REWARDS TRIPS – London Sightseeing – 20th December 2024
We began with a potential fly in the ointment – all trains cancelled, but calm heads prevailed, and we were soon on the train from Broxbourne to London for another whistle-stop tour of our fine capital.
We headed to Charring Cross to see Trafalgar Square, and trotted down to the Houses of Parliament, taking in Horse Guard’s and Downing Street, deep in the heart of our political powerhouses.
After a glimpse at the Thames to satisfy the enquiring minds of our cohort, we timed our next step to witness the changing of the Guards, before heading to St James’ Park to be mobbed by hungry pigeons!
We hastened to Buckingham Palace and were rewarded by seeing Camilla, Queen Consort on her way to the Royal Family’s Christmas Luncheon who waved at us, much to the delight of the pupils. We then headed back via a busy London Underground for the real non-negotiable of the day
– McDonalds!
All pupils had a lovely day, and it has been a privilege to take some of our cohort for their first trip to London – to be repeated soon we hope!