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Religious Studies Trips to London

London is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world and as a result is a city where a number of different religions are practised daily.  A visit to the capital presents your students with a unique opportunity to find out about religious practices, places of worship and gain a greater insight into the history and teachings of the different religions and theologies.

Religious buildings make up some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, probably the most famous is St Paul’s Cathedral which runs curriculum linked workshops in RE and philosophy.  London is also home to the largest Hindu temple outside India at Neasden, and the London Central Mosque houses an exhibition, the first of its kind in the UK, which provides visitors with a visual journey through the Islamic faith.

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Prices start from£169pp

Popular itinerary

Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.

Morning Afternoon Evening
1 Group Rail travel to London, drop bags at your accommodation Take part in a workshop at St Paul's Cathedral Dinner and trip on the London Eye
2 Visit the Holocaust Exhibition at Imperial War Museum Visit the Neasden Temple Return Group Rail Travel
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Morning Group Rail travel to London, drop bags at your accommodation
Afternoon Take part in a workshop at St Paul's Cathedral
Evening Dinner and trip on the London Eye
Morning Visit the Holocaust Exhibition at Imperial War Museum
Afternoon Visit the Neasden Temple
Evening Return Group Rail Travel

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Places to Stay


Reasons to Visit

London Central Mosque & Islamic Cultural Centre

The tour will involve taking all the visitors to their Exhibition Centre where they have a plethora of topics for students and staff to engage with.

Southwark Cathedral Workshops

Southwark Cathedral Education Centre aims to bring learning to life. Using the Cathedral as an inspirational resource, they provide curriculum-linked trails and workshops for key stage 3-5 that are exciting, engaging and experiential.

Bevis Marks Synagogue

Visit the oldest and most splendid synagogue in Great Britain. See its architectural significance and take a look inside to see the influence of the impressive sister synagogue in Amsterdam become obvious.

St Paul's Cathedral

A guided visit encourages students to discover Christianity through Art & Design. It offers an interesting and inspiring opportunity to think about how beautiful objects and paintings can enhance sacred spaces and how they might help Christians to pray, worship and learn about the Bible.

Neasden Temple

The Neasden Temple, also known as Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, is the largest Hindu temple outside India. It welcomes students of all faiths and none. The temple houses a fascinating exhibition, acting as a museum of Hinduism presented through appealing visual effects, paintings, tableux and traditional craft work.

Buddhapadipa Temple

The Buddhapadipa Temple is a Buddhist monastery covering 4 acres and inlcudes an ornamental lake, a small grove, a flower garden and an orchad. The Uposatha or Shrine Hall of the temple is a holy place, which is the sacred house of all Buddhist activities and ceremonies such as Ordination. On the four interior walls are some masterpieces of typical Thai mural paintings to depict the Buddha's lifetime.

Westminster Cathedral

Visitors of every faith and none are welcome to cross the threshold of this holy place to sense the presence of God.

The lastminute.com London Eye

The famous London Eye is one of the world’s highest observation wheels, standing at 135 metres high. The wheel has thirty-two capsules, each of which holds 25 people and views possible as far away as twenty-five miles on a clear day.

The View from The Shard

The View from the Shard is situated on floors 68, 69 and 72, almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in London, where you can take in all of London at once with 360 degree views of up to 40 miles long.

Sightseeing Tours by bus

Hop-on hop-off bus tours are great for general sightseeing, giving access to all the major sites. Departing from Grosvenor Gardens it includes Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, London Eye and Piccadilly Circus.

Thames River Cruises

A great opportunity for you to discover the 'must-see' sights in London. Watch as the River Thames weaves its way through the heart of London and see the history of this city around every bend. Cruises depart frequently from Westminster Pier, Waterloo (London Eye) Pier, Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier.

IFS Cloud Cable Car

Rising to a height of 90 metres, the IFS Cloud Cable Car offers you an exciting 1.1km cable car journey across the Thames on the UK’s only urban cable car connecting the Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Victoria Dock.

The London Dungeons

Transport yourself back to the darkest moments in the capital's history within the deep depths of the London Dungeons.

Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds is one of London’s most popular tourist attractions with over 400 wax works of celebrities, politicians, pop stars and actors.   A fully interactive experience, Madame Tussauds will inspire, enthuse and immerse pupils in celebrity culture and modern media as they walk among the stars!

Downloadable lesson plans are available to enhance and support your visit which will explore the media, fake news and celebrity culture.   

ArcelorMittal Orbit

The ArcelorMittal Orbit in the Queen Elizabeth Park, Stratford which is the iconic structure of the London 2012 Games and has the longest and tallest tunnel slide in the world. 

Take the lift up to the viewing platform, 80 meters high, and after marvelling at the view take the slide down which lasts a thrilling 40 seconds! Go back to the top and take some time learning about the city on the interactive touchscreens or making use of the free Key Stage 1-4 resources before walking back down the winding staircase with its 455 steps.

You can book with or without the slide and you can choose to stay the whole day in the park by taking a behind the scenes tour at the iconic London Stadium, swimming at the London Aquatics Centre or visiting the Lee Valley Velopark; alternatively, explore the parklands and waterways with a local Blue Badge guide.

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge, which crosses the River Thames, was built between 1886 and 1894 and is an iconic symbol of London with its two towers and bridge deck which opens to allow tall ships through. You can walk across the lower bridge deck but the twin towers and high-level glass walkways and Victorian engine rooms are part of the Tower Bridge Exhibition.

West End Theatre Tickets

The majority of student groups who visit London like to round off their trip by seeing a show. We can also book pre-theatre meals at nearby restaurants for you. Save up to 50% on the normal ticket price by attending a midweek (Mon-Thurs) evening or matinee performance. The majority of top West End shows offer these affordable discounted tickets to student groups year round (excluding school holiday dates).

Wicked

THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE WITCHES OF OZ...

WICKED tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two young women who first meet as sorcery students at Shiz University: the blonde and very popular Glinda and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences for her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

WICKED is suitable for a general audience. As a guide to parents and guardians, it is recommended for ages 7+

(Source: https://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/london/about/synopsis)

NOTE: There are other shows/plays on offer not featured. All are subject to availability.

Matilda the Musical

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Recommended for ages 6 and above.

(Source: https://uk.matildathemusical.com/about/the-story/)

NOTE: There are other shows/plays on offer not featured. All are subject to availability.

The Lion King

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi award-winning musical uses breath-taking masks and puppetry to create pure theatrical magic. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

(Source: https://disney.co.uk/shows/the-lion-king-musical-tickets)

NOTE: There are other shows/plays on offer not featured. All are subject to availability.

Mamma Mia!

Set on a Greek Island Paradise, the story of a daughter on the eve of her wedding and her quest to discover the identify of her father, all set to the music of ABBA.

NOTE: There are other shows/plays on offer not featured. All are subject to availability.

Walking Tour: East End Immigration: Huguenot, German, Irish, Jewish

The walk includes the Huguenots of late 17th century with their beautiful nearly 300-year-old silk weavers’ houses, the story of German settlement in the 18th century and then passes through the 19th century of Jewish synagogues and tailors. It then concludes with where the Irish people came to work and live in the 19th century and where the wealthy Swedish merchants lived and finishes at a great tribute to the cosmopolitan East End, when immigrants of all races and religions came together to say ‘they shall not pass’ – the beautiful mural depicting the events of the Battle of Cable Street in the 1930’s.


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Once again delighted with the service we have received from beginning to end with EST. 

Queen Elizabeths Grammar School

I will continue to use EST as each year our annual London trip gets better and better. 

Kings Leadership Academy

An excellent trip which was thoroughly enjoyed by staff and students. I received great support throughout. 

Sir John Deanes College

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