All Castles and Palaces articles – Page 5
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NewsGo ‘on location’ with Blenheim Palace’s new film trail
Groups can now explore parts of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, as seen on screen, through a self-guided tour.
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FeaturesGLT picks: 5 castles with an unusual twist
Castle visits are a staple for groups but how about an unusual twist for your next trip? These five offer something a bit different.
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NewsMultimedia guides will bring 700 years of history to life at Hever Castle
Groups visiting Hever Castle in Kent throughout 2020 will be able to make use of a multimedia guide included in their entry price to the castle.
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NewsRoyal Collection reveals group events and tours for 2020
Groups can now book events and exhibitions at the royal residences next year, including exclusive private tours.
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FeaturesThe Royal Collection Trust’s 2020 exhibitions to look out for
Get planning for next year with our round-up of the art and photography displays at the Royal Collection Trust (RCT)’s attractions.
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NewsBlenheim Palace announces springtime programme of events
Groups visiting Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire can make use of a series of themed talks throughout next spring as well as a new exhibition which looks at palace life in the 1920s.
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NewsAuckland Castle set to reopen following restoration works
The historic Auckland Castle in County Durham will reopen on 2nd November after a major three-year conservation project.
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NewsDetails of Hever Castle's 2020 events and key dates released
Hever Castle in Kent has announced its programme of events and key dates for groups to look out for across 2020, ranging from cultural celebrations to seasonal displays.
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NewsTintagel Castle to reopen following the addition of striking new footbridge
Tintagel Castle in Cornwall will reopen on Sunday (11th August) after the completion of a new footbridge, recreating the historic link between the mainland and island.
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ReviewBuckingham Palace’s summer opening gives fascinating insight into Queen Victoria’s life
GLT went along to Buckingham Palace for a sneak preview of the new exhibition, Queen Victoria’s Palace, ahead of this year’s summer opening of the State Rooms.
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NewsRevamp of Kenilworth Castle’s Elizabethan Gardens marks anniversary of royal visit
The project, which includes the addition of a Tudor bowling green, marks the anniversary of the famous 19-day visit to the Warwickshire castle by Queen Elizabeth I.
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FeaturesWhy groups have been flocking to Kensington Palace & a new exhibition at Hampton Court
We caught up with Alex Dixon at Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) about why it’s such an exciting time for groups visiting their attractions and what’s new for 2020.
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NewsLeeds Castle celebrates 900th anniversary with a visit by a princess
The newly re-landscaped Princess Alexandra Gardens at Leeds Castle have been formally opened by Patron of the Foundation HRH Princess Alexandra, marking the castle’s 900th year.
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NewsBlenheim Palace unveils Alice in Wonderland Christmas experience
The new and “enchanting” daytime experience will add to this year’s festive celebrations at the Oxfordshire heritage site.
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NewsPart of English Heritage's Walmer Castle and Gardens reopens after 100 years
Part of Walmer Castle’s gardens, known as the ‘Glen’, has reopened for the first time in 100 years, welcoming visitors to the once Tudor Artillary fort.
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NewsAs seen on screen: Hever Castle display includes period costumes and unique items
Visitors to Hever Castle have the chance to see posters and costumes from films the attraction has appeared in as part of a new temporary exhibition.
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NewsGroup discounts for Blenheim Palace's Summer of Speed events
Blenheim Palace is hosting a series of motor vehicle events to entertain groups throughout the summer
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NewsHillsborough Castle and Gardens reopens after transformation
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in Northern Ireland has reopened to the public after a five-year transformation project.
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Features8 Game of Thrones locations to visit with your group
With the eighth and final season of HBO’s Games of Thrones starting, we focus on some of the best ‘on-screen’ locations you can visit in the UK and overseas.
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FeaturesFollow in the footsteps of…Queen Victoria
With 2019 marking the 200th anniversary Queen Victoria’s birth, here are some of the places you can go to learn more about the second-longest reigning monarch, this year and next.