Travel not to escape life
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Travel not to escape life
SPRING/SUMMER April - September 2016 TRAVEL, LEISURE & RECREATION GUIDE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL | GROUP & GUIDED TOURS | HOTELS | HOLIDAY PACKAGES Travel not to escape life... DISTRIBUTED BY RAF LAKENHEATH 48TH FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON Out with the old and in with the new! There is nothing like a fresh start at the beginning of a New Year to turn your career dreams into reality. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to begin looking for a new career, now may be the time to launch your search. We are hiring Financial Advisors to join my team here in Mildenhall, Suffolk. We seek military spouses with a desire to: � Own and manage a business � Set their own hours and appointments � Be paid what they are worth Our ideal candidate possesses: � A record of achievement � A passion for helping others � A strong motivation to succeed At First Command, we provide comprehensive training and support to grow your business and a portable career that will travel with you to future duty stations. If this sounds like what you’re looking for, call me today and let’s talk. Emma L. Blaker Financial Advisor, Principal and District Advisor 1A Gregory Road Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7DF 01638.459.448 [email protected] ©2016 First Command Financial Services, Inc., parent of First Command Europe Ltd. In Europe, investment and insurance products and services are offered through First Command Europe Limited. First Command Europe Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Command Financial Services, Inc. and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Certain products and services offered in the United States may not be available through First Command Europe Limited. First Command Financial Services, Inc. and its related entities are not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government or U.S. armed forces. Paid advertisement. Federal endorsement of advertiser(s) not intended. Contents Travel Calendars..................................... 4-9 16 18 22 28 29 39 Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) ITT Terms & Conditions & ITT Office Info.............10-11 Attraction Tickets..................................................12 Family Days Out................................................14-17 Around Britain..................................................18-20 Special Events..................................................22-30 Castles & Stately Homes...................................33-35 London, the Capital City...................................36-38 Live Theater.....................................................40-43 Sporting Events................................................44-46 Adults Only......................................................48-49 Outdoor Recreation (ODR) ODR Info..........................................................52-55 48TH FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON Sean Brazel, Maj, USAF Commander, 48th Force Support Squadron Christine Frazier, GS-13, USAF Acting Deputy, 48th Force Support Squadron Efrain Reyes, CMSgt, USAF Superintendent, 48th Force Support Squadron Marketing & Publicity Marketing Specialist Julie Cloy ........... Commercial Sponsorship & Events Coordinator Alicia Meiers ...... Visual Information Specialist Ana Knoles ......... Visual Information Specialist Kyla Strenge ....... Visual Information Specialist Rhonda Nuñez .... Marketing Clerk Tobi Applin ........ 52° North design & layout by Alicia Meiers 52° North is a biannual guide prepared by the 48th Force Support Squadron’s Marketing & Publicity Department. For general inquiries call 01638 521719, mail 48 FSS/FSK Attn: Marketing & Publicity Unit 5187 APO, AE 09461-5187 or email [email protected]. Please contact ITT or ODR to book & for current tour information: Information, Tickets & Travel Com: 01638 522979 DSN: 226-2979 Outdoor Recreation Com: 01638 522146 DSN: 226-2146 This guide is prepared by the 48th Force Support Squadron’s Marketing & Publicity Department and is an unofficial publication for the RAF Lakenheath community. Contents are not necessarily the official views of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the U.S. European Command, the 48th Fighter Wing or the 48th Force Support Squadron. Information is current at the time of publication. Activities, prices and events are subject to change. 52° North Travel Guide | Available digitally online at www.lakenheathfss.com April CHECK OUT THE 48 FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON WEBSITE! 1 2 Cineworld Date Night Discount Page 47 WWW.LAKENHEATHFSS.COM City of York Page 19 London DYO Page 36 Big Bus Tour Page 37 FAMILY • DINING • RECREATION & TRAVEL • ENTERTAINMENT • EDUCATION • JOBS • MORE 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Leeds Castle & City of Canterbury Page 19 10 Bletchley Park Page 34 Disney on Ice Page 41 11 Five Day Getaway in Rome Page 28 Windsor Castle Page 35 West Midlands Safari Park & Amusement Rides Page 17 17 18 12 13 Chessington World of Adventures Page 14 LEGOLAND® Page 14 19 Lion King Live Theater Page 41 Matilda Live Theater Page 42 20 14 The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour • Page 16 21 Hampton Court Palace Page 34 24 15 22 Bury St. Edmunds Beer Festival Page 48 25 26 27 28 London Marathon Page 22 1040EZ - Tax Month Special Page 22z London DYO Page 36 16 London DYO • Page 36 London Eye • Page 37 London Dungeon • Page 37 SEALIFE Aquarium • Page 37 London Shrek • Page 38 Cineworld Date Night Discount • Page 47 29 Warwick Castle Page 35 23 Stratford-Upon-Avon & Kenilworth Castle Page 19 30 Thorpe Park Page 17 Bleinheim Palace with Jousting Page 18 2016 May 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hedingham Castle Medieval Siege Page 34 8 Mother’s Day 7 Cineworld Date Night Discount Page 47 9 10 11 12 Paradise Wildlife Park Page 16 Jack the Ripper & ICEBAR London Page 49 14 13 Mother’s Day at the Tower of London • Page 22 Mother’s Day Vineyard Tour • Page 22 London DYO • Page 36 Madame Tussauds™ Page 38 15 City of Bath Page 18 16 17 18 19 20 Cadbury World & West Midlands Safari Park Page 14 22 24 25 26 Dover Castle Page 19 Hedingham Castle Jousting Events Page 34 Alton Tower Page 14 London DYO Page 36 Cineworld Date Night Discount Page 47 23 29 21 28 27 Normandy D-Day Landings Page 24 30 Memorial Day 31 The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour • Page 16 The Book of Mormon Live Theater • Page 40 Wicked Live Theater Page 43 Stonehenge Inner Circle & Windsor Castle Page 20 Cambridge Beer Festival Page 48 ITT trip volunteers needed! See the ITT staff for details. 2016 June 1 2 3 4 Schedule & prices are subject to change. Cineworld Date Night Discount Page 47 Please call ITT or ODR for the most recent information and current availability. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Windsor Castle Page 35 12 London DYO Page 36 Trooping the Colour: The Queen’s Birthday Parade Page 25 13 14 15 16 Warwick Castle Page 35 19 20 21 22 23 Chessington World of Adventures Page 14 LEGOLAND® Page 14 17 18 The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour • Page 16 Cineworld Date Night Discount Page 47 West Midlands Safari Park & Amusement Rides Page 17 Bleinheim Palace Flower Show Page 23 24 25 Stonehenge & the City of Salisbury • Page 35 London DYO • Page 36 London Eye • Page 37 London Dungeon • Page 37 SEALIFE Aquarium • Page 37 London Shrek • Page 38 London DYO • Page 36 Madame Tussauds™ Page 38 Father’s Day at the Tower of London • Page 23 Father’s Day Brewery & Distillery Tour • Page 22 26 Thorpe Park Page 17 Bletchley Park Page 34 27 28 29 30 Aladdin Live Theater Page 40 ITT trip volunteers needed! See the ITT staff for details. 2016 July CHECK OUT THE 48 FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON WEBSITE! 1 2 Normandy D-Day Landings Page 24 Cineworld Date Night Discount Page 47 WWW.LAKENHEATHFSS.COM FAMILY • DINING • RECREATION & TRAVEL • ENTERTAINMENT • EDUCATION • JOBS • MORE 3 4 Independence Day 5 London DYO Page 36 Madame Tussauds™ Page 38 Tower of London Page 38 10 6 7 9 The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour • Page 16 Les Miserables Live Theater • Page 42 Phantom of the Opera Live Theater • Page 42 11 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Page 23 Wimbledon Page 44 12 13 14 London Zoo Page 16 17 8 15 19 20 21 22 Paradise Wildlife Park Page 16 London DYO Page 36 Big Bus Tour Page 37 23 City of Bath Page 18 Jack the Ripper & ICEBAR London Page 49 25 26 27 28 Brighton Page 18 29 30 LEGOLAND® Page 14 City of York Page 19 31 Buckingham Palace Page 33 London DYO Page 36 16 2016 British Open Page 45 Cineworld Date Night Discount Page 47 18 24 Chessington World of Adventures Page 14 Thorpe Park • Page 17 Stonehenge Inner Circle & Windsor Castle Page 20 2016 August 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cineworld Date Night Discount Page 47 7 8 9 Leeds Castle & the City of Canterbury Page 19 Buckingham Palace Page 33 London DYO Page 36 14 10 Stonehenge & the City of Salisbury Page 35 London Beer Festival Page 48 Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Live Theater Page 40 Lion King Live Theater Page 41 15 16 17 Cineworld Date Night Discount Page 47 22 23 24 26 25 Cadbury World & West Midlands Safari Park Page 14 28 Nottinghill Carnival Page 25 Hedingham Castle Jousting Events Page 34 London DYO • Page 36 20 19 18 London Zoo Page 16 Dover Castle Page 19 21 13 12 11 Robin Hood Festival Page 25 Alton Towers Page 14 Buckingham Palace Page 33 London DYO Page 36 27 Buckingham Palace Page 33 London DYO Page 36 29 30 31 Schedule & prices are subject to change. Please call ITT or ODR for the most recent information and current availability. 2016 September ITT trip volunteers needed! 1 2 Cineworld Date Night Discount Page 47 See the ITT staff for details. 4 5 London DYO Back to School Special Page 25 Buckingham Palace Page 33 London DYO • Page 36 11 Labor Day 6 7 8 9 Thorpe Park Page 17 Jack the Ripper & ICEBAR London Page 49 13 14 15 Cineworld Date Night Discount Page 47 20 21 22 23 Buckingham Palace Page 33 London DYO Page 36 24 Windsor Castle Page 35 London DYO Page 36 Big Bus Tour Page 37 Warwick Castle Page 35 25 17 16 Stonehenge Inner Circle & Windsor Castle Page 20 19 Chessington World of Adventures Page 14 LEGOLAND® • Page 14 City of Bath Page 18 10 The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour • Page 16 Bodyguard Live Theater Page 43 Wicked Live Theater Page 43 12 18 3 26 27 28 29 Buckingham Palace Page 33 London DYO Page 36 2016 30 10 ITT Terms & Conditions Information, Tickets & Travel Information, Tickets & Travel Building 977, Room G20, RAF Lakenheath Com: 01638-52-2979 or DSN: 226-2979 www.ittlakenheath.com 1. 2. 3. 4. Day trips require a 30-person minimum to run. Please try to book on the trip by the Monday prior unless otherwise stated. Bookings are accepted later, if space is available. While every effort will be made to ensure that the tour goes out as scheduled on a 49-passenger coach, Information, Tickets and Travel (ITT) reserves the right to substitute the tour with a smaller coach/people carrier van if the minimum passenger requirement is not met. Trips may be canceled if the minimum of 30 persons is not reached. If canceled, the ITT office will notify passengers registered for the trip at least one day prior to departure. The ITT office is NOT responsible if a patron cannot be contacted on their duty phone and/or home phone number given to ITT at time of booking. The customer should contact the ITT office at DSN 226-2979/Commercial 01638 522 979 or via the www.ittlakenheath.com website at least one day prior to the departure to check for changes, in case ITT had difficulty contacting them. Day trips use contracted coaches, who provide a service to the ITT Office. Prices of these trips include transportation & admission, unless otherwise stated, i.e. Transportation Only. Any admission fees that are not included will be paid directly to the admission gate upon arrival or to the Tour Escort on the day of departure if group discount rates apply. All admissions are payable in pounds sterling. Refund Policies: A complete refund (excluding pre-paid admissions, theater tickets, concert/festival tickets and sporting events) will be made under the following circumstances: a. Unexpected work commitment for military members verified in writing by their Squadron Commander. b. Emergency Leave. The ITT Office must be notified prior to the tour departure. c. An ITT Office cancellation of the trip. 5. Drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking on the coach are strictly prohibited. Food on coaches is not permitted. 6. Eligibility: The ITT program is available to all active duty military, DoD Civilians, retired military, their dependents and bona fide guests. Persons must be 18 years of age or over. Children under the age of 18 CANNOT travel without a parent or guardian. 7. For pricing purposes, children ages are 3-14 years for transportation only trips. All other child ages vary depending on the admission ages set by the attraction. All children, including infants, must be in a seat with their seat belts on or in an age/ height appropriate car seat when traveling on ITT organized transportation 8. It is common practice in the UK to tip coach drivers. Gratuities are at the discretion of the passenger and should reflect their level of satisfaction. 9. The ITT Guide is published by the 48th Force Support Marketing Department. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in the Travel Guide is correct at the time of printing, changes in opening hours, admission charges, etc., may occur. ITT is unable to accept any responsibility for any inaccuracies in the information supplied, nor for any inconvenience that may arise. 10. Payment Accepted: We accept cash, VISA, MasterCard, US Dollar check and Air Force Club Card. Sorry we cannot accept Sterling checks or American Express. We also offer a Layaway Program for certain trips. Please ask for details. DID YOU KNOW? You can make easy payment plans when booking a cruise, continental tours or any of our organized overnight group tours. Visit or call ITT for details! See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 ITT Office Info & Map Information, Tickets & Travel 11 Stop by and let us help with your travel arrangements! • Arrange ferry, Eurostar or Eurotunnel crossings from the UK to Europe • Reserve escorted coaches or flight packages SunFun & Newmarket Holidays • Book all-inclusive holiday packages for Spain, Croatia, Turkey, Greece & many other destinations • Arrange a cruise with Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and others • Book air travel worldwide • Make hotel arrangements within the UK and worldwide • Arrange travel insurance for peace of mind See what I T T can do for you! B ITT strives to give you as much information as possible at the time of booking to prepare for your trip with us. However, it is always a good idea to look online at the destination/attraction you will be visiting for useful information to better enhance your visit. Please be advised ITT cannot be held responsible for unforeseen changes in the weather and it is recommended to always bring an umbrella or waterproof outerwear and shoes. e riv nD to os Fro nt G ate Liberty Center Bldg 977, Room G20 Information, Tickets & Travel Building 977 (Liberty Center) Room G20 (Main Office) DSN: 226-2979 Commercial: 01638 522979 www.ittlakenheath.com Hours: Bldg. 977 BX Office Monday-Friday Monday-Friday • 10am-5pm 11am-4pm Saturday • 10am-1pm Weekends/Holidays Goal/Family Days • 9am-1pm CLOSED ITT BX Office Lakenheath Base Exchange Lakenheath Base Exchange 01638 522979 | See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates London Tube Tickets Zones 1-6, Off-Peak Travel Card Adult................................................................................... £12 Child (Ages 11-15)................................................................ £6 Ticket valid Monday-Friday after 9:30am, weekends & UK holidays Big Bus Tour Adult................................................................................... £24 Child (Ages 5-15)................................................................ £10 London Eye Adult................................................................................... £18 Child (Ages 3-15)................................................................ £12 London Dungeon Adult................................................................................... £18 Child (Ages 3-15)................................................................ £14 Over 60............................................................................... £15 London Aquarium Adult................................................................................... £15 Child (Ages 3-15)................................................................ £11 Shrek’s Adventure London Adult................................................................................... £18 Child (Ages 3-15)................................................................ £15 Family of four (Up to 2 Adults & 2 Children)..........................£60 Tower of London Adult................................................................................... £20 Child (Ages 5-15).................................................................. £9 Over 60............................................................................... £17 Family (Up to 2 Adults & 6 Children).................................... £50 Madame Tussauds™ & Scream Adult................................................................................... £21 Child (Ages 3-15)................................................................ £18 Thorpe Park Adult................................................................................... £25 Child (Ages 3-11)................................................................ £25 Alton Towers Adult................................................................................... £35 Child (Ages 3-11)................................................................ £31 Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo Adult................................................................................... £24 Child (Ages 3-11)................................................................ £24 LEGOLAND® Adult................................................................................... £29 Child (Ages 3-15)................................................................ £25 Warwick Castle Adult....................................................................................£12 Child (Ages 4-15)...................................................................£8 Kensington Palace Adult................................................................................... £14 Child (Ages 15 & under)..................................................... FREE Student (Ages 16-17) & Over 60...................................... £11.50 Hampton Court Palace Adult................................................................................... £17 Child (Ages 5-15)............................................................. £8.50 Over 60............................................................................... £14 Family (Up to 2 Adults & 6 Children).................................... £41 Center Parcs Spa Break (Day Package)......................................................£57 Cineworld Tickets Adult..................................................................................... £7 Child (Ages 14 & under)................................................... £5.50 Medium popcorn & soda combo vouchers..............................£5 Fees & Charges Theater Booking.................................................................... £2 Private Hire Booking*.......................................................... £10 Airline Ticket*..................................................................... $25 Leisure Travel*.................................................................... £10 *Price per ticket, booking or coach. • All Ticket sales are FINAL • All tickets are non-refundable & non-exchangeable, no exceptions. • All tickets are subject to change without notice • Military discounts available; inquire within • Prices effective March 5, 2015 See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 Paid advertisement. Federal endorsement of advertiser(s) not intended. 14 Family Days Out Information, Tickets & Travel Alton Towers Saturdays: May 21 & August 20 Adult £60, Child £57, Infant £10 • Inclusive Alton Towers is home to many of the UK’s best-known rollercoasters including Nemesis, Oblivion, Air, Corkscrew, Rita - Queen of Speed & the Smiler. Children can enjoy the Charlie & the Chocolate Factory ride, visit the Farm or enjoy loads of activities and rides including many traditional fairground attractions. Alton Towers launched the world’s first ever CBeebies Land in 2014, bringing some of the most-loved children’s characters to Britain’s #1 theme park, an attraction great for all ages. Cadbury World & West Midlands Safari Park Sundays: May 15 & August 21 Adult £44, Child £39, Infant £10 • Inclusive Come face-to-face with some of the fastest, tallest, largest and cutest animals around. West Midlands drive-through Safari Park is voted the most popular tourist attraction in the region. Discover a whole world of chocolaty fun at Cadbury World. An absolute treat for all chocolate lovers. Don’t miss your chance to buy candy in the chocolate shop! *Attractions/rides at West Midlands Safari Park are not included in this package. Chessington World of Adventures Tuesday, April 12 • Sunday, June 26 Saturdays: July 2 & September 3 Adult £41, Child £39, Infant £10 • Inclusive What gets your blood pumping? Is it wild rides or wild animals? At Chessington World of Adventures you and your own little animals can travel through themed lands, come face-to-face with great beasts and walk beneath the waves. With 10 themed lands, over 40 rides and attractions & more than 1,000 animals in the Zoo and SEA LIFE Center, Chessington really is Britain’s wildest adventure! LEGOLAND® Tuesday, April 12 • Sunday, June 26 Saturdays: July 30 & September 3 Adult £44, Child £40, Infant £10 • Inclusive Play your part in a world of LEGO® adventure at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort with over 55 rides and attractions. Earn your very first driving license, brave the Dragon rollercoaster, splash and play with giant DUPLO® animals or enjoy the UK’s only LEGO® Star Wars Mini-land Model Display. See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE UK’S TOP ATTRACTIONS To purchase your tickets please call in to ITT on base © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. © 2016 DreamWorks Animation LLC. “Coca-Cola”, the Dynamic RIbbon Device and the design of the “Coca-Cola Contour Bottle” are registered trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company. LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO and LEGOLAND are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2016 The LEGO Group. The image shown depicts wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds.. Paid advertisement. Federal endorsement of advertiser(s) not intended. London Zoo Sundays: July 10 & August 14 Adult £38, Child £33, Infant £10 • Inclusive With over 800 spectacular animal species to discover, as well as live shows and fantastic, immersive exhibits, this is a must-see attraction. You can enjoy interactive experiences throughout the zoo including Penguin Beach – watch as the penguins dive, swim, frolic and feed; Gorilla Kingdom – come face-to-face with the majestic western lowland gorillas; and Rainforest Life – journey high into the treetops to meet a variety of amazing rainforest species. Paradise Wildlife Park Saturday, May 7 • Sunday, July 17 Adult £25, Child £23, Infant £10 • Inclusive This is the UK’s most interactive zoo where you can get up close to the animals including tigers, lions, monkeys, zebras, camels, penguins and many more. What makes Paradise unique is the fact you can touch and feed many of the animals, not to mention there is a whole host of other rides and attractions. Don’t miss this fun family day out! See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 Family Days Out Information, Tickets & Travel 17 Thorpe Park Saturdays: April 30, June 4, July 2 & September 10 Adult £42, Child £40, Infant £10 • Inclusive With over 30 thrilling rides, attractions and live events, Thorpe Park Resort is an island like no other and the must-visit destination to scream louder, laugh harder and share endless fun. Check out their world class rides such as the Swarm or Stealth, one of Europe’s fastest and tallest roller coasters. Experience the 100ft “Beyond Vertical” drop of the movie-themed coaster Saw-the-Ride. Fly into adventure at Angry Birds Land. Be sure not to miss out on the inversion coasters Colossus and Nemesis Inferno. West Midlands Safari Park & Amusement Rides Monday, April 11 • Saturday, June 18 Adult £38, Child £37, Infant £10 • Inclusive West Midlands Safari Park is an award-winning family attraction, which really is the perfect kid’s day out in Worcestershire. The wonderful drive-through safari experience covers 150 acres and 4 miles featuring some of the greatest species known to man. This tour also includes wristbands to enjoy a day full of thrilling amusement rides for all ages. cineworld Adult £7 C I N E M A S movie & snack vouchers Ch £5.5ild 0 Save BIG when you purchase discounted ticket vouchers at ITT! Vouchers can be redeemed at any Cineworld location in the UK. * This advertisement is not a ticket, please purchase tickets at Lakenheath ITT. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram to get in on all of the great last minute deals & offers. Plus, buy medium popcorn & soda combo vouchers for £5! RAF Lakenheath ITT 01638 522979 | See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates 18 Information, Tickets & Travel Around Britain Guided Walking Tours - If you’re looking for a comprehensive introduction to a city, the guided walking tour is the way to go. You’ll get a brief guide to the city and time to explore and adventure on your own. Discovery Tours - Get the most out of your day. If you want to see as much as you can in a shorter amount of time, the discovery tour is perfect for you. Explore a variety of different places all in one day. Blenheim Palace with Jousting Saturday, April 30 Adult £38, Child £30, Infant £10 • Inclusive If you are looking for an unforgettable day out, there is no place better. Join the “Knights of Royal England” for a momentous jousting battle sure to thrill. The day will be packed with action and entertainment including falconry displays, archery and knights battling on foot with the mighty mace and quarter staff. Brighton Sunday, July 24 Adult £30, Child £28, Infant £10 • Transportation Only Voted one of the top 10 beach break destinations in the world, Brighton and its beachfront are legendary. Brighton is a treasure trove of things to do and places to go, from iconic tourist attractions to the beautiful beach front; it is the home of the famous Brighton Pier. Spend your day on the beach eating fish and chips by the sea, shopping, or sightseeing…Brighton has it all! City of Bath - Guided Walking Tour Saturdays: May 14, July 23 & September 3 Adult £39, Child £37, Infant £10 • Inclusive Enjoy the history on this walking tour of Bath. Your guide will walk you through the city from its origins as a pagan healing spring, through its glory years as Aquae Sulis. Explore the Roman thermal bathhouse, learn about Bath’s renaissance under royal patronage in the 18th century and conclude with its current position as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There will also be plenty of time to explore the city at your leisure. See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 Around Britain Information, Tickets & Travel 19 City of York – Guided Walking Tour Saturdays: April 2 & July 30 Adult £38, Child £36, Infant £10 • Inclusive This guided walking tour includes the walls surrounding the city, the shambles, the City Centre and the Minster (admission not included). While other places have ancient town walls, narrow old streets, museums and fine big churches, none has them in such a concentration of excellence as the City of York. Dover Castle Sundays: May 22 & August 14 Adult £39, Child £33, Infant £10 • Inclusive Situated above the White Cliffs of Dover, this magnificent castle has guarded our shores from invasion for 20 centuries; and now you can enjoy a great family day out with a visit to the “Key to England.” Explore the darkly atmospheric Secret Wartime Tunnels now with a vivid recreation of the Dunkirk evacuation, complete with dramatic projections of swooping Spitfires and real film footage. Also, watch Heart FM’s breakfast team James & Charlie as they experience Operation Dynamo. Leeds Castle & City of Canterbury - Discovery Tour Sundays: April 3 & August 7 Adult £39, Child £35, Infant £10 • Inclusive First, enjoy a visit to the breathtaking Leeds Castle. You can feed the swans, explore the historic castle or get lost in the hedge maze. Then it’s off to visit Canterbury where you will spend time at your leisure. Visit the Canterbury Tales and join Chaucer’s Pilgrims, admire the Roman Mosaic Pavement in the Roman Museum or climb the West Gate Towers for splendid panoramic views of the city. Stratford-Upon-Avon & Kenilworth Castle Discovery Tour Saturday, April 23 Adult £30, Child £26, Infant £10 • Inclusive This year is set to be a momentous year as people around the globe commemorate 400 years since the death of arguably the greatest playwright the world has ever seen: William Shakespeare. Stratford-Upon-Avon will be celebrating in the streets for their annual Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations for a day of family fun which will include plenty of pageantry, pomp and performance. 01638 522979 | See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates STONEHENGE INNER CIRCLE & ADMISSION TO WINDSOR CASTLE Early Morning Tour: Saturday, May 28 • Sunday, September 11 • £68 per person, Inclusive Evening Tour: Saturday, July 2 • £68 per person, Inclusive • Early morning trips will travel directly to the site and stop off for a visit to Windsor Castle on the return trip. • Evening trips will stop off en-route for a visit to Windsor Castle before visiting Stonehenge. Visit Britain’s most remarkable and intriguing prehistoric monument and World Heritage Site. As old as the great temples and pyramids of Egypt, Stonehenge exerts a mysterious fascination. This rare opportunity allows you to get up close to the stones and includes a stop at Windsor Castle. MEMBERS RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION TO A L L E N G L IS H H E R I TA G E S I T E S C O N TA CT ITT FOR D E TA I L S See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 discovering secrets Oxburgh Hall, PE33 9PS Explore 500 years of history, and 70 acres of beautiful gardens and woodland only 30 minutes from Lakenheath. Open seven days a week during half-terms and school holidays. House opens March to November and grounds open on weekends from January. Regular events throughout the year. See our website for detailed opening times and events. 01366 328258 nationaltrust.org.uk/oxburghhall Paid advertisement. Federal endorsement of advertiser(s) not intended. 22 Information, Tickets & Travel 1040EZ - Tax Month Special Sunday, April 24 £10.40 per person Ease those tax burden pains and book any day tour going out on Sunday, April 24 for just £10.40 per person! Special Events London DYO Marathon Sunday, April 24 Adult £19, Child £17, Transportation Only Join us for one of London’s biggest events. We will take you into central London where you can make your way to your preferred viewing point for the marathon. Mother’s & Father’s Day Specials Sunday, May 8 (Mother’s Day) • Adults Only £30 • Inclusive Enjoy a day out at Giffords Hall Vineyard. On arrival you will receive tea and coffee followed by a private tour of the vineyard with an expert speaker who will enlighten you on the history of the vineyard, viticulture practices, their grape varieties and what they achieve with them. Finish this eventful day with a presentation and sampling of three wines and three liqueurs. Sunday, June 19 (Father’s Day) • Adults Only £37 • Inclusive Make this Father’s Day one to remember and try something different. Treat dad to a brewery and distillery tour. The Adnams Brewery will take you through the entire beer making process including a tasting of the final product. Then, onto the distillery tour. Discover how the award-winning Adnams spirits are created from start to finish and enjoy sampling spirits. From the top of the building you can see some of the best views in Southwold, from rooftops, to the Lighthouse, the North Sea & beyond. Mother’s Day at the Tower of London Sunday, May 8 (Mother’s Day) Adult £37, Child £26, Infant £10 • Inclusive Moms receive 50% off this tour when accompanied by a child. Give mom a special treat with a trip to this historical tower. *This offer cannot be exchanged for another tour. See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 Special Events Information, Tickets & Travel 23 Blenheim Palace Flower Show Saturday, June 18 Adult £38, Child £30, Infant £10 • Inclusive The fourth annual Blenheim Palace Flower Show will return this June. This Flower Show celebrates the very best of gardening in the UK and is packed with inspiration and colour. The Grand Floral Pavilion will be full of the UK’s best nurseries and growers. The shopping village will feature trade stands selling everything from unique garden gazebos, greenhouses and arbors to beautiful flowers, gardening sundries and hundreds of other products from over 250 of the UK’s leading exhibitors. Father’s Day at the Tower of London Sunday, June 19 (Father’s Day) Adult £37, Child £26, Infant £10 • Inclusive Fathers receive 50% off this tour when accompanied by a child. Give dad a special treat with a trip to this historical tower. *This offer cannot be exchanged for another tour. Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Saturday, July 9 £47 per person (each paying adult may bring two minors under 16) • Inclusive Enjoy a day of green thumb fun at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. This is the world’s largest annual flower show; not only can you soak in the stunning floral displays, you can learn about growing your own fruit and vegetables and shop for garden products. Hundreds of the UK’s finest nurseries fill the Floral Marquee, Festival of Roses and Plant Heritage Marquee. Report Card Special June & July Only FREE Child Cineworld Ticket Ages 5-14 Only School children, bring your report card into ITT showing that you’ve received an “A” in Math or English and we’ll reward you with a FREE child Cineworld Ticket! 01638 522979 | See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 Special Events Information, Tickets & Travel 25 Trooping the Colour: The Queen’s Birthday Parade Saturday, June 11 Adult £21, Child £19, Infant £10 • Transportation Only “Trooping the Colour” is an annual event marking The Queen’s official birthday. This year Her Majesty the Queen celebrates her 90th birthday. This momentous occasion will be marked by a colorful and historic military parade. This splendid event takes place every year on Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall. *No reserved seating available; standing only. Robin Hood Festival Saturday, August 6 Adult £18, Child £17, Infant £10 • Transportation Only The Robin Hood Festival in Sherwood Forest has entertainment for all ages. Various performers will delight you as you explore medieval stalls, jousting tournaments, story tellers, comedy acts and of course, Robin and the Sheriff of Nottingham clash once more in the home of the outlaw! Explore the forest and encounter any of the festival’s characters, take part in a range of activities and visit the legendary Major Oak. Notting Hill Carnival - London Sunday, August 28 Adult £19, Child £17, Infant £10 • Transportation Only This year is the 50th anniversary of Europe’s largest street festival – the Notting Hill Carnival! The carnival brings the streets of West London alive with steel bands, food stalls, calypso music, amazing floats and costumed performers. You don’t want to miss out on one of London’s largest and best annual events. *Not recommended for young children. London DYO Back to School Special Sunday, September 4 Students receive 50% off a trip to London! Child must be present when signing up & accompanied by a guardian on the tour. 01638 522979 | See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 Inquire now with our ITT travel agents! See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 01638 522979 | See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates Join Newmarket Racecourses this year as we celebrate 350 years of making history! With a packed 39 days racing and a variety of family fun days, concerts and large festivals there is something for everyone at the ‘Home of Horseracing.’ Prices start from only £10, with free entry for under 18’s*. Use the code when buying tickets * to get 20% off admission Armed Forces Day | 25 June 2016 quote when booking to receive 2for1 entry *Offers & free entry are not applicable on any concerts www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk Visit: weare350.co.uk for more information on our 350 year anniversary celebrations. Paid advertisement. Federal endorsement of advertiser(s) not intended. Paid advertisement. Federal endorsement of advertiser(s) not intended. 34 Castles & Stately Homes Information, Tickets & Travel Bletchley Park Saturdays: April 9 & June 4 Adult £33, Child £27, Infant £10 • Inclusive Once Britain’s best kept secret, today Bletchley Park is a heritage site and vibrant tourist attraction. Visitors can explore some of the iconic WWII code-breaking huts and blocks while marveling at the astonishing achievements of the code-breakers whose work is said to have helped shorten the war by two years. Public interest in Bletchley Park has grown enormously over the past few years each year bringing in more than 150,000 visitors. Hampton Court Palace Sunday, April 17 Adult £34, Child £27, Infant £10 • Inclusive Discover the magnificence of this former royal residence, once home to the flamboyant King Henry VIII. Step back in time and relive some of the extraordinary moments in the life of Henry VIII; join the busy Tudor court in Henry’s apartments, bring the past back to life and discover more about Henry VIII’s six wives, explore the Chapel Royal and relax in over 60 acres of beautiful gardens which run alongside the River Thames. You’ll be able to explore this stately palace and its grounds at your own leisure. Hedingham Castle Jousting Events Sundays: May 29 & August 28 Adult £30, Child £26, Infant £10 • Inclusive This is jousting like you’ve never seen before and as close to the real thing you’re ever likely to get. You’ll see knights wearing authentic solid steel armor, riding at speeds over 40mph. Don’t miss this fun day out for all ages. Hedingham Castle – Medieval Siege Sunday, May 1 Adult £30, Child £26, Infant £10 • Inclusive To celebrate its 800th anniversary, the Medieval Siege Society will be reconstructing the Siege of Hedingham by King John by surrounding the Castle with armed men, archers and siege engines! In amongst the bustle of the camp - a unique view of life in the high medieval period - you’ll be able to try your hand at Archery, watch a fascinating display by Coda Falconry, dance round a Maypole and ride a donkey! There’ll be a Coconut Shy, craft stalls, traders and lots of food stalls! See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 W STONEHENGE & THE CITY OF SALISBURY Saturdays: June 25 & August 13 Adult £37, Child £30, Infant £10 • Inclusive Visitors can walk the whole circumference of the stones to discover the many mysteries of this incredible site. From there you will go into the City of Salisbury where you will have time to explore at your leisure. Warwick Castle Saturday, April 16 Sundays: June 12 & September 18 Adult £30, Child £26, Infant £10 • Inclusive Warwick Castle offers dramatic shows, interactive experiences, storytelling, demonstrations, activities and more. You will see great halls, beautiful landscapes, mournful dungeons and high towers. With over 1,100 years of history, there are battles, ancient myths, and heroic knights. Merlin’s Tower and the Castle Dungeon are also optional admissions. Windsor Castle Sundays: April 10 & June 5 Saturday, September 24 Adult £38, Child £30, Infant £10 • Inclusive A visit to Windsor Castle, an official residence of the Queen, includes the magnificent state apartments, which are furnished with some of the finest treasures from the Royal Collection. Among the masterpieces are paintings, fine English and French furniture, Queen Mary’s doll house and St. George’s Chapel. This is the longest continually used royal residence in all of England. 01638 522979 | See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 London, The Capital City Information, Tickets & Travel 37 Big Bus Tour & London DYO Saturdays: April 2, July 16 & September 24 Adult £40, Child £27, Infant £10 • Inclusive See all of London’s top attractions from your seat on the largest fleet of open-top, hopon hop-off sightseeing buses in London. With the choice of live English commentary and multi-lingual recorded commentary routes, walking tours, and a Thames River Cruise; you will be guided through the city unveiling its secrets. There will also be plenty of time to explore London at your own leisure. The Coca-Cola© London Eye Experience & London DYO Friday, April 15 • Saturday, June 25 Adult £34, Child £28, Infant £10 • Inclusive At 135 meters, the London Eye is one of the world’s tallest observation wheels, providing up to 40 kilometers of panoramic views on a clear day. Ticket includes access to the London Eye 4D Experience, a groundbreaking 3D film with in-theater effects such as wind, mist & bubbles. There will also be plenty of time to explore London at your own leisure. London Dungeon & London DYO Friday, April 15 • Saturday, June 25 Adult £35, Child £30, Infant £10 • Inclusive Exciting, scary and fun – delve into the ancient capital’s bloody history at the London Dungeon. Experience live actors, dark history, thrilling rides and special effects. Are you brave enough to face 90 minutes of London’s goriest past? Plus, with three thrilling rides, there is something for the whole family: Traitors Gate underground boat ride; Vengeance, the UK’s first 5D laser ride; and the ever popular Extremis Drop Ride. There will also be time to explore London at your own leisure. London SEA LIFE Aquarium & London DYO Friday, April 15 • Saturday, June 25 Adult £32, Child £28, Infant £10 • Inclusive The London SEA LIFE Aquarium is home to one of Europe’s largest collections of global marine life. The experience takes visitors on an immersive and interactive journey. Stars of the show include green turtles, seahorses, octopi and the ever popular clown fish. There will also be plenty of time to explore London at your own leisure. 01638 522979 | See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates 38 Information, Tickets & Travel London, The Capital City Madame Tussauds™ London & London DYO Sundays: May 8, June 19 & July 3 Adult £38, Child £34, Infant £10 • Inclusive Filled with 14 exciting interactive zones and the amazing Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie experience, Madame Tussauds London combines glitz and glamour with incredible history and over 300 wax figures. Among those featured are: David Beckham, Kim Kardashian & Kanye West, Beyonce, The Queen, the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge and many more! There will also be plenty of time to explore London at your own leisure. The Tower of London & London DYO Sundays: May 8, June 19 & July 3 Adult £37, Child £26, Infant £10 • Inclusive As a royal palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, royal mint and jewel house, the Tower has witnessed many great events in British history. Enter its gates and you’ll soon see why the Tower is such an important part of London. Admission includes the ‘Beefeater’ tour, the Crown Jewels, the Crowns and Diamond Exhibition, the White Tower, Medieval Palace and more. There will also be plenty of time to explore London at your own leisure. SHREK’S ADVENTURE LONDON & LONDO N D O YOUR OWN TH I N G Friday, April 15 • Saturday June 25 Adult £35, Child £31, Infant £10 • Inclusive This is a unique and exciting walk & ride attraction for the whole family. Shrek’s adventure: where amazing DreamWorks animation, captivating story-telling and a good dose of Donkey’s cheekiness awaits. Includes: 4-D ‘DreamWorks Tours’ bus, 10 live fairy-tale themed shows, meet & greet Shrek’s dream team & much more. There will also be ample time to explore London at your own leisure. See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 © Disney TM © 2015 WBEI BOOK TICKETS FOR YOUR FAVOURITE SHOWS DIRECT FROM THE ITT OFFICE AND SAVE 20% (V.A.T. FREE) OR BOOK DIRECT WITH US @AlbemarleLondon Paid advertisement. Federal endorsement of advertiser(s) not intended. 40 Information, Tickets & Travel Live Theater The Book of Mormon Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) • Adults Only £64 • Inclusive Two young Mormon missionaries are sent to a remote village in northern Uganda. Naïve and optimistic, the two missionaries try to share the Book of Mormon, but have trouble connecting with the locals who are more worried about war, famine, poverty & AIDS than religion. Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Wednesday, August 10 £55 • Inclusive This deliciously dark tale of Charlie Bucket and the mysterious Willy Wonka comes to life in this West End musical. When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, he is excited to feast on the sweets he has always dreamt of. But, once in the corridors and amongst the sugary sweet delights, he finds that not everything is as sweet as it seems. See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 Saturday, April 9 £47 • Inclusive Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy and Daisy on a journey to the timeless worlds of Disney’s The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, and the Academy Award® winning, number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen. Your family will explore the African Pride Lands with Simba, Timon and Pumbaa; voyage deep under the sea to Ariel’s mystical underwater kingdom; and tour London with Peter Pan and Wendy before flying to Neverland to join Tinker Bell. Upbeat music, lovable characters and unforgettable moments make Disney On Ice presents Silver Anniversary Celebration an experience your family will never forget. Wednesday, April 13 • £55 • Inclusive Wednesday, August 10 • £64 • Inclusive Adapted from the much-loved Disney film and set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and the rhythms of Africa, this spectacular production explodes with glorious colors, stunning effects and enchanting music to tell the timeless story of Simba and his epic journey to fulfill his destiny as King of the Pridelands. Wednesday, April 13 £55 • Inclusive Matilda Wormwood is a gifted, intelligent young girl raised by parents who are amazed and scared of her intellect, fearful that she can read and therefore resort to calling her “boy.” Follow numerous pranks played on her mother and her father, and see how her teacher, Miss Honey, appreciates Matilda for what she is and takes her under her wing. Phantom of the Opera Monday, July 4 £57 • Inclusive Set in and around the Paris Opera House in 1910, this dark, brooding romantic masterpiece tells the story of the disfigured Phantom who falls madly in love with chorus girl Christine. He will stop at nothing to make her a star and make her his. This is truly a story of passion, desire, murder and sacrifice. Les Miserables Monday, July 4 £57 • Inclusive This international award-winning musical sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of a revolution. Seen by more than 55 million people worldwide in 40 countries and in 21 languages, this spectacular adaptation of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece continues to thrill audiences. See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 Live Theater Information, Tickets & Travel 43 Wicked Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) • £55 • Inclusive Monday, September 5 (Labor Day) • £48 • Inclusive Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the famous Wizard of Oz, Wicked tells the story of the unlikely friendship between two girls who first met at sorcery school. The extraordinary adventures in Oz will see them through their destinies as Glinda the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West. The Bodyguard Monday, September 5 (Labor Day) • £48 • Inclusive Beverley Knight stars as ‘Rachel Marron’ when The Bodyguard returns to the Dominion Theatre this summer. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love. The Bodyguard features a whole host of Whitney Houston’s greatest hits including one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You. Selfies in Madrid? It’s possible! With a great low rate on all purchases, go ahead and upgrade your suitcases. Then, redeem your VISA Platinum Rewards Points to use towards a trip anywhere! FIRST 6 MONTHS AFTER FIRST 6 MONTHS 0% 9.9% PURCHASES VISA CHIP & PIN NON-VARIABLE RATE Actual rates vary based on credit history. APPLY ONLINE at kfcu.org | 0-800-585-765 | *0% promotion promotion available on purchases for first 6 months on new credit card accounts only; not available on Share Secured Credit Cards or balances transferred with KFCU convenience *0% checks. Non-promotional Non-promotional rates are 9.9%-16.9% based on credit. After 6 months, promotional rate for purchases changes to the rates listed above. Transaction fees per transaction: cash checks. advance $5.00; balance transfer $5.00; ISA fee on international transactions 1%. 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Use #RAFLakenheathITT to tag your photos! • All photos submitted MUST be from RAF Lakenheath ITT day trips • Prizes will vary each week • Submissions MUST be from the week/weekend’s prior trips 01638 522979 | See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates | 01638 522979 Keep an eye out for R4R promotional trips as they are released throughout the year. How can you take advantage of this great program? Call the Page CAC at 226.1627 for more information. Recharge for Resiliency (R4R) is the capstone for resiliency programming across the Air Force. R4R includes: the Single Airman Programming Initiative, RecOn and Deployed Affected Programming. These programs target specific audiences and provide needed support for our Airmen and their families. Saturdays: May 7, July 23 & September 10 Adult £48 (Excludes food and drink): Follow Jack the Ripper’s bloodstained trail of horror down the crooked cobbled alleyways of White Chapel. Then, off to Leicester Square where you will have free time to enjoy a meal at any of the wonderful restaurants in the area. Next, you will experience the ICEBAR London, kept at -5°C all year round! Step into an environment where the walls, bar, tables and even your own personal glass with a vodka cocktail is made out of the purest ice. 01638 522979 | See www.ittlakenheath.com for details & updates Paid advertisement. Federal endorsement of advertiser(s) not intended. SIGHTSEEING BUS TOUR HOP-ON HOP-OFF FREE RIVER CRUISE 3 FREE WALKING TOURS Enjoy the perfect introduction to London with our award-winning, open top sightseeing tour. For more information and to book visit ITT BIGBUSTOURS.COM/LONDON Paid advertisement. Federal endorsement of advertiser(s) not intended. LIVE 24HR OR 48HR HOP-ON HOP-OFF COMMENTARY GUARANTEED TWICE WINNERS OF ‘CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE’ 52 ... but for life not to escape us. 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