London Incentive 5 days pax

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1 London Incentive 5 days pax

2 LONDON AS AN INCENTIVE DESTINATION WHY LONDON? Easily-accessible, welcoming and inspirational, London offers huge potential for incentive organisers. Incentive planners are spoilt for choice in London, with world famous sporting, cultural and entertainment experiences providing legendary staff incentives and rewards. The city also offers great value for money for incentive organisers, boasting more than 250 free attractions, including some of the world's greatest museums and galleries, as well as group discounts on travel through airline and rail partnerships. And your attendees won't have any trouble getting here: London is the most accessible city in Europe, with direct flights to more than 450 destinations from five international airports, as well as direct rail connections to mainland Europe.

3 London is one of the worlds most remarkable and exciting cities and the capital of the United Kingdom. It embraces the diverse cultures of its population, reflected through cuisine, shops, music and colourful festivals. London is famous for its rich history, the Royal family, striking architecture and over 200 museums. All and all, London offers a unique cultural experience.

4 Hotel suggestions ME London 5* Langham 5* Corinthia 5* The Berkeley 5*

5 ME by MELIA HOTEL 5* STRAND, WESTMINSTER BOROUGH, LONDON, WC2R 1HA Set on the Strand, ME London by Melia overlooks the impressive Somerset House, only 5 minutes walk from the bright lights of the West End. With interiors designed by Foster and Partners, this innovative hotel has a cosmopolitan atmosphere and contemporary music. The hotel has 157 rooms

6 THE LANGHAM 5* 1C PORTLAND PL, MARYLEBONE, LONDON W1B 1J The prestigious Langham London opened in 1865 as Europe s first grand hotel. As a renowned London hotel with a distinctive charm and character, it has hosted royalty, foreign dignitaries and celebrities in luxury for over 140 years. The property has 380 bedrooms and the best world cocktail bar in its premises.

7 THE CORINTHIA HOTEL 5* WHITEHALL PL, LONDON, SW1A 2BD The Corinthia is one of London s most prestigious hotels in this cosmopolitan capital. Perfectly positioned just moments from Trafalgar Square makes it the ideal base for either business or pleasure. The hotel has 294 bedrooms.

8 THE BERKELEY 5* WILTON PLACE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON SW1X 7RL The Berkeley, in fashionable Knightsbridge, around the corner from Harrods and Harvey Nichols, is one of the leading 5-star hotels in London. Breath-taking luxury hotel suites fuse comfort, stylish design and the latest innovations; Marcus Wareing offers two Michelinstarred dining; and a rooftop pool and luxury spa provide a retreat overlooking Hyde Park. Enjoy award-winning cocktails at the Blue Bar, or the unique fashionista Prêt-à-Porter, the hotel s catwalkinspired afternoon tea.

9 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Morning Meeting at hotel Suggestions for the partners: HD Afternoon Tea on routemaster HD Private visit of Harrods and shopping tour Tours suggestions out of London FD Oxford& Bicester Village FD Windsor and Dorney Court Option for the whole group- Rock'& roll team building activity Activities and Tours in smaller groups Departures HD The Hipster Floating tour Lunch Barbecoa Piccadilly Depending on itinerary Street food cook& taste Afternoon Arrival in London Transfer to hotel London Eye flight Depending on itinerary Afternoon for activities or free time at leisure Dinner Pre-theatre dinner in Mash Musical in the West End Dickens Inn Pub Traditional Boat on the Thames river Drapers Hall Underglobe at Shakespare s Globe House of Parliament Sky Garden Tower of London

10 Day 1 Morning Lunch Afternoon Arrival in London Transfer to hotel Dinner Pre-theatre dinner in Mash Musical in the West End

11 All transfers and tours are provided by modern executive vehicles with uniformed drivers and Professional assistants/qualified guides. Saloon Cars MPV 16 seater coach 25 seater coach seater coach Executive double decker (71-73 seats)

12 MASH 77 BREWER ST, SOHO, LONDON, W1F 9ZN Features premium quality steaks from some of the world s finest cattle. Whether you re looking for dryaged Danish beef, a fantastic piece of Japanese Wagyu, tender corn-fed American beef or specially selected Uruguay Rib-eye the MASH menu never fails to impress.

13 MUSICALS IN LONDON

14 Day 2 Morning Meeting at hotel Suggestions for the partners: HD Afternoon Tea on routemaster HD Private visit of Harrods and shopping tour HD The Hipster Floating tour Lunch Afternoon Dinner Barbecoa Piccadilly London Eye flight Dickens Inn Pub

15 AFTERNOON TEA DOUBLE DECKER BUS Come and experience Afternoon Tea with a difference on the Route Master bus. This vintage London bus will drive around Central London, taking in some of the City s best sights, whilst you can indulge in the fabulous Afternoon tea.

16 HARRODS DEPARTMENT STORE BROMPTON RD, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON, SW1X 7XL Looking for something a bit different? Check out this cavernous, circus-themed bar and club on Great Eastern Street. The Harrods, the world's greatest department store, has more extravagant items for sale than any other store under the sun. In the days before people communicated by fax and , Harrods had a cable address "Everything London". These two words summed up the magical philosophy of the world's most celebrated store.

17 SHOPPING IN LONDON London has several distinct shopping areas and shopping streets, many of which have their own themes or specialities. Shopping in London is exciting and varied: from luxury goods in Mayfair to quirky finds in Covent Garden, to large shopping centres such as Westfield and famous London department stores including the likes of Harrods. You can easily spend an hour, an afternoon or a whole day browsing shops in London.

18 THE HIPSTER FLOATING ARTS & CRAFTS TOUR Enjoy the beautiful and peaceful London canals on board a vintage floating boat, while developing your creativity in a craft workshop. Starting from Walker s Quay, you rise 2.5 metres in the lock at Camden, sail through London Zoo, Regent s Park, a short canal tunnel to Robert Browning s Island at Little Venice, before returning to Walker s Quay. You can choose from the following activities: - Fascinating Class - Flower Crown making Class - Jam Flower arrangements - Printing on Tote Bags, TeaTowels or Drawstring Bags Unlimited tea/coffee and pastries are included on the tour.

19 JAMIE S BARBECOA PICCADILLY 195 PICCADILLY, LONDON, W1J 9LN Five years after the opening of Barbecoa in One New Change, Jamie Oliver is set to follow it with a second restaurant in St James. The chef has agreed a lease with The Crown Estate at Princes House. The building was originally built to house the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours and was opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales in Oliver's restaurant will be in what's described as "an iconic new space" in the building on the ground and basement floors. It'll also be pretty big with room for more than 300 guests (more than a third bigger than the St Paul's restaurant) over two floors, a bar area and open kitchen.

20 LONDON EYE LAMBETH, LONDON, SE1 7PB This fabulous structure gradually rotates to give passengers bird s eye views usually accessible only by helicopter or plane. Spectacular, panoramic views will be enjoyed by the guests from the thirty-two fully enclose capsules (max 25pax per capsule).

21 THE DICKENS INN PUB ST. KATHARINE S WAY, ST. KATHERINE S & WAPPING, LONDON, E1W 1LA Overlooking the Thames on Level 36 is Darwin, a rooftop all-day brasserie inspired by the very best of British. Seasonal, home-grown ingredients take centre stage in the kitchen while rum is the liquor of choice on the exhaustive cocktail list at the bar. Laid-back but luxe, the space is inspired by nature and understated décor allows the food and incredible view to do the talking. From brisk breakfast meets through to working lunches and relaxed dinners, enjoy a reservation at London s highest brasserie.

22 Day 3 Morning Tours suggestions out of London FD Oxford& Bicester Village Lunch Afternoon Dinner FD Windsor and Dorney Court Depending on itinerary Depending on itinerary Traditional Boat on the Thames river

23 OXFORD UNITED KINGDOM Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years. Nowadays, the city is a bustling cosmopolitan town. Still with its ancient University, but home also to a growing hi-tech community. Many businesses are located in and around the town, whether on one of the Science and Business Parks or within one of a number of residential areas.

24 CHRIST CHURCH COLLEGE ST. ALDATE S, OXFORD, OX1 1DP Christ Church College is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England. The visitor will be directed into the finest surviving section of the college s original foundation: the Hall. It was this Renaissance splendour that attracted the makers of the Harry Potter films to build a replica of the Hall in their London studios.

25 CHERWELL BOATHOUSE BARDWELL RD, OXFORD, OX2 6ST Just outside Oxford on the river Cherwell. It combines a restaurant, café, and punt station with plenty of outdoor space and a beautiful terrace from where to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Long renowned as a place to enjoy fine food and wine in a tranquil and beautiful location.

26 BICESTER VILLAGE 50 PINGLE DRIVE, BICESTER OX26 6WD Discover a world of luxury at Bicester Village, the region s ultimate shopping destination. Home to more than 130 fashion and lifestyle boutiques, each offers savings of up to 60%, all year round!. We can provide a card for further discounts and a voucher for refreshments/ meals.

27 WINDSOR CASTLE WINDSOR, SL4 1NJ Windsor is a town on the River Thames in southeast England, just a short journey west from central London. It s home to Windsor Castle, a residence of the British Royal Family. Built by William The Conqueror in the 11th century, the castle was extensively remodelled by subsequent monarchs. Public tours take in the State Apartments, which contain opulent furnishings, and paintings from the royal art collection.

28 DORNEY COURT MANOR HOUSE DORNEY COURT, DORNEY LANE, DORNEY, WINDSOR, SL4 6QP Widely regarded as one of England s finest Tudor Manor Houses, where successive generations of our family are privileged to have lived for nearly 500 years.

29 ENGLISH COUNTRY PURSUITS Take a day out of the busy city travelling to the countryside, where you can enjoy the traditional as well as more modern pastimes of Britain s rural! Clay Pigeon Shooting, Gun Dog Handling, Falconry are just some examples of the finest activities we can provide.

30 TRADITIONAL BOAT This vessel is a replica of an 1890 s Mississippi Stern - wheeled paddle steamer and beautifully reflects the style and craftsmanship of that bygone era. She can sail anywhere between Putney and The Thames Barrier. She can seat up to 140 on one deck for silver service meals, 136 for a seated buffet and can comfortably take up to 230 for an informal buffet. The sliding roof makes for a great Summer event and the top deck promenade allows every guest to take in the ever changing Thames skyline

31 Day 4 Morning Option for the whole group - Rock'& roll team building activity Activities and Tours in smaller groups Lunch Afternoon Dinner Street food cook& taste Afternoon for activities or free time at leisure Drapers Hall Underglobe at Shakespare s Globe House of Parliament Sky Garden Tower of London

32 ROCK & ROLL ACTIVITY WITH TABLETS The teams will be equipped with a tablet and a selfie stick. They start by completing music themed challenges at cool London locations, and then in the second part they make a lip synced music video using the ipads.

33 NATIONAL GALLERY PRIVATE VISIT TRAFALGAR SQUARE, LONDON, WC2N 5DN The National Gallery displays more than 2,000 Western European paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Private tours of its permanent collection can be arranged for groups up to 30 guests out of opening times, in the morning from 9-10am or evening from pm. These can be tailored to the guests preferences, such as the main highlights, the Venetian school of Renaissance, the Impressionism

34 ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS Explore London s architectural wonders and getting the inside story on some of London s most iconic developments. The City offers a wide range of interesting tours focused on: Traditional architecture Building sustainably City planning Urban regeneration

35 SHOREDITCH EXPLORE THE EAST END A triangle of influences have made Shoreditch into one of London s most distinctive and unusual areas. To the East, Bangla-town and Brick Lane London s celebrated curry mile are a riot of smells and colours from the Indian sub-continent. In the West, the looming towers of Liverpool Street and the City represent the world s most concentrated area of money-making talent, where a number of sophisticated business hotels have sprung up. And right in the middle of it all is Spitalfields market, a citadel of the working classes and home of the cockney music hall tradition. The result is an area where trendy bars sit next to cutprice Bangladeshi restaurants, where artists and fashionistas from Hackney and Shoreditch make their own clothes with fabrics from sari shops, and traditional cockney butchers share space with exclusive delicatessens.

36 CHELSEA LEGEND STADIUM TOUR FULHAM RD, FULHAM, LONDON, SW6 1HS Take the tour with an ex-chelsea player and hear about their experiences first hand. There will be opportunities to grab autographs, ask questions and have your photo taken with them during the tour. The tour includes a Q&A session, signed personalised player photo, audio guide for the Museum and guidebook. Afterwards we will enjoy a succulent lunch in the Director s Lounge, previously reserved exclusively for senior club guests on a matchday.

37 VINTAGE MINI COOPER TOUR London is vast. You can live in the city for your entire life and still discover something new every single day. Experience a hand-picked selection of the very best that London has to offer whether you are interested in history, fashion, street art, food or the iconic landmarks that London is so well known for, this full day excursion has it all. The trip is fully customisable to your personal interests and includes an artisan coffee stop in the morning and a street food lunch at a local market. You will travel in a lovingly restored classic Mini Cooper with a passionate local guide so you can really live like a local for the day.

38 THE TOWER OF LONDON ST KATHARINE S & WAPPING, LONDON, EC3N 4AB The Tower of London is one of the World s most famous fortresses and still to date one of Her Majesty s Royal Palaces. It has been the seat of British government, the living quarters of monarchs, the site of renowned political intrigue, and has even served as a zoo housing lions, bears, and (to this day) flightless ravens. Climb the steps to the White Tower, visit the armoury, hear about ghosts, traitors, powerful battles and dark secrets and marvel at the stunning and priceless Crown Jewels. You will see some of the most extraordinary diamonds in the world including The Cullian I and The Cullian II which adorn the Sovereign s Sceptre with Cross and the Imperial State Crown.

39 MADAME TUSSAUDS MARYLEBONE RD, MARYLEBONE, LONDON, NW1 5LR Madame Tussauds is perhaps one of the most well known attractions in London, featuring eerily realistic life-sized wax sculptures of the world s richest and most famous. With 14 interactive areas, Madame Tussauds London combines glitz, glamour and incredible history with more than 300 stunning wax figures.

40 STREET FOOD COOK& TASTE OXFORD CIRCUS: 19 WIGMORE ST, LONDON, W1U 1PH ST. PAULS: 10 FOSTER LN, LONDON, EC2V 6HR Improve your multicultural cooking skills while enjoying a delicious meal in the best company! You will learn new easy recipes quickly for dishes such as: Asian Food Sushi and a secret Thai dish Turkish delight Fajitas! Superfood & Healthy Eating Finishing with Macaroons for instance A must for any foodies visiting London!

41 DRAPERS HALL THROGMORTON AVE, LONDON, EC2N 2DQ As the trading activities of the guilds expanded, members required a Hall where they could meet to discuss and co-ordinate business. At first, they used individuals' houses but in the 1420s the Drapers' guild decided to build its own Hall. Destroyed by the Great Fire of 1666, Drapers Hall was rebuilt between 1667 and 1671 to designs by Edward Jarman. In 1772, it was again rebuilt after a fire which did considerable damage and, in the 1860s, the frontage was changed and the interior altered by Herbert Williams. It was later altered once more in by Sir Thomas Graham Jackson. Situated in the heart of the City of London, the richly decorated function rooms of Drapers' Hall provide a magnificent hospitality venue. Seats up to 270 pax in the Lively standing. Hall 450pax

42 SHAKESPEARE UNDERGLOBE 21 NEW GLOBE WALK, LONDON, SE1 9DT Located at the Shakespeare s Globe Theatre, The Underglobe is a versatile venue ideal for large scale celebrations beneath the Globe Theatre. Guests will be welcomed onto a private mezzanine level for arrival drinks as they are given an opportunity to browse the Shakespeare exhibition, before making their way down the sweeping staircase into the main space.

43 HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT WESTMINSTER, LONDON, SW1A 0AA An expert 'Blue Badge' guide accompanies you throughout this private 45 minute tour through the House of Lords and House of Commons. Tour highlights include: Westminster Hall, Royal Gallery, Queen s robbing Room, Central Lobby, Commons Chamber, Members Lobby, Lords Chamber & more. To be followed by a cocktail reception and dinner until 22h30 in one of the private rooms, catered by the same staff and chef that prepares the meal for the Ministers!

44 SKY GARDEN 1 SKY GARDEN WALK, LONDON, EC3M 8AF A beautiful event space set in the heart of the impressive gardens, offering exceptional views. City Garden (level 36) Sit down dinner for 150 guests and reception in the terrace on level 37 Standing reception for 250 guests Sky Pod: Can only be hired with exclusive hire of the entire venue is not offered alone City Garden & Sky Pod combined: Sit down dinner for 300 guests in Sky Pod (level 35) Reception in City garden (level 36) Standing reception 600 guests (combining both spaces)

45 THE TOWER OF LONDON ST KATHARINE S & WAPPING, LONDON, EC3N 4AB The Tower of London is one of the World s most famous fortresses and still to date one of Her Majesty s Royal Palaces. It has been the seat of British government, the living quarters of monarchs, the site of renowned political intrigue, and has even served as a zoo housing lions, bears, and (to this day) flightless ravens. Climb the steps to the White Tower, visit the armoury, hear about ghosts, traitors, powerful battles and dark secrets and marvel at the stunning and priceless Crown Jewels. You will see some of the most extraordinary diamonds in the world including The Cullian I and The Cullian II which adorn the Sovereign s Sceptre with Cross and the Imperial State Crown.

46 QUEEN ELIZABETH LOOKALIKE ENTERTAINMENT FOR GALA DINNERS The images speak for themselves! The top Queen Elizabeth lookalike, who has performed as her Majesty s double for the past 20 years, has travelled internationally and enjoyed global appreciation as the next best thing for your event if the HRH Queen herself is unable to attend! Can offer speeches, toasts, ribbon cutting but will respond to ideas to suit your event.

47 JAMES BOND LOOKALIKE ENTERTAINMENT FOR GALA DINNERS

48 ROYAL MIMES - COMEDIANS ENTERTAINMENT FOR GALA DINNERS The Royal Mimes are a lavishly dressed Louis IV-style interactive meet-and-greet act. With up to 10 performers available, all sharp-witted and highly skilled at the art of mime and improvisation, these delightful characters will have your guests in stitches from the very start.

49 LIVE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT FOR GALA DINNERS - Jazz Band - Harpist - String Quartet - DJ

50 Day 5 Morning Departures Lunch Afternoon Dinner

51 It will be a pleasure to work together on this project! Should you wish for any further suggestions, please contact us. We look forward to it! nicepeople@brookgreenuk.com +44 (0) The Shepherds Building Central Charecroft Way, Shepherds Bush London, W14 0EH, UK nicepeople@brookgreenuk.com