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Summer family activities 

at London Transport Museum

 Discover the ‘Green Journey’ installation and sustainability inspired creative workshops

Saturday 22 July – Sunday 3 September

“It’s 12 noon in London, 7am in Philadelphia and around the world it is time for Live Aid, 16 hours of live music in aid of famine relief in Africa.”(Live Aid Introduction Announcement)

It was the 13th of July, 1985 and the world waited with anticipation as the stage at Wembley Stadium was poised to launch Live Aid. Simultaneously, the likes of Madonna, Black Sabbath and Bob Dylan were preparing for their set at John F Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia. The ground-breaking concert was planned as a “global jukebox” and a continued response from the music industry and fans to the heart-breaking famine in Ethiopia. Freddie Mercury was imperial; Elvis Costello sang a Beatles’ tune; Midge Ure greeted the crowd “Hello world”; and when Bowie reached the lyric about “transmission and a live wire” in Rebel Rebel it was electrifying. The concert was truly global, lasted 16 hours, and advances in technology allowed for the broadcast to a record breaking 1.4 billion audience in over 150 countries.

There has been lots going on at the Old Royal Naval College in the heart of Maritime Greenwich. They have a new travel trade team who have been carrying out a fresh review of everything on offer for group organisers.

Gillian Bell is the travel trade manager, and she is supported by Ales Kosejk, alongside Joanna Fitzpatrick who heads up the box office. They are all excited to offer a mix of new products this year designed specifically for group organisers.

Christmas at Waddesdon is back!  Christmas is always a special time of year at Waddesdon and the perfect place to bring your group for a festive day out. This year, Waddesdon transforms into a magical wonderland inspired by classic British…

• For the first time, step behind-the-scenes at one of the World’s oldest Tube stations, Baker Street
• The new Hidden London tour allows guests to join expert guides on a journey into the Underground’s past – with exclusive access to areas that are usually closed-off to the public
• Guests can experience history right where it happened, in exclusive locations including original platforms, disused lift shafts and corridors that lay hidden in plain sight
• Hidden London tours are exclusive guided tours run by London Transport Museum that take guests to disused stations, closed platforms and other secret areas of the underground network to explore the city’s history
• They were named ‘Best Hidden Gem in the World’ at the Tiqets’ Remarkable Venue Awards 2022 by public vote
• New tour dates to explore other disused Tube stations, secret spaces and hidden locations will also go on sale for September to December, including special dates for the Festive period
• Tickets will go on sale to the public on 12 July and can be booked on London Transport Museum’s website: ltmuseum.co.uk
• Subscribers to the museum’s free e-newsletter will receive 24-hour priority booking on 11 July

Our summer season continues in July and we have more exciting news to share with you.
From the ever popular brass band lunchtime concerts in College Garden, to the return of Luna Cinema screenings in July and a very exciting Summer Fete in Dean’s Yard!

Read on to find out more about further events and everything else happening at Westminster Abbey in the month ahead.

Statfold Country Park, located on the outskirts of Tamworth in Staffordshire, is home to Statfold Barn Railway with a World-renowned collection of narrow gauge locomotives.  With over 30 steam locomotives and many internal combustion locomotives, representing British and several overseas manufacturers it really is worth a visit.

Located in the stunning Staffordshire countryside, yet still within easy reach of the motorway, the Country Park is the perfect destination for coach tours with a range of attractions for your groups to enjoy, whatever the weather.

5th October 2023 • Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes Fostering relationships with attractions, operators, hotels and tourist boards can make a big difference for group travel organisers. You want specific help and assistance and to get the best deal for your…