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Preston Manor will reopen to groups for the first time in five years
Described as one of the UK’s most haunted houses, Brighton’s Preston Manor is set to reopen with a new tour which takes groups on a Downton Abbey-style experience set in 1912.
From page to stage: Death on the Nile touring theatres nationwide
A new production of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile will begin a UK and Ireland tour on 26th September, opening at the Lowry Theatre in Salford.
Natural History Museum to open major gallery which explores our planet’s future
The Fixing Our Broken Planet gallery at the Natural History Museum in London will aim to inspire people to help protect Earth for future generations and is the first new permanent space to open at the South Kensington attraction in nine years.
Norman Allen Group Travel joins Albatross Group of companies
The long-established tour operator and wholesaler joins a stable of well-known brands including Albatross Travel and Success Tours.
Creators of Kynren spectacular announce historical theme park
Kynren - The Storied Lands will be a large daytime attraction within the wider Kynren park in Bishop Auckland, transporting groups through time.
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Group tickets for BBC Gardeners’ World and Good Food events
Free GTO tickets for every ten booked is the latest incentive for groups heading to Birmingham for the annual BBC Good Food Show Summer and BBC Gardeners’ World Live events.
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Would you embrace booze-free travel?
Exploring the trend of cutting out alcohol and why youngsters are sober curious when it comes to travel. Plus, why leaving itineraries to the experts is obvious.
Sticking to trusted sources, keeping it British and seagull havoc
Our columnist suggests that we should rely on real intelligence, steer away from tip culture and keep an eye out for scary seagulls.
Sabrina launches midweek lunch cruises and cream teas
The river cruise company is celebrating 50 years since its passenger boat was built with a range of cruise itineraries for groups visiting Shrewsbury.
Gardener, Adam Frost announced as first 2025 GLT Show speaker
Organisers of the 2025 Group Leisure & Travel Show have confirmed that Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost will take to the Seminar Theatre stage at the exhibition on Thursday 2nd October at Arena MK in Milton Keynes.
Celebrity Cruises to launch river cruises on ten new ships
Celebrity Cruises has said it will usher in a new era as it offers river cruising for the first time with new itineraries across ten ships that will take groups to historic cities on some of the world’s most iconic waterways.
To Kill a Mockingbird set for debut UK and Ireland tour
The show based on the acclaimed novel is touring the UK following sell-out runs on Broadway and at London’s Gielgud Theatre.
Fiddler on the Roof transfers to London ahead of UK tour
Fiddler on the Roof will open at London’s Barbican Theatre this summer, followed by a major UK and Ireland tour after a sold-out season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Full casting announced for West End debut of Disney’s Hercules
Disney Theatrical Group has announced full casting for Hercules which opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 24th June, with previews from 6th June.
Evita heading to the West End this summer
The show returns to the capital in 2025 and will run at the London Palladium for 12 weeks, telling the story of the ambitious Eva Perón.
CroisiEurope marks three significant sailing milestones
Cruise operator, CroisiEurope has said that its proud to celebrate three sailing anniversaries in 2025: 30 years of cruising the Rhône, 25 years of travelling to Venice, and ten years of navigating the Loire River.
Plans revealed for the new London Museum
London Museum will open in 2026 in Smithfield, four years after the closure of the original museum at London Wall.
Explore Green Park station on new Hidden London tour
The London Transport Museum has launched its latest Hidden London tour, where groups can explore disused spaces on a guided tour of Green Park station.
Watch medieval jousting and battles at Arundel Castle
The Sussex-based castle has announced a packed schedule of events for 2025, including historical experiences, guided tours and live performances.
More time to see Mamma Mia! The Party at the O2
The popular London dining experience will provide groups with even more opportunities to enjoy ABBA hits and Greek food.
Call the Midwife tours returning to Historic Dockyard Chatham
Guided tours of the locations and props used in the show have returned to the dockyard in Kent as the 14th season of the BBC show airs.
Latest group offer from Riviera Travel sees one in eight go free
Tour operator, Riviera Travel has further improved its free place offer for groups booking on one of its 2025 or 2026 European river cruises.
Cream tea sailings and gin tasting among Ullswater ‘Steamers’ highlights
The boat trip company is celebrating 90 years of heritage vessel, MV Western Belle in 2025 and has added two new sailings for groups to try in the Lake District.
Viking’s latest cruise ship launches with new ocean itineraries
The cruise line, which offers river, ocean and expedition cruises, has announced cruises in the Mediterranean, UK, Ireland and northern Europe for 2026 and 2027 aboard Viking Vela.
LW Theatres announces groups department to help with booking West End shows
GTOs now have the added benefit of a dedicated groups department with LW Theatres, offering coach parking advice, dining options and more.
Exclusive group tours launched by the National Gallery
London’s National Gallery is welcoming groups to experience a tour like never before after the introduction of three new options which bring this historic collection of paintings to life.
Capital Theatre to open in Shepherd’s Bush with Dirty Dancing
A new theatre is set to open its doors in west London, with Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage confirmed as its first production.