All Castles and Palaces articles – Page 3
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FeaturesJennie Bond shares her favourite royal estates to visit
From Buckingham Palace to the Castle of Mey on the far north coast of Scotland, the former BBC Royal Correspondent shares her must-visit royal residences for groups.
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NewsGeorgian glitz and red carpet glamour for palace’s largest ever display
The glittering world of the Georgian court will come head-to-head with the high glamour of the modern-day red carpet in a new exhibition set to open at Kensington Palace in 2023.
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FeaturesHistoric venues show off their Christmas displays for the festive season
Tis’ the season where groups head out on a of range Christmas excursions and to celebrate the festivities, here’s a look at the glittering displays at some of our historic venues.
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NewsJousting, food, flowers, electric cars and more… 2023 at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace has revealed its calendar of events for 2023, including the popular Food Festival, super cars, a jousting tournament and Christmas festivities.
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NewsKing’s official residences confirm group visit options
Royal Collection Trust has announced its programme of group visits and private tours at the official residences of His Majesty the King for 2023.
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NewsNottingham Castle’s medieval Mortimer’s Hole reopens after four-year project
Mortimer’s Hole, a manmade tunnel which runs from Brewhouse Yard up to Nottingham Castle’s terrace, has officially reopened as part of the redevelopment of the historical landmark.
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FeaturesThe Queen’s personal jewellery collection steals the show at this year’s summer opening of Buckingham Palace
We went along to the official preview day for the summer opening of Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms, including all the usual grandeur, plus a special exhibition to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee which shows off some of her finest jewellery.
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NewsQueen’s Coronation dress at the centre of special Windsor Castle display
Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Coronation will be open until 26th September and showcase items of Her Majesty’s dress and jewellery.
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NewsThe Queen’s Platinum Jubilee outfits go on display for the first time
The outfits worn by Her Majesty The Queen for her appearances during the Platinum Jubilee weekend make up a special display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
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FeaturesSuperbloom at the Tower of London officially opens
We went along to the official launch of the Tower of London’s Superbloom, and although the typical British weather has slowed its progress, groups are sure to enjoy this wonderful experience as it continues to… well, bloom.
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FeaturesCelebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with these special outings
We want you to know that you can celebrate The Queen’s 70th year on the throne beyond her June coronation date, with these special exhibitions and attractions.
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News360-degree views of York on offer at Clifford’s Tower following £5 million project
English Heritage has reopened Clifford’s Tower in York following a major conservation project, highlighting hidden rooms and a new viewing platform on the tower’s roof.
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FeaturesRoyal photography exhibition shows the ‘magic ingredient of a successful monarchy’
We spoke to Claudia Acott Williams, curator at Historic Royal Palaces who put together Life Through a Royal Lens at Kensington Palace, to find out the inspiration behind the exhibition and the highlights for groups to look out for.
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FeaturesGLT among first to see royal photography exhibition at Kensington Palace
I went along to the official press launch of Kensington Palace’s Life Through a Royal Lens exhibition to uncover some of the most fascinating, personal and never-before-seen photographs ever taken of the Royal Family.
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NewsPersonal photographs captured by the Royal family make up new exhibition
Kensington Palace will host the Life Through a Royal Lens display, described as a ‘unique exhibition exploring the Royal family’s relationship with the camera’.
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NewsJapanese treasures in new exhibition at Buckingham Palace
For the first time, highlights from the collection of Japanese works of art will be brought together by the Royal Collection in a major new exhibition opening at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace in the spring.
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NewsExhibition exploring the life of Anne Boleyn to open at Hever Castle
The first of a series of exhibitions detailing the life and times of Anne Boleyn will launch at Hever Castle in the spring, 500 years to the day she made her debut at court in 1522.
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FeaturesIn pictures: stunning Christmas trees arrive at top English castles
We’ve seen some lovely photos of Christmas trees popping up in and around some of England’s top castles to celebrate the season, so we thought we’d share some of our favourites. Let the countdown begin! You can use the arrows to the right and left of the image ...
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News‘Vibrant sea of flowers’ to open at the Tower of London in 2022
A display of flower blooms celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen will take over the moat at the Tower of London.
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NewsExclusive royal tours and group visits to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
A range of exclusive group visits and private tours at a selection of official royal residences have been unveiled for 2022 to mark the Queen’s 70th year on the throne.