2023 Seminar Programme
Every visitor to the show has the opportunity to enjoy some fantastic sessions featuring expert speakers in the Seminar Theatre. Not only could you listen to some interesting ideas and advice, but you could also ask your own questions too. 2023’s line-up promises to be another good one…
TV presenter, Frances Tophill to talk gardens
11:30am
Join gardener, presenter and author, Frances Tophill in the Seminar Theatre this year as she covers some of the best garden visits for every season.
Frances has been a regular presenter on the popular TV programme Gardeners’ World since 2016 and is passionate about the environment, conservation and sustainability, as well as crafting. Her television work has also included ITV’s Love Your Garden and Frances even designed her first show garden last year, winning Best Show Garden for a design that showcased her love of ‘upcycle gardening’ and sustainability.
Garden visits are big for groups, this is sure to be a great session.
Seminar sessions and appearances subject to change.
Simon Calder behind the scenes
1:00pm
SIMON TOLD US...
“I can’t wait to meet the exhibitors and guests at the GLT Show in October – it’s a real annual highlight to learn the latest on group travel and to talk to people in the industry. I always come away with a long list of new opportunities to enjoy in the year ahead.”
If there's a big travel story, you can bet you will see the face of Simon Calder on your TV screens. He is the go-to expert for up to date travel advice and updates. But what happens behind the scenes? Has Simon got a big red phone that rings as TV and radio chase his words of wisdom? How does he ensure he's up to speed and able to relay accurate and authoritative information? How does he juggle his mass of newspaper and magazine deadlines with his television and radio appearances? At the GLT Show all will be revealed, and you can ask him your own questions too... about anything travel-related.
Simon is Travel Correspondent of The Independent, and an acclaimed television and radio broadcaster and commentator, making regular appearances on programmes including BBC Breakfast, Good Morning Britain and both the BBC and ITV News.
Seminar sessions and appearances subject to change.
TV presenter, Matt Allwright to give advice on scams
2:20pm
Seminar sessions and appearances subject to change.
Join experienced traveller and journalist Matt Allwright who will be giving his insights and tips on avoiding travel scams and how to travel safely at this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show.
Matt has been a presenter on the popular TV consumer investigation programmes Rogue Traders and Watchdog for more than 20 years and has worked on a number of other shows including The One Show, Morning Live, Housing Enforcers, You’ve Been Scammed, Rogue Restaurants, and
The Food Inspectors.
Take advantage of free coach transport to the Group Leisure & Travel Show
Book in advance and you could travel to the GLT Show by coach for free. Seats are allocated on a first come first served basis, so make sure you book your place. There are several routes available; click the link below to find out more.
You must pre-book to use this service. All routes and times are subject to change, due to traffic conditions on the day.
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Past speakers include…
Gyles Brandreth
Television Personality and ‘Culture Vulture’
Carol Klein
Gardener and Television Presenter
Nicholas Owen
Newscaster and Television Presenter
Kate Humble
Writer & Broadcaster
Simon Reeve
Adventurer, TV presenter and Author
Joe Swift
TV Gardener & Presenter
Dan Cruickshank
TV Historian and Presenter
Chris Beardshaw
TV Presenter and Celebrity Gardener
Jennie Bond
Royal commentator and broadcaster
Jane Archer
UK’s Leading Cruise Expert
Alexis Conran
Fraud specialist and star of The Real Hustle
Julie Peasgood
Television presenter, journalist and actress
Simon Calder
Travel Editor, The Independent
Martin Roberts
Travel expert and TV presenter
Eric Knowles
Antiques and history expert, and TV broadcaster
Contact Us
Whether you want more info about exhibiting or visiting, phone us or use our contact form, and we’ll get straight back to you.
Postal Address: YPL Exhibitions & Events, 8 Vermont Place, Tongwell, Milton Keynes MK15 8JA
EXhibiting info & stand availability
Sharon Yandell,
Telephone: +44 (0)1908 613323
Event date is subject to ongoing Government rulings on public assembly and therefore the organisers reserve the right to make appropriate changes if required affecting the date or venue at their absolute discretion.