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Blenheim Palace unveils Cinderella Christmas theme for 2026
Group tickets for the palace’s Christmas season are now on sale along with private catering options to enhance the experience.
A host of special guests to appear at Royal Three Counties Show
Adam Henson, Kaleb Cooper and Kelvin Fletcher will be at the 2026 agricultural and countryside living event in Malvern.
AGTO Showcase Weekend explores Leicester’s heritage
GTOs experienced Leicester’s heritage during the AGTO Showcase Weekend, with fam trips to the newly transformed Jewry Wall Museum and Leicester Cathedral.
Ambassador unveils 2028/29 season with 74 sailings and group discounts
Highlights of Ambassador Cruise Line’s itineraries include Northern Lights adventures, Mediterranean escapes and British Isles discoveries.
Peter Andre & Sam Bailey join Mamma Mia! The Party cast
Singer-songwriter Peter Andre and X Factor winner Sam Bailey are set to bring star power to the immersive dining experience at The O2 London from May.
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Aardman’s Wallace & Gromit immersive show coming to London’s Lightroom
The experience, celebrating 50 years of Aardman, will bring characters such as Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Morph to life, with group rates available.
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Pedicabs reined in and an addiction to depressing news
Asking why so many pack their doom-scrolling habits along with their suitcases, London’s pedicabs finally facing regulation, and airports that seem to focus on the super-rich.
Furious at feedback and the Trevi fountain tourist charge
Feedback requests for the most mundane tasks and the absurdity of fitness activities on holiday are under the microscope by our regular moaner.
GLT Show 2026 registration is now open
Britain’s most popular and influential event for GTOs and coach operators has opened its free online visitor registration for 2026.
Major West End productions extend into 2027
Three long-running Cameron Mackintosh productions are extending their stay in London’s West End into 2027.
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience touring until autumn
Basil, Sybil and Manuel are taking their chaotically immersive dining experience to 22 hotels across the UK, touring until late September.
Hever Castle exhibition explores the ‘real face’ of Anne Boleyn
A world-first exhibition at Hever Castle, Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn, brings together a collection of portraits which are all believed to depict the Tudor queen.
New owners for Eden Camp Modern History Museum
After more than 40 years as a family-run business, York-based Continuum Attractions has taken the reins of the prisoner of war camp turned modern history museum.
New Meridian AGM showcases London’s group travel highlights
From the Postal Museum to Battersea Power Station’s panoramic views, group travel organisers experienced London’s diverse attractions during the recent New Meridian AGM.
Strictly’s Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton reunite ten years on
The pair are back together for a showcase of song and dance in August, ten years after lifting the glitterball trophy on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Paranormal Activity haunting UK theatres
Hit West End production, Paranormal Activity takes psychological tension to venues in the UK and Ireland from September, coinciding with a West End run.
The Full Monty returns 30 years after film release
The Full Monty will celebrate 30 years since the release of the original film with a UK tour opening in January and visiting 24 venues.
Race Across the World experience launching in Edinburgh, Bristol & York
Groups will have more chance to ‘race across the world’ following the experience’s expansion to Edinburgh, Bristol and York.
National Science and Media Museum celebrates 70 years of Eurovision
An exhibition opening at the museum in Bradford in May will explore the technical innovations that helped Eurovision to become a global phenomenon.
TV’s Eric Knowles announced as guest speaker for GLT Show
Bargain Hunt’s Eric Knowles will make a welcome return to the Seminar Theatre at the Group Leisure & Travel Show to talk about interesting and historic venues for group visits.
To Kill a Mockingbird transferring to West End
Richard Coyle stars in the summer season of the stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s hit novel about racial injustice and childhood innocence.
Blenheim Palace to host major royal photography exhibition
Life Through a Royal Lens will open at Blenheim Palace in July featuring more than 100 royal photographs alongside intimate images of the Royal Family.
Catherine Tate starring in West End production of Oh, Mary!
Known for her work on stage and screen, Catherine Tate will play Mary Todd Lincoln as the show extends in the West End.
Science and Innovation Park expands behind-the-scenes tours
The Wiltshire venue has increased tour availability to explore over 300,000 objects from science, technology, engineering and medicine, with private tours available for groups.
Operation Mincemeat announces biggest ever extension and UK tour
The West End production has announced its 18th extension, running until February 2027, coinciding with the start of a 40-week UK tour.
CTA’s Northern Ireland event highlights importance of coach tourism
The Coach Tourism Association’s annual event in Derry~Londonderry brought industry stakeholders together to demonstrate confidence in the coach tourism market.
Three days of music at Hillsborough Castle
Summer concerts will return to the castle and gardens in Northern Ireland in June, transforming the estate into an open-air stage for traditional tunes and musical production.