Love London

Description

Enjoy this fine British tradition of afternoon tea relaxing in the Number Twelve Restaurant whilst savouring their freshly prepared scones, fruit tartlets, dainty sandwiches and fine tea.

When you arrive you will be welcomed by the staff which will show you to your seats. You will be presented with a choice of teas, carefully cut finger sandwiches such as pickled cucumber sherry vinegar and black pepper, salt beef, English mustard and watercress, egg chive and mayonnaise and Scottish salmon cream cheese. These will be followed by freshly baked scones served warm with Devonshire clotted cream, strawberry and raspberry preserve, fresh fruit tartlets, afternoon tea cakes and pastries. All to be washed down with your choice of a selection of fine teas or freshly ground coffee.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available Monday to Sunday, throughout the year.

How long does this activity last?

This experience will last approximately 1½ hours however there is no set time.

You need to know

The minimum age is 18 years old.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This experience is for two people, there will be other people there on the day.

Locations

• Number Twelve at the Ambassadors Hotel - London - London - Bloomsbury

Description

Located in the fashionable Bloomsbury district, the Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel is a great choice for a relaxing afternoon tea treat. Located near Oxford Street, Covent Garden and Soho, this hotel is perfectly situated for those who wish to explore London. The Number Twelve Restaurant serves gourmet Italian cuisine made from fresh and seasonal produce with views of London streets.

On arrival you will be greeted by friendly staff who will seat you in the contemporary Number Twelve Restaurant. Your afternoon tea will include a selection of freshly made sandwiches and baked scones served warm with Devonshire clotted cream. You will also have fresh fruit tartlets, delicious tea cakes, pastries and strawberries all the while being served a choice of fine teas or freshly ground coffee.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available Monday to Friday, throughout the year. A £5 supplement fee per person applies for weekend bookings.

How long does this activity last?

This experience will typically last 2 hours.

You need to know

The minimum age for this experience is 18 years old.

If you have any dietary requirements, please check to see if there is an alternative upon booking.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This experience is for two people to enjoy.

Locations

• Number Twelve at the Ambassadors Hotel - London - London - Bloomsbury

Description

Bring a guest to Map Maison and enjoy a relaxing afternoon or evening drinking Prosecco and cocktails whilst grazing on tapas.

You will be greeted at the stylish venue by the welcoming staff with a cocktail of your choice each. Enjoy these delicious cocktails with a tapas platter that offers a selection of delicious plates, including; 18 month aged Iberico ham platter, sourdough with Iberico ham, avocado mash, buffalo mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes and many more. Once you are fully settled in you and your guest can follow this up with a another choice of one cocktail each from Map Maison’s signature & experimental selection. Choose from a wide variety of cocktails, including the zesty Pink Lady, aromatic Into the Woods, fruity Perfect Poison or enjoy a classic such as an Espresso Martini to finish your experience. Non alcoholic cocktail options are available at an additional cost

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience runs Tuesday to Sunday, throughout the year.

How long does this activity last?

This experience will last approximately 1.5 hours.

You need to know

The minimum age for this experience is 18 years old.

This experience is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This experience is for two people, however there will be other people there on the day.

Locations

• MAP Maison - London - London - Haggerston

Description

Whether you know your Polyjuice potion from your Felix Felicis or are just simply fascinated by Harry Potter’s magical world, you and a friend can discover the London or Edinburgh sites renowned for being shrouded in the story’s magic and mystery.

If you choose to visit London, you will meet your tour guide outside Southwark Viewpoint, where you’ll receive an overview of what you can expect from the tour and the sites which will later be revealed. Throughout the two hour tour, you’ll not only visit famed landmarks within the muggle world, such as Big Ben and the Tate Modern, but you’ll also get to explore London’s exclusive Harry Potter hot spots. Along your way discover the entrances to Diagon Alley and Leaky Cauldron, visit Platform 9 ¾ and enjoy views from the bridge which was destroyed in the Half Blood Prince! If you choose to visit Edinburgh, you will meet your tour guide outside the Museum on the Mound, where you’ll again receive an overview of what you can expect from the tour and the sites which will later be revealed.mYou will explore the exquisitely magical world that Harry and his friends found themselves in. Use your knowledge of spells to outwit the guide and seek out inspirations and film locations around the stunning city of Edinburgh! Marvel at locations, such as the entrance to the fictional Hogwarts, invisible to the Muggle world, the inspirational winding streets of Edinburgh's old town to the spot where JK Rowling wrote the books! Soak in Edinburgh in all its historical glory! And so much more! Full to the brim with facts, trivia and fantastic photo opportunities, this tour is essential for any Harry Potter fan.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on selected dates, throughout the year.

How long does this activity last?

This experience will last approximately 2½ hours.

You need to know

There is no minimum age for this experience, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This experience is for three people.

Locations

• Southwark Viewpoint - London - London - Southwark

Description

Did you know that London is the third busiest production centre in the world? With its unique charm and history, both London and throughout the UK have long been featured in film and TV from Bridget Jones to Pride and Prejudice and from Harry Potter to James Bond. It is one giant movie set.

Founded in 2009 by Director Lewis Swan, a graduate of the University of London, Brit Movie Tours is a family run business that offer more than just sightseeing tours. Departing from locations in London, Bath and South Wales their diverse range of walking and bus tours educate, entertain and appeal to visitors of all ages, nationalities and interests bringing these movies and TV shows to life.

"TV and Film fans love to know more about their favourite films and the actors who starred in them," says Lewis Swan, Brit Movie Tours founder. "To see or stand at a location where a favourite film or TV show was shot or a famous actor or actress strolled is a huge thrill for movie fans."

Discover what it takes to be the world’s most famous secret agent, as this tour will take you on a journey to uncover some of the locations from the James Bond films, including the latest 007 film adventure, No Time to Die.

As part of the tour, you will also get to learn about aspects of the British secret service and discover where fantasy meets reality. Sites visited will include London’s oldest restaurant (which featured in SPECTRE), the National Gallery, Whitehall, Mi5 and Mi6.

The tour will start at Charing Cross, then wend its way through Westminster, the beating heart of British politics and intrigue, filled with government buildings and hidden bunkers, all with secrets to tell. During the James Bond walking tour, you’ll get a chance to take lots of pictures and see familiar locations up-close and personal.

As part of the tour, there will be a short bus journey, so you will need an Oyster OR Travelcard (valid for Zone 1) before the start of the tour.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on selected dates, throughout the year, subject to availability.

How long does this activity last?

The tour will last approximately 2½ hours.

You need to know

There is no minimum age, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This experience is for four people, there will be other people there on the day.

Locations

• Charing Cross Railway Station (in front of Boots) - London - London - Strand

Description

Did you know that London is the third busiest production centre in the world? With its unique charm and history, both London and throughout the UK have long been featured in film and TV from Bridget Jones to Pride and Prejudice and from Harry Potter to James Bond. It is one giant movie set.

Founded in 2009 by Director Lewis Swan, a graduate of the University of London, Brit Movie Tours is a family run business that offer more than just sightseeing tours. Departing from locations in London, Bath and South Wales their diverse range of walking and bus tours educate, entertain and appeal to visitors of all ages, nationalities and interests bringing these movies and TV shows to life.

"TV and Film fans love to know more about their favourite films and the actors who starred in them," says Lewis Swan, Brit Movie Tours founder. "To see or stand at a location where a favourite film or TV show was shot or a famous actor or actress strolled is a huge thrill for movie fans."

If you love to laugh then the Mary Poppins Returns tour of London is indubitably for you! This two hour Mary Poppins walking tour of London is the most practically perfect way to see London and the locations used in the new Mary Poppins Returns movie starring Emily Blunt as the world famous nanny.

During this tour for four you can expect to see some of the City of London’s most famous landmarks including the Bank of England and St Paul’s Cathedral – can you spot the bird lady? There will be opportunities to take lots photos sitting on the steps of St Paul’s! You’ll be inspired to fly a kite, for sure!

The knowledgeable and friendly guide will keep you entertained with behind the scenes stories of the making of Mary Poppins Returns, you will find out details from the original Mary Poppins books and film, including the meaning of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and hear about the London in which Jane and Michael grew up.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on selected dates, throughout the year, subject to availability.

How long does this activity last?

The tour will last approximately 2 hours.

You need to know

There is no minimum age, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This experience is for four people, there will be other people there on the day.

Locations

• Start at Bank Station - London - London - Cornhill

Description

Over 50 years ago, after his Aunt Lucy went into The Home for Retired Bears in Lima, Paddington left darkest Peru and, after stowing away in a ship’s lifeboat and living on marmalade, arrived in London.

He was found on Paddington Station by Mr and Mrs Brown who took him home to live with them, naming him Paddington after the station where he was found. It is here where the walking tour begins and you’ll have the opportunity to visit the statue of Paddington and visit the Paddington shop which stocks a wide range of Paddington products.

Now he has his own movies, you can follow in Paddington’s paw prints with the Paddington Tour of London and visit some of London’s neighbourhoods and sites that have featured in more than 20 books, plus several film locations from both movies.

You can learn about Paddington’s adventures, discover how the movies were made and find out how good your Paddington knowledge really is.

The walking tour finishes at Portobello Road where Mr Gruber’s shop is located.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on selected dates, throughout the year, subject to availability.

How long does this activity last?

The tour will last approximately 2½ hours.

You need to know

There is no minimum age, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This experience is for 4 people, there will be other people there on the day.

Locations

• Paddington Railway Station - London - London - Paddington

Description

Did you know that London is the 3rd busiest film production centre in the world? With its unique charm and history, both London and throughout the UK have long been featured in film and TV from Bridget Jones to Pride and Prejudice and from Harry Potter to James Bond. It is one giant movie set.

Founded in 2009 by Director Lewis Swan, a graduate of the University of London, Brit Movie Tours is a family run business that offer more than just sightseeing tours. Departing from locations in London, Bath and South Wales their diverse range of walking and bus tours educate, entertain and appeal to visitors of all ages, nationalities and interests bringing these movies and TV shows to life.

"TV and Film fans love to know more about their favourite films and the actors who starred in them," says Lewis Swan, Brit Movie Tours founder. "To see or stand at a location where a favourite film or TV show was shot or a famous actor or actress strolled is a huge thrill for movie fans."

Grab your deerstalker as 4 of 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 met, then it takes to literary sites, gentlemen’s clubs and grand hotels featured in some of the novels and short stories, as well as the parts of 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’ll 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. Please note this tour does not include Baker Street as part of the itinerary.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on selected dates, throughout the year, subject to availability.

How long does this activity last?

The tour will last approximately 2 hours.

You need to know

There is no minimum age, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This experience is for 4 people, there will be other people there on the day.

Locations

• Savini at Criterion - London - London - Piccadilly Circus

Description

Kicking off with a quick (and tasty) history lesson, Master Chocolatiers will guide you through the magical legends of chocolate, with the chance to sample plenty of exotic tasters along the way. With a bean-to-bar discovery and chocolate connoisseur tasting session, you’ll then be sampling raw cocoa nibs, 100% pure chocolate and special secret ingredients, for developing a discerning palate. Diving in to the chocolate making, you’ll be creating your very own personalised chocolate bark using professional dipping forks to create marbled effects.

After demonstrations from the Master Chocolatiers, the chocolate making and chocolate decorating continues with fresh-cream truffles. Guided by an expert chocolatier, you’ll dip, decorate and design your own delicious truffles with creative toppings like honeycomb and sea salt. You will leave with your very own personalised chocolate bark.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on selected Saturday and Sunday dates throughout the year, subject to availability.

How long does this activity last?

This experience will last approximately 2 hours

You need to know

The minimum age is 8 years old, under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This experience is for one adult, there will be other people there on the day.

Locations

• My Chocolate - London - London - Shoreditch High Street
• My Chocolate (Piccadilly, Manchester) - North West - Greater Manchester - Manchester

Description

Become part of London's gruesome history and travel back in time to an age of adventure and uncover the dark secrets that lie beneath the world's most famous and most haunted bridge. Laugh, scream and cheer your way through 2000 years of horrible history!

The London Bridge Experience really is a fully integrated character led journey through history. Learn about the Great Fire of London, Jack the Ripper and explore the streets of Victorian Southwark.

Once you have finished with the bridge, it's time to face your fears! Whether it's clowns that make your blood run cold or confined spaces that make your hairs stand on end, the London Tombs is sure to leave your throat sore from screaming! Formerly a plague pit, the London Tombs will excite you, scare you, make your pulse race. Basically, it's Halloween every day of the year!

You just need to turn up on the day with your voucher, there is no need to book in advance so please check the attraction's website for admission times.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available Monday to Sunday throughout the year, excludes Christmas Day.

How long does this activity last?

This experience will will last approximately 40 minutes.

You need to know

The minimum age for this experience is 5 years old accompanied by an adult.

There are no fitness requirements for this experience. If you suffer from asthma or epilepsy, please remember to take your medication.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This experience is for two people, but there will be other people there on the day.

Family and friends

This experience is not suitable for spectators, although additional guests can pay on the day.

Locations

• The London Bridge Experience and London Tombs - London - London - London Bridge