WHEN & WHERE?
Thursday 2nd October 2025 at Arena MK, Milton Keynes. Register for free entry now.
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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. To stay up to date with show news and information click the link below.
Simon Calder, the no.1 expert
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SIMON on the glt show...
“The Group Leisure & Travel Show is an annual highlight because I meet a whole range of group organisers and travel professionals who together are enriching so many lives by providing great tourism experiences. I’ll learn a lot about what’s happening across the sector, and I also know if I turn up nice and early I’ll be able to grab a bacon butty!”
Award-winning travel journalist, Simon Calder, will return to the Group Leisure & Travel Show, joining gardening expert Adam Frost and Antiques Roadshow’s Mark Smith in the Seminar Theatre.
Simon is a regular at the show and will be back by popular demand at the event, which takes place at Arena MK (formerly Marshall Arena), Milton Keynes on Thursday 2nd October 2025. The experienced writer will be sure to share anecdotes from his extensive career in travel jounalism and as always, will entertain guests.
Simon is the travel correspondent for The Independent, and an acclaimed television and radio broadcaster and commentator, featuring as the ‘go to’ expert on programmes including BBC Breakfast, Good Morning Britain and both the BBC and ITV News.
Gardener, Adam Frost announced as 2025 GLT Show speaker
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Organisers of the 2025 Group Leisure & Travel Show have confirmed that Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost will take to the Seminar Theatre stage at the exhibition on Thursday 2nd October at Arena MK in Milton Keynes.
The television presenter will have some great suggestions on gardens for groups to visit and is a first-time speaker in the Seminar Theatre at the Milton Keynes based event.
He also regularly presents the BBC’s coverage of multiple RHS Flower Shows and has featured on The One Show and DIY SOS, plus The Alan Titchmarsh Show.
The Seminar Theatre is always a popular feature where celebrities and experts share stories and trips, as well as their own tips to inspire visitors.
Seminar sessions and appearances subject to change.
More about Adam Frost
In 2016 Adam won ‘Best New Talent’ at the RTS West Awards. Since 2007, he has amassed seven gold medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. He regularly lectures on a wide range of horticultural topics, both nationally and internationally and is a regular contributor to Gardeners’ World and other horticultural magazines.
Adam’s first book Real Gardens was published in 2015, followed three years later by How to Create your Garden. In March 2022 he published The Creative Gardener, an incredibly personal book of garden projects created during lockdown. Autumn 2022 saw his first Gardener’s World tie-in book published titled How I Garden.
Adam is trained in horticulture and landscape design and began his professional career in the mid-1980s with an apprenticeship at the North Devon Parks Department. He later moved to Rutland where he began working with Geoff Hamilton at Barnsdale Gardens. He helped design and create many of the 38 small gardens which are still on show to the public today.
As well as running his own garden design and landscape business he also sits on the board for the Horticulture Trades Association, is an RHS Ambassador and until 2022 he ran The Adam Frost Garden School where he hosted masterclasses on design and other gardening courses.
Mark Smith from TV’s Antiques Roadshow announced as GLT Show speaker
Mark Smith, renowned for his expertise in medals and militaria, and a regular favourite on TV’s Antiques Roadshow, has been confirmed as the second speaker at this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Show on 2nd October at Arena MK in Milton Keynes.
Mark joins recently announced Adam Frost from TV’s Gardeners World at the free to enter seminar theatre at Milton Keynes, which is a popular feature at the show each year. Both speakers will be giving group travel organisers and coach operators great ideas and inspiration about different visits they can consider and plan for their groups.
Recognised as one of the Antiques Roadshow most popular experts, Mark captivates audiences with his deep knowledge and engaging storytelling. Beyond Antiques Roadshow, Mark has featured on numerous television programmes, including Deep Wreck Mysteries, Who Do You Think You Are?, Bargain Hunt, The One Show, and BBC Breakfast, making him a familiar face to millions of viewers.
Seminar sessions and appearances subject to change.
A little more about Mark…
Mark’s expertise also extends to radio, where he is a regular guest on the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS), and podcasts for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, sharing his insights with military history enthusiasts worldwide.
In addition, Mark is acknowledged as a global expert on the Victoria Cross and has authored five books on the Great War as well as contributing to numerous publications and magazines. His unrivalled expertise, passion, and captivating storytelling have solidified his reputation as a trusted authority in the world of medals and militaria, inspiring collectors and history lovers alike.
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’
Simon Calder
Travel Editor, The Independent
Nicholas Owen
Newscaster and Television Presenter
Jilly Goolden
Wine critic, TV presenter and journalist
Matt Allwright
TV Presenter
Frances Tophill
Garden expert and TV 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
Carol Klein
Gardener and Television Presenter
Martin Roberts
Travel expert and TV presenter
Eric Knowles
Antiques and history expert, and TV broadcaster
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