Britain · SHOW
Good shows fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
York Ghost Bus Tour is a 75-minute comedy horror ride on a 1960s Routemaster, featuring live English narration and York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, and Dick Turpin.
“Absolutely wonderful tour which was informative and rather insane. So much fun! The guide was outstanding.”
WalkTalkShow’s 90 minute Stratford-upon-Avon walk links 14 centuries of streets and churches to William Shakespeare, starting at the RSC.
“Fabulous tour. Dwayne was interesting, amusing, welcoming. I would definitely recommend it. In fact, I'd do it all again!!”
A laugh-out-loud 75-minute London tour on a classic open-top Routemaster bus, led by Lord Larksford and Cheeksworth.
“We had professional and hilarious guides on our tour today — my face hurt from smiling and laughing by the end of the ~75 min tour! This bus has surround sound audio, so it’s easy to hear the guides. And the two stellar guides that are improv experts a d in character the entire time. The tour is littered with interesting facts and entertaining jokes. Would especially recommend for groups with varying levels of interest in the sights as this tour is so much more than the sights of London — it’s a show!!”
Walk Derry Girls filming sites on Derry’s Walls, from Bishop’s Gate to Pump Street treats, with local history and laughs.
“Gleann our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we felt like we got the most put of our experience! He answered any questions we had and we enjoyed our tour :) highly recommend”
Live stand-up comedy on London’s South Bank at Big Belly Bar, a 2-hour mixed bill with British humor, drinks extra.
“Great comics and set up, good venue to get drinks before, during and after the show and good food options available”
An intimate Blackpool family magic show at Russ Brown’s House of Secrets, with close-up tricks, audience participation, and great value.
“what an amazing experience. lovely welcome very nice cocktails. it was such a laugh with my family.”
House Magicians Comedy and Magic show in Bristol: a 2-hour 1920s theatre evening with Prosecco, fresh pizza, and live magic.
“Absolutely brilliant show!the magicians were fantastic I cnt rate this show highly enough 10/10 well done guys I can’t wait to go back”
Viva Voulez Vous ABBA tribute in Blackpool near the Tower. Reserved seats, table service, and a big sing-along for about 3 hours.
“Singing, dancing, costumes, everything you would expect from an ABBA tribute, done with real quality!!”
Liverpool FunnyBoyz Benidorm Bingo Cabaret: unlimited popcorn, spin-the-wheel games, lip sync battles, prizes. 3-hour drag party.
“Amazing everyone was so nice and sweet and awesome loved it”
A fast Frankie Valli tribute night in Blackpool with comedy, classic hits, and big LED and laser visuals for about 3 hours.
“I loved the sound system, it wasn't too loud or too quiet, it was also very clear. The facilities were excellent and not overpriced.”
Forbidden Nights in Liverpool at Electrik Warehouse, then Level Nightclub after-party until 3:00 AM. Reserved seats, cast photos.
“This was a fantastic night. Would definitely recommend. My daughter was lucky enough to be taken on stage . The boys where all friendly and got the opportunity to get pictures either them after the show”
Viva’s Big Show Night Out in Blackpool is a 3-hour live mix of music, comedy, dance, and chatty audience moments, with dinner add-ons.
“It was fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening with my family. Celebrating my brothers 60th birthday”
Bottomless brunch plus a 3 pm comedy battle on London's Southbank. 90 minutes of pizza and drinks, then five minute sets judged by the crowd.
“funny comedians , host was great. food and drinks were nice. would Deffo go back”
1.5-hour guided Derry Girls walk in Derry, $20 per person. See the mural, Pump Street, Yellow Yard, city walls and Guildhall.
Walk Grantchester TV locations in 2 hours from Cambridge. See the church, riverbank scenes, and learn who inspired Sydney Chambers.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of the beautiful village of Grantchester. Our guide, Deborah, had excellent knowledge of the series and helped link incidents from the TV show with the different locations such as the Church and river bank, using a great collection of photographs. Her enthusiasm and knowledge of how the series was made, including interesting details of the filming, added an extra dimension. It was a fascinating 2 hours and we would highly recommend it. Thank you Deborah!”
Every kind of day out, from stone circles to stadium tunnels.
