London Art Deco
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Enjoy a visit to London including an Art Deco tour and Kew Gardens Illuminations
Enjoy a visit to London including an Art Deco tour and Kew Gardens Illuminations
The Exposition Internationale Des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes held in Paris in 1925, played an important role in the birth of Art Moderne. This movement was characterised by sleek forms, luxury materials and stylised decoration which later became known as Art Deco. London offers an array of some of the best examples of Art Deco architecture in Europe.
1st June 2025
Arrive at the hotel around midday, where your luggage can be stored. Meet with your guide in the lobby, and board the coach for an afternoon visit to Eltham Palace, a unique Art Deco mansion in a medieval setting. Transformed by millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld, Eltham Palace fuses 1930s design with original medieval architecture and is set in 19 acres of award-winning gardens. Return to the hotel around 6.00pm, where the evening will be at your leisure.
2nd June 2025
Breakfast in the hotel at your leisure. At 9.00am meet with your guide in the lobby, and join the Open-top bus for a private full day guided tour of the best of London’s Art Deco wonders, including the stunning Carreras Tobacco Factory, the sleek lines of the Daimler Garage, imposing Senate House skyline, Odeon on Shaftesbury Avenue, Adelphi Theatre and the chic Savoy Hotel.
We stop for a light lunch (not included) and freetime to explore the Freemason’s Hall, a 1933 Art Deco masterpiece built on a site used for Freemason’s meetings since 1775.
After we see the striking Deco landmarks of the Daily Express and Daily Telegraph buildings, the fictional home of Hercules Poirot, the Unilever building, the former London Underground headquarters at 55 Broadway, Victoria Coach Station and the former offices of Imperial Airways now the National Audit office. Admire the curved glass curtain wall of the Peter Jones Building, iconic Michelin House Bibendum, the former Derry and Toms department store, Simpson’s Piccadilly, Palladium House, BBC Broadcasting House.
The tour ends with some free time at the RIBA Building with its etched glass, superb carvings impressive staircase, gallery and exhibition. Return to the hotel around 5.00pm.
Optional dinner at Brassiere Zedel, Piccadilly Circus (direct individual bookings only).
3rd June 2025
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out of the hotel - you can leave your luggage with the concierge. At 9.00am meet with your guide in the hotel, and join your coach for a morning visit to The Victoria & Albert Museum, the world’s largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
We visit the Deco brick cathedral of Battersea Power Station. This legendary London Grade II landmark and surrounding area have been recently brought back to life after 40 years of neglect. There is a good choice of food options available for lunch. Return to the hotel around 5.00pm where the tour will end.
EB=English Breakfast
Price includes:
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ABTA Protection
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2 night’s accommodation at the Melia White House Hotel
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English Breakfast in your hotel
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A full day Open top bus tour of London with an Art deco Theme and a local guide
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Afternoon visit by coach and entrance to Eltham Palace with a local guide
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Visit to the Victoria & Albert Museum and Battersea Power Station by coach with a local guide
Melia White House Hotel, near Regents Park **** LUX
A striking Grade II listed Art Deco building, opened in 1939 as luxury apartments and converted to a hotel in 1959. Located in a fantastic location alongside Regent’s Park, it now has a spectacular new look.
Additional Information
***For bookings made over the telephone an additional fee of £10 per person will be charged. Bookings made on-line do not incur any additional fees***
Non-refundable £50.00 per person deposit required to book place with balance payment due by Friday 21 March 2025
Please note this tour does not include transport to and from London
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