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University & College Art & Design Trip To London

With so many world-class galleries free to enter, London is the place to truly inspire students of art and design.

LondonUKUniversity & CollegesArt and Design
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Highlights

01

The rich collections of Tate Britain and Tate Modern

02

Contemporary art at the Saatchi Gallery

03

Historic design artifacts at the V&A

04

Cutting-edge art and the Whitechapel Gallery

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Brilliant! Students thoroughly enjoyed it! Excellent value for money and jam packed full of excursions! Can’t wait for next year.

Thornleigh

What's included*

Executive coach travel
Use of coach throughout your tour
3 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation
Single rooms for party leaders
1 leader free for 10 paying passengers
24-hour assistance and support

*Excursion fees may not be included in this tour – please contact us to learn more.

Recommended excursions

01 Tate Britain and Tate Modern
02 National Portrait Gallery
03 Victoria and Albert Museum
04 Saatchi Gallery
05 Design Museum London
06 The Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House
07 Whitechapel Gallery
08 National Gallery
01 Tate Britain and Tate Modern

The Tate Britain is the national gallery for British art and contains the largest collection in the world. Covering the period from 1500 to the present day, major works including Turner, Constable, Stubbs and Blake. From here we visit the Tate Modern, a spectacular bankside warehouse that displays international modern art dating from 1900 and beyond.

Full day See on map
02 National Portrait Gallery

The gallery was founded in 1856 with one idea in mind – to collect portraits of famous British men and women. With a current collection of over 160,000 portraits, it’s an unmissable trip for all arts and literature buffs, providing a richly intriguing historical insight. It was the first gallery of its kind in the world and is just off Trafalgar Square.

2 hours See on map
03 Victoria and Albert Museum

Get inspired at the world’s greatest museum of art and design, with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity. Artefacts include ceramics, paintings, textiles, jewellery, photographs and medieval objects from European, North American, Asian and North African cultures. The museum’s collection of Italian Renaissance items is the largest in the world outside of Italy.

Half day See on map
04 Saatchi Gallery

Opened in 1985 to exhibit Saatchi’s private collections, the gallery of contemporary art has been at the forefront of emerging artists ever since. The gallery has had a huge influence upon British art and now a comprehensive education facility where students are encouraged to engage with the cutting edge of British art through tailored tours and workshops.

2-3 hours See on map
05 Design Museum London

With over 2,000 objects ranging from the early 1900s to cult contemporary design, the museum’s collection records the history of interior, domestic and digital design and shows how key innovations have shaped our modern world. Stylish exhibitions including Designer of the Year showcase the most imaginative works in fashion, architecture and graphics.

2-3 hours See on map
06 The Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

With a collection that spans the early Renaissance to the 20th century, the Courtauld Gallery is a must-see for all students visiting London. An unrivalled archive of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works highlights an exquisite collection of drawings, prints, sculptures and decorative arts, housed in the elegant setting of Somerset House on The Strand.

2 hours See on map
07 Whitechapel Gallery

The East End gallery is a touchstone for international contemporary art, famous for it’s premiering of modern masters such as Picasso, Pollock and Kahlo. The building is currently being expanded to enhance the beautiful galleries and add an education and research tower. It is a pivotal part of London’s most vibrant and cutting-edge art quarter.

1-2 hours See on map
08 National Gallery

This gallery on Trafalgar Square houses the national collection of Western European painting from the 13th to the 19th centuries. More than 2,300 masterpieces are on show including works by Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo, Monet and Turner – all for free. As well as temporary exhibitions there are lectures and workshops to help students engage with the art.

2 hours See on map
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Typical accommodation

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Why groups like it:

Located in the city centre, 500m from the British Library and 700m from King’s Cross and St Pancras
Stylish interior with a comfortable and informal atmosphere
Lock-up facilities

Facilities:

Pool table, arcade and games room
Free Wi-Fi access
24-hour reception
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Royal National Hotel ★★★ See on map

Why groups like it:

There’s a lounge where students can meet and socialise
It’s a short walk from Oxford Street and Covent Garden
Close to Regent’s Park for afternoon activities

Facilities:

TV
24-hour reception
Bowling alley nearby
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The Equity Point London Hotel See on map

Why groups like it:

Centrally located close to public transport links
Only a 5-minute walk from Paddington, also close to Notting Hill and Hyde Park
Storage lockers

Facilities:

Common room with TV, music, Wii and table football
Free Wi-Fi access
24-hour reception

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