Royal Albert Hall - Grand Tour + Thames River Rover Pass London

Royal Albert Hall  Did you know? There are 13,000 ?A?s for Albert around Hall The Hall is home to the world's largest single woven carpet design, made of 326,666 sheep fleeces and 49 million tufts getting it into the Guinness World Records The world?s biggest Christmas pudding was made at the Hall and weighed ten tonnes The first ever body-building contest and Sumo wrestling tournament outside Japan took place in the main auditorium The Elgar Room used to be home to the Central School of Speech & Drama, giving a stage to names including Sir Lawrence Olivier and Dame Judy Dench 5,500 bottles of champagne and 1,800 bottles of gin are drunk at the Hall every year Afternoon Tea was introduced to Britain by Queen Victoria. The first tea party was held at the Hall in 1912. The tradition continues today in the Hall's Verdi Restaurant   The Royal Albert Hall Grand Tour is fully accessible.  Some time slots and/or dates are unavailable due to events taking place in the auditorium. The Royal Albert Hall was built to fulfil the vision of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort) of a 'Central Hall' that would be used to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences and would stand at the heart of the South Kensington estate, surrounded by museums and places of learning. The Hall is a Grade I Listed building; and has been in continuous use since it was opened in March 1871. It was always conceived as a multipurpose building to host not only concerts of music but exhibitions, public meetings, scientific conversations and award ceremonies. It is a registered charity held in trust for the nation and is financially self sufficient, receiving no funding from central or local government. Thames River Red Rover Hopper Pass With the River Red Rover ticket you travel in luxury on a fleet of river liners and may hop on or off at any of the piers as often as you like throughout the day. As the River Thames weaves its way through the heart of London there is history around every bend and there is no better way to see and experience the sights and splendour of this great city than from one of City Cruises modern, wheelchair-friendly RiverLiners?. Enjoy unsurpassed views of some of London's most famous landmarks from the vantage point of our open upper decks and spacious lower saloons with panoramic windows. Take advantage of two bars providing light refreshments and snacks . Cruises depart frequently from Westminster Pier, Waterloo (London Eye) Pier, Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier every day of the year except Christmas Day (25th December). Our shortest trips between piers last about 20-30 minutes while the full round trip takes about two-and-a-half leisurely hours.

  Royal Albert Hall - Grand Tour Take the Grand Tour of Royal Albert Hall for the chance the view the magnificent auditorium and the unique opportunity to see the Royal areas of the Hall. During this extensive Front of House Tour, knowledgeable and engaging tour guides will bring to life the Hall's colourful past, distinctive architecture and unrivalled entertainment history. Grand Tour Highlights: Learn about the Hall's star-studded history See the mural & spot over 400 stars who have performed there Hear insider stories from your friendly, knowledgeable guide Go up to the Gallery, overlooking the stunning arena Visit the Queen?s private suites & the Royal box   Tours are conducted in English and limited to a maximum of 20 people per tour. Your 365Tickets Royal Albert Hall tour ticket can be shown on your mobile device to gain entry. Please note, the Royal Albert Hall is a working building so the content of the tours may vary and due to events, some areas may occasionally be closed. During the BBC Proms season, 11 July to 8 September 2018, children aged 5 and under are not permitted on tours. Thames River Red Rover Hopper Pass This ticket entitles you to a hop-on hop-off ticket from the following piers: Waterloo, Westminster, Tower Pier and Greenwich. The ticket is valid for unlimited travel throughout the day, embarking or landing at any of the piers. An stunning way of seeing all of the major London sights from the river. Pier Information Westminster Pier: For Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Horse Guards, Whitehall, the Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms. London Eye Pier (Waterloo): For the EDF Energy London Eye, the Florence Nightingale Museum, County Hall (including the London Aquarium) and the South Bank Arts Centre (including the Royal Festival Hall, the Hayward Gallery and the National Theatre) Tower Pier: For the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Greenwich Pier: For the Cutty Sark, the old Royal Naval College (including the Painted Hall), the National Maritime Museum, the Queen's House, the Fan Museum and the Old Royal Observatory.