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Exhibition 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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In 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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‘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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Exclusive 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.
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The Gunpowder Plot immersive experience to launch at the Tower of London
An “unforgettable” experience will launch at the Tower of London where live actors, virtual reality and multisensory special effects will tell the story of the Gunpowder Plot.
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Celebrate Yorkshire by visiting some of its most beautiful places
Having celebrated Yorkshire Day, we’ve put together a list of some of its most beautiful spots that you can enjoy all year round to truly appreciate the historic county.
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GLT among the first to experience new Garden Highlights Tour at Buckingham Palace
Groups will be amazed when they enter Her Majesty the Queen’s private grounds, taking a stroll among beautiful trees, the glorious Rose Garden and even a sneak peak at the private royal tennis court on a Garden Highlights Tour at Buckingham Palace in London.
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Windsor Castle & Palace of Holyrood House to host exhibition celebrating the life of Prince Phillip
The Royal Collection Trust has revealed that Windsor Castle in Berkshire and the Palace of Holyrood House in Edinburgh will run companion exhibitions on the life of Prince Phillip, exploring his interests, passions and more.
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Special exhibitions among Historic Royal Palaces’ groups offer in 2021/22
Groups are invited to discover more than 900 years of drama, devotion, secret stories and royal intrigue across the Historic Royal Palaces attractions. Here’s a round-up of what you can expect for the 2021/22 season:
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Nottingham Castle to reopen its doors following £30 million redevelopment
Nottingham Castle has announced that it will reopen its doors on 21st June after a £30 million redevelopment, featuring more exhibitions and interactive displays.
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Good to be back: photos from some of the attractions that have reopened to visitors
We pick some of the best photos from some of the attractions across the UK that welcomed back visitors this week.
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Lifelike bust centrepiece of Churchill exhibition at Blenheim Palace
Sculptor Jethro Crabb has created a lifelike bust of Winston Churchill as part of a major exhibition on the ‘greatest Briton’, which is set to open at his birthplace Blenheim Palace later this year.
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The real-life locations of Netflix hit series Bridgerton
Bridgerton, the new period drama on Netflix, has been hugely popular with fans. But where in the UK was it filmed? We take a look at some of the locations and attractions you might recognise.
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Group bookings for Hever Castle’s 2021 events
The team at Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent are now taking bookings for 2021, which includes tickets to annual events, such as Hever in Bloom and Dazzling Daffodils.
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5 magnificent Scottish castles full of history and intrigue
Scotland boasts plenty of beautiful, historic attractions including some divine castles, not to mention rocky ruins. We take a look at some of the most picturesque castles in the country.
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New exhibition to celebrate 800 years since the construction of Bishop’s Palace
Bishop’s Palace in Somerset has opened a special exhibition which runs until the end of 2021, aiming to take visitors on a journey through the site’s 800 year history.
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8 of the most beautiful places in… Cornwall
A snapshot of some of the most stunning places in Cornwall, from hidden beaches to ancient rock formations.
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Visitors are invited behind the scenes at Blenheim Palace
Your group can explore the Oxfordshire palace like never before with a series of new virtual tours, guides and activities.
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250,000 artworks & 360-degree royal tours can now be seen online
Virtual visitors can browse thousands of art works and tour royal residences on the Royal Collection Trust (RCT) website.
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‘No contact’ day available at Bishop’s Palace in response to Coronavirus outbreak
Bishop’s Palace in Somerset is now offering a fully ‘no contact’ experience, making special enhancements to stop people coming into close contact with each other due to the Coronavirus outbreak.