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New openings and the latest ideas to help you organise great group trips and holidays.
What's New?
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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.
Bristol Dockyards unveils new SS Great Britain museum
The home of the SS Great Britain has reopened as Bristol Dockyards, unveiling a major new museum that brings fresh perspectives and previously untold stories about the world’s first modern ship.
Lesley Manville and Anna Maxwell Martin to lead West End revival
The award-winning actresses are the first of the cast to be announced for a major stage revival of August: Osage County in 2027 at the Noël Coward Theatre.
Monty Don among special guests announced for Malvern Autumn Show
Actress and podcaster Joanna Page will also join the line-up of speakers at the annual event, set to return at the Three Counties Showground from 25th-27th September.
Kensington Palace State Apartments to transform into immersive experience
A new multi-sensory experience centred around the life of Queen Mary II will open at the Queen’s State Apartments in April 2027, exploring her identity, relationships and global connections.
We Go Way Back: landmark ancient DNA exhibition at the Crick
A fascinating new free exhibition at the Francis Crick Institute takes visitors on a journey through Britain’s genetic past, from Neanderthal encounters to the Roman period.
Hairspray returns to UK stages on major tour
The beloved musical Hairspray is heading back out on the road across the UK and Ireland in 2027, with Neil Hurst reprising the role of Edna Turnblad and Brenda Edwards co-directing.
Extra tour dates announced for Live Aid musical
Group tickets are now on sale for additional venues confirmed for the UK tour of Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical which opens in March 2027.
