The Wimbledon Tennis Tour, at a budget friendly £20 per person is the perfect gift idea for anyone who is a tennis fan! The tour starts by taking you behind the scenes of Wimbledon and onto the No 1 and Centre courts giving you a different look to what you would normally experience as a spectator. Away from the courts you will get to see the picnic terraces, press interview room, water gardens and Millennium building where you might just spot some tennis stars! The tour is hosted by tour guides who know the courts, the history and lots of fun titbits inside out and can really give you a new look and insider view of the famous Wimbledon.

After the guided tour of the courts and backstage you will then be able to finish off your experience at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum. The museum gives you the opportunity to learn about the history of the court and the sport from its roots as a simple past time to its current format of a worldwide professional sport which attracts fans from all over the world. Along with a series of exhibitions, art and memorabilia from as far back as the 1500s there is also a series of education films such as The Science of Tennis and footage showcasing some of the most memorable highlights from Wimbledon. This is the ultimate tennis museum in the United Kingdom and is consider a must visit for any tennis fan!

The tour will take around 2.5 hours, depending on how long you wish to spend in the museum. There are a limited schedule of tours which take place throughout the year however there are none during the Wimbledon tournament so it is important to book your tour as far in advance as possible and two weeks at the minimum.

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The Sunday lunch River Thames cruise takes place on the Spirit of Chartwell, a luxurious boat which is full of spectacular history, designed to replicate the glamour from the Cote d’Azur Pullman railway carriage and even includes various artefacts and statement pieces from the carriage and other important, historic trains and ships such as the RMS Windsor Castle.

In more recent times the Spirit of Chartwell has been making history by being a part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant in 2012. The Spirit of Chartwell was the focal point of 1000 boats in the pageant decorated to resemble an 18th century royal barge, carrying the Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family down the Thames.

The Spirit of Chartwell cruise for two begins at 11am at Canary Wharf with the exquisite champagne reception to enjoy whilst travelling down the Thames. You have the option of listening to a journey guide if you wish to know more about the sights on the side of the Thames.
The Sunday lunch on board the Spirit of Chartwell consists of three courses which is freshly prepared on the ship with special diets catered for if you advise the ship when booking your table.

After lunch the cruise will take a short stop at Greenwich where it will then make its return to Canary Wharf. On the return leg of the cruise you will be served with high tea which is a selection of sandwiches, scones, cakes and luxury chocolates.

The experience is for two people and the seats are situated on a table for six, if you wish you can upgrade to a table for two when you make your booking. The Thames cruise in total takes 5 hours and finishes at Canary Wharf at 4pm.

If you want to view London from the Thames and dine on a ship which is fit for the Queen then this is definitely the London gift experience for you!

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Fans of Manchester City can spend an hour visiting several different areas of the stadium, located in Lancashire. Throughout the tour, visitors can get up close and personal with the pitch level, as well as the dressing rooms, director’s box, and dug outs. The stadium has state-of-the-art features that are recognised worldwide as some of the best in stadium architecture and design. Costing a total of 154 million pounds, the stadium holds over 47,000 football fans per game, and has recently gone through a series of hospitality and playing surface upgrades.

The amazing stature of the stadium and the ongoing upgrades ensure that the facility stays at the top of the list of athletic facilities for years to come. In addition to being the home of Manchester City F.C., the stadium has hosted the 2002 Commonwealth Games, the 2008 UEFA Cup Finals, rugby league games, high-profile concerts, and boxing title matches.

The Etihad Stadium has the ability to expand and contract for the specific sporting events it hosts. For example, a portion of the stadium’s pitch may be closed off for renovations while a concert or other sporting event is occupying the rest of the surface area.

Transportation to the stadium will now be easier than ever, with the opening of the Etihad Campus Metrolink Station, which fans and tourists can use as of the 2012-2013 playing season. This is in addition to the railway stations at Ashburys and Manchester Piccadilly, which also help people get in and out of the stadium for tours and events.

The family tour of Manchester City Stadium is for two adults and up to two children under 16 years old. The tour costs only £25.00, and can be taken any day of the week, although times do vary on Sundays and bank holidays. There are three different times each day when the tour takes off, with the first tour starting late morning and the final tour starting late afternoon. It is encouraged that guests research ahead and also allow approximately 15 minutes for checking in at the stadium.

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Guided tours of Chelsea’s home stadium, Stamford Bridge, last about an hour and are offered every day except for days that the club plays a home game. The only one left this season is May 13, the final contest of the 2011-12 Premier League season versus Blackburn Rovers.

Those taking the tour will enjoy visiting the pitch, both of the dressing rooms and the media facilities. When visiting these areas, it is easy to imagine them full of life with players and members of the press. The price of the tour also includes a visit to the club’s museum.

Tours are available 11 times a day with start times ranging from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with no entry allowed past 4 p.m. On May 13, the museum will close at 2 p.m., one hour prior to kick-off for that day’s game.

This historic stadium has been used by Chelsea since its founding in 1905. The ground had been home to London Athletics Club since 1877. The 41,837-seat facility previously had a capacity of about 100,000. A record 82,905 fans witnessed Arsenal pay a visit in 1935.

In addition to Chelsea’s home games, this incredible facility has played host to FA Cup semi-finals and finals and international games featuring the English national team. Other sports that have been played here include rugby union, baseball, greyhound racing, cricket and American football.

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Upon arriving at the tour, guests are split into groups with friendly and informative guides. However, there is no rush during the experience, as each feature is meant to be admired. All guests are allowed to take photos at will, but flash photography is prohibited to limit distractions. Some exhibits include video presentations with the cast and crew of the films, and an audio guide book is available to further explain the history of different attractions.

There are several interactive activities for guests to participate in. The Broomstick Flying Experience puts visitors on a broomstick in front of a green screen, and the skies over Hogwarts are digitally imposed in the background for a souvenir photo. This experience can also be mirrored with Ron Weasley’s Ford Anglia. Midway through the tour, guests can visit a refreshing stand selling Harry and friend’s favorite sweet drink, Butterbeer. To add to the interactive excitement, fifteen Golden Snitches are suspended throughout the exhibits and the challenge of spotting them all makes guest feel even more like a part of Harry Potter’s world.

History buffs will marvel at the section of the tour with authentic props, concept art, and animatronic models of various Hogwarts’ monsters. Visitors exit through the gift shop where they can purchase their favorite character’s wands, as well as sweets made famous by the books and movies.

A Studio Tour Gift Experience is also offered by participating websites. With these packages, visitors can enjoy a reduced admission price with tea or dinner at nearby restaurants.

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