Educational and Cultural Travel – Adult Programmes

People and Parliaments – Institutions of power in the UK and EU

• Meeting and debate with a leading UK politician on current political issues
• UK Parliament - House of Commons visit (subject to dates)
• Bank of England hosted tour
• Educational visit and lecture - London School of Economics and Sorbonne University, Paris
• European Parliament in Brussels – Visit with introduction by an EP official

Programme Highlights
Investigate the role of government in the UK and Europe on this informative and intellectual programme. In the UK, enjoy the opportunity to quiz a leading UK politician, before visiting key political, economic and educational institutions in London. Travel by Eurostar to Paris, where a guided tour will enable you to explore this most fascinating of cities before attending a lecture at the Sorbonne – one of Europe’s most important universities. The third capital city of our programme is Brussels in Belgium, the administrative centre of the European Parliament. After visiting the Parliament an opportunity to discover this cosmopolitan and vibrant city awaits before travelling back to the UK.

5 Day Global Warming and the Environment Programme

• Visit and learn about London from a leading environmentalist
• Visit Imperial College and take part in an informative lecture
• Visit and learn about the London Thames Barrier
• Visit and explore a leading conservation project
• Visit an automotive company and gain insight into their schemes for environmental preservation

Programme Highlights
Whether you have a passing interest in ‘green’ issues or are a dedicated environmentalist, our Global Warming and the Environment Programme will give you a greater insight into the challenges that the UK is facing and some of the campaigns that are being implemented to help it.

Of course, after this steep learning curve, many people will want to relax and digest the information they have gleaned. To this end, we give participants the chance to pursue other activities, such as seeing the Changing of the Guard and taking in a London West End show.

Eco-Adventure – Environmental education with outdoor adventure

• Stay at an elite sailing academy
• Attend talks that bring sustainable systems to life
• Participate in land and water based activities
• Isle of Wight Conservation Project Walk

Programme Highlights
This fascinating programme is based at the UK’s premier Sailing Academy on the stunning Isle of Wight and is combination of environmental education and outdoor adventure. Learn about different sources of power – fossil fuel, wind and water and then experience the fun and excitement of using these different power sources in a selection of sailing and water-based activities.

Explore the diverse landscape of the island, often described as "England in Miniature" and research the island’s Eco policy in action. Find out why conservation is key to keeping a balanced eco-system and how you can play your part in working toward a sustainable future.