Janet Redler Tourism

Orchid festival lights up the winter days

Kew Gardens’ famous winter Orchid festival takes place this year from 3 February to 3 March 2024.
Kew Gardens’ famous winter Orchid festival, which takes place this year from 3 February to 3 March, will celebrate the beauty and biodiversity of Madagascar. Credit: Royal Botan… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/orchid-festival-lights-winter-days/

The Secret Shopper

Join former museum director Mr Londoner to discover the capital’s hidden retail gems.
Join former museum director Mr Londoner to discover the capital’s hidden retail gems. Stylish stationery from the delightfully named Choosing Keeping @meetmrlondoner London i… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/blog/secret-shopper/

Gearing up for 2024 at WTM London

Four of the Janet Redler Travel team spent a highly productive few days in London attending World Travel Market.
Four of the Janet Redler Travel team - Neil, Charlotte, Jan and Daniel - spent a highly productive few days in London attending World Travel Market, the world’s most influential t… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/gearing-2024-wtm-london/

Show time for London's 695th Lord Mayor!

The Lord Mayor's Show - the largest and most colourful event in the City of London’s calendar - rolls into town on 11 November.
The noisiest, largest, and most colourful event in the City of London’s calendar rolls into town on Saturday 11 November, bringing together over 7,000 people, 250 horses, and over… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/show-time-londons-695th-lord-mayor/

WTM London 2024

World Travel Market London 2024 is the leading global event for the travel industry.
World Travel Market London 2024, the leading global event for the travel industry, is a must attend three day business-to-business event presenting a diverse range of destinations… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/events/meet-us-world-travel-market-2015/

Major exhibition of Holbein's Tudor portraits at The Queen's Gallery London

This winter, a major exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace brings together over 100 works from Henry VIII’s court.
This winter, a major exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace brings together over 100 works from Henry VIII’s court, including drawings, paintings and miniatures by H… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/major-exhibition-holbeins-tudor-portraits-queens-gallery-london/

New light show at Tower of London brings Crown Jewels to life

The splendour of Coronations and the Crown Jewels will be brought to life in a new immersive light show.
The splendour of Coronations and the Crown Jewels will be brought to life like never before in a new immersive light show launching at the Tower of London this November. Crown a… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/new-light-show-tower-london-brings-crown-jewels-life/

Laughing Cavalier features in largest Frans Hals exhibition for 30 years

The largest exhibition in a generation devoted to the work of Frans Hals has opened at the National Gallery in London.
The largest exhibition in a generation devoted to the work of celebrated 17th century Dutch portrait painter Frans Hals has opened at the National Gallery in London. The Nationa… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/laughing-cavalier-features-largest-frans-hals-exhibition-30-years/

The London Nobody Knows

Mr Londoner, aka former museum director Antony Robbins, explores five of the capital’s lesser-known but intriguing attractions.
In a guest blog for Janet Redler Travel, Mr Londoner explores five of the capital’s lesser-known but nevertheless intriguing attractions. The Phoenix Garden in Seven Dials, feat… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/blog/london-nobody-knows/

First UK exhibition dedicated to fashion designer Coco Chanel

The first UK exhibition dedicated to the work of Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel opens at the V&A London in September.
The first UK exhibition dedicated to the work of French couturière Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel opened at the V&A in London on 16 September and charts the evolution of her iconic desig… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/first-uk-exhibition-dedicated-pioneering-fashion-designer-coco-chanel/

Jillian and Gary's new adventures in Britain (part two)

Moving on from London and Edinburgh, the Kings embarked on their tour of the Scottish Highlands.
Last year, we organised a sensational two-month tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland for our clients, Jillian and Gary King, to mark their 40th wedding anniversary. We were deli… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/blog/jillian-and-garys-new-adventures-britain-part-two/

Jillian and Gary's new adventures in Britain (part one)

We were delighted to create another dream itinerary for a couple from California, this time visiting Scotland and London.
Last year, we organised a sensational two-month tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland for our clients, Jillian and Gary King, to mark their 40th wedding anniversary. We were deli… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/blog/jillian-and-garys-new-adventures-britain-part-one/

Coronation outfits go on display for first time at Buckingham Palace

The Coronation outfits worn by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla have gone on public display for the first time at Buckingham Palace.
The Coronation outfits worn by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla have gone on public display for the first time at Buckingham Palace. The special Coronation displ… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/coronation-outfits-go-display-first-time-buckingham-palace/

A stitch in time: the resurgence of quilting, patchwork and embroidery

In a guest blog, Mr Londoner explores the resurgence of these traditional techniques in contemporary art and fashion.
In a guest blog for Janet Redler Travel, Mr Londoner explores the resurgence of quilting, patchwork and embroidery in contemporary art and fashion. Young visitors explore the In… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/blog/stitch-time/

Gardening inspiration to beat the heat takes centre stage at garden festival

Gardens packed with innovative ideas to reduce water use take centre stage at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.
Gardens packed with innovative ideas to reduce water use take centre stage at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival this July as the UK expects another summer of heatwaves. V… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/gardening-inspiration-beat-heat-takes-centre-stage-garden-festival/

Princess of Wales reopens National Portrait Gallery in London

The Princess of Wales has officially reopened the National Portrait Gallery in London following extensive refurbishment.
The Princess of Wales has officially reopened the National Portrait Gallery in London following an extensive three-year refurbishment programme – one of the largest in the gallery… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/princess-wales-reopens-national-portrait-gallery-london/

New exhibition celebrates 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has launched a new exhibition to mark the 400th anniversary of the First Folio.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, the UK’s national museum for exploring the work, life and legacies of one of the world’s greatest writers, has launched a new exhibition and a ye… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/new-exhibition-celebrates-400th-anniversary-shakespeares-first-folio/

Royal tributes among RHS Chelsea 2023 highlights

This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London will commemorate the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London will commemorate the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who rarely missed a visit to the show during her 70-year reign, while also … https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/royal-tributes-among-rhs-chelsea-2023-highlights/

Excitement builds for Coronation of King Charles III

The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort takes place at Westminster Abbey in London on 6th May.
The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort takes place at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday 6th May 2023 and excitement is building for a weeke… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/excitement-builds-coronation-king-charles-iii/

Great events on the Great West Way in 2023

The Great West Way touring route is looking forward to dozens of very special events and activities in 2023.
The Great West Way touring route, which follows 500 miles of navigable routes through idyllic countryside, quaint villages and ancient towns between London and Bristol, is looking… https://www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk/news/great-events-great-west-way-2023/