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Convenience is also an important factor when having a holiday, so with more than 120 FREE local joining points, it should be easy for you to find a departure point where you will be taken to their Coach Interchange where you will then join your holiday coach. 

Great Quality hotels All of the hotels you stay in have been checked by a member of the team to make sure they meet the high standards of quality and service expected of a Crusader Holiday.

Carefully planned itineraries With both included and optional excursions available you can tailor your holiday to exactly what you would like.

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If you want to travel with a company who specialise in breaks to places of interest within the UK and Europe, you definitely won't go wrong by choosing to travel with Crusader Holidays. Great Britain and Europe are their speciality in addition to a selection of tours with that added bit of luxury thrown in. Crusader Holidays are also popular for their discounts especially if you book your tour online – you can save £££s by travelling with this company. They are also a popular option because of the number of excursions included in the tour price and the comfortable standard of hotels used.

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Crusader Holidays ’ Coaches  have air conditioning, reclining seats, washroom and toilet facilities, a low carbon footprint, and very experienced drivers for your safety. In 2013 Crusader Holidays ADDED the new German-built Setra 416 GTHD coaches for the highest quality holiday experience. Customers travelling on these coaches will get to enjoy everything already mentioned plus these added extras: seatback tables and footrests, a hot drinks facility, an audio system and comfortable seatbelts. Further new vehicles were been added in 2014 and 2015.

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Best Places to Visit in Nizhny Novgorod

What are the best places to visit in nizhny novgorod.

• For medieval history : The Novgorod Kremlin, the nucleus of the city and a beacon of Russian power. Visit the fortress’s 13 towers, walk its walls for views of the city and river, and visit the exhibitions inside
• For industrial history : Visit the Open-Air Locomotive Museum to explore steam trains from the first half of the 20th century, or the GAZ History Museum to learn about the Gorky Automobile Factory, where the first Russian tank was created
• For beautiful streets and buildings : Nizhny is a marvel of contrasting architectural styles. Explore Rozhdestvenskaya and Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Streets, admire the State Bank, merchant mansions and Main Fair, and keep an eye out for many quirky statues
• For waterfront relaxation : Explore the Lower and Upper Volga Embankments, admire beautiful views from the Fedorovsky Embankment and cable car, and visit Russia’s longest stairs at the Chkhalov Staircase
• For religious sites : Visit the spectacular Stroganov Church, the more austere Spassky Old Fair Cathedral, the famous Church of the Nativity, and the Pechersky Ascension Monastery, one of the city’s spiritual centres
• For artistic highlights : Visit the State Art Museum’s collection of 15th-20th century European art, and discover the National Centre of Contemporary Art in the Kremlin’s former arsenal For folk culture: See traditional village architecture and learn about folk life at the Shchelokovsky Farm ethnographic museum, and discover the famous folk handicraft, Khokhloma, at the Khokhlomskaya Rospis factory and museum

Founded in 1221, Nizhny Novgorod became one of Russia’s most distinguished political and economic centres. Although a closed Soviet city from 1945 until 1991, today it is the fifth largest city in Russia, a vibrant hub attracting visitors from all over the world. Walk the historical streets and wide embankments, visit cultural and artistic institutions, and learn about the industrial past and folk heritage of one of Russia’s oldest cities. What are the best things to see and do in Nizhny Novgorod?

Learn about Nizhny Novgorod’s medieval history

Address: Ploshad  Minina and Pozharskogo, Nizhy Novgorod

Discover Nizhny Novgorod’s industrial history

Address: 1V, Utitsa Gorokhovetskaya,  Nizhy Novgorod Opening hours: 09:00 - 17:00 Mon-Sun

For those more interested in four-wheeled vehicles, take a trip to the GAZ History Museum to learn about the Gorky Automobile Plant, a joint venture between the Soviets and Ford and the production site of the first Soviet tank. See over 35,000 exhibits, including cars and military vehicles.

Address: 95, Prospekt Lenina,  Nizhy Novgorod Opening hours: 09:00 - 16:00 Mon-Sat

Explore the city streets and architectural marvels

Must-visit spots include the lively Rozhdestvenskaya and Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Streets, home to many restaurants, bars, and historical buildings. Some of Nizhny’s most striking architectural wonders include the State Bank, Rukavishnikov Estate, and the Nizhny Novgorod Fair, an enormous Classicist structure. This building housed the largest fair in the Russian Empire, with thousands of stalls; inside the building today you’ll find exhibitions about the history of Nizhny Novgorod.

Keep an eye out for many interesting statues dotted around Nizhny Novgorod’s streets – in particular the Gromozeka book characters, the Veselaya koza (funny goat), the monument to author Jules Verne in his iconic hot air balloon, and the monument to Minin and Pozharsky, defenders of Moscow against the Poles (whose remains lie in the Kremlin cathedral).

Enjoy the peaceful waterfront

Visit the city’s religious sites

Discover Nizhny Novgorod’s artistic highlights

Address: 3, Kreml, Nizhny Novgorod

At the other end of the artistic spectrum, a visit to the Arsenal National Centre of Contemporary Art is highly recommended. Nizhny’s only museum dedicated to modern art is housed in the former Kremlin arsenal. More than a museum, it is a research and cultural centre dedicated to modern artistic development, offering not just exhibitions but concerts, theatre performances, film nights and more.

Address: 6, Kreml, Nizhny Novgorod

Get a glimpse of Russian folk culture and traditions

Shchelokovsky farm.

Visit this fascinating ethnographic museum to learn about the history of everyday life and folk customs of people living in the Nizhny Novgorod Volga region, and admire the wooden village architecture spanning from the 1600 – 1800s. While there, take a stroll around the surrounding forest and discover its wildlife, protected by local environmental programmes.

Address: 41, Gorbatovskaya Ulitsa, Nizhny Novgorod Opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00 Tue-Sun

Khokhlomskaya Rospis

Address: 18, Ulitsa Chkalova, Semenov, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Opening hours: 08:00 - 17:00 Mon-Fri

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Coming along to the 2024 GLT Show? Here’s what you need to know

2024-09-25T14:05:00+01:00

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Who’s exhibiting, how to get free parking, timings, free breakfast and lunch, and who’s speaking in the Seminar Theatre? Here’s the essential visitor info for the 2024 Group Leisure & Travel Show, which returns to the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes on Thursday 3rd October. 

Discover group trip ideas, special offers, competitions and more at the annual Group Leisure & Travel Show.

When, where and how to get free entry

Date: Thursday 3rd October 2024 Times: 10am - 4pm Venue: Marshall Arena (Stadium MK), Milton Keynes  

Register for free entry

What do you need to know?

Admission is free.

Entry to the Group Leisure & Travel Show is free but you are encouraged to pre-register by filling in the  simple form online here . Just print off your badge for easy, fast access into the venue. Alternatively you can register at the venue when you arrive or collect your badge if you have already registered.

Meet specialist exhibitors and like-minded visitors

The annual Group Leisure & Travel Show is the UK’s number one exhibition for people who organise group trips and holidays.

Visitors return again and again to discover, network and socialise. It’s a great opportunity to meet up with old friends, discover new ideas and speak with the exhibitors to grab a great deal; you’re sure to find the GLT Show extremely beneficial.

Be sure to make a note of everyone who you’d like to see on the day. You will get a free show guide upon arrival which details all of the exhibitors and where they are in the arena.

See who's exhibiting

Enjoy breakfast and lunch on us

Arrive at the GLT Show before 11am and enjoy a free bacon butty and cup of tea or coffee to start your day.

We’re also offering all visitors and exhibitors a complimentary light lunch from 12.30pm (subject to availability), together with tea and coffee.

Guests can enjoy a bacon butty breakfast on us before 11am.

There are lots of ways to travel to the Marshall Arena

If you’re driving, the Marshall Arena has plenty of car parking spaces right next to the venue.

Free parking is available to exhibition visitors exclusively and only in car park S1 on the day of the exhibition. Please follow the show signage and any directions from the parking marshal. Dedicated disabled parking for Blue Badge holders is also available free of charge.

Parking elsewhere on site is paid only, including the nearby DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel and is not covered by our free visitor parking offer.

There are directions and full details on the show’s How To Get There page. And remember to look out for the ‘Stadium MK’ brown signs in Milton Keynes.

You can also choose to travel to the GLT Show by coach for free from selected routes. Advance booking is needed and seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis.  Details of the routes available this year can be found here.

There is convenient free parking right next to the venue for visitors in the S1 car park. 

For those using rail, there is a free shuttle service between Milton Keynes Central railway station and the Marshall Arena which will run approximately every 30-40 minutes between 9.30am - 4pm, courtesy of Motts Travel. To use this service go to Bus Stop Z6 at MK Central which can be found on the second tier of bus stops on the left hand side after exiting the main railway building. 

There’s one bus stop at the Marshall Arena which is on the main access road around the site and close to the main entrance. Other nearby train stations include Bletchley and Fenny Stratford which are approximately five to ten minutes away by taxi. 

Free coach services have been confirmed for visitors attending this year’s show.

Don’t miss this year’s free seminars

Visitors can expect three fantastic guest speakers once again in the free Seminar Theatre this year.

Your expert guests will offer ideas, advice and stories about their own experiences – and have some fun too.

Source: Jim Holden (Jilly Goolden image left)

From left: Paul Martin, Simon Calder and Jilly Goolden will take to the Seminar Theatre stage.

Take a seat in the Seminar Theatre at selected times throughout the show to be informed and entertained. Sessions are open to all visitors.

• 11.30am: Flog It!  presenter, Paul Martin will be on-hand to describe the places he has visited, the people he has interviewed, the artists and antiques of the region, funny behind the scenes stories and much more.
• 1pm:  travel guru  Simon Calder  returns to this year’s line-up for a Q&A session, offering GTOs the chance to quiz Britain’s no.1 travel expert.
• 2.20pm:  Wine critic and presenter Jilly Goolden   will share tips on the best vineyards for group visits and advice for those looking to visit one.

Get more Seminar Info

The 2024 Group Leisure & Travel Show takes place at the Marshall Arena, Stadium MK  in Milton Keynes on Thursday 3rd October, from 10am to 4pm.

You can find more information about the Britain’s most popular group travel exhibition* at www.grouptravelshow.com  and register for free entry here . 

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*Source: Organising Group Trips & Holidays Survey .

**Terms and conditions apply when visiting, and they can be found at  grouptravelshow.com .

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GLT Show 2024: giveaways, prizes, competitions and more

Check out some of the amazing competitions, prizes and offers available to those visiting the annual exhibition on 3rd October in Milton Keynes, ranging from free cruises and hotel breaks, to tasty treats and free theatre tickets. 

GLT Show 2024: new and returning exhibitors on what they’re looking forward to

From sporty visits to iconic destinations, the Group Leisure & Travel Show has a range of interesting, exhibitors that will be at the Marshall Arena on 3rd October in Milton Keynes. Here’s what they’re looking forward to.

We had a blast at Potters Resorts thanks to GLT Show meeting

A GTO had a fantastic taster stay at Potters Resorts after a meeting at the 2023 Group Leisure & Travel Show. 

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