 | | Camden Market
Date: Friday 8th January
Time: Meet at reception at 1pm
Cost: free
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Come to Camden Market, one of the most exciting markets in London, where you can buy anything from clothes to furniture and toys to funky souvenir gifts for your family. There are lots of cafes and open air restaurants to sample cuisine from different countries around the world.
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 | | Tate Modern
Date: Friday 15th of January
Time: Meet at Twin Towers reception 1 pm
Cost: free
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Situated on the Southbank of the River Thames, the Tate Modern is a masterpiece in architecture in itself, with the Millennium Bridge stretching across towards the historical magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral, there is plenty to admire even before setting foot inside the gallery. For those with a keen artistic eye or students who are simply interested in modern culture, this trip is guaranteed to be educational and fun!
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 | | Ice Skating
Date: Friday 22nd January 2010 (sign up by 21 January)
Time: meet at reception at 1pm
Cost: £6.50
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For those who have never tried it, ice-skating is truly a wonderful experience and not impossible to master the basics of on your first attempt. Alexandra Palace is a historical building, constructed during the reign of Queen Victoria; there is a fantastic unparalleled view of London.
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 | | Day trip to Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle
Date: Saturday 30th January (book by Friday 22nd of January!)
Time: Kings Cross railway Station 7.30am
Cost: £49
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Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in south west London; it has not been lived in by the British royal family since the 18th century. It was originally built during the reign of King Henry VIII, in 1514. In the 17th century William III started a massive rebuilding and expansion project intended to rival Versailles in Paris however, because the work was not completed there are two distinct contrasting architectural styles, domestic Tudor and Baroque. This trip will also take you to one of the current residences of the Queen, Windsor Castle.
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 | | Wimbledon Museum
Date: Friday 29th January (Sign up by 20/01/10)
Time: 1pm at reception
Cost: £49
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This is a must for all tennis fans. Although the summer championships seem a long way off, now is the perfect time to check out the most British of traditions. Experience Wimbledon lawn tennis museum; embark on a stunning multi-dimensional tour of the traditions, the triumphs and emotions and the sights and sounds that make it famous. As it is quite far, we’ll go for a drink at a local pub after.
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