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Rare Ice Age art on display in special exhibition in Bradford
Ice Age Art Now is a British Museum partnership with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and Bradford District Museums & Galleries, opening at Cliffe Castle Museum on 21st June.
Marmalade anyone? Paddington The Musical to receive world premiere
The much-loved bear from Peru will find a new home at the Savoy Theatre, London with music and lyrics by McFly front-man and best-selling children’s author, Tom Fletcher.
Leading British artists among 2026 Tate exhibition highlights
Exhibitions exploring the culture of the 90s and focussing on notable artists are among the highlights announced across Tate Modern and Tate Britain in 2026.
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton starring in 2:22 A Ghost Story tour
The full cast for the 2025 leg of the UK tour of 2:22 A Ghost Story has been announced and includes Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley who will star as couple, Sam and Jenny.
TV presenter and singer Fleur East joining Tina Turner musical
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical has announced that Fleur East will make her theatrical debut in the lead role of Tina, and that the show has extended its booking period.
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HF Holidays launches guide to its group holidays
The brochure for 2026 covers a range of UK, European and worldwide holidays with the tour operator, which is reporting a sharp increase in demand from groups.
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Could Canada ‘Trump’ the USA when it comes to tourism?
This time, our regular columnist discusses whether America is welcoming for tourists, and why France wants its statue back.
Is a selfie on your travels worth your life?
Dangerous selfie locations, the romance of Bristol and potential changes for the Channel Tunnel are all up for discussion by Grumpy Group Organiser.
Big changes set to transform Disneyland Paris
Walt Disney Studios will become Disney Adventure World, the opening of the World of Frozen is set for 2026, and there are upgrades to Disney Village and Disney Hotels.
Discover film and TV sets on Old Royal Naval College tours
The Bridgerton-themed tours at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greenwich celebrate 100 years of film and TV shot at the historic landmark, and include a commemorative keepsake.
Lavish royal lives on display at The King’s Gallery
The Edwardians: Age of Elegance explores the lives of the Edwardian royals and features Queen Alexandra’s gold coronation dress and family photos.
Win tickets to the GLT Awards 2025 dinner and ceremony
Through our special prize draw GTOs could win one of five pairs of tickets to the five-star Royal Garden Hotel, London on Thursday 26th June for a night to remember.
River Seine sailings aboard Viking's latest ship
The new Viking Nerthus will sail an eight-day Paris & the Heart of Normandy holiday, and the eight-day Christmastime in Paris & Normandy itinerary.
Palace House rooms and interactive car exhibition open at Beaulieu
Visitors will be able to look around themed rooms inside Palace House, along with an exhibition exploring cars from the past which hold fond memories at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum.
GLT Show: Simon Calder completes celebrity speaker line-up
The award-winning travel journalist will return to the show at Arena MK on Thursday 2nd October 2025, ready to share his expertise with guests in the free Seminar Theatre.
Sandringham estate to host Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé concerts
Group discounts are available for a stellar line-up of concerts at the Royal Family’s estate in Norfolk which also includes dates for Pet Shop Boys and Stereophonics.
Tower of London’s Medieval Palace to reopen with permanent display
A new display will explore the stories of the kings and queens who shaped and lived at the Tower, the households who served them and the world they lived in.
Oswaldtwistle Mills sees 50% increase in coach bookings
Shopping destination Oswaldtwistle Mills has already received 600 coach bookings in 2025, up 50% on last year’s group visitors.
Free online registration for the 2025 Group Leisure & Travel Show is now live
GTOs and coach operators can now register online to attend this year’s Group Leisure & Travel show at Arena MK on Thursday 2nd October in Milton Keynes.
Alexandra Burke to transform into Morticia for The Addams Family tour
The singer-songwriter and winner of series five of The X Factor will star alongside Lesley Joseph, best known for popular comedy, Birds of a Feather.
The Kinks musical returns for another UK Tour
Multi Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon, tells the story of The Kinks’ rise to stardom through their iconic hits.
Watch: The Muses perform Zero to Hero from Disney’s Hercules
Groups can get a taster of the new musical coming to the West End, with the release of Zero to Hero by The Muses, one of the many hits in the hotly-anticipated show.
London sites dominate the 2024 most-visited attractions list
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions has released the visitor figures of its members for 2024, with London attractions taking up most of the top ten.
Fred. Olsen: taking groups to Norway, Canary Islands, Amalfi Coast and more
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled a programme of itineraries for autumn and winter 2026, with more than 30 sailings to choose from, as well as an inclusive pricing initiative.
Warwick Castle’s chapel to undergo major restoration
A huge refurbishment of the 17th century chapel at Warwick Castle is taking place, the most extensive project the castle has seen in more than 100 years.
A nod to the Mods: exhibition in Brighton explores fashion and culture
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is turning back the clock to 1960s Britain with its exhibition, The In Crowd: Mod Fashion & Style 1958-66.
Virgin Voyages embraces groups with new programme and additional perks
Virgin Voyages is targeting group travellers with an enhanced programme designed to make it easier to book and provide more benefits for groups planning a cruise holiday.