We’ll stop on Charing Cross Road, just a stone’s throw from world-class fashion in Covent Garden with its unique blend of over 200 global and independent brands and its iconic street performers! Look out for Chanel, Hackett, Hotel Chocolat, Jo Malone, L’Occitane, Lulu Guiness, Pandora, Whittard of Chelsea, not to mention all the delicious restaurants, cafés and takeaways dotted in between this stylish shopping neighbourhood. Here you’ll also find The London Transport Museum with a fascinating collection of vehicles, objects, photographs and more from the last 200 years. Closer to The Thames is Somerset House which regularly plays host to free and unique exhibitions. Here until 28th April is a large scale commission from Hong Kong based artist Zheng Bo, which sees the courtyard transformed into a bamboo garden (free entry).

Not far away you'll find Trafalgar Square and The National Gallery which offers free admission and is home to pieces from Monet, Michelangelo and more. Continue SW from here and you’ll come to St. James’s Park, bordered by The Mall and Horseguards Parade and surrounded by famous royal landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and Clarence House. You can also enjoy impressive views of the park’s lake, fountain and resident pelicans from the roof terrace at St James’s Café.

Our coach trips always drop you in a central location ready to explore! The coach is due to arrive at 12:30 and we'll depart at 17:15. We are planning to set down and pick up on Charing Cross Road. There will be a short services comfort stop on the outward and return journey. Entry fees may apply and pre-booking may be required at the suggested attractions. Please check with the venues before departure.

Can't make this date? We're back on 17 April.

Photo: Covent Garden by David Sury on Unsplash