Groups and Travel Trade News Issue 1 | 2020

Court to Couture, the power of fashion

From 26 March 2021 to 31 Included in this display will be October 2021, the Rockingham mantua – an Palace will be transformed into intricate dress created for the a celebration of fashion and Marchioness of Rockingham in regal glamour. the 1700s – which will be contrasted with contemporary Visitors will be immersed in the couture dresses from some of world of the red carpet as the the world’s top designers. palace’s rooms are brought to life with examples of Alongside the glamorous gowns, spectacular 18th century court portraits of some of the first dress, juxtaposed with show- Georgian celebrities will be stopping modern designs. paired with examples of modern high-fashion photography. Discover how the Georgian court prepared for and This exhibition will take over the travelled to lavish royal whole palace and admission will functions at Kensington Palace be by pre-booked time-slot for and how this compares to groups and individuals only. getting ready for a 21st century For more information contact red carpet event. [email protected] Don’t miss the biggest event in 500 years! Marvel at the spectacular jousting matches, admire the rare surviving artefacts and try out traditional Tudor sports.

Key dates: • The Rematch: 23-31 May 2020 • Gold and Glory: Henry VIII and Don’t let your customers miss the the French King exhibition: opportunity to be immersed in 10 April-31 August 2020 Tudor history at Hampton Court • The Great Tudor Games: Palace this year! 1-31 August 2020

Visitors will witness an extravagant All activities are included in palace display of wealth and power as the admission and bookings can meeting of Henry VIII and Francois I be made online now. For more of France, known as the Field of Cloth information on the various events of Gold, is recreated at Henry VIII’s taking place, visit the pleasure palace. Travel Trade webpage.

Top Destination for 2020/21: and Gardens Since 2014, Two new themed tours; Royalty and has invested £16 million in Politics, will be introduced in 2020, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens to alongside an array of family friendly enhance the visitor facilities, making activities throughout the Easter, the experience as easily accessible Halloween and Christmas periods. and enjoyable for all clients. Any clients wishing to book a visit to Facilities include free and accessible the castle and gardens should email coach and car parking, a large café, [email protected] accessible restrooms and a new welcome or call +44 (0) 333 320 6000. centre with a smooth admission process. Yeoman Gaoler takes up the axe at the Tower Jim Duncan, who previously served The Yeoman Porter was in the British Infantry for 40 years, responsible for the welfare of the recently replaced Bob Loughlin as prisoners, performing ceremonial the Yeoman Gaoler at the Tower of duties and was the occasional . Tower Hill executioner! Nowadays, the Yeoman Gaoler continues to The position of Yeoman Gaoler organise the ceremonial events, in was officially formed in 1500 but addition to the daily tasks carried was then referred to as a “Yeoman out by the Yeoman Warder Body. Porter”. It was not until later when This is a prestigious position, the ’s role shifted to with Duncan now being the 49th primarily be a prison, that the title of Yeoman Gaoler in over 500 years! Yeoman Gaoler was formed. Palace highlights

Tower of Hampton Court Kensington London Palace Palace Colonel Blood and the Great Florimania Easter Lindt Gold Bunny Crown Jewels Robbery 20-22 March Hunt 1 April-31 July 4-19 April Easter Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt London Marathon 4-19 April New ! Life Through A 26 April Royal Lens Field of Cloth of Gold Opening 15 May Anne Boleyn at the Tower activities of London 10 April-31 August Court to Couture 1-31 August 26 March 2021-31 October 2021 Go Medieval Food Festival 26-27 September 29-31 August

Banqueting and Hillsborough Castle House Royal Kitchens and Gardens Palace group tours 2020 season Easter Family Trail On request 3 April-27 September 9-19 April Hidden History talks George III: The Mind Horrible Histories On request Behind the Myth 8-15 August 3 April-27 September Halloween at the castle The Great Pagoda 28-31 October 3 April-27 September Christmas tour of Hillsborough Castle 12 December-3 January 2021

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