All London articles – Page 7
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FeaturesThe Gunpowder Plot: travel back to 1605 in an explosive experience
We took part in The Gunpowder Plot, an immersive experience by Layered Reality at the Tower of London, to find out why groups have been opting for historical visits with a modern twist.
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NewsTate Modern to explore the life of Yoko Ono in huge exhibition
The UK’s largest exhibition celebrating the life and work of artist and activist Yoko Ono will open at London’s Tate Modern.
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NewsChelsea Physic Garden glasshouses transformed for visitors
Visitors to Chelsea Physic Garden in London can now go into the seven historic glasshouses which have reopened after a two-year restoration.
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NewsLondon Transport Museum’s new gallery explores the history of posters
The new Global Poster Gallery, set over two floors, will explore the history and impact of the poster from the 1900s to the modern day.
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NewsHarry Styles portrait unveiled for new David Hockney exhibition
More than 30 new portraits, painted at the artist’s Normandy studio, will be displayed for the first time when the National Portrait Gallery opens David Hockney: Drawing from Life.
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NewsCelebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary at London exhibition
Disney100: The Exhibition will open at London’s ExCel to mark Disney’s 100th anniversary, featuring a range of artefacts and memorabilia to take visitors on a nostalgic and educational journey across the last century.
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NewsNHS group finds gems in Richmond after visiting the GLT Show
Andrew Moss, GTO for the Oxford branch of the NHS Retirement Fellowship, told us about a memorable day in Richmond that was made possible by a meeting at the 2022 Group Leisure & Travel Show.
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FeaturesWow… the Buckingham Palace summer opening and its special Coronation exhibition
Each year the palace seems to out-do itself with its vast displays from the Royal Collection, but of all the years to take your group for a royal day out, this is certainly the most fitting and historic of times to do so.
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NewsNew Hidden London underground tour goes behind the scenes of Baker Street
Groups will be able to head behind the scenes in a new Hidden London tour of Baker Street station for the first time to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Tube.
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NewsEngland’s most visited free and paid-for attractions
VisitEngland has released its annual visitor figures for 2022 which show the most popular paid-for and free attractions across the country.
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NewsThe Queen’s Gallery: Holbein’s Tudor court portraits to go on display
A major exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, will bring together more than 100 works from Henry VIII’s court by Hans Holbein the Younger.
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InterviewFlorence Nightingale Museum: “She was more than just a Lady with the Lamp”
We spoke to Hannah Smith, visitor experience and collections manager at the Florence Nightingale Museum in London, to discover more about what awaits groups on a visit.
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FeaturesBBC Earth Experience: an incredible journey around the world
Where else can you travel across seven continents, witnessing breathtaking scenery and diverse wildlife all from one place?
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InterviewTower of London: historian on unique Crown Jewels display
Historian Charles Farris discusses the glittering new Jewel House display and why groups may want to add the Tower of London to their hit list.
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NewsBuckingham Palace’s to display King and Queen’s Coronation outfits this summer
Buckingham Palace will display the Coronation outfits worn by King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the first time as part of the Summer Opening of the State Rooms.
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NewsRAF Museum’s Bomber Command display marks Dam Buster’s 80th anniversary
A permanent exhibition has been unveiled at the RAF Museum in London telling the stories of individuals who played crucial roles in the famous ‘Dam Busters’ raid.
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FeaturesKing’s Coronation: group organiser’s invite to Westminster Abbey
Carol Swiecicka of Newton Abbot Travel Club, was invited to the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla as a holder of the British Empire Medal (BEM).
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NewsDisplay to tell the history of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London
The Tower of London is set to transform its Jewel House with a fascinating display which explores more stories than ever before about the history and significance of the Crown Jewels.
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NewsVideo: corgis run riot to officially open Madame Tussauds’ royal palace experience
To mark King Charles III’s coronation year, London’s Madame Tussauds has opened The Royal Palace experience with the help of four troublesome corgis.
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InterviewRobert Coleman: unusual London visits and a love of history
We spoke to Robert Coleman, creator of The London Cultureseekers Group, to find out how it all began and his quirky tips for groups in London.
