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.
STRICTLY LIVE CELEBS REVEALED. The full celeb line up for the sparkly 2025 Strictly Live Tour has been revealed! Taking to the floor is Gladiator Olympian Montell Douglas, actress Sarah Hadland (best known as Stevie in Miranda), Corrie actor Shayne Ward, Eastenders legend Jamie Borthwick, reality star Tasha Ghouri, Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans and former JLS pop sensation JB Gill. Next year’s tour also sees four seats on the judging panel as Motsi Mabuse makes her UK tour debut alongside legends Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel-Horwood! Book soon for Nottingham Motorpoint Arena on Wed 5 Feb @ £95 (route 1a).
TINA SEEN BY OVER TWO MILLION! At the end of 2024, The Tina Turner Musical celebrated its two millionth audience member after six successful years in London’s West End! See this fiery musical at Leicester Curve as it rolls out on its first ever UK tour! We’ve secured stalls seats from £75 for Thur 13 Mar (route 1).
KEW SHOWS OFF PERU! Kew’s iconic Orchid Festival returns for its 29th year and this time they’re celebrating Peru with unbelievable living floral art displays in the Glasshouse! From beaches and rainforests to deserts and mountains, Peru offers a varied landscape which is home to over 3000 species of orchid, and an incredible array of wildlife. See this biodiverse country reflected in an extravaganza of living floral art installations, including alpacas and flamingos, created by Kew’s talented team of horticulturists. Visit on Wed 26 Feb from £55 (route 1).
NEW BLETCHLEY EXPERIENCES. February sees the opening of Bletchley’s new exhibition ‘The Age of AI’ which explores the history, opportunities, risks and future of this rapidly developing technology. Last year, Bletchley unveiled a new cinematic experience exploring the site’s role in the D-Day landings, which has received extremely high praise from visitors. Visit on Tue 8 Apr from £49.50 (route 1).
NEW CONFIGURATION FOR CORTEO. Cirque du Soleil returns to the iconic Royal Albert Hall with a never-before-seen configuration of the much-loved show, CORTEO. Watch inconceivable acrobatics from awesome Ringside seats at this iconic venue as talented performers tell the story of a clown’s carnival burial through baroque circus acts. See it on Fri 21 Feb @ £145 (route 1).
A ROYAL VISIT TO BATTERSEA. Just before Christmas His Majesty King Charles III visited Battersea Power Station and unveiled a plaque to commemorate this historic day – can you find it? Whilst you're searching, look to the skies to spot the station’s very own Peregrine Falcons which have been successfully nesting and breeding here since 2000! Visit this legendary landmark, now an exciting shopping and leisure destination, on Tue 18 Feb (route 4c) or Mon 7 Apr (route 1) from £37.50.
WARHOL’S AMERICA COMES TO MK. MK Gallery is a design-led building with five gallery spaces hosting changing exhibitions and offering stunning views of Campbell Park from The Sky Room. From March until June, MK Gallery are proud to be hosting Andy Warhol: Portrait of America. The exhibition features over 130 of Warhol's iconic works, including the renowned Marilyn series (entry fee applies). Visit Milton Keynes on Wed 19 Mar or Wed 30 Apr from £27.50 (route 4c).
COACH PASSENGERS BOOST LOCAL ECONOMY. And finally, give yourselves a pat on the back – according to new findings, published by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, it’s estimated that UK coach passengers spend £5.4 billion per year at tourist destinations and a further £2.3 billion at local shopping and leisure destinations. It’s also estimated that welcoming one coach carrying 49 passengers every day for a year, could bring as much as £1m into a local economy!
So on that note, keep travelling!
