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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience touring until autumn
Basil, Sybil and Manuel are taking their chaotically immersive dining experience to 22 hotels across the UK, touring until late September.
Hever Castle exhibition explores the ‘real face’ of Anne Boleyn
A world-first exhibition at Hever Castle, Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn, brings together a collection of portraits which are all believed to depict the Tudor queen.
New owners for Eden Camp Modern History Museum
After more than 40 years as a family-run business, York-based Continuum Attractions has taken the reins of the prisoner of war camp turned modern history museum.
New Meridian AGM showcases London’s group travel highlights
From the Postal Museum to Battersea Power Station’s panoramic views, group travel organisers experienced London’s diverse attractions during the recent New Meridian AGM.
Strictly’s Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton reunite ten years on
The pair are back together for a showcase of song and dance in August, ten years after lifting the glitterball trophy on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
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Paranormal Activity haunting UK theatres
Hit West End production, Paranormal Activity takes psychological tension to venues in the UK and Ireland from September, coinciding with a West End run.
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Furious at feedback and the Trevi fountain tourist charge
Feedback requests for the most mundane tasks and the absurdity of fitness activities on holiday are under the microscope by our regular moaner.
Social media checks, smart tourism and more annoying ‘cations’
Our grumpy group organiser discusses Trump introducing frustrating barriers to travelling, smart tourism, and trends that seem as dubious as they are silly.
The Full Monty returns 30 years after film release
The Full Monty will celebrate 30 years since the release of the original film with a UK tour opening in January and visiting 24 venues.
Race Across the World experience launching in Edinburgh, Bristol & York
Groups will have more chance to ‘race across the world’ following the experience’s expansion to Edinburgh, Bristol and York.
National Science and Media Museum celebrates 70 years of Eurovision
An exhibition opening at the museum in Bradford in May will explore the technical innovations that helped Eurovision to become a global phenomenon.
TV’s Eric Knowles announced as guest speaker for GLT Show
Antiques expert Eric Knowles will make a welcome return to the Seminar Theatre at the Group Leisure & Travel Show to talk about interesting and historic venues for group visits.
To Kill a Mockingbird transferring to West End
Richard Coyle stars in the summer season of the stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s hit novel about racial injustice and childhood innocence.
Blenheim Palace to host major royal photography exhibition
Life Through a Royal Lens will open at Blenheim Palace in July featuring more than 100 royal photographs alongside intimate images of the Royal Family.
Catherine Tate starring in West End production of Oh, Mary!
Known for her work on stage and screen, Catherine Tate will play Mary Todd Lincoln as the show extends in the West End.
Science and Innovation Park expands behind-the-scenes tours
The Wiltshire venue has increased tour availability to explore over 300,000 objects from science, technology, engineering and medicine, with private tours available for groups.
Operation Mincemeat announces biggest ever extension and UK tour
The West End production has announced its 18th extension, running until February 2027, coinciding with the start of a 40-week UK tour.
CTA’s Northern Ireland event highlights importance of coach tourism
The Coach Tourism Association’s annual event in Derry~Londonderry brought industry stakeholders together to demonstrate confidence in the coach tourism market.
Three days of music at Hillsborough Castle
Summer concerts will return to the castle and gardens in Northern Ireland in June, transforming the estate into an open-air stage for traditional tunes and musical production.
Hull launches maritime heritage tours ahead of major reopenings
The guided tours offer groups the chance to learn about Hull’s rich maritime heritage and see treasures and vessels from the city’s more than 800 years of ocean-going history.
Ambassador Cruise Line launches Portsmouth sailings
The cruise line has confirmed that its first-ever season of sailings from Portsmouth will begin in April, making its holidays available for more groups.
See Mozart’s music up close at Handel Hendrix House
Visitors to the London home of two of the greatest influences on music will be able to see a piece penned by Mozart in a display running until September.
St Paul’s exhibition explores printed English edition of the Bible
The London landmark will commemorate 500 years of William Tyndale’s New Testament translation with an exhibition opening in the summer.
Immersive David Bowie show opening in London
David Bowie: You’re Not Alone will run at Lightroom from April, featuring performance footage, rarely heard interviews and never-before-seen material on giant projections.
Billy Elliot musical is returning to the stage
The award-winning musical based on the hit film returns for a UK tour from November, followed by a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre.
ABBA Voyage announces group rates and 2027 schedule
The groundbreaking London concert, featuring digital avatars of ABBA, has released its group prices and extended performance dates through to December 2027.
Watch farcical retelling of ancient Greek legends
Oh Zeus! is the latest three-man theatre production created by Le Navet Bete, a comedy theatre production company that retells classic stories.