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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!
Latest Issue
Your November edition includes: Travel Talk with Simon Calder, the Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2021 Brochure, Short Breaks & Weekend Getaways Inspiration, Top TV & Film Locations and much, much more.
5 group-friendly ideas to make up an itinerary in Herefordshire
Blue Badge Guide shares his Scottish highlights and why groups are important
Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2021 winners show off their trophies
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London Theatre Review: Pretty Woman the Musical
Attitudes towards fast cars and gender politics may have evolved since 1990 but top-notch performances, lots of laughs and stand-up-and-dance ovations are still very much in fashion.
A Croatian island cruise for the Exmoor Extroverts – at last
GTO of the Year® 2019 and organiser of the Exmoor Extroverts, Sue Shapland navigated the legal red tape to take her group on a Croatian Island cruise in September. She reports back.
Our 2021 survey says we're your No.1
87% of the respondents to the Restarting Group Trips & Holidays survey said Group Leisure & Travel magazine is where they get their ideas, advice and contacts from, confirming its position as the most popular choice amongst group travel organisers.
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My Group & I
Michael Kneller: a team effort
Harry Rogers talks to Michael Kneller about his time with the After Eight Social Club, his advice for newcomers and how nice it’s been to forward plan once more.
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Social media round-up and reaction from the 2021 GLT Awards
We loved seeing all your comments, social media posts and pictures during and after the 2021 Group Leisure & Travel Awards ceremony broadcast. Here are some of our favourites.
Cruising - the true meaning of ‘luxury’
Clare Dudley shares her experiences and thoughts about what luxury really means having returned from a recent cruise.
5 haunted places for a ghostly encounter with your group
To celebrate Halloween 2021, we’ve uncovered five creepy places that are sure to leave your group spooked all year-round, ranging from haunted palaces to hidden underground walkways.
In pictures: new production imagery released for London’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Producers of the West End’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have shared some new snaps showing the 2021 cast in action.
Diversity dance troupe and Jack and the Beanstalk cast “excited to be back performing again”
Dance troupe and Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity, plus their fellow panto costars Gina Murray and Jack Land Noble, are excited to be returning to panto-land in Jack and the Beanstalk at Milton Keynes Theatre.
London Theatre Review: Frozen the Musical
With its dazzling special effects and charming ballads, Disney offers a familiar and altogether magical adaptation that wraps its audience up in a long-awaited warm hug.
One group organiser explores the delights of Norfolk
Elizabeth Hodgson, organiser for Barnet U3A and Group Travel Organiser of the Year® 2021 finalist, reports back from her group’s “excellent” trip to Norfolk in the summer, when even travel restrictions couldn’t spoil their extensive itinerary.
“The job simply wouldn’t be the same without group visits” says Royal Mint manager
Dan Johnson, visitor attraction manager at the Royal Mint Experience in Wales, explains how good it has been to welcome groups back after Covid restrictions eased and his favourite coins to look out for on a visit.
London Theatre Review: Back to the Future the Musical
Fascinating effects and classic one liners, fused together with new and iconic tunes, offer fans that fun piece of nostalgia that many will have been craving.