Fine Arts and Culture in London Field Study
St. Mary’s School - March 2024
We are so excited to welcome you on the St. Mary’s School Arts and Culture Field Study in London!
Below you will find trip details, important links/information, and next steps.
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QUICK FACTS
Dates: March 20-27, 2024
Location: London, England
Accommodations: Centrally located in downtown London, walking distance or a quick ride on the tube from the majority of our activities!
Program Fee: Please check with Arturo Valdez at St. Mary's for payment information
Program Leaders: Rob Warren and Kari Greenfield
EO Program Contact: Maddie Reeves
Pre-Departure Orientation: March 8, 2024 at 1:30 PM PST
Pre-departure orientation will take place at St. Mary’s School and will be recorded and uploaded to the program webpage for anyone who is not able to make it.
Program Itinerary
Wednesday March 20, 2024: Travel to the UK from Los Angeles.
Departing Virgin Atlantic Flight VS 8, LAX-LHR
Depart: 7:00 PM
Arrive: 12:15 PM on Thursday March 21
Thursday March 21, 2024: Arrive in London and get familiar with the city!
Your EdOdyssey Leader Jules will meet you at the airport and will coordinate with private transportation to bring the group into London and to the hotel.
Arrive at the hotel, check-in, and enjoy lunch.
Take a private Big Bus tour of London with an expert guide to get familiar with the city and its history.
Enjoy a traditional British Welcome Dinner at one of London’s best traditional restaurants.
Friday March 22, 2024: Act on the Globe stage and visit the Tower of London.
Take a guided tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre accompanied by an acting workshop taught by one of their resident actors!
Visit Borough Market for lunch and some shopping time.
Visit the Tower of London and take a guided tour led by one of their world famous Yeoman Warders.
Enjoy dinner in Covent Garden.
See Back to The Future at the Apollo Theatre in the West End.
Saturday March 23, 2024: Visit Harry Potter Studios and see London from the sky!
Spend the morning and afternoon exploring Harry Potter Studios, just outside of Central London.
Get a birds eye view perspective on London while riding the London Eye.
Enjoy dinner in Covent Garden.
See The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre in the West End.
Sunday March 24, 2024: Get to know more about the Royals at Windsor + Game Night!
Visit Windsor Castle for a tour of the castle and its grounds.
Enjoy lunch on site at Windsor Castle.
Free time to explore Windsor in small groups.
Return to London and play a game of Monopoly on the life size board at Monopoly Lifesized!
Enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast dinner.
Monday March 25, 2024: Get to know British Sporting Culture.
Take a guided tour of Wimbledon’s grounds and their world famous Museum.
Enjoy lunch on site at Wimbledon.
Take a guided tour of Stamford Bridge - Chelsea Football Club’s home stadium.
Enjoy dinner and test your own soccer skills at TOCA Social with 2 private indoor soccer boxes.
Tuesday March 26, 2024: Best of Britain.
Visit Buckingham Palace’s main gates to see the Palace Guards in action.
Dress up and enjoy a traditional British Afternoon Tea.
Visit Camden Market and learn about its important role in the up and coming fashion designer industry while also getting an opportunity to do some souvenir shopping!
Enjoy a fabulous final dinner and dance party on a River Thames Dinner Cruise.
Wednesday March 27, 2024: Depart for Home, or reunite in London with loved ones.
6:00 AM: Take private transportation from the hotel to the airport as a group.
Returning Virgin Atlantic Flight VS 7, LHR-LAX
Depart: 12:20 PM
Arrive: 4:36 PM
Please note: If you will be reuniting with loved ones in London we will have pick-up windows determined in the next few weeks. Once these windows have been determined we will communicate these to you so that you and your loved ones can plan accordingly.
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IMPORTANT INSURANCE INFORMATION
Your EdOdyssey trip includes international emergency medical coverage
Participant safety is a top priority. As part of every EdOdyssey program, you're covered by robust international medical insurance designed to provide you with essential protection in case of emergencies abroad.
Optional Travel Insurance
It's important to note that this included medical insurance is NOT travel insurance and does not extend to cover travel-related inconveniences such as cancellations, delays, and other unforeseen circumstances. To ensure your trip is worry-free from start to finish, we strongly recommend considering the purchase of additional insurance options tailored to your needs. There are two major 'types' of Travel insurance to consider:
Travel Insurance: This coverage safeguards you against common travel hiccups such as delays or a lost suitcase.
Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) Insurance*: For the utmost flexibility, CFAR insurance allows you to cancel your trip for any reason and receive a partial refund, ensuring you're not locked into your plans if circumstances change.