Windermere

Set in England’s Lake District, Windermere offers students a chance to connect with literature, nature, and conservation in a breathtaking landscape. Surrounded by rolling hills,...

Tour Manager Notes: Oxford

In about 700 AD, Frideswide, daughter of King Didian was being pursued by an importunate though royal lover. In fear for her chastity she took...

Stratford-upon-Avon

Best known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon offers students a deep dive into English literature, history, and cultural heritage. Walking through its well-preserved...

Tour Manager Notes: Salisbury

Overview Sorbidiodonum was an important crossroad in Roman Britain, which became a prosperous market town in Saxon England. The Saxons called it Saeres Byrig, meaning...

Channel Crossing Portsmouth

Channel Crossing – Portsmouth General Notes Drive to the port of departure. Cross as foot passengers. Continue by coach on arrival. Tickets are included in...

Tour Manager Notes: Stonehenge

Overview Stonehenge (henge means ‘to hang’) is Europe's most famous prehistoric monument.  Its first recorded history is that of Geoffrey of Monmouth, who was a...

Tour Manager Notes: Warwick

Overview The castle of Warwick, situated right in the Heart of England is one of the great strategic defensive sites in Britain. Its importance as...

Tour Manager Notes: Stratford-Upon-Avon

Overview The oldest market town in Warwickshire, Stratford was first a Celtic settlement, then a small Roman town. Its name – a mixture of Celtic...

Tour Manager Notes: Windsor

Key dates 1066 – William the Conqueror crowned King of England 1080s – Building of Windsor begins 1215 – Magna Carta 1475 – St George’s...

Tour Manager Notes: The Euro

Euro Statistics The European Central Bank has overseen production of: 10 billion euro notes 52 billion euro coins Total value: 664 billion euros Cost to...