It is the first time the Bayeux Tapestry has been displayed in the UK since it was made almost 1,000 years ago - at an exhibition that is expected to be one of the most popular events in the British Museum's history. The 70-metre-long masterpiece tells the story of the conquest of England in 1066 by William, Duke of Normandy. Through 58 scenes, 626 characters and 202 horses, the tapestry gives an account of the medieval period in Normandy and England like no other. Your ticket includes return travel and free entry to the British Museum, if you wish to see the Tapestry you will also require an exhibition ticket which needs to be booked directly with the museum.

Navigate the history of China, walk in the footsteps of Pharaohs, uncover the rise of Rome and so much more as you immerse yourself in two million years of human history, art and culture at one of the largest collections on Earth. Over eight million artefacts, across 60 free galleries, guarantees an unforgettable experience, with memories to last a lifetime. Discover the key to the Egyptian language, the Rosetta Stone, in the Egyptian Sculpture Gallery, pottery from 9,500 BC in The Africa Galleries, ancient Greek sculptures from the Parthenon in Room 18 - where will you start? Click for a three hour museum trail which you may wish to follow.

Includes return travel to The British Museum (free museum entry) and a reserved coach seat of your choice. The coach is due to arrive in London at 12:00 and depart at 16:00, setting down and picking up on Montague Place. Group museum entry is timed at 12:20 (self-guided visit), please note there may be security checks on arrival and groups are to use the entrance on Montague Place. There will be a 30 minute services comfort stop on the outward and return journey. Please note that access to some galleries requires pre-booking (including the Tapestry), and a charge may apply, and some galleries may be closed for maintenance or events.

You might also like Seahenge & Hunstanton on Tue 20 Oct or Royal Armouries Museum Leeds on Wed 28 Oct - ask our friendly team for more info or view page 11 of our latest brochure.