One of the most exciting and interesting international cities to visit is London, England. Here is a look at four free things to do during a vacation to London.
Visit the Trafalgar Square
Built more than 200 years ago, Trafalgar Square is a popular gathering place for locals and travelers, too. The area is close to good shopping and dining opportunities, and there are usually some sorts of public events or celebrations going on there during most weekends.
Wander Along the Thames
Visitors wanting to see some great architecture, attractions and views should spend an afternoon walking along the River Thames. The best place to start is at the world-famous London Bridge crossing over the river and you can walk all the way to Westminster Bridge a short distance away. Travelers doing this will find themselves passing by a great many historic buildings.
Explore the Local Markets
While purchasing items at any of the open markets in London is not necessarily free, walking through them to view the merchants(商人), their products and the other shoppers is of great fun. Some of the popular open markets in London worth visiting include Spitafields Market, Portobello Road Market and Leadenhall Market.
Visit the British Museum
One of the top museums in the entire United Kingdom can be found in London, and it charges no admission(入场费) for entry. This museum is so highly regarded that it is not only popular with locals and tourists, it is also seen as a major and valuable scholarly resource.
【小题1】What can we know about the Trafalgar Square?| A．It borders the Thames. |
| B．It has a history of over three centuries. |
| C．There are many factories around it. |
| D．From here visitors can easily do some shopping. |
| A．Some old trees. | B．Local products. |
| C．Great restaurants. | D．Famous buildings. |
| A．London Bridge is far from Westminster Bridge |
| B．Portobello Road Market is located in Manchester |
| C．the British Museum is a major and valuable scholarly resource |
| D．visitors should pay some money to enter the British Museum |
Total Solar Eclipse: Cruise Australia
One of nature's most magnificent events — a total solar eclipse(日蚀) —— will take place on the western edge of Australia on April 20th and we have chosen the perfect way for you to enjoy this event: on a cruise (游轮) at sea.
What's included
Accompanied by Abigail Beall, a renowned astronomer, you will have the best possible view of the event as well as enjoying lectures and star-gazing on land and at sea. Abigail will be on hand throughout, giving lectures on the history and science of eclipses, the black hole at the center of the galaxy, along with providing many opportunities for guided star-gazing. Plus, there will be additional talks from the Astronomical Society of Australia. Click here for detailed arrangements of the tour.
Price
| Single occupancy | Per guest based on two people sharing |
Interior cabin | £2,429 | £1,699 |
Oceanview cabin | £3,229 | £2,199 |
* Children under five accompanied by an adult are admitted free. | ||
Add-on tours
Alongside the cruise, you can also explore some Australia's best scientific and natural spots with a series of tailored add-on tours covering astronomy on the east coast and visits to Uluru, Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef and much more. On the last day of the tour, we can send you back to the airport, or you can join one of our add-on tours. Click here for full details about add-on tours.
【小题1】What can people do on the cruise?| A．Give a lecture. | B．Watch lunar eclipse. |
| C．Interact with an astronomer. | D．Protect the Great Barrier Reef. |
| A．£3,398. | B．£1,699. |
| C．£7,287. | D．£4,858. |
| A．A business plan. | B．A travel website. |
| C．A TV advertisement. | D．An astronomy report. |
Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens
Visitor Information
How to Get to Holker
By Car: Follow brown signs on A590 from J36, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere—20 minutes, Kendal—25 minutes, Lancaster—45 minutes, Manchester—1 hour 30 minutes.
By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Carmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster and Preston for connections to major cities & airports.
Opening Times
Sunday—Friday (closed on Saturday) 11:00am—4:00pm, 30th March—2nd November. Admission Charges
Hall & Gardens | Gardens | |
Adults | £ 12.00 | £ 8.00 |
Groups | £ 9.00 | £ 5.50 |
Special Events
Producers’ Market 13th April
Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.
Holker Garden Festival 30th May
The event celebrates its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening.
National Garden Day 28th August
Holker once again opens its gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.
Winter Market 8th November
This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.
【小题1】In which period can you pay a visit to Holker Hall & Gardens during the summer holiday?| A．11am-2pm, Saturday | B．7am-9am, Friday |
| C．1pm-3pm, Sunday | D．5pm-7pm,Wednesday |
| A．£45.00 | B．£27.50 | C．£40.00 | D．£17.50 |
| A．Winter Market | B．Holker Garden Festival |
| C．National Garden Day | D．Producers’ Market |
Whizzfizzing Festival
One of the “Home Counties” to the north and west of London, Buckinghamshire is known for the rolling Chiltern Hills, its pretty villages, and the much-loved children’s author Roald Dahl.
The writer who penned Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Witches, Matilda and The Big Friendly Giant is the i9nspiration for the Whizzfizzing Festival – which will transform the market-town of Aylesbury into all kinds of music, colour and fun on Saturday, 1 July.
Formerly known as The Roald Dahl Festival, this year’s event will celebrate a broad range of children’s films and bring to life some of its best-loved characters – from Alice in Wonderland and the Gruffala to The Big Friendly Giant and Harry Potter.
Things to see and do
The fun and festivals start at 11 a.m. with a colourful children’s parade. More than 650 local school children and teachers, many in fancy dress, will march through the town carrying giant carnival puppets（木偶）, with thousands of audiences lining the streets to watch.
The parade will be followed with a range of child-friendly activities and workshops held in venues across the town.
Don’t be late for the Mad Hatters Tea Party in the Bucks County Museum, catch a splendid screening of a Roald Dahl movie in the Old Court House, and watch leading children’s authors, including Julian Clary, give readings in the Market Square.
CBeebies’ children’s chef Katy Ashworth will once again be cooking up a storm with her inter-active
Concoction Kitchen, located outside Hale Leys Shopping Centre. Little chefs will have lots of opportunities to get involved with preparing, cooking – and best of all, tasting – Katy’s fabulous recipes.
With hands-on arts and crafts workshops, storytelling sessions, live music, a fancy dress competition, street theatre and more, there is something for everyone.
For more information, visit: http://www.aylesburyvaledc . gov.uk/cylesbury-whizzfizzing- festival-inspired- roald-dahl
【小题1】Who is Whizzfizzing Festival intended for?| A．Children. | B．Film stars. |
| C．Publishers. | D．Children’s authors. |
| A．Gruffalo. |
| B．Harry Potter. |
| C．Alice in Wonderland. |
| D．The Big Friendly Giant. |
| A．Varies. | B．Global. |
| C．Boring. | D．Ordinary. |
| A．An exhibition guide. |
| B．An art show review. |
| C．An announcement. |
| D．An official report. |
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