The true magic of London can never be shown in postcards or on television.

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It can only be experienced by being there. As you look at some of the most modern buildings in the world peeking out from behind the Tower of London; punks and smart suited businessmen exchanging pleasantries as they queue for a bus; and people of all ages and backgrounds scratching their heads and debating the art in the Tate museums, you start to appreciate the true appeal of this fascinating city of contrasts.

Come face to face with the guards outside Buckingham Palace; take in the city from 135 metres up the London Eye; see how many of the 300 languages spoken in London you can hear during your week there; marvel at the Crown Jewels of the most famous monarch in the world; visit Stratford-on-Avon to delve deeper into the writings of Shakespeare; spot celebrities as you wander the streets and enjoy a moment in one of the famous parks or squares to slow down and take in the pace of life around you.

After your trip, the postcards and images you see of London will take on a whole new meaning as they transport you back to this incredible city.

Have you considered:

• a theatre trip including workshops, backstage tours and world-class performances?
• an architecture trip studying English architecture through the ages?
• a history trip to the heart of the largest Empire ever to have existed - the British Empire?

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