The Coronation Festival Evening Gala at Buckingham Palace
3 days - by Rail

The Gardens, with Buckingham Palace as the back-drop, will be the setting for a spectacular Gala celebrating cultural life during the reign of Her Majesty, showcasing the achievements and personality of this extraordinary age.

Those performing at the Gala will represent some of the finest young talent in the UK and the Commonwealth, featuring singers, dancers and entertainers from a wide range of disciplines. A unique, energetic and entertaining show for this very special celebration, the year’s crowning event!

This tour is organised and operated by Omega Events Ltd ABTA Y590X

• Return standard class** rail travel from your chosen departure station to London
• Two nights’ stay in a twin/double bedded room* at a choice of 3 and 4 star London hotels with breakfast
• Admission to the Coronation Festival Gala Concert at Buckingham Palace on Friday 12 July 2013
• Free time in London
• VAT at the government's prevailing rate at the date of travel

Day 1: Take the morning train to London from your local station (please see the rail grid on Page 7), and on arrival make your way to your chosen hotel for check-in before making your way to Buckingham Palace for the Gala performance at 7.30pm. It will be a celebration of the performing arts from the last 60 years, with a focus on young performers. The Gala has been planned around the wider themes of design, technology, pastimes and style that are the keynote themes for the daytime Festival.

Day 2: What’s a trip to London if you don’t see any of the sights? After breakfast you’ll have free time to explore some of those famous monuments, museums and historic sites that in London are practically one street in any direction. But then again, you’re also on the doorstep of the world’s most dazzling and exclusive department stores. Just a short hop on the Piccadilly Line to Knightsbridge and you’ll find Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Or head two stops in the other direction (change at Green Park for the Jubilee line) and you’ve reached Bond St and Selfridges. So go forth and multi-buy, but remember to take lots of pocket money.

Day 3: After breakfast you will have time to relax and enjoy your surroundings before making your way to the railway station in the late afternoon/early evening for your train home.

Here are some example hotels or similar ones that we use for this break, actual availability may change with the travel date you choose.

Some hotels have an additional supplement per person, as shown below. Supplements are stated for the break (not per night)

Hilton Docklands Riverside Hotel, London
	Located on the River Thames and with fabulous views of the river and Canary Wharf, the Hilton London Docklands Riverside hotel provides a fantastic base for your stay in London.
Jurys Inn Chelsea, London
	This modern hotel is near the fashionable Kings Road with easy access to a great variety of shop, cafés, bars, and all kinds of entertainment including the Victoria & Albert and Natural History Museums.
Crowne Plaza London Docklands, London
	The Crowne Plaza London Docklands is located in London’s thriving Docklands area, just a very short walk from DLR Royal Victoria, and close to Canary Wharf. Additional supplement from £10.00 per person.
Thistle City Barbican, London
	With its Otium Health and Leisure Club, and being only a short distance from the West End, the Thistle City Barbican is the perfect choice for a London weekend break. Additional supplement from £10.00 per person.
Tower Guoman Hotel, London
	Located on the River Thames, the Tower Guoman hotel is a neighbour to some of London's most iconic landmarks and enjoys stunning views of Tower Bridge. Additional supplement from £10.00 per person.
Holiday Inn Kings Cross, London
	The Holiday Inn Kings Cross is a modern 4 star hotel situated between the City of London and London’s West End. Additional supplement from £20.00 per person.
Jurys Inn Islington, London
	Situated in the heart of fashionable Islington, and close to attractions such as St Paul’s Cathedral and Camden Market, this hotel offers a comfortable and convenient base for your stay in London. Additional supplement from £20.00 per person.
Thistle Euston, London
	The Thistle Euston offers affordable luxury accommodation just a short walk from Euston station. Additional supplement from £20.00 per person.
Thistle Kensington Gardens, London
	Located on Bayswater Road with views over Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, the 4 star Thistle Kensington Gardens hotel is ideally located for a leisurely stay in London. Additional supplement from £20.00 per person.
Guoman Cumberland Hotel, London
	Directly opposite Marble Arch, The Cumberland is a world class luxury hotel located on Oxford Street, close to Park Lane, and offers the very highest levels of first class comfort and service. Additional supplement from £40.00 per person.
Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London
	There are over 900 rooms in this striking 27 storey tower and many of the bedrooms have spectacular views across London. Additional supplement from £40.00 per person.
Holiday Inn Regent's Park, London
	The Holiday Inn Regents Park is close to Euston Station and is the ideal hotel to start your stay in London. All rooms are air conditioned and have all the facilities you would expect from a 4 star hotel. Additional supplement from £40.00 per person.
Melia White House Hotel, London
	he Meliá White House is one of London's leading 4 star deluxe hotels. Located in the heart of London, the Meliá White House faces the popular Regents Park and is within walking distance of Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus. Additional supplement from £40.00 per person.
Mercure Bloomsbury, London
	This contemporary , recently refurbished boutique-style hotel, located in London’s fashionable Bloomsbury, is within walking distance of many of London’s top attractions. Additional supplement from £60.00 per person.