Tourism Ireland is presenting a four-day tour of Northern Ireland, specially selected for Autumn, including historic cities and buildings along with countryside and coastline. The tour begins in Belfast, including the Titanic attraction and the Victorian-era St George’s Market with its Taste & Tours food experience. Autumn is also the time of the Belfast [...]
It’s been a year since The British Bird of Prey Centre moved to its new site in Idole, Carmarthenshire, in October 2025, and the attraction has welcomed multiple coach groups over the 12 months. Open every day, groups can enjoy three flying shows per day, taking place at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, in indoor [...]
CTA member Calais XXL, the brand for the city of Calais tourism, is welcoming coach tours for an exciting range of upcoming events and classic attractions in the area. Following the city’s history of urban theatre, visitors will be aware of the impressive spectacle of the Dragon of Calais, the 72-ton, 10-metre-high, fire-breathing mechanical [...]
Ledard Farm in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park has joined the CTA, offering traditional Scottish food, music, and history. Set on the 300-acre Ledard working sheep farm on the shores of Loch Ard near Aberfoyle, Great Time Scotland presents activities such as sheep dog demonstrations, clay pigeon shooting, and traditional music. Coach [...]
Vent d’Opale is a new sightseeing boat, operated by Nausicaá National Sea Centre in Boulogne-sur-Mer, taking groups to discover the coastline and maritime heritage of Northern France. Two guided tours are currently available, both led by Nausicaá’s expert guides. The one-hour harbour tour explores Boulogne-sur-Mer and its port, France’s leading fishing port, located just [...]
The landmark centenary exhibition Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, has been extended until 18 April 2027. The largest exhibition ever staged about the late Queen’s fashion has exceeded demand, with the event originally planned to close on 18 October this year with the first run of tickets selling [...]
HL Sports Division, the dedicated women’s sport division of Hospitality Line, is now offering official Women’s Super League (WSL) tickets and matchday experiences for the 2026/27 season, providing CTA members with an exciting new addition to their day trip, short break, and group programmes. With the new season’s fixtures now announced, official group tickets [...]
Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire is currently providing discounted group prices for its 2027 Christmas celebrations. For a limited time, the estate’s 2027 Christmas group price will be held at the 2026 rate, starting at £24 per person. Along with Santas Grotto and festive afternoon teas, this year’s Christmas experience includes Castle by Candlelight, an [...]
The British Music Experience, Liverpool’s museum of objects, interactive exhibits and activities about British rock & pop music, is hosting the Rock Against Racism exhibition, running from now until 3 January 2027. The exhibition marks the fiftieth anniversary of Rock Against Racism, the political and cultural movement that emerged in 1976 in reaction to [...]
Abergavenny is set to host the acclaimed touring heritage exhibition, The Longest Yarn: Britain at War, the 80-metre knitting and crochet work that brings Britain’s Second World War story to life. Taking place at St Mary’s Priory Church and opening on 6 May, the work features detailed handcrafted scenes and life-sized textile figures created [...]
Everton has joined the CTA, the latest in a growing list of Premier League football clubs that has become a member of the organisation to present stadium tour packages to coach operators. Tours of Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium will carry visitors from the historic dockland location to the heart of matchday operations. Groups will [...]
For the first time, three of the University of Oxford's most significant historic buildings have been brought together to create a group experience. Oxford Academia Tour: Ceremony, Scholarship and Tradition, has been developed in partnership between the Bodleian Libraries and Oxford University Event Venues, offering visitors exclusive access to the Examination Schools, the Bodleian [...]
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced its new Santa Express services this festive season, taking guests on a return route between Pickering and Levisham on an hour-long journey. Pickering Station will be home to a host of festive activities, including live music and a Christmas emporium with seasonal gifts. Once onboard, Santa [...]
Hospitality Line has been appointed as the dedicated group bookings partner for the newly opened Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London. Located within a restored, historic building in the heart of Covent Garden, Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London, marks a new chapter for the iconic brand, bringing brewing back to the neighbourhood for the first [...]
SS Great Britain, Bristol’s famous maritime attraction based on Brunel’s blueprint for modern ocean liners, has launched a new museum and has also updated its name to Bristol Dockyards to reflect its wider presentation. Newly opened on Saturday 18 July, Bristol Dockyards has expanded the SS Great Britain Experience to create a new museum. [...]
Leeds Castle in Kent, combining over 900 years of history with gardens, seasonal experiences and events, has frozen its group admission rates until March 2028 to help coach operators plan future visits. Group prices for adults are £22 for a non-guided visit, or £30.50 for a guided visit. Children aged 3-15 years receive entry [...]
New Lanark, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, has joined the Coach Tourism Association as part of its drive to welcome more coach groups. The site is based on an 18th century Mill Village on the River Clyde, south-east of Glasgow. Founded with a focus on philanthropy, education and the welfare of the mill workers, [...]
VisitScotland is presenting a variety of accommodation options to the travel trade with many additions relevant to coach tour operators. Available on the VisitScotland website under the banner Fresh Scottish Stays for Summer 2026, the page includes several newly opened and refurbished hotels suitable for coach groups, amongst a list that also includes accommodation [...]
Visit Wales is presenting a three-day itinerary exploring gardens in North and Mid Wales. The list features many popular National Trust locations, Snowdonia National Parks’ gardens, plus landscapes in Portmeirion, the charming Italianate-style village. The programme begins at Cwm Weeg near Newtown in Powys, featuring a three-acre formal garden set within 24 acres of [...]
Edinburgh Zoo’s immersive Giant Lanterns Trail is returning this winter with a new theme based on a space safari. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) will transform the zoo from November 2026 to February 2027 with over 600 lanterns, shining a light on ecology with an interstellar twist, from celestial planets to galactic [...]
Kynren – The Storied Lands, the new Bishop Auckland theme park with a difference, will officially open on 18 July 2026. Described as the UK’s first live-action show park, Kynren – The Storied Lands has been created by the team behind the acclaimed Kynren live show. The new attraction combines live action, immersive experiences, [...]
Brooklands Museum, the classic motoring and aviation attraction in Surrey, is staging a Festive Lunch Experience on Friday 11 December 2026, featuring entrance to the museum’s exhibits along with seasonal dining in a unique setting. Ideal for groups and corporate experiences, the experience starts at 10.15am and runs through to 3pm. The £55-per-person package [...]
Manchester City Football Club has announced the opening of a new museum experience designed to immerse visitors in the history and culture of the Club. Set to open later this year at the new Medlock Square entertainment district at Manchester’s Etihad Campus, the Manchester City Museum Experience will be spread across ten distinctive spaces [...]
The Royal Yacht Britannia, docked in Leith near Edinburgh and once the vessel of the Royal Family, is offering group visits. The Royal Yacht Britannia has also recently joined the CTA. The vessel was launched in 1953 for the British Royal Family, and for more than four decades, the Royal Yacht Britannia carried Queen [...]
Cornwall’s Eden Project has once again joined the CTA, while the attraction also plans the opening of two further sites in Morecambe and Dundee. Set on the land of a former clay mine, the Eden Project team transformed the crater into a series of gardens, include massive, covered Biomes. The iconic Rainforest Biome is [...]
Torre Abbey in Devon, the ancient scheduled monument and art collection set within 18 acres of garden and parkland, is welcoming coach group visits. Located in Torquay, Torre Abbey is the Torbay area's most historic building, dating back to 1196, and the site is the best-preserved medieval abbey in Devon and Cornwall. During a [...]
The Dundee Heritage Trust has joined the CTA, presenting the attractions Discovery Point and RRS Discovery, as well as the industrial heritage Verdant Works Museum. Discovery Point explores the pioneering Royal Research Ship Discovery and uncovers the stories of her past, from her origins in the shipyards of Dundee including the Antarctic expedition under [...]
Tourism Ireland has compiled a guide of 10 attractions, covering landscapes, cities, history, and heritage, that are all ready for coach groups. Long Meadow Cider The McKeever family orchard farm presents the history of apple growing in County Armagh, showing how they craft apple juices, ciders, and vinegar on-site. Combined with tastings of their [...]
Visit County Durham’s ‘Next Stop, Durham’ campaign is capitalising on the county’s location on the tourist trail between London, York and Edinburgh, as well as driving demand from domestic groups. Building on Visit County Durham’s tourism promotion success in 2025, which contributed an estimated £165m in visitor spend, this year’s campaign aims to raise [...]
Coastal Cruises Poole has confirmed that contracted rates for its trade partners will remain unchanged despite rising fuel costs. The company has issued an update to its trade partners in response to ongoing increases in global fuel costs, which continue to impact the tourism and marine sectors. “We recognise that our partners are navigating [...]
Leeds Castle in Kent is again welcoming groups across 2026, presenting over 900 years of fascinating history with its gardens, seasonal experiences, and events to enjoy throughout the year. Current group admission rates have also been frozen until March 2028. Garden Tours are returning this season, including private tours that guide groups through the [...]
Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, one of Britain’s most breathtaking natural landmarks, is presenting its Cave and a Cake offer to coach groups as a short stop-off. For £18.45 per person with pre-booking, group visitors receive entry to the spectacular Gough's Cave, one of Britain's most iconic show caves, plus a hot drink and a [...]
VisitScotland has prepared a portfolio of trade-ready garden experiences that showcase Scotland’s gardening excellence and heritage, ideally suited to coach groups. The listing of gardens includes the classic, from Backhouse Rossie Estate Walled Garden near Auchtermuchty in Fife, through to the more unusual, such as The Japanese Garden at Cowden (Sha Raku En), Clackmannanshire. [...]
The National Trust has taken over the Ironbridge Gorge Museums, the set of 10 attractions based in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which focus on the area’s role at the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Located in Telford, Shropshire, and based around the Ironbridge Gorge, the museums include Blists Hill Victorian Town, Enginuity, the [...]
A new entertainment destination is opening at Manchester City Football Club’s Etihad Campus later this year. Medlock Square will include an expansion to the stadium, as well as providing a new museum, store, and covered area. At the heart of Medlock Square is the Etihad Stadium North Stand expansion, a major development that will [...]
The Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum, set to open later this year, will celebrate the history and future of Welsh football and will also display collections from Wrexham Museum. Half of the building will celebrate Welsh football, past and present, honouring the stories, triumphs, and memories of football fans and players. Meanwhile, [...]
CTA member Shakespeare Distillery based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, is hosting the Stratford Gin & Rum Festival on Sunday 19 July 2026. Taking place between 12pm and 5pm at the Crowne Plaza riverside, Stratford-upon-Avon, the event is ideal for groups, with sampling of craft gins & rums, live music, as well as learning sessions with [...]
The Bowes Museum near Barnard Castle, County Durham, focussing on art and set within 22 acres of landscaped parkland, has joined the CTA. The museum includes a world-class collection of over 58,000 objects, with highlights including works by renowned masters such as Goya, Canaletto, and Van Dyck. Among its treasures is the Silver Swan, [...]
Now on at Kensington Palace, The Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition marks the 150th birthday of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the suffragette, activist, and goddaughter of Queen Victoria. The exhibition explores the extraordinary lives of Sophia and the influential women around her, including Queen Victoria. Together, their stories reveal a family shaped by empire and identity. Visitors will discover rare [...]
Plymouth Boat Trips has introduced a new vessel to its fleet of cruise boats and ferries for 2026. The Legend of Plymouth, formerly the Legend of Loch Ness, has been brought to Plymouth from the Scottish Highlands, having previously cruised Loch Ness. The boat comes complete with advanced echo sounding sonar equipment and screens [...]
Dinefwr Blankets, located in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, is presenting guided tours for coach groups where visitors can learn about the heritage of Welsh cloth plus blanket design and weaving. Dinefwr Blankets is known for its modern approach to traditional Welsh blanket design, and its tours offer groups the opportunity to discover Welsh heritage through traditional [...]
Alpine Travel has launched the Alice in Llandudno Open Top Bus Tour, an immersive storytelling experience that brings the magic of Lewis Carroll’s tales to life across one of Wales’ most iconic seaside towns. Now open, the experience invites visitors into the world of Alice in Wonderland, a story connected to Llandudno where author [...]
Chester Zoo is leading a nationwide push to change how weather forecasts are displayed on popular weather apps, warning that rain icons could be costing some venues up to £137,000 a day. The zoo has coordinated a joint approach to the Met Office on behalf of more than 80 outdoor attractions, including the Eden [...]
The Cromer Pier Summer Show, the world’s only full-season end-of-pier show, is returning in 2026, presenting a live entertainment experience that blends classic variety with contemporary flair, delivering a uniquely British tradition that’s both nostalgic and fresh. The Summer Show will run from 27 June to 19 September. This year, the North Norfolk pier [...]
Tickets to Kynren 2026, the epic tale of England presented in an outdoor spectacular show, are now available. Meanwhile, construction is gathering pace at the new action park that will run alongside the live production. The Kynren show in Bishop Auckland will take place on selected evenings between July and September. The live production [...]
Cruise Loch Ness has joined the CTA to support its offer to coach groups, providing cruise experiences across Scotland’s most famous loch. For over 50 years, Cruise Loch Ness has welcomed visitors from around the world to discover the beauty, history, and mystery of Scotland’s most famous loch, operating year-round from the picturesque village [...]
CTA member Continuum Attractions, the York-based visitor experience specialist, has acquired Eden Camp Modern History Museum, one of Yorkshire’s most popular tourist attractions. Eden Camp Modern History Museum, located just outside Malton, provides immersive storytelling around the reality of life in the Second World War. As a former prisoner of war camp, the museum [...]
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is welcoming groups this year to experience a nostalgic journey through 24 miles of stunning Yorkshire scenery aboard its fleet of heritage steam and diesel locomotives. The main railway season starts at the end of March and runs through the year until the end of October, when the NYMR [...]
Strawberry Field Liverpool has been awarded a Gold certification from Green Tourism, placing it among a small number of leading sustainable visitor attractions in the Liverpool City Region. The internationally recognised accreditation confirms that Strawberry Field has exceeded rigorous sustainability standards. Green Tourism assesses organisations against robust criteria aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development [...]
CTA member Worldwide Attractions, the business-to-business travel sales representation company, staged a successful fam trip to Rotterdam in December, hosting15 attendees including the CTA. The three and four day fam trips were presented in conjunction with three CTA supplier members, including P&O Ferries, Royal Spido and Euromast, to demonstrate how rewarding Rotterdam is as a [...]
