Shakespeare in Southwark

Shakespeare in Southwark

A brand-new tour based at The St Giles hotel which will include a guided tour of Southwark Cathedral, and a walking tour exploring Bankside to the sites of the Globe and Rose Theatres.

Whilst in London, the following is included:

• Your first visit will be to Southwark Cathedral. The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie stands at the oldest crossing point of the tidal River Thames, at what was for centuries the only entrance to the City of London situated across the river.

• It is believed that the origins go back to the 7th century when a community of nuns set up an order, to be replaced by a college of priests in the 9th century, the first written reference to the Church is the mention of a “minister” in the Domesday Book of 1086. St Saviours Church became Southwark Cathedral in 1906, and serves a population of 2.2 million people, served by over 300 parishes. Your guided tour of the Cathedral will include Harvard Chapel and Pugin Tabernacle, The High Alter Screen, the Diamond Jubilee Window, the Shakespeare Memorial and Window, the Herb Garden and the Archaeological Chamber.

• Your guide will then continue the tour with a walk along Bankside wandering the Riverside Streets to the sites of the Globe & Rose Theatres.

• Free time at leisure in London

St. Giles Hotel, London ***

St Giles London hotel is centrally located in London’s West End, in Bloomsbury just steps from top attractions, theatres, restaurants, and the best of London’s shopping.

• Bed & Breakfast

www.stgileshotels.com

Price Includes

• Coach travel

• Door To Door Pick Ups

• Bed & Breakfast

• Guided walking tour of Bankside

• Guided visit to Southwark Cathedral

• Free Time At Your Own Leisure