrill of flying your own hawk in the countryside, followed by a final photo session before you depart. The day finishes with the return helicopter flight back to Citywest. This voucher entitles up to three people to do this experience.

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Two Night Falconry Break for Two in Ireland

Spend the weekend away together and experience the unique opportunity to sample the art of falconry in panoramic paradise. Viewing these magnificent birds up close is a real treat and something you won't forget. Nothing beats the thrill of seeing a hawk flying free and returning to your gloved fist.

Established in 1608 and situated in the beautiful Vale of Avoca overlooking the Aughrim River, the hotel in which you'll be staying is the oldest in Ireland. It features 23 spacious and comfortable ensuite bedrooms, nine of which have their own balconies overlooking some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland.

From appetisers to desserts, the hotel's restaurant offers a sophisticated and refined menu from an award-winning head chef and the house has an excellent wine cellar featuring a wide range of vintages from all over the world.

This break includes two nights bed and breakfast, one evening meal, the falconry experience and a packed lunch. The falconry experience begins at 9.30am with a morning session in the hotel where you'll receive an overview of the art of falconry. The topics covered include a brief history of falconry, the techniques involved, and types of birds used.

At 12:30pm you're then transported from the hotel, where you'll enjoy a packed lunch and be introduced to the birds. In this outdoor, afternoon session you'll have the chance to fly the birds using the techniques learned earlier in the day and will be shown basic handling, how to train birds and to fly birds free. The afternoon session ends at 4.30pm at which time you will be returned to the hotel.

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Falconry - Hawk Walk for Two in Ireland

This experience gives all visitors a basic insight into falconry and the experience of handling and flying a trained hawk. Apart from the active practice of falconry, this an educational and photographic activity where the visitors can experience these magnificent birds up close. Enjoy the unforgettable thrill of seeing a hawk flying free and returning to your gloved fist.

Your experience will begin with an introductory talk about the programme of events and what falconry is all about. Your instructor will then take you to meet the birds where you will have a hands on photo session.

Next is the hawk walk in which you'll walk among the beautiful surroundings of Woodenbridge as you fly your own hawk deep in the Garden of Ireland. Finally there will be a question and answer session with the instructors and another opportunity for you to take any other photos.

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Falconry in Ireland - Private Hawk Walk - 60 Minutes

This experience offers the once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with these magnificent and powerful birds. The supplier specialises in private Hawk Walks that give an unrivalled experience. To make it extra special, this is a private session which means that it will be just you, the falconer and the hawk.

Within minutes of arriving you will have a hawk on your glove and be setting off with your falconer to fly your hawk free in the spectacular grounds of a castle. As you walk, your hawk will follow you from tree to tree before swooping down to land on your gloved fist. It is a moment that you will never forget!

Most of the Hawk Walk time is spent with you flying the hawk. As you fly the hawk your falconer will explain about the hawk's exceptional eyesight, its speed and agility and how it is trained and hunted.

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West End Shows - Wicked

Discover that you've not been told the whole story about the Land of Oz in this spellbinding musical adventure about two unlikely friends - Elphaba is green-skinned, intelligent, passionate and misunderstood. Glinda is attractive, ambitious and very popular.

Wicked is set long before the arrival of Dorothy in Munckinland and tells the surprising story of an unlikely friendship between the two witches and how their friendship endured in the magical World of Oz.

Wicked will transports you to a fantasy land of wizardry and witchcraft, and offer answers to enduring questions like how did Elphaba become the Wicked Witch of the West? Why did she want Dorothy's slippers? And where did the Tin Man, The Lion and The Scarecrow came from.

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West End Shows - We Will Rock You

Set to the classic rock tracks of Queen, We Will Rock You transports you to a futuristic world where rock music is banned and Boy Bands and Girl Groups rule....but resistance is growing!

Globalisation is complete. Children wear the same clothes and watch the same films and think the same things. On Planet Mall all musical instruments are banned and the Company Computers generate the tunes and the kids download them.

Unless you’re a rebel….unless you want to rock! At the heart of this romantic and hilarious rock comedy are all of Queen’s most famous hits, including Radio Ga Ga, Bohemian Rhapsody, Killer Queen, Another One Bites the Dust, It's A Kind Of Magic, Somebody To Love, We Are The Champions and of course, We Will Rock You.

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West End Shows - Mamma Mia!

A West End sensation, Mamma Mia is an endearing love story set on a fictional Greek island and features more than twenty disco hits by seventies super-group, ABBA.

The disco hits of ABBA weave together an infectious and funny tale of love, laughter and friendship. Twenty-something Sophie is due to be married, but will only be joined by mum, Donna, as she has never met her father.

In desperation to get him to the big day, she looks through Donna’s diary and selects three former lovers as the most likely candidates and invites them all to the wedding, believing she will figure out who is her dad when they arrive. Needless to say, Donna is none to happy by the gathering of her old flames!

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West End Shows - Chicago

A captivating tale of murder, greed, corruption and treachery, this razzle-dazzle hit musical follows the story of murderess Roxie Hart who uses the newspaper headlines to propel her into stardom.

This glittering stage production has enthralled audiences long before the award- winning film version of the same name. Chicago centres on chorus-girl Roxie Hart who kills her lover as a career move. Her slick lawyer, Billy Flynn invents her defence and turns her into a celebrity, much to the dismay of rival jailbird Velma Kelly.

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Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is located at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon.

The museum is open all year round and the collections include items dating back to 1555. There is also an option to take a guided tour of the All England Club, which includes admission to the museum in the ticket price.

The Museum

Visitors to the Museum are invited to explore the game's evolution from a garden party pastime to a multi-million dollar professional sport played world-wide: with exciting interactives, easy-to-use touch screens, and audio guides in eight languages, people of all ages can experience the artistry and athleticism that is modern tennis.

The Tour

The tour includes No. 1 Court, the Picnic Terraces and Water Gardens with their fantastic views across London, The Millennium Building and Press Interview Room, which are out-of-bounds during The Championships, and, on days when building work permits, Centre Court. On other days this will be replaced by the BBC Television Studio.

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