Finally, it feels like Summer has arrived and we have plenty of ideas on places to go out and about and enjoy the warmer weather. From birthday celebrations, English Wine week and Father’s Day suggestions to an amazing competition. For further inspiration and last minute half term events check out visitessex.com
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June
Celebrate the Tube’s 160th Birthday on a stunningly restored Art Deco train
· Enjoy time chatting to costumed actors from the 1860s and 1890s
· Take selfies against a 160th year giant #LoveTheTube backdrop
· Return Tickets available from Acton Town Tube station on the Piccadilly line via Heathrow
Join the Tube’s 160th birthday celebrations with a ride on one of London Transport Museum’s ‘Tube 160 Birthday Special’ heritage journeys. The world’s first underground railway opened in 1863 in London, since then the Tube has grown to become an iconic part of life in the capital for residents and visitors. On the weekend of Saturday 10 June and Sunday 11 June the public will have the opportunity to be transported to a bygone era of train travel with journeys on a pristine Art Deco-style 1938 vintage Tube train. The vehicle was one of the capital’s longest serving Tube trains and is a relic of London’s transport past.
Nessie story resurfaces after 90 years
The wait is finally over for global tourists to the Highlands and Monster spotters, as the newly imagined Loch Ness Centre in Drumnadrochit near Inverness will officially open its doors on Saturday 10th June.
The Loch Ness Centre, located at one of Scotland’s most famous tourist destinations, is nearing completion following a major refurbishment by Continuum Attractions, following its take over earlier this year. £1.5m has been invested in a full upgrade to enhance the visitor experience, allowing people to explore the legend and myths of Loch Ness through immersive tours and also via trips aboard the attraction’s famous research vessel, Deepscan.
Tourism and hospitality businesses have been taking advantage of specialist training to help them to succeed in the group travel market.
This month, Visit County Durham delivered an interactive group travel course, providing businesses with top tips and inspiration on how to stand out in this highly competitive market.
Durham is a popular destination for group travel, with a great selection of group-friendly attractions and accommodation, along with a dramatic coastline, historic city and stunning countryside.
Durham City’s group travel offer is now even better thanks to the introduction of a new coach drop-off and pick-up point.
From this month, coach parties visiting the historic city will alight on the other side of the River Wear on Framwelgate Waterside instead of the former drop off point at Freeman’s Place.
Durham County Council has carried out the work and its tourism service, Visit County Durham, is now promoting the new location to coach operators, highlighting the vastly improved arrival experience it affords both visitors and drivers.
Great for a group outing…
AIN’T TOO PROUD: The Life and Times of The Temptations at the Prince Edward Theatre (booking until 7 January 2024. Group sales: 0344 482 5100)
AIN’T TOO PROUD is a perfect show for groups. Always fascinating, it tells the story of The Temptations, and tells how the musical group became such a worldwide success.
Tickets now on sale for ‘The Big Build’ Depot Open Days event
16-18 June, Acton Town, west London
View the RPO’s brand new 2023–24 London Season of concerts in our latest groups brochure (attached) – created especially for groups, with clear seating plans and group price charts listed for each venue.
The Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust welcome you to attend a familiarisation day at the Buxton Crescent Experience on Wednesday 17th May. As the perfect introduction to Buxton and the Peak District, come and have a taster of the 90 minute fun and fact-filled interactive experience – 9 themed rooms inside the beautiful Grade-1 listed Georgian Crescent.
Launched today (Wednesday, 3rd May), and running to 14th June inclusive, cruises included in the savings offer chances to seek out Lapland’s summertime wildlife, venture into the Arctic to witness the Midnight Sun, and to sail many size-restricted waterways including along Norway’s narrow Trollfjord and the Hudson River and Cape Cod Canal in America.
More than 50 cruises are included from May to December 2023, with departures available from Liverpool, Newcastle, Rosyth, Southampton and Dover, and ranging from two to 93-nights. Sailings start from £599 per person.