Coach Tourism Association members got a double dose of culture and the highlife recently when they sampled a new double header group tour taking in Shakespeare’s Globe and The View from the Shard.

The twin-attraction package gives clients a VIP tour of Shakespeare’s Globe after which they are whisked up the The View from The Shard for a champagne look down on the Globe – as well as the rest of London…

Both Shakespeare’s Globe and The View from The Shard say they welcome working with travel trade partners to develop opportunities for both group and FIT Markets. For more details contact: traveltrade@shakespearesglobe.com or visit The View from The Shard at: traveltrade@theviewfromtheshard.com

Expert Shakespeare’s Globe groups guide Gerrard Gilroy (left) lets CTA members into the secrets of the theatre.

All the world was certainly a stage for Coach Tourism Association members as they toured Shakespeare’s Globe, part of a new double header group package with The View from The Shard.

Never mind the view – what about the virtual reality ride! Nicola Evans of Johnsons Quality Coach Travel of Henley-in-Arden enjoys the thrills and spills of a virtual world at The View from The Shard.