What else is new? – Page 63
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Features6 ‘free range’ staycation ideas for families in Herefordshire
From water sports and adventure breaks to relaxing escapes and historical visits, Herefordshire has some top options for families looking to shake off the post-lockdown blues.
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InterviewPat Cakebread: “I couldn’t do it without the group”
GTO for a Tesco Retired Colleagues group, Pat Cakebread, shares her favourite part of the job, how her members have changed over time and how it feels to make a difference.
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FeaturesExhibitions, festivals and flower show among Blenheim Palace’s 2021 highlights
Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire has announced its 2021 programme including group-friendly events for visitors to make the most of the 2,000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown parkland at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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NewsOutdoor themed adventure games to launch this spring
A new outside adventure game concept is being launched this spring by The Escape Games Company in association with English Heritage.
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ColumnGood news for staycation cruises plus make sure you’re smartphone savvy
Our regular columnist, Grumpy Group Organiser, discusses his hopes for domestic cruises, the introduction of a possible vaccination passport and his love for the theatre.
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NewsRe-imagined experience awaits groups at JORVIK Viking Centre
The JORVIK Viking Centre in York has a new ride experience inviting visitors to see the sights, hear the sounds and smell the scents of the Viking Age.
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NewsImmersive experiences with Emerald Cruises’ 2022 European collection
Emerald Cruises has released its programme of 2022 European river cruises, including an extended city stay to Amsterdam on a range of Rhine itineraries, or five-day Christmas market cruises on the Rhine, Danube and Rhône rivers.
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NewsPainshill asks for visitor photographs to create giant 40th anniversary collage
The team at Painshill in Cobham, Surrey, are asking for visitor photographs to help create a giant collage to celebrate the Painshill Park Trust’s 40th anniversary year.
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FeaturesEric White: my hidden gems at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
There are many highlights of a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew but Eric White, who looks after visting groups, has shared his favourite ‘hidden gems’ of the gardens to discover.
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NewsCastle Howard’s summer concerts will include its 30th Proms event
Castle Howard’s live music weekend, featuring flag-waving proms and an orchestral performance of Queen’s greatest hits, is set to take place from 20th - 22nd August within the grounds of the stately home near York.
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NewsBlack Country Living Museum ‘Forging Ahead’ with huge development project
The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley has revealed that it will construct 22 new historic buildings and structures at the site, following a £30 million investment in the local community.
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NewsPrince of Egypt performances to resume this summer
Groups can now book their tickets to see The Prince of Egypt musical, running at London’s Dominion Theatre from 1st July until 8th January 2022.
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NewsUK’s first flying theatre ride to open at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
The team at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort have revealed that its new multi-million-pound land, LEGO® MYTHICA: World of Mythical Creatures, will be home to the UK’s first flying theatre ride when it opens in May.
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NewsGroup discount for Waddesdon Manor’s series of online talks and tours
Groups can choose from a series of online talks and tours hosted by Waddesdon Manor including a garden tour, a talk about the history of board games and stories of the old Manor Kitchens.
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FeaturesWhere is on your bucket list? Here are 10 popular destinations…
There are so many incredible places to visit around the world. According to online search data by one company, here are the 10 most common bucket-list destinations.
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FeaturesHighlights of a visit to historic Canterbury and the surrounding area
A look at some of the new group-friendly tours, attractions and outdoor activities in and around Canterbury in Kent.
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News‘First dedicated gardening science hub’ will open to the public at RHS Garden Wisley in June
Six years in the making, RHS Hilltop - The Home of Gardening Science, will open at RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey this June.
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NewsFred. Olsen’s 2022/23 programme of sailings includes extra regional departures
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has released its 2022/23 cruising programme with 126 new voyages and additional regional departures from London Tilbury and Belfast.
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NewsFirst look at Viking’s latest river cruise ship making its debut in 2022
Viking has released details of its new river cruise ship, Viking Aton, which will make its debut on the Nile in Egypt next year.
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NewsGod’s House Tower added to group packages at Southampton's Steamship Shieldhall
Southampton’s Steamship Shieldhall has teamed up with God’s House Tower to offer a day trip package for groups.