� IN FOCUS l BTTS 2018


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Chester Zoo is home to more than 21,000 animals – the highest number recorded since it opened in 1931. Attracting almost 1.9 million visitors every year,


Chester Zoo is the UK’s most visited


attraction outside London. chesterzoo.org Stand A9


Three-centre tour takes flight with Albatross


A new three-centre tour showcasing Scotland, Ireland and Wales will be promoted by Albatross Travel. The provider of group travel packages to coach operators will also unveil a new Albatross Collection Tour which visits the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr; Dumfries House; Drumlanrig Castle and Trump Turnberry.


Denise Bridges, managing director, said: “We are featuring London in our UK & Ireland brochure for the first time at the show with plenty of new ideas for groups in the capital.”


Another addition to the UK & Ireland


programme is an itinerary around the East Midlands featuring Barnsdale Gardens, Melton Mowbray, Rutland Water (pictured), Belvoir Castle and


Brewery and Leicester Cathedral where visitors can see the tomb of Richard III. albatrosstravel.com


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Canterbury Tales marks its 30th birthday in 2018


The Canterbury Tales – Canterbury’s second oldest visitor attraction after the cathedral – is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with special events. The Chaucer-themed Continuum


Heritage Attraction will hold outdoor activities in its Medieval Story Garden during the Easter and summer school holidays. Visitors can try maypole dancing,


join Knight School, observe medieval medicine demonstrations and listen to tales from a costumed character in the Storytelling Tent. New for 2018 are Campfire Tales, with stories being told around a campfire on Thursday evenings from May to August. canterburytales.org.uk


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GO INTO ORBIT: Groups of 15 or more can take advantage of special rates at the ArcelorMittal Orbit – the world’s longest and tallest tunnel slide and the UK’s highest freefall abseil. Bookings for groups visiting the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park attraction must be made at least five days in advance.


VisitScotland showcases what’s new north of the border


VisitScotland will highlight new attractions in Scotland, such as the V&A Museum of Design, Dundee. It will open on September 15, with free design galleries,


events and activities. Its temporary exhibitions will charge, like other major museums in Scotland and the UK. The tourism agency will also promote VisitScotland Expo 2018 at SEC Glasgow (April 11-12). visitscotlandexpo.com visitscotland.org


arcelormittalorbit.com | Stand G10


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