All Historic Venues articles – Page 4
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FeaturesWhere groups can celebrate Mayflower 400 this year
The Mayflower ship sailed from Plymouth 400 years ago, marking a wave of celebrations this year both in the port city and far beyond.
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FeaturesGLT’s top picks: 5 spooky spots in Bristol
Engineering feats and a thriving art scene aren’t all that awaits in Bristol – it has its fair share of dark tourism experiences too, to inspire an alternative trip.
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FeaturesSome of the places the GLT team have visited in 2019
The Group Leisure & Travel team have been here, there and everywhere in 2019. We’ve picked out a handful of our favourite visits to help inspire your next group trip.
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NewsStep into the roaring 1920s at Blenheim Palace’s new exhibition
Let’s Misbehave – Blenheim Palace in the 1920s will run from 15th February to 13th April next year.
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NewsTower of London and War of the Worlds experience creators team up for new attraction
The creators of The War of the Worlds immersive experience have announced they’re opening a major new attraction in London.
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NewsLongleat’s 2020 line-up features light festival, sky safari and foodie events
The stately home and wildlife park in Wiltshire has announced its line-up of key events taking place throughout next year, featuring a range of different festivals.
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NewsContemporary art returns to Northumberland's Belsay Hall
Visitors to Belsay Hall Castle & Gardens in Northumberland can once again experience a contemporary installation by composer Arvo Pärt, and UK designers Arup.
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NewsAnnual VisitBritain survey reveals England’s most popular attractions
VisitBritain’s annual study on the number of visits to different attractions has been released, with two London sites taking first place in the top ten paid and free places to go.
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FeaturesMy top 10: Blenheim Palace’s head of house & collections shares her favourite paintings to see
Kate Ballenger, head of house and collections at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire has selected her ten favourite paintings for visitors to look out for on a tour of the State Rooms and the Private Apartments.
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NewsJane Austen attractions to coincide with ITV drama Sanditon
Hampshire may see a surge in interest later when an adaptation of the author’s unfinished novel Sanditon hits the TV screens. Here are some key Jane Austen attractions for inspiration.
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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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ReviewBritain’s very own Sistine Chapel won’t be Greenwich’s ‘hidden gem’ for long
GLT’s Keeley Rodgers has a lie down at the newly restored Painted Hall, the centrepiece of The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich.
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NewsFestive trails to light up the UK this Christmas
A host of attractions across the UK will stage illuminated light trails over the festive season, allowing groups to literally Step Into Christmas.
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NewsExhibitions at English Heritage attractions will explore music and art
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens in Yorkshire and Witley Court & Gardens in Worcestershire have unveiled new exhibitions, with groups receiving discounted entry to each attraction.
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NewsEnglish Heritage’s Stokesay Castle reveals final addition to its three year project
English Heritage has just completed the final phase of a three year regeneration project, costing £620,000, in a bid to give a new lease of life to Stokesay Castle in Shropshire.
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NewsArley Hall & Gardens' new TV exhibition features Peaky Blinders' material
Arley Hall & Gardens in Cheshire has announced its new, permanent exhibition, taking a look at the many films and television shows to be filmed on the site over the last 40 years.
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NewsBlists Hill Victorian Town unveils group Christmas offers
Special group rates and festive lunch packages have been announced for the traditional Christmas celebrations at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
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Reader ClubHull & Beverley: A Reader Club trip full of surprise for GTOs
More than 70 group travel organisers headed to Hull & Beverley for a three-day Reader Club trip to explore the area. Keeley Rodgers reports back on our huge familiarisation trip.
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FeaturesWhy I love... Strawberry Hill House & Kew Gardens
In the second part of this new series, featuring group travel organisers’ recommendations, Geoff Allen reports back from a trip to Strawberry Hill House and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
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Features5 reasons why the Houses of Parliament are great for groups
It may have been a place of uncertainty in recent times for politicians, but we’re sure that the Houses of Parliament are great for your group to visit. Here are 5 reasons why.