Exclusive 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.
Standing with Giants returns to Waddesdon Manor with D-Day memorial
D-Day 1476 – For Your Tomorrow will be on display at Waddesdon Manor this autumn, with new figures to represent a wider spread of military personnel.
Eden Camp announces immersive events for groups
The modern military museum in North Yorkshire has unveiled an action-packed line up of events for the year, bringing wartime history to life for visitors.
New owners for Eden Camp Modern History Museum
After more than 40 years as a family-run business, York-based Continuum Attractions has taken the reins of the prisoner of war camp turned modern history museum.
Hull launches maritime heritage tours ahead of major reopenings
The guided tours offer groups the chance to learn about Hull’s rich maritime heritage and see treasures and vessels from the city’s more than 800 years of ocean-going history.
Experience the life of a fighter pilot at IWM Duxford
Three rooms at the preserved wartime airfield have been transformed with historic objects and interactive elements to present the life of pilots during World War Two.
Discover Britain’s secret World War Two intelligence sites
Discover the hidden stories of espionage, codebreaking and courage that helped win World War Two at these fascinating UK attractions.
Antiques 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.
Antiques 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”.
Falconry display among Newhaven Fort reopening highlights
Newhaven Fort in East Sussex has unveiled events and a new exhibition for its re-opening following a major restoration.
GLT Show helps deliver a day of history for Old Blokes Club
GTO Mike Herring said he wouldn’t have visited the Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent if it wasn’t for the Group Leisure & Travel Show.
A poignant trip to The D-Day Story ahead of 80th anniversary
Gwen Wright, group travel organiser for The Arts Society Cranleigh, tell us about her moving visit to the museum in Southsea, Portsmouth.
D-Day 80: where to go to commemorate the anniversary with your group
A round-up of special exhibitions, events, coach trips and holidays to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Normandy landings in 2024.
Faye Brant-Key: the National Memorial Arboretum’s appeal to groups
Faye Brant-Key at Staffordshire’s National Memorial Arboretum on working with a variety of groups, the different seasons and 2024 events.
