Yesterday I was lucky enough to visit a couple of our spectacular attractions, The Tutankhamun Exhibition and The Tower of London.

Having researched and written about The Tutankhamun Exhibition for our website, I was extremely excited about the prospect of seeing such ancient artifacts and learning more about Egyptian history. The exhibition is jam packed with eye opening items – golden statues, granite figurines, Tut’s official crook and flail, a giant burial tomb and everyday objects used in Egyptian life. It was mind blowing to think that these objects had lasted over 3000 years and it felt as if we were Howard Carter discovering these precious things for the first time. If you are planning a theatre break I strongly recommend visiting this attraction as it’s a once in a lifetime experience and is due to close 31st August 2008.

I didn’t think anything could top that exhibition BUT the Tower of London surpassed my expectations, it was the highlight of my day. Having been given the once over at the door by a guard, we passed through and were greeted by a Yeoman Warder who promptly told us a tour was about to take place (he also commented on my outfit to which I would of gladly swapped for his red and blue number!). I can’t recommend having a guided Yeoman Warder (or Beefeater to you and me) tour enough – it enhanced my visit to the Tower and enlightened us with fascinating and amusing information.

Our Beefeater was Mr A.Fiddes, (for those of you looking to book the Tower attraction I urge you to go on his guided tour) he was full of wit, knowledgeable information and an utter treat to listen to. I made the mistake of standing quite close to him when he began his speech and soon became a dummy for his tale of beheading. Whipping off my hat, Mr Fiddes began his demonstration of how to behead a prisoner – much to everyone’s amusement he was chopping at my neck and mushing my cheeks as he pretend to stick my severed head onto a pole.