This is the world's second largest moveable flood barrier and is designed to prevent London from being flooded by high tides and sea surges. The construction, operation and history of the barrier is fascinating and a visit to the information centre allows groups to find out more about how the barrier works and the reasons for having such an arrangement in London.

Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the World. At the exhibition you can enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level walkways and learn about the history of the Bridge and how it was built. Presentations can be made by a member of the Tower Bridge Marketing Team, followed by the opportunity to visit the exhibition.

The London Stock Exchange organises courses on operating and regulating the Stock Exchange's markets. The objectives of the course are to make students aware of the immediate market impact of breaking news, the scale of the markets and the speed at which they operate. The content of the course can be tailored to suit what the group is studying. Past sessions have included the role of Information Technology in the financial markets and Maths in Action in the city. A tour of the Exchange's television studios can also be arranged.

The high-tech Education Centre at Edmonton was purpose-built for students to get first-hand experience of the world of work. Their aim is to contribute to the local community by offering tours of the plant and education sessions linked to the National Curriculum. The 2 and a half-hour session enables students to watch the whole process of production from raw materials to distribution. Later on in the executive boardroom, students can put their new learning into practice with a range of problem-solving activities.

Visit the award-winning Lime Street headquarters in the City of London. Visits comprise of a presentation outlining the history, structure and present-day activities of the Lloyd's market (with plenty of opportunity for questions) followed by a tour of the building including the Underwriting Room to see business in progress, the Loss Book and Lutine Bell.

Lasting just under 2 hours this tour of the BBC will give students the chance to see behind the scenes of some the world's most recognisable programmes. News studios, dressing-rooms and classic memorabilia will all be laid bare. 

Fuller's is the last independent brewery in London. See how they have adapted to survive and prosper in the marketplace through use of organisational and technological advances.