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NewsAnnual survey reveals England’s most popular attractions during 2019
The annual attractions survey by VisitEngland has revealed the most popular free and paid-for attractions visited during 2019.
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Features
Picture this: some of the most beautiful places to visit in autumn
A selection of attractions which are perfect for autumnal walks, seasonal displays and beautiful photo opportunities.
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Features
8 of the most beautiful places in… Somerset
Here is what Somerset has to offer to groups who appreciate a scenic view, in the city and the countryside.
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Bodmin Jail to reopen following £8.5 million redevelopment
Cornwall’s Bodmin Jail is set to reopen on 1st October after undergoing a major £8.5 million redevelopment, bringing new features to the historic prison.
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Historic Royal Palaces: alive with history and wonder
Groups are welcome again at the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace and Hillsborough Castle Gardens as Historic Royal Palaces reopens its gates.
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English Heritage reopens sites for pre-booked groups
English Heritage has now reopened six more of its most popular attractions for pre-booked group visits including Dover Castle and Osborne House.
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Features
TV & film locations to visit along the Great West Way route from London to Bristol
Here are some of the intriguing TV film locations for your future visits along the Great West Way, a 125-mile touring route between London and Bristol.
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8 of the most beautiful places in… Cumbria
Forest sculptures, rambling hillside views, Lake District gems and Elizabethan mansions; here are some of the most aesthetically-pleasing spots in Cumbria.
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Gardens, museums & country houses were among most popular visitor attractions last year
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has released its 2019 visitor numbers with gardens, museums and historic properties seeing an especially successful year.
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GLT’s top picks: outdoor attractions in Cheshire
A look back at some of the GLT editor’s highlights on a visit to the county earlier this year.
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Salisbury Cathedral celebrates 800th anniversary with remarkable online exhibition
Salisbury Cathedral has marked its 800th anniversary with a virtual version of its largest contemporary art exhibition for nearly two decades.
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Features
Where groups can celebrate Mayflower 400 this year
The Mayflower ship sailed from Plymouth 400 years ago, marking a wave of celebrations this year both in the port city and far beyond.
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GLT’s top picks: 5 spooky spots in Bristol
Engineering feats and a thriving art scene aren’t all that awaits in Bristol – it has its fair share of dark tourism experiences too, to inspire an alternative trip.
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Some of the places the GLT team have visited in 2019
The Group Leisure Travel team have been here, there and everywhere in 2019. We’ve picked out a handful of our favourite visits to help inspire your next group trip.
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A familiarisation trip to Wiltshire exploring parts of the Great West Way
Applications have now closed for this Reader Club trip which includes some of Wiltshire’s top attractions.
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News
Step into the roaring 1920s at Blenheim Palace’s new exhibition
Let’s Misbehave – Blenheim Palace in the 1920s will run from 15th February to 13th April next year.
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Tower of London and War of the Worlds experience creators team up for new attraction
The creators of The War of the Worlds immersive experience have announced they’re opening a major new attraction in London.
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Longleat’s 2020 line-up features light festival, sky safari and foodie events
The stately home and wildlife park in Wiltshire has announced its line-up of key events taking place throughout next year, featuring a range of different festivals.
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Contemporary art returns to Northumberland's Belsay Hall
Visitors to Belsay Hall Castle Gardens in Northumberland can once again experience a contemporary installation by composer Arvo Pärt, and UK designers Arup.
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Filming locations linked to Downton Abbey which are great for groups
To mark the eagerly anticipated Downton Abbey film, we’ve picked out some different filming locations across the UK, which are great for group trips.
