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New openings and the latest ideas to help you organise great group trips and holidays.
What's New?
Musical adaptation of Nanny McPhee coming to London
The magical nanny is set to make her stage debut in summer 2027, with original songs and Academy Award winner Emma Thompson at the helm.
Small-batch wine tour now available for group bookings
Three Herefordshire farming families – White Heron Estate, Frome Valley Vineyards and 1276 Wines, have launched the Ancient Roots, Fresh Vintage package to showcase the county’s ancient lands.
Million Dollar Quartet announces full cast for London production
Million Dollar Quartet will dazzle with classic renditions of favourites like Blue Suede Shoes and Hound Dog during its 12-week run.
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.
Pride brings miners’ strike story to Bridge Theatre
Pride, based on the 2014 film, will open at the Bridge Theatre after its sell-out success in Cardiff and London with group tickets available.
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Rare Cold War tank joins collection at Eden Camp
Groups visiting Eden Camp in North Yorkshire can now get up close to one of Britain’s largest Cold War tanks and learn the extraordinary story behind it.
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Bad manners at 30,000ft, crazy queues and airport security
Plane passenger etiquette in freefall, nine-hour queues for Bayeux Tapestry tickets and Dubai Airport’s passport-free future.
Using AI for travel plans, phones in theatres and etiquette on holiday
Our resident columnist takes a look at what happens if you trust AI to plan trips, praises an actress’ call-out in a theatre and why etiquette has been abandoned.
Royal Marines Experience to open at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Groups will be taken on an interactive journey through 360 years of marine service history at the new attraction opening in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard.
UCL celebrates 200th anniversary with special exhibition
University College London (UCL) is celebrating its bicentennial year with a new exhibition, Two Centuries Here and is also running guided tours for groups.
Air shows to take flight at Shuttleworth in summer 2027
Shuttleworth’s 2027 summer events will feature a collection of military aircraft, flying displays and a special US Air Force anniversary show, with groups offered discounted rates.
Kew Gardens’ Orchid Festival now open for group bookings
Running between 6th February to 7th March 2027, groups are invited to admire the vibrant horticultural displays on offer.
Groups can join the Shelby gang at Peaky Blinders Underworld
A new immersive Peaky Blinders experience has opened at London Bridge, offering groups the chance to step inside the world of the Shelby family with live performers, themed environments and hands-on challenges.
West End premiere set for The Greatest Showman
Theatre stars Samantha Barks and Oliver Tompsett will lead the cast of the new stage adaptation when it opens in London in the spring of 2027.
Installations unveiled as Quentin Blake Centre marks milestone
As the centre surpasses 15,000 visitors in its first two months, it has revealed two new installations and announced an extension of one of the inaugural exhibitions.
Hever Castle brings The Nutcracker to life this Christmas
Hever Castle & Gardens is set to enchant visitors with an immersive Nutcracker-themed trail, festive illuminations, Tudor interiors and special packages for groups.
Celebrity Cruises reveals biggest-ever European season for 2028-29
Celebrity Cruises has announced its most extensive European programme, plus new itineraries to Japan, Antarctica and Alaska with dedicated support for group bookings.
American stars to make West End debuts in Cabaret run
Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland and Skylar Astin of Pitch Perfect fame are set to lead the cast of Cabaret from 21st September, with the production now booking until September 2027.
York Christmas Market: dates, details and group visits
Groups can visit York Christmas Market from November for festive shopping, food and entertainment, plus there’ll be a range of special events over the Christmas period.
EastEnders favourite leads cast of By Royal Appointment
Samantha Womack will star alongside Jane Asher in the second UK tour of Daisy Goodwin’s acclaimed play about Queen Elizabeth II and her Dresser, opening in Cambridge.
Immersive light and music installation to wow at Chichester Cathedral
Chichester Cathedral is inviting group travel organisers, coach operators, arts societies and community groups to book early for this year’s Light Experience.
New ships and voyages to Alaska among highlights for Viking
Viking has unveiled its biggest-ever ocean deployment for 2028-29, with increased departure dates, two new ships and new itineraries to Alaska and North Africa.
VisitScotland unveils ultimate Outlander filming locations guide
Fans of hit TV series Outlander can now explore 48 filming locations across Scotland using a new official guide that covers all eight seasons of the fantasy drama.
UK’s oldest natural history museum unveils major redisplay
Oxford University Museum of Natural History has completed its biggest redisplay project in its 165-year history, now with over 3,000 objects including three Oxfordshire dinosaurs.
Walking route highlighting Northern England to launch
The UK’s newest long-distance walking route will take in some of the north’s most spectacular scenery, including the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
Spirited Away set for 2028 London Coliseum comeback
The original Japanese production of the Oscar-winning Studio Ghibli classic will be making its anticipated return to the UK following a record-breaking run in 2024.
Dates confirmed for 2027 tour of The King’s Speech
The major new production based on the Oscar-winning film will premiere at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester this autumn before embarking on a UK tour from January 2027.
