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NewsMajor Mary Stuart exhibition to open at Bolton Castle
Mary Queen of Scots: The Exhibition opens in March 2027 at the North Yorkshire castle where Mary Stuart was imprisoned for six months.
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NewsDinosaurs to take over Blenheim Palace in unique exhibition
Full-scale dinosaur sculptures will be displayed in the grounds of the palace as part of Dinosaurs Are Forever, running from 11th August to 1st November 2026.
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NewsDeck the halls: groups can book for Christmas at Belvoir Castle
Early group bookings are open for Belvoir Castle’s 2026 Christmas experience which will see the Leicestershire attraction transformed for the festive season.
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NewsKing’s Gallery showcases the fashion and style of Queen Elizabeth II
The largest exhibition of the late Queen’s fashion is on display at The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace and has been extended until April 2027 due to high demand.
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Reader ClubHampton Court Palace: a Reader Club trip of history, tulips and intrigue
Group Leisure & Travel readers were given a special familiarisation at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey to find out more about the fascinating attraction.
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NewsMyth & magic: Hampton Court Palace unveils Christmas event
Hampton Court Palace will be transformed into an enchanted world this Christmas for a new seasonal event which promises an abundance of myth, magic and merriment.
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NewsMajor King’s Gallery exhibition explores Edwardian glamour
The exhibition, which runs until December, features a never-before-displayed portrait of Queen Mary, along with more than 150 paintings and items.
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NewsBlenheim Palace unveils garden highlights for spring and summer
The UNESCO Heritage Site is introducing fresh horticultural highlights, from a garden walk to newly opened temples.
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NewsBlenheim 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.
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NewsHever 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.
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NewsBlenheim 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.
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NewsThree 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.
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NewsTV tours, jousting and Christmas at Bamburgh Castle
Groups can book onto tours about the Northumberland castle’s role as a filming location including in Netflix’s The Last Kingdom.
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InterviewCastle tours and the origin of afternoon tea at Belvoir Castle
We chat to Belvoir Castle tour guide Ruth Grant to find out about working at the historic castle and the best things for groups to discover.
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NewsInverness Castle Experience celebrates the Highlands
The former sheriff court and prison has opened its doors after more than three years, following a major transformation to attract visitors to the region.
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NewsBlenheim Palace announces packed schedule for coming year
The UNESCO World Heritage Site in Oxfordshire has plenty coming up for groups, including exhibitions, events and its annual jousting tournament.
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NewsClimb the UK’s highest roof walk at Ally Pally
Launching in February, Summit will take groups up to 130 metres above sea level on the roof of the iconic Alexandra Palace in London.
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NewsBlenheim Palace unveils major exhibition for 2026
Opening in February, Blueprints of Power will mark the 300th anniversary of Blenheim Palace architect Sir John Vanbrugh.
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NewsLast Princesses of Punjab exhibition at Kensington Palace
A new exhibition at Kensington Palace will tell the remarkable story of Queen Victoria’s goddaughter and five other royal women who became powerful changemakers.
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NewsBuckingham Palace summer opening among 2026 highlights
Royal Collection Trust has announced its programme of group visits and private tours at the official residences of His Majesty The King for the coming year.
