Heritage
Celebrate the Bard’s birthday with the London Sightseeing Pass
William Shakespeare’s birthday anniversary is just around the corner, and what better way to commemorate the life of one of Britain’s most legendary playwrights than taking a visit to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre with the London Sightseeing Pass?
Hit the trail for history, heritage and exercise in Derbyshire
Don your walking boots and turn the clock back to follow in the footsteps of the wealthiest woman in Elizabethan England… or walk back in time to explore the most northerly place in Britain where Ice Age man came to hunt.
Experience a thousand years of traditional crafts in Lincoln
Two of historic Lincoln’s most iconic visitor attractions are joining forces to stage a unique event aimed at celebrating centuries old heritage crafts.
Battlefield tours of India and Burma
Leading escorted tour operator Leger Holidays has announced six new tours in its battlefield range, including two trips to Asia.
Watching out for witches in the Romanian Carpathians
Walks Worldwide looks at what other tour operating companies are doing and creates something different and pioneering – hence the unique 15-day Grand Tour of the Carpathians trip departing 13 August (one off departure, max. 8 people).
Stratford-upon-Avon voted finalist in the Group Travel Awards
Shakespeare Country is delighted to announce that Stratford-upon-Avon has been voted as a finalist in the 15th annual Group Travel Awards in the ‘Most Group Friendly UK Destination’ category.
All Terrain fun at the Heritage Motor Centre this Easter
The Heritage Motor Centre has a whole host of events and special activities for the family during the Easter holidays. As well as visiting the exciting new exhibition “Sci-Fi at the Movies”, visitors can enjoy All Terrain Easter, a mix of Easter activities and a fortnight long celebration of Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles from 16 April – 1 May.
20% savings on Stratford narrowboat holidays
A new base at Stratford upon Avon - ideal for exploring Shakespeare country, plus Warwickshire and Avon – has been introduced by specialist boating holiday agency, Waterways Holidays.
In the footsteps of the Cathars
Walking holidays experts Walks Worldwide offers the chance to discover the history of the Cathars in southern France on its 8-day In the Footsteps of the Cathars trip which can commence on any day of the week. In the northern foothills of the Pyrenees, close to the Mediterranean, the walk takes you to the heart of the Corbieres region.
Hotel Okura Amsterdam offers cultural sightseeing packages
There are many different ways to get to know the deep rooted culture and heritage of The Netherlands, from its famous spring bulb field displays at Keukenhof Gardens to the masterpieces at the Van Gogh Museum, or the iconic Amsterdam ‘canal belt’, a feat of civil engineering and architecture that has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Weird and wonderful events in Finland for 2011
2011 provides the perfect opportunity to visit Finland and experience some of the weird and wonderful events that the country has to offer.
Egg-citing fun this Easter in Shakespeare Country!
Shakespeare Country has something to offer everyone this Easter and is the perfect romantic destination to watch the Royal Wedding.
Walking in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi
Walking holiday specialist Walks Worldwide has an 8-day trip to Italy entitled ‘In the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi’.
Wave the flag for St George at Wrest Park
An action-packed three day St George's Day celebration – with historical thrills, spills and plenty of flag waving at England’s largest and longest running celebratory event.
Darth Vader meets Iron Man at the Heritage Motor Centre
Weapons, props and costumes from some of the most famous Science Fiction films including Star Wars, E.T. Harry Potter, Aliens, Batman, Spiderman and Superman will be on display at the Heritage Motor Centre. ‘Sci-Fi at the Movies’ is the latest exciting exhibition at the Centre which will run from 19 February – 4 September.