All Christmas articles
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Thursford: annual Christmas show is spectacular with a capital ‘S’
It’s hard to find a group travel organiser who hasn’t visited Thursford Christmas Spectacular in Norfolk. The three-hour spectacle is non-stop show tunes, dance routines, acrobatics, stunts and more. So I thought it was about time I went to experience it for myself…
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Group-friendly Christmas getaways
We’ve picked out a handful of group-friendly stays over the festive months for GTOs looking for a last-minute getaway for their members.
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Christmas 2024: magical light trails and experiences
From new outdoor trails to themed displays and beautiful decorations, we’ve got your festive season covered with this selection of ideas.
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Oh yes they will… pantomimes to get the whole group laughing
A round-up of some of the group-friendly pantomimes taking place across the festive season and where you can see them.
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Prepare to be dazzled: group visits to Bishop Auckland at Christmas
The Auckland Project is a unique collection of heritage attractions, galleries and gardens in County Durham. Catherine Hodgson explains all.
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Christmas visits to enjoy in Wiltshire
Wiltshire offers a spectacular array of festive events and activities for groups at Christmas. From enchanting markets to dazzling light displays, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Hundreds of group visitors attend cathedral’s special Christmas concert
More than 500 group visitors attended Salisbury Cathedral’s annual Carol Concert for Groups with a special mention for one GTO.
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Thursford Christmas Spectacular freezes group prices for 2024 event
Groups can now book their tickets for the 2024 Thursford Christmas Spectacular at the same price as the 2023 event.
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In pictures: attractions in all their festive glory for Christmas 2023
A range of top attractions have been welcoming groups to explore their extravagant Christmas displays for the 2023 season. Here’s a look at just a few…
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Hever Castle’s 2024 group events and offers
The team at Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent have released their programme of events for groups throughout 2024 including Snowdrop Walks, a Celebration of Spring and Hever in Bloom.
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Christmas short breaks and holidays for groups in 2023 and 2024
We pick out some fantastic festive short breaks, holidays and cruise ideas for future Christmas trips with your group.
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Exclusive Christmas candlelit tours of Shakespeare’s home
The family home of William Shakespeare is opening its doors exclusively for groups in November for a series of special Christmas-themed, candlelit tours of the historic house.
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Christmas shopping experiences for groups to enjoy
A selection of Christmas markets and shopping destinations that come to life for the festive season.
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11 group-friendly Christmas light trails across the UK
From historic venues to beautiful gardens, here are 11 amazing light trails across the UK which are sure to give your group a festive day out.
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6 group-friendly pantomimes this Christmas
We’ve picked out six amazing pantomimes for groups to consider this year which all offer hilarious festive fun.
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Auckland Castle goes big this Christmas with AGLOW
Groups visiting Auckland Castle are set to be dazzled with what’s said to be the longest light tunnel in the country and the largest Christmas tree in the north.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will takeover Leeds Castle this Christmas
Visitors will be transported into C. S. Lewis’ magical kingdom of Narnia for an immersive Christmas Experience, with group bookers able to make use of an exclusive catering and entertainment zone.
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Glow Marwell will return with new illuminations this Christmas
Organisers of the Glow Marwell Christmas event at Marwell Zoo near Winchester have promised that this year’s illuminated trail will be bigger and better than ever before.
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Palladium panto: Jennifer Saunders and Julian Clary lead the cast of Peter Pan
Saunders and Clary will be joined by returning London Palladium favourites Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Gary Wilmot and Rob Madge.
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Group tickets on sale for The Festival of Light at Longleat
Tickets for Longleat’s huge winter event, The Festival of Light, are on sale with groups able to uncover iconic stories throughout.