Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show (RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4) – this event takes place annually in early August, which includes live music and entertainment, art, fashion, shopping, gourmet food and the best in national and international equestrian competitions. The popular Kids’ Zone offers school children pony rides, fun inflatables, face painting, Billy Bubbles […]
Croke Park (Croke Park Stadium, Jones Road, Dublin 3) — home to the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), Croke Park has been at the heart of Irish sporting life for over a hundred years. Boasting a capacity for 82,300 people, the stadium is the 4th largest stadium in Europe and is a carbon neutral venue. The […]
ZSL London Zoo (Regent’s Park, London) – in existence since 1828, and located in leafy Regent’s Park amid iconic architecture and beautiful gardens, the London Zoo originally existed for scientific study, and became open to the general public in 1847. With over 760 animal species, exciting and innovative new exhibits and heritage-listed building almost as […]
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships (All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (Championships) Ltd, Church Road, Wimbledon, London) – this is one of the world’s four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Attracting a half million spectators, games here are still played on the original playing surface, grass, and there’s a strict white-only dress code for players. First […]
Wembley Stadium Tour (Wembley Stadium, Empire Way, Wembley, London) – first-time visitors to London can take the unforgettable Wembley Stadium Tour. Go behind the scenes into England’s changing rooms. Walk in the footsteps of legends, through the players’ tunnel towards the hallowed turf. Stand triumphantly in front of the Royal Box with The Cup. Until […]
Warner Bros. Studio Tour (WB Studios, Leavesden) — Have a magical day out with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Harry Potter films at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Located 20 miles northwest of London, visitors see first-hand the sets, costumes, animatronics, special effects and props used in all the Harry Potter films, and step inside […]
Up at the O2 (Peninsula Square, London) — prepare yourself for an unforgettable 90 minute experience which will take you on an uplifting expedition across the roof of the world’s most popular entertainment venue. Enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of London from the O2’s viewing platform in the center of the roof, before finishing with […]
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre (21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London) — Located on the bank of the River Thames in Bankside’s Cultural Quarter, Shakespeare’s Globe welcomes thousands of tourists every day to experience world renowned productions of Shakespeare and cutting edge new writing, alongside an exciting program of education events and a stimulating Exhibition detailing the […]
Mercedes-Benz World (Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey) – located in the southwest London suburb of Weybridge (reachable via National Rail – Woking Rail Station), deeper-pocketed visitors can take the opportunity to test drive Mercedes Benz’s various models. Models available range from the black series, to 4×4 vehicles (in extreme terrain). There’s even a test drive for […]
Lord’s Tour and Museum (Lord’s Cricket Ground, St. Johns Wood, London) — Come to Lord’s and take a tour behind the scenes at ‘The Home of Cricket’. Guided by an expert guide the tours take in the Pavilion, the legendary Long Room, and the Dressing Rooms. Housing the famous ‘honours boards’, you will have the […]