Silver Travel Events
Find out about events and shows which may be of interest to Silver Travellers.Forthcoming Events
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2019 Silver Travel Awards
26 June 2019 to 26 June 2019
BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London - 7pm - 9.30pm
We’ll be celebrating the very best in travel for the over 50s at BAFTA on the evening of Wednesday 26 June 2019 and we have a few remaining places available if you would like to join us! For your free tickets, simply email us, with ‘Silver Travel Awards’ in the subject line, at [email protected] Please note that you must have an email back from us confirming your tickets to ensure entry.
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Here is a selection of past events
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Cruise & Maritime Voyages Events 2019
01 June 2019 to 08 June 2019
Portsmouth
Welcome on board the Columbus, Magellan or Marco Polo, to view their facilities and cabins, sample the delicious cuisine and enjoy excellent entertainment, from just £49.
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The London Cruise Show
16 February 2019 to 17 February 2019
Olympia, London - Stand B30
Come and visit the Silver Travel team on Stand B30, including Alan Fairfax who will be speaking in the Cruise Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday 17th.
Free tickets are available for Silver Travellers; please use code STAFREE
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Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show
31 January 2019 to 03 February 2019
Olympia, London
As well as 600 travel providers’ stands, the ‘Stanfords Travel Writers Festival’ offers inspirational and entertaining talks from explorers, adventurers, historians, novelists. Personalities in the Experts Theatre will include Levinson Wood, Kate Humble, Nicholas Crane and Chris Bonington. Photography Masterclasses are also available at an extra charge. Show-only offers, discounts and added value deals will be on offer too.
Advance ticket prices are £11 + booking fee. Book now
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Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show
17 January 2019 to 20 January 2019
EventCity, Manchester
From relaxing beach breaks to activity holidays, fly-drive to cruise, foodie experiences to wildlife adventures, ‘Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show’ is the essential event to gain inspiration for travel in 2019 and indulge a passion for travelling.
Advance ticket prices are £8.50 + booking fee. Book now
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Croydon Literary Festival
27 October 2018 to 27 October 2018
Croydon Clocktower, 9 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX
Silver Travel Adviser patron John Carter will be asking Wish You Were Here? when he takes part in the Croydon Literary Festival on Saturday 27 October. He’ll be talking about his travel broadcasting and writing while helping to put together a short tourist guide to the historic town of Croydon. Tickets for his hour-long 9.50am session at Croydon’s Clocktower cost £8 and are available at the festival’s website, www.croydonlitfest.com
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Iglu Cruise Show
07 October 2018 to 07 October 2018
Epsom Downs Racecourse
An opportunity to hear helpful advice from experts, sit in on insightful talks in the theatre and receive exclusive offers from a range of cruise lines in attendance.
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2018 Silver Travel Awards
09 July 2018 to 09 July 2018
The National Portrait Gallery, London - 7pm - 9.30pm
We’ll be celebrating the very best in travel for the over 50s in The National Portrait Gallery on the evening of Monday 9 July 2018 and we have a few remaining places available if you would like to join us! For your free tickets, simply email us, with ‘Silver Travel Awards’ in the subject line, at [email protected]. Please note that you must have an email back from us to secure entry.
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Joseph Calleja at the Royal Festival Hall
21 May 2018 to 21 May 2018
Royal Festival Hall, London
World-class opera singer, Joseph Calleja, widely acknowledged to be powerfully compelling brings his own particular flair and breath-taking virtuosity to the Royal Festival Hall on 21 May at 7.30pm. With the Philharmonia Orchestra, Joseph Calleja will command the stage, performing arias including from the infamous tale of amorous tragedy Carmen, tragic La traviata, the dramatic Aida and the romantic L’arlesiana. Brought to us by Bright Green Promotions Limited.
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Iglu Cruise Holiday Show
22 April 2018 to 22 April 2018
Kempton Park Racecourse, Surrey
Free entry and you could win a cruise.
Time: 09:30 – 14:30
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Turin: Art & Aperitivos with Cox & Kings
20 March 2018 to 20 March 2018
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, 39A Canonbury Square, London N1 2AN
Cox & Kings, the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, and the Turin and Langhe e Roero Tourist Boards are holding an exclusive evening dedicated to the art and culture of Turin. This is a complimentary event, with limited places available. Please contact [email protected] to request a place.
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London Cruise Show
17 February 2018 to 18 February 2018
London Olympia
Come and visit the Silver Travel team on stand B16 and enjoy a great day out finding out about what’s new in the world of cruising. Silver Travellers can enjoy a free guest pass. Email [email protected] for information.
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Wendy Wu Tours - coming to a town near you!
02 October 2017 to 16 October 2017
Liverpool, Cambridge, Guildford, Oxford
Join the Asia experts, Wendy Wu Tours at a free event near you
Wendy Wu Tours are hosting a series of events this October in Liverpool, Cambridge, Oxford and Guildford – to give you the opportunity to learn more about Asia from the award-winning experts.
What to expect on the night:
• Learn all about your favourite Asia destinations from the Wendy Wu experts
• Enjoy delicious canapes, fizz and wine
• Live Q&A session
• Exclusive travel offers
• The opportunity to enjoy an evening with friends and travel companions
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Daily Mail Cruise Show
16 September 2017 to 17 September 2017
NEC Birmingham
We will be exhibiting at the Birmingham Cruise Show on September at stand B16. Come and say hello to the Silver Travel team who will be there to offer advice and information. There’ll be a holiday prize draw too! Email [email protected] for your free invitations.
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The 50+ Show
14 July 2017 to 15 July 2017
London Olympia
Hard to believe, but this will be our fifth year exhibiting at the 50+ Show, and you can find us on stand S6. It’s the same Silver Travel team each year, and we’re always pleased to meet fellow Silver Travellers!
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Cruise ship visit - Holland America Line
02 July 2017 to 10 September 2017
Newcastle - Liverpool - South Queensferry - Portland
Welcome aboard
Would you like to sample the pleasures of cruising without leaving the port? We are delighted to offer these popular days for Silver Travellers who are either new to cruising or new to Holland America Line to get a taste of cruising. It is a highly enjoyable day out, including a lovely lunch with wine and a self-guided tour, and can be recommended to anyone who is interested in booking a future cruise with Holland America Line.
Cost: £10 per person
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Cruise ship visit - Noble Caledonia
30 May 2017 to 30 May 2017
Fairlie, near Largs, Ayrshire
Exclusive invitation for Silver Travellers
We are very pleased to announce a special hosted ship visit for Silver Travellers. The visit will comprise a guided tour of the ship’s public spaces and a drink, either as a welcome aboard, or following the guided tour. However, there is no lunch on this occasion so please ensure that you are well fuelled before embarkation!
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Cruise ship visit - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
30 May 2017 to 30 May 2017
Newcastle
Discover the Fred. Olsen difference
We are very pleased to announce a special hosted ship visit exclusively for Silver Travellers. Places are only available for Silver Travel Advisor members and their guests, who have not been on a Fred. Olsen ship before, and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
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Silver Travel Advisor hosted ship visit
18 April 2017 to 18 April 2017
Dover
Exclusive invitation for Silver Travellers.
Join us for an exclusive visit on board the Saga Sapphire.
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Women’s Institute Fair 2017
29 March 2017 to 01 April 2017
Alexandra Palace, London
The Silver Travel team will be exhibiting at stand 238 at the WI Fair in 2017. Come and visit us – we won’t be selling jam, but you can talk to the team of advisors about travel and holidays!
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Railbookers Exclusive Discounts
07 March 2017 to 07 March 2017
Online webinar
Online “webinar” with Railbookers.
Tuesday 7 March 2017
3-4pmDiscover Europe by rail, attend our ‘Travelling In Europe By Rail’ online presentation and you’ll benefit from exclusive rail holiday discounts.
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Daily Mail Cruise Show
18 February 2017 to 19 February 2017
London Olympia
The Silver Travel team will be on stand B15 and look forward to meeting you. Contact [email protected] for your free guest invitations exclusively for Silver Travellers.
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Wendy Wu Tours - coming to a town near you!
03 October 2016 to 13 October 2016
Learn all about your favourite Asia destinations from the Wendy Wu experts, enjoy delicious canapes and wine, live Q&A session, exclusive travel offers and the opportunity to enjoy an evening with friends and travel companions.
3 October 2016 – Queens Hotel, Portsmouth
5 October 2016 – Caledonian Hotel, Newcastle
11 October 2016 – Oddfellows Hotel, Chester
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Iglu Cruise Holiday Show
02 October 2016 to 02 October 2016
Sandown Racecourse, Esher, Surrey
Free invitation to Iglu Cruise Holiday Show
Following the success of the Iglu Cruise Holiday Show in April, we are delighted to invite you to yet a bigger and better event on Sunday 2 October at Sandown Racecourse, Esher in Surrey. Stand a chance to win grand prizes, giveaways and on the day exclusive offers, free upgrades and more. Meet over 30 Ocean, River and tourist board representatives and enjoy industry expert talks and forums with award winning cruise writer Sara Macefield.
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Age International - Strength for Life
29 September 2016 to 31 October 2016
Crypt Gallery, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London
Images from around the world, depicting older people showing ‘Strength for Life’, will be shown at a photo exhibition in central London from Thursday 29 September until Monday 31 October. The exhibition will be in the Crypt Gallery of St Martin-in-the-Fields, just off Trafalgar Square, and there will also be a chance to see David Levene’s images of Myanmar too.
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Daily Mail Cruise Show
10 September 2016 to 11 September 2016
NEC Birmingham
Come and visit the Silver Travel Advisor team on Stand B16. Free guest invitations for Silver Travellers – contact [email protected] for more details.
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Patagonia: An Evening with the Experts
23 June 2016 to 23 June 2016
Royal Geographical Society, London
Join Pura Aventura and three fantastic speakers for an evening dedicated to the wildlife, landscapes and people of Patagonia. Bill Oddie is the keynote speaker. He will be talking about conservation in Patagonia, and will be joined by Tuppence Stone, Producer of the recent BBC 2 series Patagonia: Earth’s Secret Paradise, and Hugh Sinclair, author of the Bradt guide to Chile’s Carretera Austral.
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West Midlands 2016 Paraclimbing Competition
18 June 2016 to 18 June 2016
Creation Climbing Centre, Birmingham
Enable Holidays is pleased to be sponsoring an innovative accessible event in Birmingham this June, where disabled people are being invited to reach new heights.
Birmingham’s Creation Climbing Centre – the West Midlands’ largest indoor climbing facility.
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Travel Writing Workshop
18 May 2016 to 18 May 2016
Age UK offices, Tavistock Square, London WC1
Next course date: Wed 18 May 2016. Book now!
Have you ever wanted to write travel articles or a travel blog for others to read, or simply for your own pleasure? Would you like to learn more about creative travel writing, and what it is that makes a travel article memorable? Why not attend one of our popular Travel Writing Workshops?
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Silver Travel Advisor hosted ship visit
04 May 2016 to 04 May 2016
MSC Opera, Dover
Come and enjoy our special Silver Travel Advisor Hosted Ship Visit and lunch on board MSC Opera on Wednesday 4 May in Dover. Limited availability!
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Iglu Cruise Holiday Show
10 April 2016 to 10 April 2016
Kempton Park Racecourse
The Iglu Cruise Holiday Show brings together a wide selection of cruise companies for one day only. Free entry, free parking and a holiday prize draw!
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Retirement Living and Property Options in Later Life event
12 March 2016 to 12 March 2016
The Riding School, Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derbyshire DE73 7LE
A free information event with expert help and advice on later life. Parking and entry to the event free. Presentations throughout the day, 10am to 3pm. Over 20 information stands will be present including Age UK, Alzheimer’s Association, Stroke Association, Solicitors, Financial Planning Specialists, Retirement Villages, BUPA Elderly Advice team and many more.
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Daily Mail Cruise Show
20 February 2016 to 21 February 2016
London Olympia
Come and visit the Silver Travel team on stand A38 at the show and talk to our Advisors who will be there to help you choose the best cruise (and answer all your other travel questions too!). Free invitations available for Silver Travellers – please send an email to [email protected] for details.
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Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show
21 January 2016 to 24 January 2016
EventCity, Manchester
Visitors can take advantage of ‘show-only’ exclusive offers, the new MASTA Travel Health Clinic and Travel Photography masterclass led by Steve Davey, as well as inspirational travel talks from Simon Reeve, Bill Oddie, Andy Kershaw, Ryan Thomas, Michaela Strachan, Julia Bradbury, Charley Boorman and more.
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Daily Telegraph Cruise Show
08 January 2016 to 10 January 2016
London Excel
The Silver Travel team will be welcoming you on stand P22 at the show where you can talk to our Advisors to help you choose the best cruise (and answer all your other travel questions too!). A limited number of free invitations are available for Silver Travellers – please send an email to [email protected] for details.
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Manchester Cruise Show
26 September 2015 to 27 September 2015
Manchester Central
We’ll also be heading north for the Manchester Cruise Show where we will be found on Stand C46. You can register for free invitations by contacting us now at [email protected]
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To Oldly Go
24 September 2015 to 24 September 2015
Stanfords, Covent Garden, London
Join Hilary Bradt, Matthew Parris and friends at the London launch of To Oldly Go.
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Especially for you ...
18 September 2015 to 18 September 2015
Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel, North Wales
The legendary Jason Donovan will be performing at Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel in North Wales.
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Join Ramblers Worldwide Holidays for a Taste of Cruise & Walk in Dover
12 June 2015 to 12 June 2015
Cruise Terminal, Dover
A ship visit is a really great way to whet your appetite for life on the ocean wave and to see if a holiday onboard is really right for you. With Ramblers Worldwide Holidays you can experience so much more than simply just a cruise, you will have the pleasure of discovering each port of call with a guided group walk all included in the price!
So why not join us on board the Braemar in Dover operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. You will benefit from complimentary drinks followed by a presentation and a tour of the ship. You will then also be invited to enjoy a complimentary buffet lunch in the main restaurant.
To secure your Free place please email Ramblers Worldwide Holidays at [email protected], including your full name and address.
However you won’t be able to attend if you’ve already attended other Cruise & Walk events or have booked a Cruise & Walk holiday.
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Silver Travel Awards
04 June 2015 to 04 June 2015
Natural History Museum, Kensington, London - 6.45pm - 8pm
We’ll be celebrating the very best in travel for the over 50s in the Dinosaur Gallery of the Natural History Museum. Where else?! Entry to the Awards will be by invitation only. Read more about the Awards and our Sponsors, or contact us for more information at [email protected]
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Cunard Queen Elizabeth Ship Visit
11 May 2015 to 11 May 2015
Southampton
If you have never cruised or have never travelled with Cunard before, you can register to attend our special Silver Travel Advisor Ship Visit on board Queen Elizabeth on Monday 11 May in Southampton.
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The Silver Travel Show
22 March 2015 to 22 March 2015
Hartwell House, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Come and meet the Silver Travel Advisor team and a selection of our partners who will be exhibiting at our latest Silver Travel Show in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside. It’s the perfect day out to get holiday information and advice, as well as to listen to our Guest Speakers, including TV’s John Carter.
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The Daily Mail London Cruise Show - FREE TICKETS
14 February 2015 to 15 February 2015
London Olympia
The Silver Travel Advisor team will be heading for the London Cruise Show at Olympia in February on Stand D2. Come and visit to see all the major cruise lines, and to get advice and information from the experts. Contact us on [email protected] for details of how to register for a complimentary invitation (Silver Travel Advisor members only).
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Adventure Travel Show
17 January 2015 to 18 January 2015
London Olympia
The most exciting trips around the world, with talks from leading adventurers and explorers, are on offer here, packed with inspiration and information. Meet the UK’s biggest collection of adventure travel companies in the business, all under one roof. Discover incredible destinations, top tips and advice for your next adventure.
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An invitation to meet the Sunvil Travel Experts
01 November 2014 to 01 November 2014
The Law Society, Chancery Lane, London
We’re delighted to invite Silver Travel Advisor members to a very special day in London, and an opportunity to meet the Sunvil team who are unveiling their new holiday ideas for 2015. And we will be there too! It’s being held at The Law Society in Chancery Lane, with inspirational talks from destination specialists and travel writers (including our own John Carter), and the chance to win holiday prizes, sample local delicacies, wines and much much more. Join the experts to discuss your next holiday, learn about destinations old and new, or just have a chat about your favourite holiday spot. Attendance is free and we’d love to see you there!
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Bradt Guides 40th Anniversary Evening
01 October 2014 to 01 October 2014
Royal Geographical Society, London
To celebrate Bradt’s 40th anniversary – and to"Link":null launch a new book of travel tales, The Irresponsible Traveller – Kate Humble will host an ‘In Conversation with …’ evening at the Royal Geographical Society on 1 October. Find out more about the book from Hilary Bradt.
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The Silver Travel Show
13 April 2014 to 13 April 2014
The Tudor Park Marriott Hotel, Maidstone
Our inaugural travel show took place on Sunday 13th April. Find out more about how it went.
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Cox & Kings Colours or Peru Evening
04 September 2013 to 04 September 2013
Royal Geographical Society, South Kensington, London
Starting at 6pm, the highlights of the evening will be a talk by journalist and travel writer Matthew Parris* and a cookery demonstration by Martin Morales**, owner of London’s Ceviche restaurant. After the presentations, guests can enjoy a specially-curated exhibit of maps, photographs and archival material from the RGS’s Peru-related collection, spanning more than 500 years. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet some of Cox & Kings’ Peru experts.Tickets for the event are £15 and are available by visiting www.coxandkingsperu.eventbrite.co.uk
We will be serving wine and canapés after the presentations.*Matthew Parris served as a Conservative MP from 1979 until 1986 and then pursued a career in journalism, working as a parliamentary sketch writer for The Times and appearing regularly on television and radio. His award-winning columns in The Times and The Spectator magazine have earned Matthew a reputation as a highly-respected commentator on current events.
A keen traveller, Matthew has led expeditions to Mount Kilimanjaro, Peru, Bolivia and the Sahara. His first book, Inca-Kola: A Traveller’s Tale of Peru (1990), is an entertaining account of his fourth visit to the country.
**Martin Morales is an ambassador for Peruvian food, having turned Ceviche from a mere pop-up into one of London’s hottest restaurants. He was also a founding member of Apple’s iTunes in Europe, Disney’s youngest ever board member, and is a former DJ.
Martin will join us to demonstrate how to make the perfect, authentic ceviche using the freshest raw fish, lime and a chilli kick. It’s laid back, fuss free and delicious. He’ll also talk about his new cookbook Ceviche: Peruvian Kitchen.
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British Travel Press Awards
21 November 2012 to 21 November 2012
Royal Institute of British Architects, London
We were delighted to have been shortlisted for the “Online Consumer Travel Publication of the Year” at the prestigious British Travel Press Awards which recognise excellent and achievement in travel writing, photography and broadcasting. It is a credit to our talented team of writers that we have been shortlisted, and we are very proud to be recognised in a line-up of such well-known names.