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NewsV&A highlights include Chanel fashion first and major Donatello display
Groups visiting the V&A in 2023 have plenty to look out for including the first UK exhibition dedicated to the work of French couturière, Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel.
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InterviewBeaulieu’s head of visitor experience talks exhibitions, group highlights and landmark milestones
We caught up with Jon Tee, head of visitor experience and operations at Beaulieu to discuss what groups can expect on a visit and the National Motor Museum’s 50th anniversary exhibition.
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NewsLunch underneath Concorde as part of Aerospace Bristol's anniversary tour
Aerospace Bristol, home to the last Concorde ever to fly, has announced a special group package to commemorate 20 years since the iconic supersonic passenger jet touched down for the final time.
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NewsCheshire museums launch ‘Silk and Salt’ day package for groups
The day itinerary includes tours of the award-winning Silk Museum and Lion Salt Work Museum in Cheshire as well as lunch and refreshments.
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InterviewHow group visits bring history to life at the King Richard III Visitor Centre
We spoke to Lisa Harrison, sales co-ordinator at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester, about the highlights to look out for on a visit and why groups are important to the attraction.
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NewsBritish Motor Museum celebrates 100 years of the Austin Seven
A special exhibition called Small car. Big history: 100 years of the Austin Seven explores the impact of the iconic car over the last century.
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NewsStrange Clay exhibition at London’s Hayward Gallery celebrates the abstract
A new exhibition will explore how contemporary artists have used clay in inventive ways to create striking sculptures.
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NewsVisitors will be invited to step ‘inside’ iconic paintings as part of immersive Frameless experience
Set to open in London this autumn, Frameless is a new multi-sensory attraction which invites visitors to actually step inside the artworks themselves.
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NewsWhat’s new for groups at Beamish Museum?
A 1950s Front Street terrace (complete with hairdressers and chippy), new park and Field Farm are among the new exhibits and attractions to open at Beamish Museum.
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SponsoredVisit Aerospace Bristol: ‘The Best Museum for Groups’
Winner of Best Museum or Gallery Award at the Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2020 and 2021, Aerospace Bristol takes groups on a fascinating flight through aerospace history, including the special opportunity to step aboard the last Concorde ever to fly.
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NewsJodrell Bank’s striking First Light Pavilion opens to visitors for the first time
Jodrell Bank’s newest attraction, the First Light Pavilion, created to bring the UNESCO World Heritage site’s story to life, has opened its doors to visitors for the first time.
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NewsGroup itineraries unveiled at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens in Hertfordshire is welcoming group visits back, with a host of exclusive offers, to experience the life and work of the famous sculptor.
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NewsHayward Gallery unveils major exhibition at the Southbank Centre
In The Black Fantastic, an exhibition running at the Hayward Gallery within the Southbank Centre in London, is said to be the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to the work of black artists.
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NewsBletchley Park unveils major permanent exhibition showcasing personal stories
Bletchley Park’s largest ever exhibition, The Intelligence Factory, will open in a newly restored wartime building at the heart of the World War Two codebreaking site in Buckinghamshire, alongside a new gallery for temporary displays.
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NewsExplore over 700 years of history on new National Gallery group tours
The travel trade team at the National Gallery in London has announced new and exclusive group tours to offer visitors a more personalised experience than ever before, with out-of-hours access available.
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NewsHistoric royal souvenirs to go on display at Museum of Brands
A new display celebrating more than 200 years of royal-inspired packaging and jubilee souvenirs will open at the Museum of Brands in London’s Notting Hill to mark The Queen’s 70th year on the throne.
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Features6 quirky museums that may surprise you
We’ve picked out six, one-of-a-kind museums across the UK to inspire your next cultural trip, from nostalgic visits to engineering and humorous spots.
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FeaturesEsther Dugdale reveals highlights for groups visiting The Burrell Collection
We hear from Esther Dugdale of design agency Event, which oversaw the redesign of The Burrell Collection in Glasgow, about the museum’s long-awaited reopening and what groups can expect on a visit.
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NewsGroup tours on offer at the Burrell Collection following major refurbishment
The Burrell Collection in Glasgow’s Pollok Country Park will offer group tours when it reopens following a £68m transformation which will see its specialist collection of 9,000 objects displayed to the public after the building was closed in 2016.
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Destination GuidesExperience the ‘Bridgerton effect’, David Hockney and Cleveland Pools on a visit to Bath
With 2022 promising to be a vibrant and busy year for Bath, here are some highlights of new openings, events and exhibitions taking place in the World Heritage City.