See a sweeter side of historical London and indulge in chocolate from the finest boutiques that have spoilt generations of Londoners and visitors, some for more than a hundred years.
Anyone visiting London for the first time and walking along the Thames Embankment may be surprised to come across an original Egyptian obelisk.
The Harry Potter film series made Leavesden its home for more than ten years. As the books were still being released while the films were being made, the production crew saved many of the iconic sets, props and costumes that were created especially for the films - just in case they were ever needed later on in the series.
Experience Afternoon Tea with a difference on the BB Routemaster bus. This vintage London bus will drive around Central London, taking in some of the City’s best sights, whilst you can indulge in the fabulous BB Afternoon tea.
Fuller’s have been brewing beer at the Griffin Brewery for over 150 years.
http://www.fullers.co.uk/brewery
See a sweeter side of historical London and indulge in chocolate from the finest boutiques that have spoilt generations of Londoners and visitors, some for more than a hundred years.
https://www.chocolateecstasytours.com/
At Sipsmith Distillery, they are very proud of what happens there and love to share it with like minded spirit sippers, with a tour. You can see where the award winning gin is made and a tutored tasting. They open on selected weekday evenings, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:30pm finishing at 8pm.The Distillery is 5 minutes walk away from Stamford Brook tube (District Line).
Join them and be greeted with a crisp G&T in hand you'll hear a bit about the history of gin in London - from its chequered past of Mother's Ruin and Dutch Courage to the cocktail heyday at the Savoy- and how Sipsmith fits into the picture. Then see how they handcraft all our award-winning spirits as they introduce you to our beautiful copper stills - Prudence, Patience and Constance - followed by a tutored tasting of the range.
The Harry Potter film series made Leavesden its home for more than ten years. As the books were still being released while the films were being made, the production crew saved many of the iconic sets, props and costumes that were created especially for the films - just in case they were ever needed later on in the series.
Once filming wrapped on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 in 2010, the production crew were left with a treasure trove of thousands of intricate and beautifully-made artefacts, many of which wouldn't have been saved on a typical production.
The team behind Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter wanted to preserve and showcase these iconic props, costumes and sets so that Harry Potter fans could experience the magic of filmmaking first-hand. Many of the original cast and crew returned to reassemble the sets and record their memories from filming, and on 31st March 2012, the Studio Tour opened its doors.
Set adjacent to the working film studios where all eight Harry Potter films were made, the Studio Tour offers visitors the unique opportunity to explore two soundstages and a backlot filled with original sets, animatronic creatures and breathtaking special effects.
Grab your deerstalker, as you embark on a Sherlock Holmes Tour of London, exploring places featured in the books, real sites that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as locations featured in film and TV adaptations of the detective’s great adventures.
This Sherlock Holmes walk is a must-do tour for real fans of Holmes and Watson.
The tour starts at the very place where Holmes and Watson first meet and then takes in literary sites from gentlemen’s clubs such as 104 Pall Mall, The Reform Club, to grand hotels featured in some of the novels and short stories, as well as the London that inspired the author of the books, Arthur Conan Doyle.
You get to visit many of the film and TV locations and inspirations in the capital featured in screen adaptations starring Jeremy Brett, Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr. Along the way, you have plenty of opportunities to take pictures and see the locations up-close.
Feel free to dress up as the Master Sleuth himself or any other character in the series (only if you want to!). The Sherlock Holmes London tour finishes at Somerset House on The Strand.
Experience Afternoon Tea with a difference on the BB Routemaster bus. This vintage London bus will drive around Central London, taking in some of the City’s best sights, whilst you can indulge in the fabulous BB Afternoon tea.
Capture the heart of the city’s culture. landmarks and history on a London Routemaster bus, whilst sipping a lovely cup of tea and enjoying the exquisite tastes of French pastries .
High tea accompanied with an array of tasty sandwiches and delicious cakes and pastries. The uniformed London bus driver will take you round The London Eye, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, The Royal Albert Hall, Marble Arch, Piccadilly Circus, Nelson’s Column, Downing Street and more.
The Route…
The 12:30 and 15:00 tours depart from 8 Northumberland Avenue, off Trafalgar Square WC2N 5BY.
The 12:00, 14:30 & 17:00 tours depart daily from Victoria Coach Station.
