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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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FeaturesThe 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.
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NewsGeorgian life and style to be explored in major exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery
A display at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace will reveal life in the 18th century through the fashions of the day, featuring more than 200 works from the Royal Collection.
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NewsAnglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery to open in Northumberland
Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery will launch in spring 2023, bringing to life the hidden history of the 7th Century Anglo Saxon Royal court of Northumbria discovered at Yeavering.
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NewsInjecting Hope at Science Museum explores Covid vaccine story
A new exhibition now open at the Science Museum explores the worldwide effort to develop a Covid-19 vaccine at a speed to beat the pandemic.
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FeaturesV&A highlights include Chanel fashion first and major Donatello display
Groups visiting the V&A in 2023 have plenty to look out for including the first UK exhibition dedicated to the work of French couturière, Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel.
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InterviewBeaulieu’s head of visitor experience talks exhibitions, group highlights and landmark milestones
We caught up with Jon Tee, head of visitor experience and operations at Beaulieu to discuss what groups can expect on a visit and the National Motor Museum’s 50th anniversary exhibition.
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NewsLunch underneath Concorde as part of Aerospace Bristol's anniversary tour
Aerospace Bristol, home to the last Concorde ever to fly, has announced a special group package to commemorate 20 years since the iconic supersonic passenger jet touched down for the final time.
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NewsCheshire museums launch ‘Silk and Salt’ day package for groups
The day itinerary includes tours of the award-winning Silk Museum and Lion Salt Work Museum in Cheshire as well as lunch and refreshments.
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InterviewHow group visits bring history to life at the King Richard III Visitor Centre
We spoke to Lisa Harrison, sales co-ordinator at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester, about the highlights to look out for on a visit and why groups are important to the attraction.
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NewsBritish Motor Museum celebrates 100 years of the Austin Seven
A special exhibition called Small car. Big history: 100 years of the Austin Seven explores the impact of the iconic car over the last century.