Heritage
Journey through the afterlife at new London exhibition
On 4 November, a new exhibition will open at The British Museum that will explain how the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead was thought to guide the deceased safely through the dangers of the underworld, ultimately ensuring eternal life.
New push to promote tourism in South Warwickshire
“Shakespeare Country” the tourism body responsible for promoting South Warwickshire, one of the leading tourist destinations in England, has been re-launched with a new improved and simplified scheme for members.
An Olympian effort to attract visitors to Shropshire
While gold medals will be handed out in London in 2012 for being "swifter, higher, stronger", there is a need to look to the history books - and to the picturesque Shropshire market town of Much Wenlock, 150-miles away - to see who won the very first medals for hurdling, rifle shooting and even 'tilting'.
Celebrate autumn with a short break in Shakespeare Country
Celebrate Halloween and a host of spectacular events and attractions with an autumnal break in Shakespeare Country.
Stratford's horribly haunted Halloween
As the nights grow longer and darkness falls, Horribly Hideous Halloween approaches, the Falstaff Halloween Ghost Fest in Stratford-upon-Avon is busy organising even more ghoulish going-ons for this spine-chillingly spooky time of year.
Explore the Nile in style with Tropical Sky
Egypt has been a source of wonder and attraction for thousands of years, leaving it with a rich culture and history that can't fail to inspire and impress. Sprinkled with a magnificent mixture of monuments and masterpieces, it has some of the most spectacular sightseeing in the world and is a great choice for a holiday.
Fun half-term activities at the Heritage Motor Centre
The Heritage Motor Centre is organising a whole host of fun filled activities for families to enjoy during October half term from Saturday 23 – Sunday 31 October.
Half term family activities at Shakespeare Houses
The Shakespeare Houses in Stratford-upon-Avon are hosting a number of exciting daily activities for families during October half term from Saturday 23 – Sunday 31 October.
A walk in Shakespeare's footsteps
Stratford Town Walk was established in 2002 to provide a daily guided walking tour in Stratford upon Avon. A few months later, due to customer demand, an evening Ghost Walk was provided, followed by Ghost Cruises and Stratford/Shakespeare cruises on the river Avon.
A treat for model aircraft fans
Model aircraft fans are in for a treat when the Heritage Motor Centre hosts the annual ‘Large Model Association Static Display and Trade Show’ on Sunday 24 October from 10am – 4pm.
Celebrate Halloween in Stratford upon Avon
Stratford Town Ghost Walk, in partnership with The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, is offering a special treat for ghost hunters this Halloween that includes a private tour of 'haunted' Hall's Croft and a warming glass of mulled wine or soft drink. The walk ends at the famous Dirty Duck pub and take place on Sunday, October 31.
Leger Holidays to visit key WW1 sites
Following high demand from customers, escorted tour operator Leger Holidays plans to revisit some of the sites most pertinent to World War I, to mark the 95th anniversary of some of 1915’s most infamous battles.
Heritage Motor Centre to host 6 events in one day
The Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon is to host six exciting and unique events in one day. The Gaydon Autumn Classic, Autumn Cream Tea Run, Club Peugeot Rally, Rover SD1 Club Spares Day, Boot for Ben Car Boot and Heart of England Autojumble all take place on Sunday 19 September.
There’s a museum for everyone in the South East
If you think museums are boring - think again! With more than 300 museums across the nine counties that make up South East England, there is huge variety on offer and every visitor to the region will find a range of choices to stimulate and inspire them.
Salute the 1940s at The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Swing bands, tea rooms and destroyers - turn the clock back to the dramatic events of the summer of 1940 at The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent.