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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is coming to London
The award-winning musical by Jethro Compton and Darren Clark will transfer to the West End following a sold-out run at Southwark Playhouse.
More time to get group tickets for ABBA Voyage in London
The booking period has extended for the trailblazing show that continues to wow audiences at its purpose-built arena in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Group tours to celebrate Sudeley Castle & Gardens’ milestone
Uncover key moments in Lady Ashcombe’s 50-year tenure as Sudeley Castle’s longest serving steward in a new display or tour at the Gloucestershire estate.
Casting announced for London’s Starlight Express
Rehearsals are underway for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express, with full casting announced for the new production that returns in the summer.
Group enjoy Leicestershire visit after GLT Show encounter
Keith Jordan had an excellent day with his Lincoln Retirees Group all because of who he met at the 2023 Group Leisure & Travel Show.
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Exhibition celebrates 50 years since ABBA’s Eurovision win
Groups are being invited to celebrate ABBA’s iconic milestone through a new display at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery.
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Bed bugs, AI shenanigans and working from home drama
Technology is in the dock and our columnist has got an itch - Grumpy Group Organiser says it how it is.
Willy Wonka disaster in Glasgow, refunds for rain and the BT Tower
Why you need to deliver on your promises, a hotel package that caught the eye, and news about an iconic London landmark.
London Transport Museum display shows role of the Underground in war
Echoes of the Blitz: Underground shelters in Ukraine and London explores how underground stations and metro systems provide shelter to citizens during periods of war, through a range of photographs.
Exclusive group booking for Wicked the musical
Group travel organisers and coach tour operators can now book tickets for performances of Wicked the musical until December 2025.
Line of Duty’s Adrian Dunbar and Doctor Who’s Peter Davison in Kiss Me, Kate
Adrian Dunbar and Peter Davison will be joined by Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block this summer in musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate
Bowood House display marks 250 years since discovery of oxygen
The new exhibition invites visitors to find out about Dr Joseph Priestley, the man who discovered oxygen in the laboratory at Bowood House in Wiltshire.
More time to see The Play That Goes Wrong in London
Groups have got more time to catch The Play That Goes Wrong on stage, with a new cast also revealed to cause havoc at the Duchess Theatre in London.
Exhibitors explain the benefits of a day at the GLT Show
Success stories from Group Leisure & Travel Show exhibitors and why the event in Milton Keynes is a great choice when it comes to meeting GTOs and coach tour operators.
Watch: what is ATOL and how does it protect you?
A new video outlines what the ATOL scheme is for British holidaymakers when they book a package trip that includes a flight.
3 huge London shows announce extensions for groups
Groups have more time to catch The Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton and Les Misérables in London as all three have announced extensions until 29th March 2025.
Matt Baker and John Craven on Royal Three Counties Show line-up
The celebrity line-up for the Royal Three Counties Show in Worcestershire features BBC Countryfile presenters Matt Baker and John Craven.
King’s Galleries to showcase royal photos and historic artefacts
The Royal Collection Trust has revealed that the galleries formerly known as The Queen’s Galleries will reopen as The King’s Galleries with exciting new exhibitions.
The most popular tourist attractions in 2023 were…
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions has released its 2023 visitor figures from its members, with many seeing a huge rise.
Film trail among North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s 2024 season highlights
The trail will showcase some of the blockbuster films and TV series that have been filmed in and around the railway in Yorkshire.
Mary Poppins to fly onto the stage 20 years after world premiere
Direct from the West End, the Mary Poppins musical will tour theatres across the UK and Ireland between November 2024 and May 2025.
Cotswold Farm Park: group offer with heritage talk and refreshments
Visitors are invited to learn more about the Gloucestershire farm’s history and its focus on preserving rare breed animals.
Easton Walled Gardens confirms Sweet Pea Season for groups
From heritage pastels to heady fragrance, there’s a world of sweet peas to discover at Easton Walled Gardens this summer for groups.
Tina Turner musical to head out on first ever tour
Groups will have the chance to see Tina - The Tina Turner Musical near them as the hit musical is scheduled tour the UK and Ireland for the first time ever.
Marvel at remarkable tapestries on group tour in Coventry
A new guided tour for groups combines a visit to St Mary’s Guildhall and Coventry Cathedral taking in two extraordinary tapestries.
Riviera Travel unveils itineraries for new river cruise ships
The two ships, setting sail in 2025, will feature several ‘firsts’ for the river cruise line.
Group tickets on sale for Paddington Bear Experience
Visitors are invited to step into Paddington’s world for an immersive experience at London’s County Hall from May.