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FeaturesHistoric 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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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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6 reasons to visit the National Memorial Arboretum
The National Memorial Arboretum is the nation’s year-round place to remember, helping people reflect and be inspired and providing a space to celebrate lives lived and commemorate lives lost.
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Bletchley Park unveils major permanent exhibition showcasing personal stories
Bletchley Park’s largest ever exhibition, The Intelligence Factory, will open in a newly restored wartime building at the heart of the World War Two codebreaking site in Buckinghamshire, alongside a new gallery for temporary displays.
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Battlefield sketches displayed to mark 40th anniversary of the Falklands War
The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire has opened a free exhibition featuring frontline sketches of the Falklands War by Linda Kitson, who was appointed as the official war artist to document from the battlefield.
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A familiarisation trip to Richmond taking in The Poppy Factory and Kew Gardens
This Reader Club trip will enable group organisers to experience the natural beauty of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew followed by a visit to The Poppy Factory in Richmond on Saturday 26th March 2022.
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Old Royal Naval College extends welcome to coach groups with new initiative
The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich has announced a new Coach Tourism initiative which allows coach operators and groups to pre-book entry and drive onto the historic site for the first time.
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God’s House Tower added to group packages at Southampton's Steamship Shieldhall
Southampton’s Steamship Shieldhall has teamed up with God’s House Tower to offer a day trip package for groups.
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8 of the most beautiful places in… Hampshire
A pick ‘n’ mix selection of beautiful places in Hampshire, including seaside resorts, a national park and coastal ports.
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RAF Museum’s new displays commemorate Battle of Britain 80
The Royal Air Force Museum has opened new exhibitions at its London and Cosford sites to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
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Code-breaking puzzles and family fun at Bletchley Park this summer
Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes, home of the World War Two code-breakers, has revealed a host of activities to welcome back families with discounts available.
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Visitor attractions still marking VE Day with special experiences
From a virtual festival to ringing bells for the local community, there’s plenty being organised for the day and beyond. Share these with your group so you can all enjoy them as we continue to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
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Bletchley Park marks GCHQ centenary with a new display
Trace the origins of British codebreaking from its remarkable wartime role through to its peacetime transition, in a fascinating new display at Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire.
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5 special interest holidays for 2020
Whether your group is into dancing, arts crafts or photography, there’s a holiday to suit all interests - here’s a few of our favourites.
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Britain’s very own Sistine Chapel won’t be Greenwich’s ‘hidden gem’ for long
GLT’s Keeley Rodgers has a lie down at the newly restored Painted Hall, the centrepiece of The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich.
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New D-Day exhibition's unique insight into Bletchley Park’s code-breaking role
GLT editor Keeley Rodgers went along to Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire for the opening of its latest experience, D-Day: Interception, Intelligence, Invasion.
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RAF Museum launches new Dambusters VR experience
The Royal Air Force Museum in London has unveiled its latest experience - a virtual reality attraction transporting visitors to a pivotal moment in history.
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Medals to go on display at National Memorial Arboretum
The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire will see 100 ceramic medals at centre of an exhibition reflecting on World War One remembrance.
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New exhibitions arrive at National Army Museum
Two new exhibitions focusing on equine artist Sir Alfred Munnings and the British hussars have opened at the National Army Museum.
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National Memorial Arboretum announces exclusive group packages
The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire is offering a range of group walks, talks and tours in 2019.
