London, a city where architecture has been evolving for centuries, presents a complex view of modernity and sustainability. Here’s our Modern Architecture, Sustainability and Urban Planning school trip at a glance:
- Day 1: Walkie Talkie, Sky Garden
- Day 2: Canary Wharf guided tour, Museum of London Docklands, No. 1 Warehouse field study, Central London architectural guided walk, photo scavenger hunt, Southbank Market
- Day 3: the Crystal, urban trends workshop, Emirates Air Line cable car, Covent Garden
- Day 4: City of London guided tour, St Dunstan Church, Barbican Centre architectural tour, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus
- Day 5: Building Centre, New London Architecture model, Building Centre’s Materials Library, British Museum, Bloomsbury guided tour
- Day 6: architect talk, Victoria & Albert Museum, Oxford Street
Like what you see? Discover the world of architecture, sustainability and urban planning in London in our detailed itinerary below. But remember, all our school trips are completely customisable!
*Prices based on groups of 20 students and 2 free teachers.
What's included?
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs, including airport pick-up and drop-off
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary
✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students
✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
✓ Full financial failure protection
✓ Public liability insurance
✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed
Day 1: Sky Garden
Morning/Afternoon
Jump off the plane and onto the transfer to your accommodation. Make pals with your guide, who’ll run you through rules and safety guidelines.
Now you’re prepped, head for 20 Fenchurch Street, a skyscraper nicknamed the “Walkie Talkie” for its distinctive shape. Reach the top of the building, home to the magical Sky Garden. This is London’s highest public garden, so enjoy the landscaped greenery and the observation deck’s panoramic views.
Evening
There’s no better way to polish off your first day in London than with a traditional British meal, like fish and chips. You’ll also need to listen up for a trip briefing.
Day 2: Canary Wharf
Morning
Start your first full day in the UK right. Go on a guided tour of Canary Wharf to gain an insight into the regeneration process of the area. In the 1980s, over half of the Docklands area was derelict. Now, it’s a famous and successful financial hub. Then, it’s time for another perspective, as you head to the Museum of London Docklands to understand the impacts the regeneration had on the local community. Conduct a field study of No. 1 Warehouse, the building that hosts the museum itself. Discover how it began as a store for sugar from the West Indies.
Afternoon
Move from East to Central London for an architectural guided walk. Learn about the history of the capital’s most Instagrammed landmarks and try to complete our Learning Adventure photo scavenger hunt!
Evening
Browse the diverse range of food stalls at Southbank Market, and pick out something new to try. Just a heads up – you’ll probably bump into someone from the London office catching some dinner here!
