Groups and Travel Trade News Issue 3 | 2018

The grand opening of Hillsborough and Gardens

Historic Royal Palaces’ newest Groups and visitors will be edition will open its doors welcomed through the entirely fully to all visitors in April new visitor facilities, including 2019. The castle’s State a group’s reception area, a new Rooms have now been fully car and coach park increasing re-presented and are ready to our capacity from 6 coaches to dazzle your groups with their 16, as well as transportation from intimate splendour year-round. this fantastic new area up to the castle itself. With a café at the The grand opening will see the village entrance and the village magnificent garden renovations to explore too, your itineraries fully realised, including the lost will provide an unforgettable gardens trail, four acre walled day in Hillsborough. garden and the beautiful terraces around the castle itself. Victoria in the spotlight for 2019

To mark the 200th private image and her role as Queen, anniversary Wife and Mother. This story reveals of Queen how her nine children and forty two Victoria’s birth at grandchildren extended her influence Kensington across Europe and the Empire. Palace, operators and group Both Victoria – A royal childhood organisers have and Victoria – Woman and crown the opportunity to feature two new will open on 24 May 2019 and will themes on their tours. be included in the admission to the Palace. These exhibitions will also be Victoria – A royal childhood will be available to operators interested in our permanent representation of the Private Morning Tours. the rooms she grew up in. Also on display, the stunning Tiaras, a gift from Prince Albert.

Victoria – Woman and crown, a new temporary exhibition located in the Piggot Galleries continues the story exploring her public and

Scrumptious options to keep your groups satisfied

Why not make it the best day out in offer your groups. Prices start from history for your tours and groups by as little as £6 per person. including refreshments in one of our delightful cafes or restaurants. At the Pavilion at , this elegant waiter service restaurant At the and Hampton offers brunches and morning tea Court Palace our caterers have before midday, and is the best designed group meal deal options value afternoon tea venue in town. to accommodate groups in their self From just £19.95, groups can sip service cafes. From morning coffee, tea, indulge in pastries, sandwiches afternoon tea or and scones, all overlooking the lunch choices, this sunken garden where the Duke and is the simplest, Duchess of Sussex posed for their time saving engagement photos. For full details option to [email protected] 2020: – Glamping 1520 Tudor style

2020 is the 500th anniversary of The Field of Cloth of Gold; an extraordinary meeting of King Henry VIII of England and his French counterpart, Francis I, in the fields of northern France. To mark this historic diplomatic occasion, designed to foster peace between the two nations, we are planning a festival of lavish entertainment including jousting, masquerades, feasts, ornate portable palaces and wine fountains at Hampton Court Palace. This will be accompanied by an exhibition exploring the events of 1520, more details to follow. Contact [email protected] Palace highlights

Tower of London Hampton Court Palace Kensington Palace The Crown Jewels Florimania Easter Daily 29 to 31 March 2019 Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt 6-22 April 2019 Horrible Histories – Easter Terrible Tudors Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt Victoria: Woman and crown 25-31 May 2019 6-22 April 2019 24 May 2019 Escape the Tower Summer Weekend Joust Victoria – A royal Childhood Daily, July and August 2019 Dates tbc 24 May 2019 Victorian Christmas RHS Hampton Court Christmas at Kensington 27-31 Dec 2019 Palace Garden Festival December 2019 2-7 July 2019 Tudor Christmas 27 December – 1 January

Banqueting House Hillsborough Castle Palace group tours Curious Kew Tours Castle Tours On request On request Daily Hidden History Talks Georgian family life Horrible Histories – Daily, subject to availability 5 April – 29 Sept 2019 Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians Royal Kitchens 10-17 August 2019 5 April – 29 Sept 2019 Christmas at Hillsborough Great Pagoda opens December 2019 5 April to 29 Sept 2019

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