London School Music Tour

You don’t have to journey far for an inspirational school music tour!

One of the world's biggest tourist destinations is actually right here in the UK! London is the perfect destination for a music tour, especially for youth ensembles, with groups able to perform in some fantastic choral venues, such as Southwark Cathedral, and tourist friendly outdoor venues which include Hyde Park. Of course, not to be missed is the opportunity to see a West End Show, such as Les Miserables, Lion King and many more...

London School Music Tour

From

£239^PP

4 days, 3 nights

Performance Venues

Hyde Park - Outdoor Performance

Originally built in 1869, this bandstand is one of the oldest in Britain. Today, the bandstand plays host to a number of organised concerts that are generally held during June and July.

Band

Choir

St Paul's Actors Church

This church is located in the heart of Covent Garden and is always being linked with theatres; firstly with Drury Lane and now the Royal Opera House. The church hosts many concerts and recitals and always welcomes visiting youth choirs or chamber orchestras. Lunchtime performances only.

Choir

Victoria Embankment Gardens

Created in 1874, the gardens have been a green haven for Londoners for well over a century, offering historic statues, monuments,beautiful lawns and flowerbeds.The gardens are now well known for their lunchtime concerts which take place in the summer months for an appreciative audience who take advantage of the free deck chairs laid on in order to enjoy the performance.

Band

Choir

Tower of London- Music

This historic castle is located on the north bank of the River Thames. The tower offers the unique opportunity to perform by the Wharf overlooking the Thames.

Band

Choir

Banqueting House

One of the grandest buildings in London, the hall is located in Whitehall and hosts many concerts for youth ensembles. Magnificent paintings by Peter Paul Rubens adorn the beautiful performance hall. Lunchtime concerts are very popular.

Choir

St Martin in the Fields

Located in Trafalgar Square in the heart of London, St. Martin in the Fields is one of the most famous churches for concerts and recitals that has been at the heart of making music for over 250 years, with both Handel and Mozart performing their greatest pieces here.Lunchtime recital only possible. Please request this venue at least 6 months in advance.

Choir

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Travel to London

Afternoon

Visit Madame Tussauds Check in at accommodation

Evening

Evening meal at the hostel

Day 2

Morning

Morning visit to Covent Garden

Afternoon

Lunchtime concert at the St Paul's Actors Church Walk to Leicester Square and Picadilly Circus

Evening

Early evening meal followed by West End show

Day 3

Morning

Morning backstage tour of the Theatre Royal

Afternoon

Afternoon performance in bandstand at Victoria Park Gardens

Evening

Evening meal followed by a visit to London Eye

Day 4

Morning

Morning at the Tower of London

Afternoon

Depart London for return journey

Evening

Arrive back home

3 nights' half-board accommodation
Return excecutive coach travel (TV/video/WC/seatbelts)
Arrangement of 2 concerts including publicity and advertising
Free staff place ratio 1:8
Detailed information pack
Itinerary planning service
VAT

Accommodation

YHA London Thameside

YHA Rotherhithe is a modern hostel situated just south of the River Thames in the Docklands area of central London. Offering 320 beds in a range of guestrooms, from twins to 10-bedded rooms, all with private bathroom facilities, your purpose-built hostel can provide breakfast, a picnic lunch and evening meals.Alongside the self-catering kitchen at YHA Rotherhithe, you will also find a laundry room, TV lounge, reference library and book exchange, as well as Internet access. The hostel also offers cycle storage, luggage storage, coin and card payphones and facilities for wheelchair users, including disabled transport information.

Excursions

London Eye

The London Eye is the world’s biggest observation wheel.

Tower of London

There are dozens of amazing sights and activities at the Tower of London.

Imperial War Museum London

Through its exhibitions, collections and varied programmes, the Imperial War Museum London offers a stimulating and memorable learning experience.

2012 London Olympic Sites Tour

The tour starts in Stratford where you will visit the spectacular Olympic Park; the 80,000-seat Main Stadium, the Multi-Sports Arena,

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as the administrative

Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum is the world's leading museum of natural history.

Houses Of Parliament

Take a guided tour around the houses of Parliament where you will be able to see the Commons and Lords

National Theatre Backstage Tours

Get exclusive access to unseen parts of the National Theatre on a tour led by experienced and enthusiastic guides.

Theatre Royal Drury Lane Tour

Through the Stage Dooris the UK's first interactive theatre tour at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

Royal Albert Hall Front of House Tour

A Front of House Tour at the Royal Albert Hall involves engaging guides taking you on a personal journey through this iconic building, bringing to life the Hall's fascinating history and sharing some of its secrets.

Pineapple Dance Studios - Workshops

Learn from some of the world's best choreographers at London's most famous dance studios here in the heart of Covent

Shakespeare's Globe

Founded by the pioneering American actor and director Sam Wanamaker, Shakespeare's Globe is a unique international resource dedicated to the

West End Show

Take your group to London's famous West End and catch an incredible show.

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect tour

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in music tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.

Launching your tour

The next step is to get your tour approved and then get your musicians signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the tour planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (including making sure your concerts are well promoted).

Support while you’re away

Throughout your music tour, we’ll be just a phone call away (24/7). Before you go, we’ll send you a final info pack and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.

After your tour

When you return from your tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, so we can continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour, so you can give your musicians and their families plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).