Heritage
Discover Stratford's most unique attraction
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter may have opened recently in America, but Stratford-upon-Avon has its very own magical and unique attraction selling real wands, an apothecary and the world's oldest and largest collection of magical spells for sale.
See another side to South Africa
With South African tourism reaching fever pitch, Leger Holidays is offering adventure seekers an alternative view of South Africa with a specialist Battlefield holiday exploring the history of the Zulu battles and Anglo Boer War.
School trips head for China
STS School Travel Service has reported an increase in group bookings for tours to China following the peaked interest surrounding the Beijing Olympics. In 2008-2009 confirmed bookings increased by 80% and the number of enquiries relating to China group tours doubled.
Celebrate Fathers Day at the Shakespeare Houses
Celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday 20 June with a special and unique offer at the Shakespeare Houses. Shakespeare’s Birthplace is offering a special Dad entry price of just £5.00 when purchased by their child.
Experience Mozambique's Kueto Siriwala Festival
Rainbow Tours (part of W&O Travel) is offering a fantastic seven-night holiday to Ibo Island in northern Mozambique this June from £2,240pp based on two people sharing, a saving of just over £1000 per couple. With miles of deserted coastline, and tropical ocean, Ibo Island is a castaway chic experience and is regarded as one of the most atmospheric islands in the world.
History bursts to life at Burghley
Sights and sounds straddling five centuries offer an interactive link between dogs in a giant hamster wheel; a horde of turtle skulls; a billiard table made from a sunken warship and a secret desire for post Second World War Britain by Luftwaffe supremo Hermann Goering.
Discover Gloria Hunniford's Ireland
Whether you want to explore the culture and heritage, or the unique festivals or even a nice romantic weekend away there is a lot on offer from Ireland that you won’t find on a holiday in Great Britain. Someone who is very passionate about what Ireland has to offer is Gloria Hunniford.
Front row seats for 4th of July fireworks on the Hudson
NY Waterway Tours offers the best seats in the house – from the middle of the Hudson River – for Macy's 4th of July Fireworks.
Family fun in Stratford this Whitsun
The Shakespeare Houses are hosting a number of exciting daily activities for families from Saturday 29 May – Sunday 6 June. With Fairy Trails, Herbs & Healing and walks through the beautiful and tranquil gardens, there is plenty to entertain the entire family during the Whitsun Bank Holidays.
'Not just Shakespeare’ service proves popular with tourists
“Not just Shakespeare”, the new tourism service set up following the sudden closure of ‘Shakespeare Country’, has already attracted over 5,000 visitors since it began operation just 6 weeks ago.
Discover the 'myths & legends' of England this summer
To celebrate the release of Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood, VisitEngland have brought together some of England’s most fascinating 'Myths & Legends' in a user-friendly online map, facebook character quiz and downloadable podcast series, all available at enjoyengland.com/mythsandlegends.
Discover Shakespeare's Birthplace by night
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) is yet again taking part in the successful “Museums at Night” campaign on Saturday 15 May. For one night only, Shakespeare's Birthplace will open from 5pm - 9pm (with last admittance 8.30pm) enabling visitors to enjoy the special qualities of the Birthplace at night.
Step back in time at Mary Arden’s Farm
Mary Arden’s Farm, once the childhood home of Shakespeare’s mother, will again be transformed into an exciting and bustling hive of activity for its spectacular ‘Tudor Festival’.
Learn new crafts at the Shakespeare Houses
From Monday 17 – Friday 21 May The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is inviting as many adults as possible to try out a new skill or craft for free! The initiative forms part of Adult Learner’s Week, the UK’s largest and longest running learning campaign.
Discover the treasures of Turkey
A group of Chinese and Turkish archaeologists are claiming to have found remnants of Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat, its legendary resting place in eastern Turkey.