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New openings and the latest ideas to help you organise great group trips and holidays.
What's New?
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.
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Your August edition includes: The Christmas Guide, Stadium Tours & Experiences, Yandell Publishing 40th Anniversary, Kynren - The Storied Lands Preview, Scotland for groups, and much more.
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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.
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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.
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.
Trent Park House of Secrets: WWII spy history for groups
A new museum in a historic North London country house is lifting the lid on a largely untold World War Two espionage story - and groups are welcome to explore.
La Voix brings biggest ever live show to over 30 UK theatres
Star of Strictly Come Dancing and Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK, La Voix will be touring theatres across the country with a new show opening in the spring.
Transformed Ripon Workhouse Museum reopens to groups
The museum in Yorkshire has reopened following major restoration work, offering groups an immersive and interactive journey into Victorian workhouse life.
Beloved Victoria Wood sitcom gets stage adaptation
Les Dennis is set to star in a new stage production of dinnerladies which will see original characters return to audiences as part of a nationwide tour in 2027.
Immersive Timewalk history experience at ExCeL
An immersive experience transporting visitors through 12,000 years of human civilisation has opened at ExCeL London, offering group travel organisers an exciting new option.
Tickling with laughter! Ken Dodd exhibition opens in Blackpool
A new exhibition celebrating the comedy genius Sir Ken Dodd has opened at Showtown in Blackpool, featuring iconic costumes, props and never-before-seen archive material.
A brilliantly mad Christmas comes to Beaulieu
Beaulieu’s Palace House state rooms set to transform into Alice’s Christmas Wonderland with theatrical installations and designer decor from 21st November.
Hundreds of coach operators listed in 56th edition of industry directory
The 2026/27 edition of Who’s Who in the Bus & Coach Industry is now available, in print and digitally.
