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FeaturesLondon’s West End shows you now have more chance to see
Find out what shows are extending, when they are now booking to, and what’s finishing soon in London’s Theatreland.
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GTO Mary Gotts charters a whole river cruise ship to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style
Mary Gotts, organiser for Gott 2 Travel, took her group members on an exclusive, six-night ‘Hidden Gems of Holland’ river cruise to see Dutch highlights and celebrate the Queen’s 70th year on the throne.
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10 must-visit TV & film period drama locations
From Downton Abbey and The Crown to Peaky Blinders and Poldark, here are some must-visit sites for period drama aficionados.
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Historic Dockyard Chatham on why groups are important and what they can offer
Olivia Horner, head of visitor enterprise at The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent, tells us about what groups can get out of a visit and what’s coming up this year.
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Group travel organisers tell us about their favourite theatre shows
We hear from some of our GTO readers about their favourite productions and why a group trip to the theatre is so enjoyable.
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Superbloom 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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Filming locations linked to Downton Abbey which are great for groups
We’ve picked out some top Downton Abbey filming locations across the UK which are great for group trips to celebrate the release of this year’s film.
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12 of the best gardens to visit as a group
We take a look at some of the most stunning gardens across the UK, from historic estates to incredible restorations - and plenty in between.
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Bletchley Park’s Intelligence Factory showcases war life like never before
The Intelligence Factory is the largest exhibition space to open at Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire. We headed down to the home of the codebreakers to dig out some of the highlights for groups.
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A beginner’s guide to walking holidays
Top tips to help people navigate their way around choosing their first ever break on foot, whether at home or abroad.
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Clearing up the difference between Eurotunnel and Eurostar once and for all
The Channel Tunnel may have been linking the UK to mainland Europe for 27 years, but there still seems to be some confusion about which is which. Look no further…
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All types of group accommodation ideas, from city to coast
One of the toughest things a GTO has to decide upon is where everyone will rest their heads when putting together a trip. So, here is a real variety of handy group accommodation ideas across the country for you to consider.
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Ambience is christened and sets sail with pomp, ceremony and an Olympic champion
Former British athlete and Olympian Sally Gunnell OBE officially named the first ship sailing for the group-friendly Ambassador Cruise Line, which is in turn the first new British cruise line to launch in more than a decade.
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Celebrate 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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Imagery of the & Juliet musical shows colourful sets and The Greatest Showman star
New photographs of the West End’s & Juliet cast have been released, featuring colourful sets, flamboyant costumes and shots of The Greatest Showman movie star. Take a look for yourself… You can use the arrows to the right and left of the image gallery above to scroll through ...
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Exploring the MS Arena as it glides the rivers of Europe for the first time
We climbed aboard the MS Arena to experience what it offers groups on a special preview river cruise from Arnhem to Amsterdam. Read our thoughts and watch the video highlights.
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Hidden gems and star species at RSPB Minsmere
We chat to Ian Barthorpe at RSPB Minsmere about his work at the Suffolk nature reserve and highlights for groups.
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Rolling out the green carpet for the stars of Emerald City
GLT went along to the press night of Wicked to welcome in the all-new cast, including Gary Wilmot as The Wizard and Lucie Jones as Elphaba.
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Elevating the joy of modern, eco-friendly coach travel
Sean Taggart, founder of Toureasy, explains how the pandemic created a shift to online bookings and his ambition to bring sustainable coach holidays to a wider audience.
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Royal 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.
