WARWICK CASTLE

With its beauty hiding a turbulent past

This medieval castle's stunning location hid the fact that by 1469, the castle was being used to imprison English monarchs. King Edward IV was imprisoned there when the Earl of Warwick 'the Kingmaker' helped restore Henry VI to the throne.

The castle is full of amazing collections of weaponry, paintings, and jewels. Cross the bridge from the Castle to enjoy entertainment medieval style. You will see jousting, knights in armed combat, archery, jesters, fire-eaters and birds of prey.

THE TOWER OF LONDON

With its chilling history of torture & murder

There are many myths that surround the Tower's history, but you will find that the truth is stranger than the fiction. See the very spot where queens have lost their heads, be dazzled by the Crown Jewels and examine the royal armouries.

Inmates of the Tower have included Thomas More, Elizabeth I, Sir Walter Raleigh, and most recently Rudolf Hess. Now the only 'prisoners' are the ravens that legend holds must stay, or the towers will crumble.

HAMPTON COURT

With its luxurious excesses

Henry VIII expanded this great Hall into an entertaining Palace fit for royal revelries. All of his six wives stayed under the Palace's roof. Henry's influence in the design of the Palace can be seen in its eight food-related rooms!

The Palace has many beautiful features to note. Clock Court contains the famous Astronomical Clock built in 1540, which showed the sun revolving around the earth. This was before the discoveries of Galileo & Copernicus changed the way we view the universe.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

With its famous ‘Changing of the Guard' Ceremony

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of Elizabeth II, and serves as both her home and office. Since 1660 the Royal Troops have guarded the Sovereign Royal Palaces.

You will witness the famous 'Changing of the Guard' Ceremony. In its long history, this Ceremony has only differed in its format once. In September 2001, the Royal Troops played the Star Spangled banner, as a tribute to the many who lost their lives.