Join us for a competitive afternoon of darts and shuffleboard at Boom Battle Bar. Test your aim with unique and fun darts games followed by trying your hand at what can only be described as curling without the ice- shuffleboard!

The city of Manchester also has plenty to offer, so why not arrive earlier or leave later to explore the bustling streets and shops beforehand. Ask a member of the team for our recommended itinerary for exploring the city.

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Join us for a competitive afternoon of darts and shuffleboard at Boom Battle Bar. Test your aim with unique and fun darts games followed by trying your hand at what can only be described as curling without the ice- shuffleboard!

The seaside town of Eastbourne also has plenty to offer, so why not arrive earlier or leave later to explore the bustling streets and shops beforehand. Ask a member of the team for our recommended itinerary for exploring the city.

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Home to Liverpool FC, take this opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Anfield Stadium and get a taste of what it's like to be a player for the team that holds first position on the Premier League table.

The tour includes exploring the players' tunnel, the dugouts and dressing rooms with plenty of opportunity for pitch-side selfies!

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This is an incredibly unique experience! Don't miss out on the opportunity to take a journey on a traditional steam train- you tend to only see these in the movies (think Harry Potter - Hogwarts Express!).

Not only will you take this scenic train journey, but you will have a traditional British Afternoon Tea on board! Sip on tea and enjoy a jam covered scone whilst soaking in the countryside views of the Spa Valley Railway with your friends. A true once in a lifetime experience!

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There are so many places to visit in the UK, but Isle of Wight is one of the more unusual places to go as you have to cross a body of water to get there as it's an Island of the south coast of England!

The island has been home to the poets Algernon Charles Swinburne and Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Queen Victoria built her summer residence and final home, Osborne House, at East Cowes on the Isle. It has a maritime and industrial tradition of boat-building, sail-making, the manufacture of flying boats, hovercraft, and Britain's space rockets. The island hosts annual music festivals, including the Isle of Wight Festival, which in 1970 was the largest rock music event ever held!

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Bet walking alpacas wasn't something you thought you might do whilst on your exchange, right?!

Over recent years, Alpaca Walking has become a unique and popular attraction for a day out. Particularly popular across south England, there are a many venues that offer this unique experience along the coast and the New Forest. So why not try something different!

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Lancaster is a city in northwest England and the main cultural hub, economic and commercial centre of City of Lancaster district. The city is on the River Lune directly inland from Morecambe Bay.

The city's long history is marked by Lancaster Roman Fort, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory Church, Lancaster Cathedral and the Ashton Memorial. So if you're looking for a mix of English history with modern day liveliness, then this city is for you!

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Lions, tigers, rhinos, meerkats, giraffes?! You wouldn't think you were in north England!

Located in Preston, just outside Liverpool, Knowsley park offers 5 miles of trails to see as many wild animals as you could imagine. Go with your friends and explore on foot, or perhaps you could ask your host family if they'd like to go on a trip together! Either way, this is not one to be missed!

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Do you know an EF student who you believe deserves to be recognised?

Whether it's because they have gone above and beyond to support a friend, because they have been a positive force or huge help at home or at school, or because they have simply done something cool that you think they should be acknowledged for, you can nominate them to receive an EF Student Recognition Award.

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Has your host family gone above and beyond to make you feel at home? Or perhaps there's something really special that you want to share about them to let them know how much you enjoy and appreciate staying with them?

Well, we want to know about it! Nominate them for the UK Host Family Recognition Award and they could be in with the chance of winning a prize, courtesy of you!

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Do you want to share your EF Exchange Story with the world? Now is your chance to takeover the UK or Irish EF Instagram accounts!

Takeovers are usually 7 days long and involve sharing daily stories about your real life experience on exchange, including but not limited to:

• Your commute and daily habits
• Your host family, home and room
• Your school life and study habits
• Friends and tips on meeting people
• Activities and travel
• Food and meals
• Challenges and how you've overcome them
• Question and answers, quizzes, polls

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