What else is new? – Page 47
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NewsNetflix producers reveal venue for Stranger Things experience in London
Fans of the hit Netflix series will get a chance to unlock their powers and help Eleven save Hawkins as Stranger Things: The Experience arrives in London, including group packages.
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NewsFree group visits available to see Marble Hill’s restored villa and gardens
Groups are being welcomed back to Marble Hill in West London with free visits from 21st June to explore its opulent rooms and pleasure garden.
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NewsCoach packages launched to see classical music star André Rieu in concert
Tickets for André Rieu’s 2023 UK tour have gone on sale, with group organisers able to book coach breaks to see the Dutch violinist and his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra next spring.
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NewsJodrell Bank’s striking First Light Pavilion opens to visitors for the first time
Jodrell Bank’s newest attraction, the First Light Pavilion, created to bring the UNESCO World Heritage site’s story to life, has opened its doors to visitors for the first time.
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FeaturesHistoric Dockyard Chatham on why groups are important and what they can offer
Olivia Horner, head of visitor enterprise at The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent, tells us about what groups can get out of a visit and what’s coming up this year.
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Destination GuidesItinerary idea: the Great West Way and Wiltshire
From historic landmarks and natural sites to top gardens and city visits, here are just two itineraries to offer you inspiration for your group trips.
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NewsTravelodge unveils more group-friendly accommodation as part of development schedule
The UK’s second largest hotel chain, Travelodge, has revealed its development schedule for 2022 and 2023, which includes six new hotels, offering affordable group options in top locations.
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NewsJennie Bond to add a touch of Royalty to GLT Show
Broadcaster, journalist and former BBC Royal Correspondent, Jennie Bond has been added to the speaker line-up for the 2022 Group Leisure & Travel Show which takes place at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes on 6th October.
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FeaturesGroup travel organisers tell us about their favourite theatre shows
We hear from some of our GTO readers about their favourite productions and why a group trip to the theatre is so enjoyable.
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FeaturesSuperbloom at the Tower of London officially opens
We went along to the official launch of the Tower of London’s Superbloom, and although the typical British weather has slowed its progress, groups are sure to enjoy this wonderful experience as it continues to… well, bloom.
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FeaturesFilming locations linked to Downton Abbey which are great for groups
We’ve picked out some top Downton Abbey filming locations across the UK which are great for group trips to celebrate the release of this year’s film.
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NewsGroup bookings for West End’s Cabaret extended until 2023
Groups can now book tickets for the production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in London until April next year.
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Features12 of the best gardens to visit as a group
We take a look at some of the most stunning gardens across the UK, from historic estates to incredible restorations - and plenty in between.
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NewsStep back in time with these cruise holidays along the Rhine and Danube
Arena Travel has launched a programme of river cruises aboard its own MS Arena for 2023, including a journey from the Rhine Valley to the upper reaches of the Danube, ideal for history lovers.
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NewsThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe roars into the West End
C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which has been on the road throughout the UK and Ireland, will make its West End premiere this summer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane, London.
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NewsLin-Manual Miranda’s Hamilton welcomes new cast to its London stage
Producers of the West End production of Hamilton have revealed new casting for the show who will take their place on the stage at the Victoria Palace Theatre for the first time this summer.
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NewsGLT competition winner enjoyed “thought-provoking” flower displays at Salisbury Cathedral
Elizabeth Clift, who won GLT’s competition to visit Salisbury Cathedral’s Celebration: A Festival of Flowers preview event, says she had a fantastic time and was delighted to win the competition.
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NewsSee ‘world’s oldest stained glass’ on Canterbury Cathedral tour
The 60-minute guided tour from the team at Canterbury Cathedral in Kent will have groups uncovering every intricate detail of its stained glass windows, believed to be among the oldest in the world.
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GLT AwardsExcellence in group travel, courtesy of Sandy Cornish
Sandy Cornish won The Excellence Award in 2021. Here she tells us about her favourite places to visit and what makes her job at Tailored Travel so special.
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InterviewJulia Passmore: organising for a friendly bunch
Julia Passmore, organiser for the Association of Friends, tell us how she fell into the role, her favourite visits and what’s in the diary at the moment.