In July students from most of the UK's schools, colleges and universities are on holiday. Many tourists arrive, especially from other European countries. It is one of the warmest months and the days are long. This is the most popular time for outdoor events. Go out walking and enjoy the British countryside. There are free concerts in many of the larger parks: check your local park for information about their events. There is a busy sporting calendar, including Henley (rowing), Wimbledon (tennis), the British Open (golf), and cricket. Flowers are in full bloom: visit the flower shows at Hampton Court Palace or Tatton Park, or gardens throughout the country. If you like classical music, don't miss the Proms concerts which start in July and continue until September. Early July is the time for summer sales in many shops.
 

Enjoy a day out in the historical city of Winchester, where you will be able to visit the Cathedral and old town, as well as the annual Hats Festival.

£22, which includes return travel by train, a guided walk and plenty of free time to explore the city and visit the Festival.

Meet at 08:00 am in front of the main ticket office inside Waterloo Train Station. Return to London at about 6:30 pm.
 

Visit two of England’s most famous cities in one day!

First, we will be travelling to Stratford, where you will be able to visit Anne Hathaway’s (Shakespeare’s wife) Cottage, Shakespeare’s House and even visit the church where he was buried. Then it’s on to Oxford, where you can visit some of the famous University colleges, including Christ’s Church college with its ‘Harry Potter connections.

£26, which includes return travel by coach, 2 guided walks and entry to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Meet at 07:00 am in front of the Warwick Road entrance to Earls Court Station, or at 07:45 am in front of Ealing Broadway Station. 
 

A road race through the heart of London. Thousands of people take part to raise money for charity. The race starts at about 9:30am and follows this route: Piccadilly (the start is near the Hard Rock Cafe), Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square, Victoria Embankment, St Paul's Cathedral, Victoria Embankment, Westminster Bridge, Whitehall (the finish). For details of how to enter the race or how to go and watch, see: http://www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk.
 

Enjoy a weekend in Blackpool, one of England’s most popular holiday resorts. Attractions include: Blackpool Tower, The Sea Life Centre and the famous ‘Pleasure Beach’ Park of Attractions, with Europe’s highest Rollercoaster!

£89, which includes return travel by train and 2 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in twin or triple rooms.

Meet at 10:50 am outside W H Smiths bookshop, inside Kings Cross Train Station on Friday. Return to London at about 10:30pm on Sunday.
 

Hampstead Heath is a large, ancient London park in North London, covering an area of 790 acres. Enjoy an evening walk across the Heath ending at the famous Spaniard’s Inn pub.

Leave school at 4:00 pm. Free!
 

Spend the morning at the world-famous monument of Stonehenge, then travel to the historical city of Salisbury, with its magnificent cathedral, in the afternoon.

£28, which includes return coach travel, entry to Stonehenge and a guided walk with local, professional guides in Salisbury.

Meet at Earls Court Underground Station (Warwick Road entrance) at 7:15am, or in front of Ealing Broadway Station at 8:00am.
 

Enjoy a walk from St Paul’s Cathedral (built after the Great Fire of London) to Fleet Street (former ‘home’ of Britain’s newspapers) and visit the ‘Olde’ Cheshire Cheese pub for a drink and/or something to eat. 

Leave school at 4:05 pm or meet at the entrance hall inside St Paul’s underground station at 4:50 pm. Free! 
 

Enjoy a day out in Canterbury, home to England’s most famous cathedral, and spend the afternoon in the seaside town of Broadstairs with its Charles Dickens connections.

£26, which includes return train travel, a guided walk in Canterbury and entry to St Augustine’s Abbey in Canterbury.

Meet at 7:20 am in front of Platforms 1-7 inside Victoria Train Station. Return to London at about 7:30 pm.
 

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