Field Trips for Brighton, England

Step into history while touring this 16th century royal palace! Once home to Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty, the palace contains extravagantly furnished rooms and is surrounded by 60 acres of stunning gardens. The historic site has also served as a backdrop for many nationally important events, annual festivals, and countless period dramas.

Dating to the early 18th century, these gardens have transformed from the site of a royal palace to a globally renowned scientific institution for plant and fungal research. On both our guided tour and built-in free time, we will witness firsthand several key events in the gardens’ history, gain insight into Kew's UNESCO World Heritage Site status, and learn about its modern-day environmental conservation and sustainability efforts.

Explore one of the world’s most diverse cities, where history and innovation intersect. We’ll experience firsthand some of London’s most famous attractions. Our day in the capital city will also include a distinctly cultural experience – either afternoon tea (fall) or a West End theatre performance (spring).

Fall term only

Celebrate this traditionally American holiday with other USAC England students! Hosted in London, this dinner is a great opportunity to meet other study abroad students, share your own holiday traditions while creating new ones, and recharge before entering the final weeks of teaching in the fall semester.