All Castles and Palaces articles – Page 5
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NewsAuckland Castle set to reopen following restoration works
The historic Auckland Castle in County Durham will reopen on 2nd November after a major three-year conservation project.
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NewsDetails of Hever Castle's 2020 events and key dates released
Hever Castle in Kent has announced its programme of events and key dates for groups to look out for across 2020, ranging from cultural celebrations to seasonal displays.
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NewsTintagel Castle to reopen following the addition of striking new footbridge
Tintagel Castle in Cornwall will reopen on Sunday (11th August) after the completion of a new footbridge, recreating the historic link between the mainland and island.
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ReviewBuckingham Palace’s summer opening gives fascinating insight into Queen Victoria’s life
GLT went along to Buckingham Palace for a sneak preview of the new exhibition, Queen Victoria’s Palace, ahead of this year’s summer opening of the State Rooms.
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NewsRevamp of Kenilworth Castle’s Elizabethan Gardens marks anniversary of royal visit
The project, which includes the addition of a Tudor bowling green, marks the anniversary of the famous 19-day visit to the Warwickshire castle by Queen Elizabeth I.
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FeaturesWhy groups have been flocking to Kensington Palace & a new exhibition at Hampton Court
We caught up with Alex Dixon at Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) about why it’s such an exciting time for groups visiting their attractions and what’s new for 2020.
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NewsLeeds Castle celebrates 900th anniversary with a visit by a princess
The newly re-landscaped Princess Alexandra Gardens at Leeds Castle have been formally opened by Patron of the Foundation HRH Princess Alexandra, marking the castle’s 900th year.
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NewsBlenheim Palace unveils Alice in Wonderland Christmas experience
The new and “enchanting” daytime experience will add to this year’s festive celebrations at the Oxfordshire heritage site.
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NewsPart of English Heritage's Walmer Castle and Gardens reopens after 100 years
Part of Walmer Castle’s gardens, known as the ‘Glen’, has reopened for the first time in 100 years, welcoming visitors to the once Tudor Artillary fort.
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NewsAs seen on screen: Hever Castle display includes period costumes and unique items
Visitors to Hever Castle have the chance to see posters and costumes from films the attraction has appeared in as part of a new temporary exhibition.
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NewsGroup discounts for Blenheim Palace's Summer of Speed events
Blenheim Palace is hosting a series of motor vehicle events to entertain groups throughout the summer
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NewsHillsborough Castle and Gardens reopens after transformation
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in Northern Ireland has reopened to the public after a five-year transformation project.
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Features8 Game of Thrones locations to visit with your group
With the eighth and final season of HBO’s Games of Thrones starting, we focus on some of the best ‘on-screen’ locations you can visit in the UK and overseas.
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FeaturesFollow in the footsteps of…Queen Victoria
With 2019 marking the 200th anniversary Queen Victoria’s birth, here are some of the places you can go to learn more about the second-longest reigning monarch, this year and next.
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NewsPowis Castle to bring World War Two story to life in new exhibition
Powis Castle in Wales is inviting visitors to enter one of its never-seen before floors, to learn about one of the castle’s unknown war stories.
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NewsSudeley Castle prepares for its biggest season to date
The attraction in the Cotswolds has now reopened for what it expects to be its busiest and most ambitious season yet.
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NewsFestival of Flowers will celebrate Leeds Castle's 900th anniversary
Leeds Castle has released details of its 2019 Festival of Flowers which will see displays across 20 areas of the historic venue.
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NewsPrivate tours to uncover hidden side of Blenheim Palace
New private tours at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire will reveal a different side of the palace.
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NewsGarden gems revealed in new 'Hidden England' tours
A series of new tours will offer groups a chance to step back in time at three Lincolnshire country gardens.
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NewsGroup-friendly events at Leeds Castle this year
Leeds Castle in Kent will host a variety of events and activities this year, with plenty suitable for groups.