Heritage
Discover the magic of Shakespeare Country in 2011
With a wealth of heritage, theatre, arts and gardens, there is so much happening in Shakespeare Country in 2011.
Enjoy a fun & inspired half term in Shakespeare Country
Celebrate spring half term in Shakespeare Country from 19 – 27 February with a range of fun inspired activities.
See the Police ‘Lotus Evora’ at Heritage Motor Centre
Radical automotive artist, Ian Cook, renowned for using radio controlled cars to produce his pieces, has created a special piece of artwork, the Police Lotus Evora. The painting will be revealed to PC Angus Nairm when the £50,000, 160mph Police car makes a special visit to the Heritage Motor Centre on Thursday 27 January.
Legendary sci-fi characters converge at the Heritage Motor Centre
‘Sci-Fi at the Movies’ is the latest exciting exhibition to be staged at the Heritage Motor Centre giving visitors the opportunity of seeing original artefacts, replica models and costumes from legendary past and present Science Fiction movies.
Take a tour of Ancient Rome in Shropshire!
What have the Romans ever done for us? Well, thanks to a new TV series starting this month, visitors will soon be able get up close and personal with Ancient Rome - in one of Shropshire’s hidden tourist gems.
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Coalport China Museum
Dress-up in red to encourage good fortune and go along to the Coalport China Museum, near Ironbridge during half-term between 21st and 25th February to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit.
Celebrating 20 years of Slovenian independence
Slovenia, one of Europe's smallest nations, boasts an extraordinary diversity of landscapes in a relatively small territory. In 2011 the Republic of Slovenia will be celebrating 20 years since its declaration of national independence.
Get creative in Darwin’s Shrewsbury
Britain is being encouraged to get all messy and creative as budding young explorers and nature fans lead the 2011 celebrations marking the life of Charles Darwin in his Shropshire home town.
See Bruce Munro’s Water-Towers at Salisbury Cathedral
Bruce Munro’s newest light and sound installation arrives in Salisbury Cathedral’s cloisters in mid-January.
Merry misrule at Dover Castle this Christmas
Step into the Christmas court of King Henry II at Dover Castle to experience a time of feasting, celebration and most of all a time for songs and spellbinding stories - medieval-style!
Follow the trail of the Titanic in London and Belfast
As Titanic fever hits the UK with the opening of The Titanic Exhibition in London, explore the history of the largest and most luxuriously appointed ship ever to sail the seas in early 20th Century.
Christmas shopping? Try a Museum
With nearly 350 museums across South East England, there’s no shortage of cultural, historic and quirky experiences waiting to be discovered.
Land Rover Legacy exhibition at Solihull Central Library
A new exhibition about the history of the Lode Lane Solihull factory will take place at Solihull Central Library from 9 – 25 November.
Heritage Motor Centre scoops tourism award
The Heritage Motor Centre is celebrating after winning a joint Gold Award for Regional Culture at the Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards.
Half term activities at Imperial War Museum North
Uncover the secrets of the deep this October half term at Imperial War Museum North in Manchester. Get hands on and discover the truth about submarines, U-Boats and the hidden life of sailors below the waves. Join in a range of family activities, including a new Sub-Club.