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TV explorer Paul Rose to inspire at GLT Show in October

Rebranded National Tramway Museum marks exciting new chapter

Group organiser shares a special trip to Ally Pally’s rooftop adventure

TV explorer Paul Rose to inspire at GLT Show in October
Rebranded National Tramway Museum marks exciting new chapter
Group organiser shares a special trip to Ally Pally’s rooftop adventure

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Choose life, choose the stage: Trainspotting musical hits the West End

Three decades after the cult film, Trainspotting The Musical will make its world premiere at Theatre Royal Haymarket this July bringing Irvine Welsh’s iconic characters back to life on stage.

Marilyn Monroe exhibition to open at National Portrait Gallery

A major exhibition celebrating Marilyn Monroe’s life opens at the National Portrait Gallery this June. Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait features previously unseen photographs and iconic artworks.

Extra tour dates announced for Live Aid musical

Group tickets are now on sale for additional venues confirmed for the UK tour of Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical which opens in March 2027.

King Charles III England Coast Path unveiled by The King

His Majesty The King has launched a 2,700 mile-long trail, which is said to be the longest managed coastal walking route in the world giving unprecedented access to the coastline.

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Group Leisure & Travel Show 2026

GLT Show 2026 registration is now open

Britain’s most popular and influential event for GTOs and coach operators has opened its free online visitor registration for 2026.

TV’s Eric Knowles announced as guest speaker for GLT Show

Bargain Hunt’s 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.

Simon Calder to make welcome return to the GLT Show in October

Award- winning travel journalist, Simon Calder, will return to the Group Leisure & Travel Show to share his expertise with visitors in the free Seminar Theatre on Thursday 8th October.

Tour operators to inspire groups at GLT Show

Travel Editions, Simply Groups, Wendy Wu and first-time exhibitor WildReality Safari are among the tour operators confirmed for this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show at Arena MK on 8th October.

GLT Show 2026 registration is now open
TV’s Eric Knowles announced as guest speaker for GLT Show
Simon Calder to make welcome return to the GLT Show in October
Tour operators to inspire groups at GLT Show

Thurs 8th October, Arena MK, Milton Keynes

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Famous museum tops most visited attractions list with record numbers

The figures revealing the most visited attractions in the UK in 2025 have been released by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions.

Step back in time at American Museum Reader Club visit

GTOs and coach tour operators are joining us for a special Reader Club trip at the American Museum & Gardens on 20th May.

Step back in time at American Museum Reader Club visit

What else is new?

Group bookings for the one-part production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

After ten years in the West End as a two-part production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be presented as a single performance from 6th October at the Palace Theatre.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines invites GTOs to explore its fleet

Group travel organisers can now apply for several ship visits organised by Fred. Olsen to get a taste of what the cruise line has to offer.

War of The Worlds Experience gets major tech upgrade and relaunch

The immersive War of The Worlds experience in London has relaunched with major tech enhancements and cutting edge virtual reality and sound.

Haunting casts of Pompeii’s victims go on display in new exhibition

A powerful new permanent exhibition at the iconic Pompeii in Italy displays 22 incredible plaster casts of victims from the catastrophic 79AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

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Up at The O2 offers group climbs with stunning London views

Ightham Mote: a moated medieval manor with 700 years of stories

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A spectacular new season arrives at Chichester Festival Theatre

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Beetlejuice musical haunts Prince Edward Theatre until April 2027

Sponsored by Delfont Mackintosh Theatres

Faulty Towers Dining Experience expands group packages for 2026

Sponsored by Interactive Theatre International

Go wild for 60 years of Safari at Longleat

The Play That Goes Wrong continues West End chaos

Club La Santa offers ultimate group destination in Lanzarote

The BFG opens Chichester Festival Theatre’s 2026 season

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Sparking new ideas

Blenheim Palace unveils Cinderella Christmas theme for 2026

A host of special guests to appear at Royal Three Counties Show

AGTO Showcase Weekend explores Leicester’s heritage

Ambassador unveils 2028/29 season with 74 sailings and group discounts

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Itinerary Ideas

Make sure you have the 2026 date in your diary

The GLT Show is simply the best day for group travel organisers and coach tour operators, where you can meet a vast range of exhibitors, including top attractions, tourist boards, accommodation providers, tour operators... and listen to expert speakers. We're back at Arena MK in Milton Keynes on 8th October 2026.

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Theatre

Choose life, choose the stage: Trainspotting musical hits the West End

Extra tour dates announced for Live Aid musical

Group bookings for the one-part production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Great Scott! More venues for Back to the Future Musical tour

RSC’s 2026 season: star debuts, revivals and a world premiere

More chance for groups to see Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats musical

Strictly’s Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton reunite ten years on

Paranormal Activity haunting UK theatres

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