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e might y midlands home of the industrial revolution, and some might say (we do) the genius himself Mr William Shakespeare, see what else is on oﬀer.

R oya l Sha kespeare Company

Take your group to Stratfordupon-Avon for outstanding theatre, g uided building tours and the best food in town – all under one roof.

Making a group booking with them could not be easier eir dedicated Groups Team is on hand Monday-Friday (midday6pm) to help tailor your booking to be a one-of-a-kind visit ever y time.

In addition to their year-round calendar of performances, your group can also enjoy a delicious seasonal meal in the Rooop Restaurant whilst taking in the stunning views of Shakespeare’s hometown.

eatre Tours

Discover the stories and mag ic of the Royal Shakespeare Company You can explore the building on one of their onehour tours, including British Sign Lang uag e interpreted tours, and ﬁnd out all about the working s of the theatre, and eng ag ing stories of its unique histor y Join the R SC ’ s experienced team of tour g uides on a journey throug h the building ’ s public and behind-the-scenes areas, sharing the mag ic of the Royal Shakespeare Company

Eating and Drinking

e R SC have a rang e of places to eat and drink, whether you ’ re looking for a morning coﬀee, lunch, aernoon tea or a sitdown dinner ey cook all food fresh in their kitchens, from the ﬁnest locally-sourced seasonal ingredients eir critically acclaimed Rooop

Restaurant is situated on the top ﬂoor of the Royal Shakespeare eatre, oﬀering stunning views of the River Avon and surrounding countr yside. Open for pre-theatre dining , the Rooop Restaurant ser ves a modern British menu in a unique space

Tel :01789 331111 www.rsc.o rg .uk /your visit/g roups

BB C Gardeners World L ive

Start planning the ultimate group day out, with something for ever yone at BB C Gardeners’ World L ive at the NEC, Birming ham 15-18 June 2023

As a ﬁnalist in the Best Event for Groups categ or y at this year ’ s Group Leisure & Travel Awards, you know you and your group are in for a fantastic day out.

Look for ward to plent y of plant shopping and nurseries, toetapping live entertainment, and a plethora of ideas to take home from show-stopping g ardens What’s more, don’t miss the chance to g et expert advice and tips from your favourite Gardeners’ World presenters at live talks and theatre sessions, with a line-up that includes Mont y Don, Carol Klein, Adam Frost, Frances Tophill, plus Alan Titchmarsh and more.

Plus, tickets also include entr y to the BB C Good Food Show Summer for all the foodies in your group - so that’s two great BB C events with just one ticket

With dedicated coach parking , an accessible venue, plent y of restaurants to choose from, Resorts World on the doorstep, and g arden and food inspiration g alore, this is not to be missed !

Enjoy great saving s for groups, starting from just £18 50*, and with a no oblig ation reser vation period until May.

Group org anisers g et a free ticket with ever y 10 booked.

Find out more at www bbcgardenersworld live co m/ groups/ to start planning your great day out!

Ironbridg e Valley of Inventi on

Set within the heart of a UNESCO World Heritag e Site, Ironbridg e Valley of Invention is situated ﬁve miles from Telford Town Centre in Shropshire.

Stretching along the River

Severn, their award-winning museums are within six square miles of the Ironbridg e Gorg e, widely reg arded as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution

With plent y of places to explore you will keep all your group happy, including e Blist Hill V ictorian Town, e Jackﬁeld

A unique heritage attraction –Winterbourne House and Garden

“ e visit exceeded our expectations. Everybody enjoyed it –lovely garden to visit even for those less mobile.”

Experience an Edwardian historic house and garden nestled in a leafy corner of Birmingham.

With your group you can enjoy a tour of the garden by one of our experienced horticulturists, or simply wander round at your leisure. Visit our Edwardian tearoom for a light lunch or make the most of our group catering options.With much to see, including a working printing press, Winterbourne House and Garden is worth the trip.

Winterbourne House and Garden, 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2RT. Tel : 0121 414 3003 www.winterbourne.org.uk

“A unique heritage attraction”

Enjoy delicious food and drink with the best view in Strat ford-upon- Avon, go behind-the -scenes on a guided tour, hire a costume for a special occasion, or treat yourself to something from our shop

G U I D E D T O U R S

Discover the magic of the RSC on a guided tour around our buildings Go behind-the -scenes with our fantastic tour guides, and see what makes the theatre such a special place to be.

R E Ta I L T H E R A P Y

Pick up a unique gif t from our shop. With a huge range of books, clothing, stationer y and even jeweller y, there’s something for ever yone.

F O O D A N D D R I N K

C O S T U M E H I R E

We have a huge range of costumes and accessories available to hire, and something to suit ever y budget.

Enjoy delicious refreshments from our Riverside Cafe, or book the Roof top Restaurant for pre -theatre dining, Sunday lunch and af ternoon tea FIND OUT MORE 01789 331111

Tile Museum, e Coalport

China Museum and of course

e Iron Bridg e and Toll House

Discover the award-winning attractions in the Ironbridg e Gorg e World Heritag e Site - a really perfect place for groups !

V isit as a group and save !

Discounted admission rates for groups of 15+

Free entr y for the group org aniser and coach driver

Free coach parking and complimentar y refreshment voucher for each driver

Free familiarisation visit for 2 adults when you book a group visit Catering options to suit ever y taste and budg et Guided tours with their experts

HOW TO B OOK YOUR GROUP VISIT

ey look for ward to welcoming your group to Ironbridg e. You can complete an online booking form and they will be in touch within a few days to conﬁrm your booking or to discuss your visit further If you would like more information, they are always happy to answer any of your questions and to discuss your visit in detail, please contact the group visits team at gro ups@ironbridge.org .uk or 01952 435 900 www ironbridge org uk

Nati onal Memorial Arboretum

With over 400 memorials to see and 150 acres to explore, the Arboretum has something to oﬀer groups of all interests and backgrounds Militar y and civilian memorials, peaceful woodlands, colourful g ardens, riverside walks and fascinating wildlife are all waiting to be discovered

Tel : 01283 245 100, ema il groups@thenma o rg uk ww w thenma o rg uk

For more information and to book: 01952 435 900 or groups@ironbridge.org.uk great place to visit g o and explore the g lorious house and beautiful g arden.

e World’s greatest cit y (although we would say that, perhaps we ’ re a little bias) needs little introduction, other than to say, whatever t ype of great day out your looking for, if you can ’ t ﬁnd it here it doesn’t exist.

Opening Times

House & Shop : Sunday –Wednesday, 11am – 4pm. Final entr y one hour before closing . Garden & Garden Café : Sunday – ursday : 10am – 4pm Garden Free Entr y.

A g uided tour is one of the most eng ag ing ways to appreciate Horace Walpole’s Gothic masterpiece

Jubile e Markets Sho pping Trips

Covent Garden’s historic indoor Jubilee Market has plent y to offer Groups for a fabulous shopping trip You can book a 45-minute walking tour of Covent Garden Market and include a refreshments packag e too ere is local coach drop off, public toilets are within a short walking distance and the whole of the market, and the tour are on the flat. Groups (15+) can pre book, Tea , coffee and biscuit

Eng lish breakfast rolls, Traditional Eng lish ﬁsh and chips, a 2 course Italian lunch or a Cream tea Included in your shopping trip are Jubilee Market discount wristbands for use on all the traders’ stalls

e last ursday of each month there are free lunchtime concerts in the Jubilee Market square. It could be anything from a Cockney sing a long , or music from London’s musicals You will have lots of free time to enjoy your shopping experience, rela x , take a tour or explore the local area e Jubilee Antique

Market is on a Monday, the General Market is Tuesday to Friday, and there’s a bustling weekend Arts and Cras Market www. jubileemarket.co.u k

Strawberr y Hill Ho use & Garden

Strawberr y Hill House & Garden has been open to visitors for over 250 years. A

To bo ok a private g u ided to ur for 15 or more p ersons, or fo r further info rmation, plea se contact their tours team on +44 (0)20 8744 1241 (extension number 206) or ema il tours@strawberr yhil lhouse org uk

ey oﬀer a rang e of bespoke tours covering a variet y of subjects and themes on Horace Walpole and his ‘little g othic castle’, to explore what’s on oﬀer please visit www strawberr yhillho use or g uk

L ondon Stadium To urs

Take a g uided tour of the iconic London Stadium. Your 60-minute experience will include visits to the West Ham United FC dressing room, players’ tunnel and pitchside areas, panoramic views and much more

A private Guided Tour with your own oﬃcial g uide is tour allows you a behind-the-scenes look inside the stadium in your own private group You will also g et to visit areas not seen on the public tour is packag e includes a personalised photo per booking group and a FREE hot or so drink on arrival per person is tour is only available for groups of between 210 people.

Match day Tour Take a look behind the scenes only hours before kick oﬀ

Two -hour Hammers Leg ends Tours featuring a 30-minute Q&A session and signed personalised photo are led reg ularly by West Ham United stars of days g one by.

V isit for www london-sta dium co m upcoming Leg ends Tours tours@strawberr yhillhouse org uk 020 8744 1241

Explore Horace Walpole’s beautifully restored 18th centur y Gothic castle and garden.

Guided Tours of this award-winning house run all year, Monday - Friday A visit can be tailored to your needs and includes complimentary admission for your guide.

268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4ST strawberr yhillhouse org uk