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NewsWindsor Castle & Palace of Holyrood House to host exhibition celebrating the life of Prince Phillip
The Royal Collection Trust has revealed that Windsor Castle in Berkshire and the Palace of Holyrood House in Edinburgh will run companion exhibitions on the life of Prince Phillip, exploring his interests, passions and more.
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FeaturesSpecial exhibitions among Historic Royal Palaces’ groups offer in 2021/22
Groups are invited to discover more than 900 years of drama, devotion, secret stories and royal intrigue across the Historic Royal Palaces attractions. Here’s a round-up of what you can expect for the 2021/22 season:
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NewsNottingham Castle to reopen its doors following £30 million redevelopment
Nottingham Castle has announced that it will reopen its doors on 21st June after a £30 million redevelopment, featuring more exhibitions and interactive displays.
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FeaturesGood to be back: photos from some of the attractions that have reopened to visitors
We pick some of the best photos from some of the attractions across the UK that welcomed back visitors this week.
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NewsLifelike bust centrepiece of Churchill exhibition at Blenheim Palace
Sculptor Jethro Crabb has created a lifelike bust of Winston Churchill as part of a major exhibition on the ‘greatest Briton’, which is set to open at his birthplace Blenheim Palace later this year.
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FeaturesThe real-life locations of Netflix hit series Bridgerton
Bridgerton, the new period drama on Netflix, has been hugely popular with fans. But where in the UK was it filmed? We take a look at some of the locations and attractions you might recognise.
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NewsGroup bookings for Hever Castle’s 2021 events
The team at Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent are now taking bookings for 2021, which includes tickets to annual events, such as Hever in Bloom and Dazzling Daffodils.
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Features5 magnificent Scottish castles full of history and intrigue
Scotland boasts plenty of beautiful, historic attractions including some divine castles, not to mention rocky ruins. We take a look at some of the most picturesque castles in the country.
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NewsNew exhibition to celebrate 800 years since the construction of Bishop’s Palace
Bishop’s Palace in Somerset has opened a special exhibition which runs until the end of 2021, aiming to take visitors on a journey through the site’s 800 year history.
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Features8 of the most beautiful places in… Cornwall
A snapshot of some of the most stunning places in Cornwall, from hidden beaches to ancient rock formations.
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NewsVisitors are invited behind the scenes at Blenheim Palace
Your group can explore the Oxfordshire palace like never before with a series of new virtual tours, guides and activities.
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News250,000 artworks & 360-degree royal tours can now be seen online
Virtual visitors can browse thousands of art works and tour royal residences on the Royal Collection Trust (RCT) website.
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News‘No contact’ day available at Bishop’s Palace in response to Coronavirus outbreak
Bishop’s Palace in Somerset is now offering a fully ‘no contact’ experience, making special enhancements to stop people coming into close contact with each other due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
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FeaturesHistoric Royal Palaces gears up for spectacular season of events
In this feature, we’ve rounded up the big announcements and events to be taking place at some of Historic Royal Palace’s renowned sites throughout this year and into 2021.
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NewsWindsor Castle opens first visitor café in medieval Undercroft
The oldest surviving area of the castle has been transformed and will be open to visitors every day.
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NewsExclusive group menus unveiled at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace has announced a variety of new and exclusive menus for groups throughout the year.
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NewsBelvoir Castle to offer tours inspired by The Crown
Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, which has featured in all three seasons of the Netflix period drama The Crown, is offering groups guided tours to highlight key spots from the series.
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NewsGo ‘on location’ with Blenheim Palace’s new film trail
Groups can now explore parts of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, as seen on screen, through a self-guided tour.
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FeaturesGLT picks: 5 castles with an unusual twist
Castle visits are a staple for groups but how about an unusual twist for your next trip? These five offer something a bit different.
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NewsMultimedia guides will bring 700 years of history to life at Hever Castle
Groups visiting Hever Castle in Kent throughout 2020 will be able to make use of a multimedia guide included in their entry price to the castle.