Heritage
Free entry to Taiwan’s National Palace Museum
As part of this year’s Tour Taiwan 100 campaign, Taiwan Tourism Bureau is offering UK holidaymakers the chance to visit the National Palace Museum, one of the must-see tourist sights in Taipei, free of charge.
The Titanic – 100 years on
The ill-fated Titanic was launched in Belfast Lough on 31 May 1911 by Harland & Wolff. Less than a year later, on the 15th of April 1912, the largest passenger steamship in the world struck an iceberg and over 1500 people were killed on the boats maiden, and last voyage.
After-school club in famous history museum
The famous Falstaff Experience Tudor World museum housed in a genuine Tudor building located in the heart of Stratford upon Avon is launching an exciting and free new initiative for pupils and parents.
Freiburg - A summer full of highlights!
Blessed by the sun and surrounded by rolling, green Black Forest hills, Freiburg, the capital of the Black Forest, offers its visitors southern flair and a warm, positive feel.
Family fun this half term in Shakespeare Country
Enjoy a host of exciting family fun activities in Shakespeare Country this half term from 28 May – 5 June.
Amawaterways' new Jewish Heritage cruises
Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways will offer special Jewish Heritage excursions on three of its popular Danube cruises in 2011.
Horsing about in Ironbridge
On Saturday, 11th June Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge will stage a special event to demonstrate the important role played by horses in daily life over a hundred year’s ago.
Go mad for Sci-Fi during half term at the HMC
Enjoy a number of exciting family themed Sci-Fi activities at the Heritage Motor Centre from Saturday 28 May – Sunday 5 June.
Discover the charming gardens of Shakespeare Country
Visit the wide range of gardens in Shakespeare Country and enjoy a host of exciting events throughout the year.
'Journey of Remembrance' in North East India
Poppy Travel, the official travel arm of the Royal British Legion, is organising a very special Journey of Remembrance to honour those who fought in the remote hillsides of North East India and turned the tide of war against the Japanese in 1944.
Friday 13th provides best ghost picture yet!
Friday 13th is a famous day already but it got creepier this year. New evidence of the existence of ghosts was found at the world famous Falstaff Experience on Friday.
Engaging kids and adults with history in Stratford
Until the secret of time travel is invented we will never be able to meet the actual people who shaped history. The Falstaff Experience Tudor World has invented the closest experience to time travel possible.
History & luxury at Celtic Haven's 10th century cottages
Combine a slice of Welsh history with a luxury coastal break at Celtic Haven’s 10th century cottages in Pembrokeshire.
Crafty tasty treats set for heritage-rich Lincolnshire
Historic Lincoln will be offering some tasty treats this weekend when the best of regional food is showcased next to centuries-old heritage crafts.
Olympian flame alive and well in Shropshire
The Olympian flame is alive and well… in Shropshire. And it’s proving a real star attraction!