The Banqueting House was built in 1619-22 and originally formed part of Whitehall Palace, then the sovereign's main residence. It is now all that remains of the palace, which was destroyed by fire in 1698. The Banqueting House was the scene of the only execution of an English monarch, that of Charles I in 1649.

MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS:

- The magnificent Rubens ceiling commissioned by Charles I

- The Palladian splendour of the Main Hall designed by Inigo Jones

- The Undercroft, originally a drinking den for James I, today it houses a small exhibition and video presentation.

Timing your visit:

Recommended visit time: 1 hour

Tour info

Tour Times: Monday - Saturday: 10.00-17.00.

Closed Sundays, Bank Holidays and 24 December - 1 January (inclusive).

The Banqueting House is liable to close at short notice for Government functions. Please telephone to check before you travel.

Bateaux London is recognised as London's leading operator of Thames restaurant cruises offering lunch and dinner cruises and private charters on the River Thames.

As London's premier restaurant cruise operator, Bateaux London offers a wide range of lunch and dinner cruises (both scheduled and privately chartered). Combining luxury dining, world-class entertainment, 5-star customer care and spectacular river views, the unique Thames restaurant cruises capture the excitement of the City of London.

Gliding past London's best-loved sights, all the Thames restaurant cruises pass the London Eye, Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and more.

With daily cruise departures from the newly designed Embankment Pier, guests are offered a dedicated reception area, easy access to boats and cloakroom facilities, making your cruise experience even more memorable.

Children under 5 are discouraged on board Sunday lunch and jazz lunch cruises due to health and safety reasons.

Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise from 1st April

* Boarding: 11.30hrs
* Departs: 12:00pm
* Duration: 2.5 hours

Types:

* Elite Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise: Includes: Exclusive seating at the front of the boat, three course set menu, half bottle of our house wine, half bottle of mineral water and live jazz entertainment

* Premier Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise: Includes: A three-course set menu, one drink (soft or alcoholic) and live jazz entertainment

* Classic Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise: Includes: A three-course set menu and live jazz entertainment.

Dress Code:
On Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruises the dress code is smart casual - no shorts or trainers are allowed on board.

IMPORTANT INFO:
Bateaux London reserves the right to refuse entry based on inappropriate dress code. Refunds will not be offered under these circumstances.

Deep in the heart of Scotland, buried beneath the paving stones of Edinburgh, lies the world's most chillingly famous horror attraction. Step through its imposing portal and you are at once transported to the darker, sinister side of Scotland's turbulent and troubled past.

Terror and torture, mutilation and mass murder, persecution and pestilence: scenes from the more terrible chapters of centuries of Scottish history envelop you in all their grisly and gruesome detail.

Witch-hunters, grave-robbers, murderers, cannibals, executioners - you will find them all here, along with their wretched victims. And remember, as you wander further into the Dungeon's grim and bloody depths, all that you see and experience really happened - much of it disconcertingly close by. In these deep shadows and dark caverns, it's wise to keep your wits about you. Some of the dead have an unnerving habit of coming back to life...

NEW FEATURE!!!

It is November 1824, and Edinburgh is burning for the fourth night. With flames just inches from your face, you are trapped by the searing heat, smoke and chaos of the Great Fire of Edinburgh. Will you perish in the flames or will you keep your wits about you - and run the gauntlet of flames to escape?

Deep in the heart of London, buried beneath the paving stones of historic Southwark, lies the world's most chillingly famous horror attraction.

The London Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back to life....and death.

As you delve into the darkest chapters of our grim and bloody past, recreated in all its dreadful detail, remember: everything you experience really happened.

A warning - in the Dungeon's dark catacombs it always pays to keep your wits about you... some of the 'exhibits' have an unnerving habit of coming back to life...

LONDONS BLOODIEST OPERATING THEATRE OPENED ITS DOORS EASTER 2009

Guests to the London Dungeons newest experience should hold onto their stomachs and prepare to witness historys most horrific blood soaked surgery in graphic, gangrenous detail as Surgery : Blood and Guts opened Easter 2009.

The legendary attraction with a unique talent for uncovering historys horrible bits lifts the lid on some of the brutal practices of medicines blood splattered past as Tooley Streets blundering 18th century butcher-surgeon opens the doors to his filthy make-shift operating room. Full of fresh body parts, rusty blood encrusted surgical instruments, puss-ridden bandages, dog eared anatomical diagrams and the discarded or partially dissected corpses of previous patients, this is a dark, dismal and decidedly dangerous place.

As guests gather to witness some of the toe curling therapies commonly used in the days before anaesthetic, antiseptic and patients charters, the menacing surgeon selects his next patient and straps them securely in to his state of the art treatment chair to showcase his skills. First up is a spot of trepanning as a large hand drill is used to bore through the patients skull to relieve any pressure to the brain. Next a blood letting demonstration will quickly sort the squeamish from the strong before the Surgeon finally pulls out his deadliest tools with blood curdling consequences!

Adding to the gore factor is a live dissection on the amazingly death-like cadaver of one of the Surgeons previous patients as horribly realistic intestines and internal organs are carefully removed and examined.

WARNING: THIS SHOW IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE OF A SQUEAMISH DISPOSITION.

For those who emerge unscathed theres a whole dungeon full of frightening fun. From the Victorian stomping ground of Jack the Ripper to Sweeney Todds hair-raising barber shop, a hanging inspired drop ride and with plenty of twisted humour, blood, gore and more in between, theres centuries of historys horrible bits to discover.

Extremis: Drop Ride to Doom!**

Embark upon your last journey on the brand new Extremis: Drop Ride to Doom! At the mercy of the hangman, you are at the very point of death and the end is drawing near...Taste the fear and feel the adrenaline pump as the trapdoor opens and your heart shoots into your throat as you drop, screaming into the darkness below...!

Deadly Diary for the London Dungeons:

Traitor - Boat Ride to Hell, Get ready to ride the scariest boat ride London has ever seen! Deep in the London Dungeon amidst the darkness, lies a journey to challenge even the most fearless.

Face the Judge of no mercy who is sure to find you guilty. Once you are sentenced get ready to take a trip through hell. Don't forget to hold tight as you plunge backwards through a tunnel filled with nasty surprises!

All the usual frightening features will be on display including:

The Great Plague - dodge those rats!
Jack the Ripper - who was the killer?
The Great Fire of London - beware of the raging flames.
You will also discover the truth behind everyone's favourite night for fright as the Dungeons take you back thousands of years to a time of dark magic and evil spirits to uncover the true story of Halloween.

This Halloween 17th -31st Oct the London Dungeon presents:

The Scare Witch Trials

Something wicked this way comes . . .

The Scare Witch Trials run at the London Dungeon this Halloween Saturday 17th Saturday 31st October and are included in the entrance price.

Brave the Dungeons hellish Halloween forest and escape the evil clutches of the horrifying half burned Scare Witch
Be prepared to stand trial for your supernatural witch crimes in the Witch-Finder Generals 17th century courtroom
Face the Dungeons terrifying tunnel of tortured witches.

PLUS a whole Dungeon full of blood, gore and more to explore!

Visit the bloodiest surgery in London, walk in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper and step inside Sweeneys barbaric barber shop

WITH TWO GREAT RIDES:
Extremis Drop Ride to Doom: adrenaline-charged last drop in the dark

Traitor Boat Ride to Hell: chilling water ride

In the depths of the London Dungeon all hell has been let loose this Halloween as the citys most infamous attraction presents: The Scare Witch Trials. Feel your spine crawl with ice and fear freeze your blood as you enter the dark, terrifying depths of the London Dungeons Scare Witch forest. Beware. Something wicked waits in the darkness, something evil, something not quite human, something not quite dead. Will you be able to keep your wits about you as you as you pick your way through clawing, bony branches of the Dungeons creaking hostile woodlands where the half burned, half mad Scare Witch darts between the shadows ready to pounce on the lost, the innocent, and the unwary.

Should you make it through the hellish Halloween forest alive prepare to face the Witch-finder General in the Dungeons 17th century courtroom. Forget stripey tights and warty noses, witches standing trial 300 years ago were innocent women tortured and burned for supernatural crimes with evidence based on less than hearsay.

Now, its your turn. Be prepared to stand trial as the cold, ruthless Witch-finder General singles you out for your wickedness. Will he roast you at the stake in a sadistic effort to save your soul? Condemn you to tumultuous torture or string you up from the nearest gallows?

Guilty or no, once past judgement be prepared to face the Dungeons terrifying tunnel of tortured witches. Found guilty of their heinous supernatural crimes and condemned to burn in eternal torment, the convicted witches agonised screams tear through the darkness of their furnace prison. As choking smoke clouds your vision and claw-like hands grab at you through the darkness, will you survive the horrific revenge of the witches in the Dungeon this Halloween, or be dragged screaming with them into their hellish nightmare?

THE SCARE WITCH TRIALS RUN at the London Dungeon from Saturday 17th Saturday 31st October and are included in the entrance price.

PLUS theres a whole dungeon full of frightening fun. From the blood soaked operating theatres of the 1700s in the new Surgery Blood & Guts to the Victorian stomping ground of Jack the Ripper and Sweeney Todds hair-raising barber shop with plenty of twisted humour, blood, gore and more in between, theres centuries of historys horrible bits to discover. Situated in the dark heart of the capital, just a stones throw away from the River Thames, The London Dungeons unique blend of tongue in cheek theatrical story telling, exciting rides, special effects and chillingly atmospheric surroundings makes for unforgettable frightening fun.

The London Dungeon is open 7 days a week, excluding Christmas day. Closing times stated are last admission times.

Opening times

2nd Jan 12th Feb 10
10.30am 5pm

13th Feb 21st Feb 10
9.30am 6.30pm

22nd Feb 2nd Apr 10
10.30am 5pm

3rd Apr 18th Apr 10
9.00am 7pm

19th Apr 21st May 10
10am 5.30pm

22nd May 30th May 10
9.00am 6.30pm

31st May 2nd Jul 10
10am 5.30pm

3rd Jul 30th Jul 10
9.30am 6.30pm

31st Jul 29th Aug 10
9.30am 7pm

30th Aug 22nd Oct 10
10am 5.30pm

23rd Oct 1st Nov 10*
9.30am 7pm

2nd Nov 30th Dec 10**
10am 5pm

** 30th October 9.30-10pm

***Except 24th Dec, 26th Dec, 31st Dec & 1st Jan (2011) 11am-4pm and

Closed on Christmas Day.

Annual maintenance shutdown dates

Boat Ride
Phase 1: 1st Feb 5th Feb
Phase 2: 8th March 20th March

Extremis: 1st - 4th March
Trommel(Fire): 4th - 5th March

PLEASE NOTE:
23rd February 26th February inclusive Extremis: Drop Ride to Doom! will not be available to customers as it will be undergoing its annual maintenance.

2nd March 16 March inclusive Traitor: Boast Ride to Hell! will not be available to customers over this period.

NOTE:

The main queue will reach lengths of at least two hours between 11am-3pm.

A Fast Track Ticket to the Dungeon should gain you admission to the attraction in 30 minutes (during peak times of day).

A Fast Track Ticket means that in key trading periods, when the main queue is 4 hours long, Fast Track customers receive entry to the attraction in 15 minutes.

A tour of The London Dungeon takes approximately 90 minutes.

The height restriction on Extremis Drop Ride to Doom is 1.5 meters.

Deep in the heart of historic York, buried beneath its very paving stones, lies the North's most chillingly famous horror attraction. The York Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back to life.... and death. As you delve into the darkest chapters of our grim and bloody past, recreated in all its dreadful detail, remember: everything you experience really happened.

A warning - in the Dungeon's dark catacombs it always pays to keep your wits about you. The 'exhibits' have an unnerving habit of coming back to life....

The Royal Pass, brings over 900 years of royal history to life in a simple, convenient and prestigious package. It offers unbeatable value for money, providing admission to the four Palaces at a special price.

The Four Palace Pass includes one admission each to the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Gardens, Kensington Palace and the Banqueting House, Whitehall.

Be amazed by the rich stories of intrigue, ambition, romance, devotion and disaster. What's more, these are your stories - they belong to everyone. Plan a visit to Historic Royal Palaces and you'll be surprised at what you'll find.


PLEASE NOTE:
* Please exchange voucher for Pass at Group Tickets Window at the Tower of London, opens 9 or 10am.
* Valid for one admission each to Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace & Banqueting House.
* Expires 2 years from purchase.

Prebook your tickets now and get fast track entry to Hampton Court Palace PLUS pay less than you would on the day.

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.

For almost 200 years, Hampton Court Palace was at the centre of court life, politics and national history. Although often identified with Henry VIII, its history was influenced just as much by William III and Queen Mary II in the late 17th century.

Pre book your tickets now and get fast track entry to Kensington Palace PLUS pay less than you would on the day.

Kensington Palace has been a royal home for over 300 years and parts of the palace remain a private residence for members of the Royal Family today. The magnificent State Apartments and the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, which includes dresses worn by HM Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales, are open to the public.

Kensington Palace was once a favoured home of some of Britain's most famous kings and queens and the setting for many great events and dramas in royal history. Originally a private country house, the building was acquired by William III and Mary II in 1689 and was adapted for royal residence by Sir Christopher Wren. For the next 70 years the palace was at the centre of the life and government of the kingdom and played host to the courts of William and Mary, Queen Anne, George I and George II. In the 19th century Kensington was the birthplace and childhood home of Princess Victoria (later Queen Victoria).

Kensington's best known resident in recent years was Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-97) who occupied apartments in the north-west part of the palace from 1981 to 1997.

Kew Palace was the family country house of King George III, between 1800 and 1818

'Where the royal family lived as the 'simplest country gentlefolks'

It's surprisingly intimate

More like a home than a palace, the privacy and intimacy of this smallest of English royal palaces made it the favourite country retreat for the royal family in the late 18th century.

It's been lovingly restored, re-presented with some rooms left untouched

The palace reopened to the public in April 2006 after a widely acclaimed restoration. The palace tells the story of George III and his family at rest at and play. Explore the unique second floor of the palace, the bedroom floor - untouched for 200 years.

They said it...

'... it seems a happy house, not quite a doll's house but a palace by default. Paradoxically, it's Windsor with its glazed brick and elaborate crenellations that looks like a 19th-century mental institution, with Kew the ideal home.'

Queen Charlotte's Cottage

The cottage is found at the southern end of Kew Gardens, near the Pagoda. It is open at weekends and bank holidays during the summer.

Kew Gardens

Under George III's father, Frederick Prince of Wales, Kew grew from a modest pleasure garden to a centre for botanical research and new ideas about landscape gardening.

As the British Empire was founded great explorers sent back specimens from all over the world and gave Kew its peculiar world view.

How to get there;

London Underground; Nearest Station: Use District Line to Kew Gardens station (take the Richmond train). The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew is a 5-minute walk from the station. Exit through the parade of shops and follow the directional signage to the gardens.

Bus; routes: 65, 237, 267 (summer Sundays only) and 391.

Train; South West Trains to Kew Bridge station or Silverlink Train Services to Kew Gardens station. The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew is a 10-minute walk from Kew Bridge station. Cross over the bridge and the gardens are located ahead on the left-hand side. From Kew Gardens station, see above.

Palace Info

Kew Palace is open from 25th March to 28th September 2008

Opening Times

Monday 11.00am to 5.00pm

Tuesday to Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm

Last admission to the palace is at 4.15pm

Queen Charlotte's Cottage is open from June to September on Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 4pm

Kew Gardens open every day at 9.30am except Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.Closing times vary throughout the year

Booking Info

Kew Palace can only be ticketed in conjunction with Kew Gardens

Note that an admission ticket to Kew Gardens must be purchased to gain access to Kew Palace - for gardens admission, please visit www.rbgkew.org.uk.

On arrival at Kew Gardens the voucher/ticket must be exchanged for a timed ticket for the Palace.

As well as being one of the most visually striking structures in the world - the London Eye offers a new perspective on a great city. London's famous streets, churches, palaces and monuments spread out below in a panoramic scene grown up from Roman times - and, on a clear day - views that stretch 25 miles to Windsor Castle. The Eye takes you on a gradual, 30 minute, 360 degree rotation that will give you the kind of panoramic views usually only accessible by helicopter or aeroplane. For Londoners and visitors alike, it really is the best way to see London and it's many celebrated landmarks. * The London Eye is unable to accept any left luggage, other than prams and buggies which will be thoroughly searched. * Handbags and small day packs will be allowed on the Eye, but will be searched. Unfortunately, we cannot accept briefcases or laptops on to the wheel. * Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.

MADAME TUSSAUDS: 200 YEARS OF FAME

Millions and millions of people have flocked through the doors of Madame Tussauds since they first opened over 200 years ago and it remains just as popular as it ever was. There are many reasons for this enduring success, but at the heart of it all is good, old-fashioned curiosity. Today's visitors are sent on a unique, emotionally-charged journey through the realms of the powerful and famous. The museum-style ropes and poles have gone so guests can truly get up, close and personal with A-list celebrities, sporting legends, political heavyweights and historical icons, reliving the times, events and moments that made the world talk about them....

From France to Britain...
The attraction's history is a rich and fascinating one, with roots dating back to the Paris of 1770. It was here that Madame Tussaud learnt to model wax likenesses under the tutelage of her mentor, Dr Philippe Curtius. At the age of 17, she became art tutor to King Louis XVI's sister at the Palace Of Versailles and then, during the French Revolution, was hastily forced to prove her allegiance to the feudalistic nobles by making the death masks of executed aristocrats. Madame Tussaud came to Britain in the early 19th century alongside a travelling exhibition of revolutionary relics and effigies of public heroes and rogues.

Bringing the news to life...
At a time when news was communicated largely by word of mouth, Madame Tussauds' exhibition was a kind of travelling newspaper, providing insight into global events and bringing the ordinary public face-to-face with the people in the headlines. Priceless artefacts from the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars brought to vividly life events in Europe which had a direct bearing on everyday lives. Figures of leading statesmen and, in the Chamber of Horrors, notorious villains put faces to the names on everyone's lips and captured the public imagination. In 1835, Madame Tussauds' exhibition established a permanent base in London as the Baker Street Bazaar - visitors paid 'sixpence' for the chance to meet the biggest names of the day. The attraction moved to its present site in Marylebone Road come 1884.Blending history and celebrity...

In the 20th Century Madame Tussauds' role began to change. Thanks to the rapid growth of both popular tabloid press and public literacy, information about current events was easily acquired. The attraction gradually, therefore,becamelessasourceofdirectnews,thanacommentaryonpopularcelebrity. Italsocamethrough some major upheavals, surviving near destruction by fire (1925), earthquake (1931) and World War II 'Blitz' bombing (1940.) Today, Madame Tussauds is bigger and better than ever, combining its diverse history with the relentless glamour, intrigue and infamy of 21st century celebrity.

Some of Madame Tussauds' original work and earliest relics are still on display in London, including the death masks she was forced to make during the French Revolution and the Guillotine that beheaded Marie Antoinette. Guests can also marvel at probably the earliest example of animatronics -'Sleeping Beauty', a breathing likeness of Louis XV's sleeping mistress Madame du Barry sculpted in 1763, is the attraction's oldest figure on display.

And then there are the more contemporary, more interactive stars. From Brad Pitt, with his squeezable bum, to Kate Moss, alongside whom you can pose for the cover of a glossy fashion mag, the biggest names in entertainment, sport and politics are all dazzlingly represented; authentic down to the very last eye lash....

Finger on the pulse...
Madame Tussauds continues regularly to add figures that reflect contemporary public opinion and celebrity popularity - Bollywood kings like Shah Rukh Khan; Hollywood sirens such as Nicole Kidman; pop idols Timberlake and Minogue. The attraction also continues to expand globally with established international branches in New York, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Shanghai, Amsterdam and Washington DC recently joined by a new outlet in Berlin (July 2008) and soon to welcome one in Hollywood (2009) - all with the same rich mix of interaction, authenticity and local appeal.

A visit to Madame Tussauds is essential - where else can you savour two centuries of fame and notoriety, and tell the great and good exactly what you think of them? It'll be your most famous day out ever!

Please Note: 2009 vouchers are only valid until 31st March 2010.

And vouchers booked between April 2010 & March 2011 are valid until 31st March 2011.

Join us in Merrie England!

Come join me and my noble court in this fulsome medieval feast in my banqueting hall amidst the light of flickering torches. Let our minstrels, troupers and strolling players be amongst thee and entertain with riddle, story and song of love and great deeds that doth bewitch thine ears with joy.

The regal banquet takes place by flickering torchlight in the vaulted cellars of Ivory House, just a stone's throw from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

Accompanying King Henry VIII are jousting knights, stolling players, dancing wenches and the incredible strong man which provide a magical medieval pageant for your delight.

After the show, there is music and dancing, or you could take a two minutes walk to Tower Bridge and enjoy a panoramic view of London by night.

Valentine Venetian Ball

The Medieval Banquet is a unique experience where you can immerse yourself in the fantasy of another time.

This Valentines, Our historic banquet hall in beautiful St. Katharine Docks provides the setting for a one-off special event which will offer guests a blend of romantic dining, dance, revelry and entertainment played out against the carnivalesque backdrop of Venetian Fayres of olde.

Throughout the evening minstrels, contortionists, jesters and musketeers will entertain you with their unique brand of performance artistry and there will also be plenty time for you to take to the dance floor yourself as you mingle with your distinguished hosts.

Our menu is a fusion of dishes specially selected to complement a Valentine Venetian Ball and these are served at intervals throughout the evening as all the while the entertainment continues to unfurl around you.

A Masquerade Ball is a chance to dress-up in your finest garb but don't forget the thing that makes it 'Masquerade' - the all important mask! We will be selling and leasing masks as well as hiring costumes.

Want more? Why not join us for our Ballroom class which will take place from 6.00 pm onwards. Limited places only so make sure you book yours when placing your Valentines reservation.


Valentines Menu

3 course banquet

Bottle of sparkling wine per couple

Themed entertainment

Seafood platter of Atlantic prawns, fried calamari and crab cakes served with coconut dip

Roast Chicken in rich and creamy champagne and truffle sauce with a side of asparagus and seasonal vegetables

Sumptuous raspberry cheesecake
with a dark Belgian chocolate sauce

Vegetarian menu is available on request

The London Showboat offers a unique dinner and cabaret cruise on the River Thames, with a four-course meal, live music and dancing. The price includes a welcome drink and half a bottle of wine with your meal.

Imagine your favourite songs from the world's most famous musicals as the perfect accompaniment to the sights of London. Add a river cruise, a four-course dinner plus dancing and you have the perfect combination for an unforgettable evening.

The sights of London at night have to be seen to be believed and The London Showboat is the perfect way to do it. Aboard a modern RiverLiner?, we promise a dinner cruise with top quality entertainment both inside and out. Against the night sky the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, the O2 Millennium Dome, the Thames Flood Barrier and many more London landmarks reveal their splendour. History unfolds before your eyes. Afterwards we'll have you dancing all the way back to Westminster to the strains of popular dance music from the last four decades.

This is the way to see one of the world's great Capital cities.

Make it a special occasion and book an evening to remember with the London Showboat.

MENU

Welcome drink & half a bottle of red wine

Starter
Malay prawns in a light mayonnaise
dressing encased in smoked salmon
Soup

Chef's home-made soup

Main course
Saute chicken supreme served in a mushroom & white wine sauce
a selection of steamed seasonal vegetables and baby potatoes

We also offer the following vegetarian option by prior arrangement:-
Brie & broccoli pithivier (a rich, creamed-Brie sauce with
onions and broccoli florets in a golden puff pastry case)

Dessert
A selection of puddings

To finish
Coffee and mints

The Royal Pass, brings over 900 years of royal history to life in a simple, convenient and prestigious package. It offers unbeatable value for money, providing admission to the three Palaces at a special price.

The Royal Pass (Central London)includes the Tower of London, Kensington Palace and the Banqueting House, Whitehall.

Be amazed by the rich stories of intrigue, ambition, romance, devotion and disaster. What's more, these are your stories - they belong to everyone. Plan a visit to Historic Royal Palaces and you'll be surprised at what you'll find.

Please Note
* Please exchange voucher for Pass at Group Tickets window at the Tower of London, opens 9 or 10am.
* Valid for one admission each to Tower of London, Kensington Palace & Banqueting House, Whitehall.
* Expires 2 years from purchase.

Avoid the queues with these fast track tickets to the famous Tower of London. The entry queue for customers with prepaid tickets is generally less than 30 minutes at peak times (the queue to buy tickets on the day can be upwards of 2 hours!).

These are open tickets valid for entry on a single day from the date chosen until 28th February 2010.

MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS:
# A new permanent exhibition on Torture at the Tower
# The Jewel House where visitors can marvel at the exquisite Crown Jewels
# The Crowns & Diamonds exhibition in the Martin Tower which charts the evolution of royal crowns in Britain and the role that diamonds played in their decoration
# The White Tower which houses a splendid display of arms and armour from the Royal Armouries, including the armours of Henry VIII and Charles I
# The Bloody Tower where legend says the 'Princes in the Tower' were murdered and where the imprisonment of Sir Walter Ralegh is brought to life
# The Beauchamp Tower where visitors can read inscriptions made by desperate prisoners
# Traitors' Gate, through which many famous prisoners passed
# The Wall Walk, which provides great views of the Tower and is an ideal location for photography

BRITAIN'S GREATEST MEDIEVAL EXPERIENCE
Pre-purchase your entrance tickets to Warwick Castle and save yourself time to experience more of Britain's greatest Medieval experience!
THE CASTLE DUNGEON OPENING EASTER 2009
Warwick Castle has witnessed some of the darkest, bloodiest and most frightening times in history.
This new experience is set to echo part of the Castle's past, taking you back to 1345, when the town was gripped by the plague.
In true Dungeon style, gore seekers will be greeted by decaying bodies, chanting monks, torture implements, execution and 'the labyrinth of lost souls' - a fantastic scary mirror maze. Warwick Castle truly brings history to life!
Tickets to The Castle Dungeon are available on the day at a supplement.
INFO
Times: Daily From 10am

Come face to face with some of the hairiest, scariest, tallest and smallest animals on the planet - right in the heart of the capital. Set in leafy Regents Park amongst heritage-listed buildings and beautiful gardens, London Zoo is a great excuse for a big day out.

Get up close to cheeky squirrel monkeys in the new walk-through experience, Meet the Monkeys. Dare to encounter the Komodo dragon, or embark on an African Bird Safari.

With all-day parking, play equipment, beautiful picnic areas, keeper talks, animal displays and exciting events, the whole family will enjoy a day out at London Zoo, full of discovery and wild fun.

- OPEN EVERY DAY from 10.00am
- Closed Christmas Day
- Open evenings during summer
- Last admission one hour before closing time
- Closing times vary