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The Culture Concierge is a UK-based bespoke travel company offering, curated tours, excursions and exclusive experiences focusing on British culture and traditions.

06/08/2024

Utterly stunning and no filter needed! Just one of our very special private tour experiences in the UK.

21/06/2024

The world has changed significantly since 1823, when a poet described the Thursday of the Royal Meeting as ‘when the women, like angels, look sweetly divine’. And yet we are still enjoying the fashions and sartorial elegance of ‘Ladies Day’ at Royal Ascot.

17/06/2024

A truly memorable few days for our special guest who was thrilled to experience the traditional British pageantry of The Order of The Garter in Windsor today, as well as The King’s Birthday Parade, Trooping The Colour, on Saturday.

14/06/2024

From William Wordsworth to Beatrix Potter and Taylor Swift…the spectacular landscapes of the Lake District never fail to inspire! We were delighted to share some hidden gems with our client this week during her uniquely designed escorted programme.

31/05/2024

Visits to some spectacular gardens in and around the Cotswolds earlier this week in our programme designed and curated for delightful US Garden Club clients. Highlights included: Peonies at the late Lord Rothschild’s private garden, the beautiful walled gardens at Buscot, Anne Chambers showing us around glorious Kiftsgate (started by her grandmother) and Rodmarton - an epitome of the Arts & Crafts movement. Moving onto London for the final part of this escorted special interest programme, in conjunction with our colleagues at

23/05/2024

The Great British summer finally delivered a sunny afternoon to explore the delights of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show!

23/05/2024

Icons of British Fashion exhibition at Blenheim Palace until 30th June celebrating some of our greatest designers such as Jean Muir and Vivienne Westwood in the palatial setting of Churchill’s birthplace

01/05/2024

The glorious gardens of Hidcote in the spring sunshine yesterday! We will be returning here for our September tour with Discover Europe exploring American contributions to gardening.

22/04/2024

With such a wealth of history and culture to explore, it is a pleasure to be curating some very special personalised experiences for discerning clients coming to London in the next few months

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20/06/2023

Our special guests arriving in London this week for some exclusive visits

25/05/2022

Spectacular Hardwick Hall! A wonderful visit for the final day of our Yorkshire & The Lakes tour

20/05/2022

A very special visit to Hovingham where Lady Worsley entertained our guests for coffee and a private tour

14/05/2022

A beautiful sunny day to commence our Yorkshire & The Lakes cultural programme

12/10/2021

Just a taste of some of the wonderful scenery and beautiful houses we visited in the Lake District this weekend

06/10/2021

Spectacular Rievaulx Abbey! The first stop of the morning yesterday for our guests joining us on the Yorkshire & The Lakes: Treasures, Literature & Landscapes programme

28/09/2021

Last but by no means least…rounding off our Royal Wessex programme with an exclusive visit to beautiful Dorney Court (and also sharing some more highlights of the last few days!)

26/09/2021

A few highlights from our Royal Wessex programme this week

20/09/2021

Yesterday we hosted special long-awaited clients for the first day of our Royal Wessex curated tour programme. We are delighted to once again be able to welcome clients to the UK!

27/07/2021

A beautiful summer evening at Kensington Palace for an exclusive viewing of Royal Style in The Making

21/05/2021

Happy International Tea Day!
We are delighted to announce the launch of our long-awaited History of Tea & Coffee Walking Tour in the City of London. Our CEO & Founder is also today attending the opening of the Tea History Collection - Alexandra will be talking tea etiquette to an invited audience, supported by our longstanding partners at The English Manner

10/12/2020

Season's Greetings from The Culture Concierge - https://mailchi.mp/c9916d5201fb/introducing-the-culture-concierge-4165909

09/09/2020

As social distancing slowly and tentatively eases across the UK, there are more and more things to do as we transition into autumn. Here are our picks of the best things to do for the month of September: www.thecultureconcierge.com/whats-on/the-culture-concierges-guide-to-september-2020

07/09/2020

Beautiful views from our Founder Alexandra Messervy's visit to Culzean Castle last weekend.

She chose to stay at Glenapp Castle during her trip to Scotland, a fab place to stay that we highly recommend.

27/07/2020

The long awaited reopening of restaurants, bars and pubs for the UK from 4th July unlocked dining options for all. Many restaurants are electing to remain closed until August, September, and October until ready, but in our latest What's On post our ‘expert foodie’ Richard Bagnold (from the popular food blog Major Foodie) shared some of his personal favourite choices that are now open.

Image ©Major Foodie

https://www.thecultureconcierge.com/whats-on/uk-restaurant-reopenings-post-lockdown-with-richard-bagnold

22/05/2020

When the lockdown has lifted and travel can resume, use your 2020 'staycation' holiday to rediscover the best of British and reconnect with the UK’s most beloved sights and cultural highlights.

The Culture Concierge is on-hand to assist you with recommendations and itinerary planning for a truly memorable and unique experience this year. From half-day guided walking tours to full two-week holidays, our suggested itineraries and experiences can include private visits to stately homes and estate stays, privately guided tours of exhibitions, galleries, gardens, and historical landmarks and guided walking tours in city or countryside settings.

Using only the best of the best, through our hand-selected network of suppliers we are delighted to also arrange transportation and accommodation to meet your requirements. Our guides are all experts in their own fields with a wealth of knowledge to share.

With over 20 years of experience in organising bespoke itineraries for individuals, families, and groups, The Culture Concierge team has built a strong reputation for scrupulous attention to detail and a bespoke approach, providing our clients with an exceptional experience.

Please contact us for further information at [email protected].

20/05/2020

This is a friendly reminder to reserve your place in order to attend the How to Organise a State Banquet webinar a week from today where you’ll hear from Alexandra Messervy, our Founder & CEO, Founder of The English Manner, and former member of the royal household of Her Majesty The Queen.

Taking place on the 27th May at 3:00 pm BST, Alexandra will be joining The English Manner Executive Director, William Hanson, to discuss and highlight the preparation, skill and attention to detail that goes into British royal state banquets and other formal dinners.⁠
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During this 70-minute webinar participants will discover how the table is set, and why it is set in such a way; how to dress; the known and unknown etiquette and protocol observed during the dinner; decisions behind the catering and décor; as well as the wider themes and objectives of such lavish entertaining.⁠
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Questions can be asked throughout.⁠
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Investment: £32 plus nominal booking fee⁠
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Spaces are strictly limited. To reserve yours, please visit the webinar page on The English Manner's website at theenglishmanner.com/webinars.

16/05/2020

NEW: Reinventing Your Wardrobe During Lockdown - A guest post by Emma Lane, image consultant and our style expert.

In these uncertain times we might not want to be online buying new clothes and outfits, so where better to look for them than your wardrobe! This is a great time to declutter, reorganise, and rediscover your clothes and shoes. This advice covers all the good things: upcycling, recycling, rediscovering, 2020 trends to keep in mind – and it is just so cathartic to have a good clear out!
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You can read more at:
thecultureconcierge.com/whats-on/reinventing-your-wardrobe-during-lockdown.

13/05/2020

After the positive feedback from our royal entertaining webinar last week, we're excited to invite you to 'How to Organise a State Banquet', a second special webinar in partnership with The English Manner taking place on the 27th May at 3:00 pm BST.

Former member of the Royal Household of Her Majesty The Queen and Founder of The Culture Concierge and The English Manner, Alexandra Messervy, joins The English Manner Executive Director, William Hanson, to discuss and highlight the preparation, skill and attention to detail that goes into British royal state banquets and other formal dinners.

During this 70-minute webinar participants will discover how the table is set, and why it is set in such a way; how to dress; the known and unknown etiquette and protocol observed during the dinner; decisions behind the catering and décor; as well as the wider themes and objectives of such lavish entertaining.

Questions can be asked throughout.

Investment: £32 plus nominal booking fee

Spaces are strictly limited. To reserve yours, please visit theenglishmanner.com/webinars.

30/04/2020

There are only a few spaces left to take part in Secrets of Royal Entertaining, a webinar on Tuesday with former member of the Royal Household of Her Majesty The Queen and The Culture Concierge Founder, Alexandra Messervy, in conversation with The English Manner Executive Director, William Hanson.

Please head to this link to book:
https://www.theenglishmanner.com/webinars

21/04/2020

You're invited to Secrets of Royal Entertaining, a special webinar event in partnership with The English Manner.

Tuesday 5th May 2020 | 15:00 BST

Join former member of the Royal Household of Her Majesty The Queen and Founder of The Culture Concierge and The English Manner, Alexandra Messervy, and The English Manner Executive Director, William Hanson, as together they reveal just how the British Royal Household and Royal Family manage to pull off spectacular world-class events.

Learn about key dates in the royal entertaining calendar, the objectives and motivations behind them and ways to enhance your next events with insider knowledge and experience.

Participants will get to ask questions throughout.

Investment: £35 plus nominal booking fee

Spaces are strictly limited. To reserve yours, visit
theenglishmanner.com/webinars.

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