All Historic Venues articles
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FeaturesSt Paul’s Cathedral Treasures Tour: a behind-the-scenes gem
From rare Tudor manuscripts to secret viewing points, GLT’s Keeley Rodgers heads behind-the-scenes of St Paul’s Cathedral for a unique experience.
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NewsExclusive Civil War group tour at The Commandery
The historic Worcester building is marking 375 years since the Battle of Worcester changed the course of English history with a new guided Civil War tour and extra group offerings.
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NewsInverness Castle Experience confirms group travel rates
The Scottish attraction has announced winter group travel rates in a move to promote Inverness and the Highlands as a year-round destination for groups.
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FeaturesU3A group pairs St Paul’s with Tate Modern for their London visit
Sue from Potters Bar U3A shares how a conversation at the GLT Show led to a successful 47-strong group visit to two of London’s most iconic attractions.
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NewsHarewood House hosts Cecil Beaton exhibition
From June until October, Harewood House will showcase over 50 images by legendary photographer Cecil Beaton including iconic portraits of Audrey Hepburn and Queen Elizabeth II.
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SponsoredIghtham Mote: a moated medieval manor with 700 years of stories
Dating from the 1340s, this moated medieval manor house offers groups an enchanting journey through English history, complete with gardens, woodland walks and private tours.
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Features8 remarkable historic sites granted protection
From a rare working windmill to Arts and Crafts garden examples, we explore some of the newest additions to Historic England’s National Heritage List.
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NewsWatch The Tempest in the intimate Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Shakespeare’s tale of power and freedom, directed by and starring Tim Crouch, is performing in the candlelit theatre until April.
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FeaturesUK attractions transformed for Christmas
From historic venues to thrilling theme parks, UK attractions have been getting festive with decorations, illuminations and displays to spread the Christmas cheer.
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NewsTower of London river cruise launches on UK’s first electric tour boat
The new 40-minute Thames tours, run by Historic Royal Palaces and Woods Tours, have been narrated by the co-creator of the BBC’s Ghosts.
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InterviewAntiques Roadshow’s Mark Smith on 40 years of battlefield tours
Antique Roadshow’s medals and militaria expert Mark Smith talks about why everyone should do a battlefields tour and what he loves about the BBC show.
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NewsAntiques Roadshow expert amazed by Enigma machine at GLT Show
Antiques Roadshow regular Mark Smith was captivated by Bletchley Park’s Enigma machine replica at the GLT Show, calling it “the machine that probably helped us win the Second World War”.
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InterviewLondon history and heritage at Royal Museums Greenwich
Andrea Larotella, senior travel trade manager at Royal Museums Greenwich tells us why it makes a great group day out, from storied history to hard-to-beat views.
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NewsYork’s Mansion House reopens following restoration
The historic venue in York has reopened for its 300th anniversary after completion of the first phase of a major restoration project.
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NewsSt Mary’s Guildhall enhances tours with falconry experience
Visitors to Coventry’s 14th-century St Mary’s Guildhall can now experience the ancient art of falconry as part of an enhanced group tour package, bringing Tudor history to life.
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NewsCentenary display shines spotlight on Leighton House
A special programme of exhibitions, art and events marks 100 years since Leighton House opened as a public museum.
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NewsWordsworth Grasmere unveils new digital guides and soundscape exhibits
New sensory soundscapes and an interactive walking app await at Wordsworth Grasmere, offering visitors a journey through the sights, sounds and stories that shaped William and Dorothy Wordsworth’s work.
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NewsDiscover film and TV sets on Old Royal Naval College tours
The Bridgerton-themed tours at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greenwich celebrate 100 years of film and TV shot at the historic landmark, and include a commemorative keepsake.
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InterviewShakespeare Birthplace Trust: what groups can expect
We chat to Louisa Stott, head of commercial at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-upon-Avon, about what groups should look forward to during a visit.
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FeaturesDiscover the past, present and future of AI at Bletchley Park
The Age of AI is a new exhibition at Bletchley Park that explores the impact of artificial intelligence on our everyday lives, from its depiction in the media to its use for medical purposes.
