The tourism industry is always ready to offer up something new and exciting, destinations change, shows evolve and attractions enhance. Read all the latest news from us and our destinations.
MAMMA MIA! ABBA VOYAGES TO 1000 SHOWS! At the end of last month, ABBA Voyage, the revolutionary stage show that ‘needs to be seen to be believed’ (BBC), reached an incredible milestone of 1000 shows after debuting in May 2022. This ground-breaking concert sees ABBA’s avatars perform timeless hits through cutting-edge technology and spectacular lighting displays to create an event like you’ve never seen before! Book early – we’ve sold out 13 dates already! Secure seated tickets for the 19:45 show on Wed 16 Apr @ £115 (route 4c) including a shopping stop at Westfield.
STRICTLY STAR SALSAS INTO CHICAGO! The international multi-award-winning musical Chicago is back on tour in the UK and set to star Strictly pro Janette Manrara as Roxie Hart! With a sexy, sassy score offering show-stopping hit after hit, it is a tale of fame, fortune and felony not to be missed! Book soon for stalls seats at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall on Wed 9 Apr from £72.50 (route 4).
HENRY VIII’S PALACE IS TOP OF THE TULIPS! In 2024 the popular Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival was recognised as Britain’s Largest and Greatest Tulip Heritage Garden at the prestigious World Tulip Summit. Tickets are now on sale for this year's spring spectacle - book soon for Tue 22 Apr from £59.50 (route 4c) including palace entry.
‘REMAKING BEAMISH’ IS MAKING HISTORY. This ambitious project is the biggest development in the history of Beamish with plans for 25 new exhibits and attractions! Over the last few years new openings have included Front Street Terrace in The 1950s Town where you can visit the hairdressers and chip shop before heading to the bowling green in Coronation Park or the 1950s cinema! There is so much to see at this award-winning site and it’s been so popular on our holiday itineraries that we’re thrilled to included it on our day trip programme. Book soon for Fri 11 Apr from £57 (route 4).
SIXTIES SHOPPING SPREE! Last summer, The Black Country Living Museum opened three new shops on the 40s-60s High Street and introduced new costumed characters to the town! Meet Herbert Langer, who’ll tell you the extraordinary tale of how he went from German POW to Midlands shop owner, let the coop shopkeeper help you with post-war rationing and send a postcard from Spring Hill Post Office. Visit on Tue 15 Apr from £57 (route 1b).
DEVILISH DINING COMES TO CAMBRIDGE. Four enormous still-life paintings by Jan Davidsz de Heem - a master of opulent creations - are on display at The Fitzwilliam Museum until 13 Apr. His extravagant ‘tablescapes’ are heaving with sumptuous delicacies representing the spoils of global trade in the 1600s. Visit Cambridge on Tue 25 Feb (route 4c) or Tue 1 Apr (route 1) from £25 with free museum entry.
LOSTER CLAWS BLOOMING EARLY ON ENGLISH ISLAND. Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s palatial holiday home on the Isle of Wight, reported vibrant pink blooms on the Clianthis Puniceus (Lobster Claw) last month – a species that typically flowers in early summer! The island’s mild climate and the flower’s position in the sheltered and sunny Walled Garden is believed to have encouraged the display. This bodes well for our spring break on the Isle of Wight which includes a seafront stay and evening entertainment. Book soon for Mon 17 - Fri 21 Mar @ £599.
WAR HORSE NAMED IN TOP 50 STAGE SHOWS. With rave reviews gallivanting across social media we were thrilled to see that the show had also made it into The Stage’s top 50 shows of 2024. This touring production has the power to ‘move and wow audiences in equal measure’ said Chris Bartlett, The Stage. War Horse is galloping around the UK & Ireland on its latest tour and is due to ride into Milton Keynes this April. Secure circle seats on Wed 30 Apr @ £72.50 (route 4c).
So on that note, trot on down to your nearest departure point and ride with us this spring.
