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Royal Style
Royal style
From a Norfolk retreat to a top West Midlands attraction, give your group the royal treatment by visiting one of these exciting locations.
House proud
The Royal Family’s Norfolk country retreat - Sandringham House - is always worth a visit as it’s set in 60-acres of stunning gardens, and is well known as the finest of the Royal gardens. The principal ground floor apartments of the house have a charming collection of porcelain, jade, furniture and family portraits, which are open daily to the public, together with a fascinating museum of Royal vehicles and mementoes. The house closes at the end of October and re-opens in Easter 2008, however groups can still enjoy a Christmas festival at Sandringham’s Visitor Centre, from 15 December to 6 January, with ice-skating, a pantomime and rides.
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01553 6129008
On show
The choices are endless at The Royal Collection, as they offer a number of trips and exhibitions for groups. Shaped by the personal tastes of Kings and Queens over more than 500 years, The Royal Collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, manuscripts and textiles. Current exhibits include The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: Renaissance and Baroque, in The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, until 20 January 2008; Bruegel to Rubens: Masters of Flemish Painting, until 6 April 2008, and Royal Weddings: 1840 - 1947, until 11 May 2008. There are plenty of nearby places for your group to visit including Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and Clarence House - each offering great group days out.
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020 7766 7300
Work of art
Royal Worcester attracts many group visitors each year, as it’s one of the West Midlands top attractions. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to buy a bargain from one of the many on-site shops, or you can enjoy the wonders housed in the refurbished museum, see real craftsmanship at work, or take a well deserved break in the Café where you can sample the local food. There’s also the chance to join the museum’s audio tour, introduced by Henry Sandon. With the help of artists and craftsmen, Henry accompanies the visitor on a journey through the Georgian, Victorian and 20th century galleries where works of breathtaking craftsmanship are displayed in room settings and vignettes against sumptuous backgrounds. The museum is nestled amidst Victorian factory buildings in the heart of historic Worcester, within easy walking distance of the River Severn, the cathedral and the city centre. To find out more about the treats on offer at Royal Worcester you can give them call on the number below or visit their website.
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01905 21247