Institute of Tourist Guiding

01/06/2026

Celebrate Community Rail Week
Community Rail Week is a fantastic opportunity to shine a spotlight on the vital role local railways play in connecting communities, supporting sustainable tourism and wellbeing, and bringing stories to life. At the Institute of Tourist Guiding, we recognise how rail travel opens the door to rich heritage experiences across the UK— brought to life by our knowledgeable, passionate Blue, Green and White Badge qualified guides.

Discover a rich patchwork of destinations across the country, and enjoy the community rail network.

Find out more and get involved:
https://communityrail.org.uk/events-and-campaigns/community-rail-week/

31/03/2026

We’re delighted to share that Blue Badge Tourist Guide, Alex Lacey, was selected as a Judge for the recent Visit England Awards, contributing her expertise to the Taste, New Tourism Business and Pub of the Year categories.
This recognition highlights not only Alex’s outstanding knowledge, but also the depth of expertise within the Professional Tourist Guiding community.
👏 Well done, Alex — and thank you for representing our profession so brilliantly.

22/12/2025

From our Management Board we wish all our dedicated Blue, Green and White badge qualified guiding community and our valued tourism and heritage stakeholders a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, successful, and prosperous New Year!

Thank you for your support throughout the year. We look forward to working with you all in 2026!

17/12/2025

2025 has been a very busy year for the Institute and here are just a few highlights ...

Grateful for the extraordinary dedication, skill and passion of our guiding community, we very much look forward to developing our work further in 2026!

11/12/2025

We are thrilled to announce the accreditation of a NEW Blue Badge Guide Course covering the stunning ceremonial counties of Somerset (including Bath & Bristol), Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. The course is run by local experts, Cadence Training, whose directors are two experienced Blue Badge Tourist Guides.

Ready to start your guiding career in September 2026? View & download the Prospectus and apply before 15 February 2026. Don't miss this opportunity to start a new career in 2026 and gain the highest guiding qualification in the UK

https://www.itg.org.uk/courses/our-courses/somerset-gloucestershire-wiltshire-blue-badge-training-course

The officially recognised standard-setting and awarding body for tourist guiding in England, Northern Ireland and Jersey