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NewsMuseum of Shakespeare will transport groups back in time
Opening this year, the Museum of Shakespeare will be an immersive and interactive permanent experience in London, transporting visitors to the 16th century to walk in the footsteps of William Shakespeare.
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NewsMuch-loved Greatest Showman to be transformed into a stage show
A stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman will open at the Bristol Hippodrome, featuring the award-winning soundtrack from the 2017 hit film.
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InterviewSharon Hall: helping the group to smile and make memories
We spoke to Sharon Hall, who started her group as a way of making theatre trips more accessible. From there, it snowballed into a range of exciting visits for more than 11,000 group members.
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ColumnIs 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.
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GLT AwardsGLT Awards 2025: unveiling your finalists - now vote for your winners
This year’s shortlist of the best attractions, operators, destinations, suppliers and experiences for groups, according to the people that keep the group travel industry moving - our readers. You decide the winners.
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NewsMark Smith from TV’s Antiques Roadshow announced as GLT Show speaker
Mark Smith, renowned for his expertise in medals and militaria, and a regular favourite on TV’s Antiques Roadshow, has been confirmed as the second speaker at this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show on 2nd October at Arena MK in Milton Keynes.
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NewsSteamship Shieldhall celebrating 70 years with special sailing
SS Shieldhall is taking part in a joint sailing from Southampton Docks in tandem with PS Waverly in September to celebrate 70 years on the water, and groups can book with discounts available.
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NewsPopular Midsomer Murders will make stage debut
For the first time, Inspector Barnaby and his sidekick, Sergeant Troy, will take to the stage in Guy Unsworth’s adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift.
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NewsGroup rum tastings now available in the home of Shakespeare’s daughter
The rum tasting experience takes place in the heart of the town centre and introduces groups to the range of rums created by the Shakespeare Distillery.
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NewsHistorical visits offer top inspiration at CTA conference
The 2025 Coach Tourism Association Conference & Workshop brought members to Stratford-upon-Avon for a long weekend of ideas and the chance to network.
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NewsNew pictures show off refreshed Deep Sea Adventure at LEGOLAND
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort has reopened its Deep Sea Adventure attraction for the first time in more than a year, showcasing colourful, new LEGO® models.
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NewsNationwide tour of Dear England: football, identity and masculinity
The National Theatre has revealed that Olivier-award winning play, Dear England will tour UK theatres, telling the story of Gareth Southgate’s tenure as England football manager.
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NewsGTO ship fam visits available with Ambassador Cruise Line
Ambassador Cruise Line has opened registration for a 2025 UK ship visit programme designed exclusively for group travel organisers to discover what’s available to them on board.
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Destination GuidesItinerary idea: Brunel, boats and Banksy in Bristol
Experience a packed two days in colourful Bristol with tours of the city’s attractions, a boat trip along the harbour and world-class street art.
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NewsHolland America cruises with a focus on historical landmarks
Cruise operator, Holland America Line has introduced a series of itineraries and shore excursions with a historical theme, as part of a multi-year partnership with The History Channel.
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NewsMore UK tour dates include new firsts for Miss Saigon
Set during the 1970s, during the last days of the Vietnam War, the show tells the story of 17-year-old Kim who is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as The Engineer.
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Destination Guides9 great places in Europe for a group holiday
Whether it’s celebrating anniversaries, marking milestones or welcoming new flight routes, there are plenty of exciting destinations to try in 2025 and beyond across the continent.
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NewsPreston Manor will reopen to groups for the first time in five years
Described as one of the UK’s most haunted houses, Brighton’s Preston Manor is set to reopen with a new tour which takes groups on a Downton Abbey-style experience set in 1912.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Ghost Stories
This spooky stage show will leave you fearing every noise in the night after you sit through 90-minutes of pure tension. We went along and struggled to stay in our seat.
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NewsFrom page to stage: Death on the Nile touring theatres nationwide
A new production of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile will begin a UK and Ireland tour on 26th September, opening at the Lowry Theatre in Salford.