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NewsWindrush portraits commissioned by the King to go on display
A series of ten portraits will go on public display for the first time at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, then moving to the National Portrait Gallery.
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NewsSisters recreate childhood home at Beamish Museum
Two sisters have unveiled their childhood home at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North as part of the attraction’s 1950s town.
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NewsReimagined Loch Ness attraction opens after major transformation
One of Scotland’s most famous attractions has reopened after a £1.5 million transformation project from Continuum Attractions to engage, entertain and inform visitors about the mysterious Loch Ness Monster.
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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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NewsCall the Midwife cast open new gallery and location tour
The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent has created a new gallery and relaunched its official location tour to celebrate the BBC’s Call the Midwife, with stars of the show at the official opening.
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NewsSam Ryder’s Eurovision Space Man suit on display in Liverpool
Liverpool’s British Music Experience is now the home of Sam Ryder’s Space Man outfit that he wore when performing at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.
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InterviewManchester Museum’s director on what groups can expect from a visit
Esme Ward, director of Manchester Museum, tells GLT about her favourite items on display at the new-look attraction and what she hopes people will take away from a visit.
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NewsNew openings and top outings in 2023
There are a number of new openings, exhibitions and outings for groups in 2023. Here’s a look at what’s best.
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SponsoredMemorable group visits to the Original Maker… The Royal Mint
Unlock 1,100 years of history at the UK’s oldest mint and see the skill and craftsmanship that go into making the coins in your pocket.
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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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NewsHandle tank rounds and see hidden vehicles on exclusive tours at the Tank Museum
The Tank Museum at Bovington in Dorset is offering groups the opportunity to dig deeper into history with a selection of guided tours.
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NewsAnnual stats show a surge in visits to museums and galleries
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has released visitor figures from its members for 2022, with museums and galleries among those reporting an increase in numbers.
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NewsThe Grand Cinema, police houses and miner homes make up new-look Beamish
Beamish, the Living Museum of the North in County Durham is preparing to open several new attractions as part of its biggest ever development project.
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NewsThe result of Manchester Museum’s once-in-a-lifetime transformation
We went to Manchester Museum to explore the ‘sense of belonging’ created for visitors after a major £15 million redevelopment project.
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NewsHuge art exhibition in Suffolk to display works by Banksy
West Suffolk will host one of the country’s biggest modern art exhibitions this year featuring several artworks by street artist, Banksy.
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NewsRare treasures and new King Charles III stamp on display at The Postal Museum
A new exhibition has opened at The Postal Museum in London, displaying treasures dating back to 1840 and culminating in the newest design for the reign of King Charles III.
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FeaturesFrameless London: where art breaks free from the canvas
We went along to London’s Frameless experience to find out why it offers a quirky addition to your group itinerary.
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News‘Dive under the waves’ to experience the Mary Rose like never before
1982 – Dive the Mary Rose will be a 4D immersive theatre experience which showcases the untold story of the finding, excavation, and recovery of Henry VIII’s favourite ship.
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FeaturesA look at some of the most intriguing new attractions and displays for groups in 2023
Whether it’s exciting exhibitions, terrific tours or awesome attractions, here’s a round-up of just some of the big new openings on our radar this year.
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NewsAncient Egypt to be explored inside the new-look Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum will reopen its doors from 18th February following a three-year, £15 million transformation project, with its debut exhibition highlighting a lesser-known period in Ancient Egypt’s history.