• Henley DFAS

Day Visits

Art and Architecture of the Elizabeth Line - A Walking Tour Wednesday 25th March 2026. Booking Thursday 15th January 2026. Meet at Paddington Station at 10.30am. Join our two guides on this unique journey along London’s newest underground development – The Elizabeth Line. N.B. Please note that Day Visits require a good level of mobility as there is always a fair degree of walking, often with steps and uneven ground. (Please ask for more information if this is a concern.)
Art and Architecture of the Elizabeth Line - A Walking Tour
Meet at Paddington station at 10.30am. Join our two guides on this unique journey along London’s newest underground development – The Elizabeth Line. 
 

 
Starting at 10.30am at Paddington station, we will be introduced to this cathedral of railways before descending into the new Elizabeth Line station, opened by Queen Elizabeth II, to take the train. 
 
 
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Syon House and Harmondsworth Great Barn Tuesday 12th May 2026. Information on departure time and cost soon. N.B. Please note that Day Visits require a good level of mobility as there is always a fair degree of walking, often with steps and uneven ground. (Please ask for more information if this is a concern.)
Syon House and Harmondsworth Great Barn
 
Join us for a private tour of Syon House, the spectacular London Home of the Duke of Northumberland , designed by Robert Adam in 1762 and renowned for its glorious interior decoration, furniture and paintings.
 

 
It is set in a 200 acre park, part designed by Capability Brown, which also contains the famous Great Conservatory.  There are also a café, a restaurant, a wonderful garden centre, a butchers and cheese shop to visit.
 
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Compton Verney Wednesday 24th June 2026. Information on departure time and cost coming soon. N.B. Please note that Day Visits require a good level of mobility as there is always a fair degree of walking, often with steps and uneven ground. (Please ask for more information if this is a concern.)
Compton Verney

 

Compton Verney, Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025 finalist, is a lovely art gallery in a Grade 1 Listed Georgian Mansion, with six permanent galleries and changing temporary exhibitions.
 
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Behind the Scenes Tour of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Covent Garden Wednesday 7th October 2026. Information on departure time and cost coming soon. N.B. Please note that Day Visits require a good level of mobility as there is always a fair degree of walking, often with steps and uneven ground. (Please ask for more information if this is a concern.)
Behind the Scenes Tour of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Covent Garden

 

The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, is the oldest theatre site in London still in operation, with a rich history spanning over three and a half centuries, hosting some of the most iconic productions and performers in British theatre.   Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, has survived tragedy, fire, bankruptcy & even murder.
 
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