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News & Views... finding out what's new
New openings and the latest ideas to help you organise great group trips and holidays.
What's New?
Royal exhibit to open at the National Horseracing Museum
The National Horseracing Museum is celebrating its ten year anniversary with a major exhibition opening in 2027, centred around Queen Elizabeth II’s lifelong love of horses.
Gallery: Royal Marines Museum opens at Portsmouth Dockyard
A new £15m visitor experience telling the story of the Royal Marines has opened at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, with discounted tickets for groups available.
Royal Collection Trust unveils highlights for 2027 group visits
The Group Visits & Private Tours brochure for 2027 reveals group discounts and exclusive experiences at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Strictly star to lead upcoming UK tour of Chicago
Strictly Come Dancing professional, Lauren Oakley and Australian actor, Adam Garcia will lead the cast of Chicago the Musical on its major 2027 tour.
Unlocking Dover Castle on our special reader day
We’ve teamed up with English Heritage to offer this free familiarisation trip to Dover Castle in Kent on 18th March for guided tours, a cream tea and more.
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Soap stars join the cast of Strangers on a Train
Emmerdale’s Lewis Cope and Hollyoaks’ Jonny Labey will lead the cast in the psychological thriller Strangers on a Train, touring theatres across the UK and Ireland in 2027.
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Putting up with annoying habits and embracing Halloween
Grumpy Group Organiser has his say on keeping hospitality human, embracing Halloween and things that annoy travellers.
Mountain queues, overtourism and enraging loudspeakers
Grumpy Group Organiser has his say on too many tourists, tolerating loudspeakers and queuing on a mountain – there’s always something to annoy him.
Survey feedback highlights value of Group Leisure & Travel Show
Visitors and exhibitors have delivered a strong vote of confidence in the 2026 Group Leisure & Travel Show, following the event at Arena MK in Milton Keynes in October.
HF Holidays unveils expanded programme to meet customer demand
A hotel opening in Derbyshire, expanded cruise and walk programmes and new garden tours are among the 2027 highlights for groups booking with HF Holidays.
Jeeves and Wooster to embark on a comedy caper across the UK
TV stars Tom Rosenthal and Adrian Scarborough will lead the cast of the UK tour of Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, based on the works of P.G. Wodehouse.
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience to introduce new tiered packages
The award-winning, record-breaking comedy sensation that continues to delight London audiences is offering enhanced group options and a tempting early bird upgrade.
An Inspector Calls to return to the stage in 2027
Tickets are available for J B Priestley’s classic 1945 play, An Inspector Calls, set to open in London in September next year before touring the UK and Ireland.
The Greatest Showman The Musical: dates and ticket information
Group booking details have been released as the much-anticipated stage adaptation confirms it will open at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in April.
Tom Chambers joins UK tour of Before I Go to Sleep
The Holby City star will perform alongside Giovanna Fletcher in the upcoming touring production which opens in Richmond in January.
Coaching Venues & Excursions Guide 2027 is here
The 2027 edition of Coaching Venues & Excursions Guide is out now, full of ideas, tips and contacts for GTOs and coach tour operators.
Musical adaptation of The Notebook coming to London
Based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks and the beloved 2004 film, The Notebook is coming to the West End in March; groups can book tickets now.
Reimagined Harry Potter and the Cursed Child extends to 2027
The newly imagined one-part West End production has extended its run until next September, with a new cast stepping into the mystical world of Hogwarts.
New display will showcase 500 years of royal jewellery
It seems diamonds are a monarch’s best friend and next year visitors can explore never-before-seen treasures at The Kings Gallery.
Royal Marines Experience opens at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Groups can go on an interactive journey through 360 years of marine service history at the new attraction in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard.
Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle join Sister Act tour
Sister Act the Musical will tour the UK and Ireland next year, with Craig Revel Horwood, Paul Chuckle and Zoe Birkett among the announced cast.
She’s electrifying! Debbie McGee joins Grease the Musical
The performer and broadcaster will be embarking on the show’s major UK and Ireland tour next year, set to take on the role of stern English teacher, Miss Lynch.
Kynren expansion news as group bookings open
The Storied Lands at Bishop Auckland returns for 2027 with an expanded Victorian experience, held 2026 prices and group rates for parties of 20 or more.
Fred. Olsen reveals exciting cruise programme
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its 2028 sailing programme, featuring a long-awaited return to Canada, a total solar eclipse cruise and scenic Norwegian fjords with group bookings now open.
ABBA Voyage announces group rates and 2027 schedule
The groundbreaking London concert, featuring digital avatars of ABBA, has released its group prices and extended performance dates through to December 2027.
Michael Sheen returns to the West End stage after 20 years
Sheen will join fellow Welsh actor Callum Scott Howells in the revival of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, which will open in Cardiff in March before transferring to London.
Into the absurd at Wake The Tiger’s new city
We got a sneak preview of Absurd City, Wake The Tiger’s vast new immersive experience at Westfield London – from theatrical performers to interactive games, the new universe will make a memorable day out for groups.
