Heritage
Roman London is revealed with augmented reality
Following on from the success of award-winning app Streetmuseum, the Museum of London has joined forces with AETN UK’s flagship channel HISTORY to develop a new app which gives users the opportunity to see Roman London as it was 2,000 years ago.
New Mexico’s finest ghost towns
Tumble weeds crossing your path, a dusty desert road and abandoned buildings are all images that are associated with the old Wild West. New Mexico’s rich mining history and cowboy heritage has left over 400 ghost towns scattered across the state.
Tour commemorates Battle of the Somme
A tour which allows people the opportunity to visit a grave of either personal or special interest, and many of the cemeteries which lie along the River Somme, is being organised by Poppy Travel, the official travel arm of the Royal British Legion which this year is marking its 90th anniversary.
English Heritage’s Festival of History returns
English Heritage’s Festival of History returns to Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire on Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 July for Europe’s biggest live action historical extravaganza. A blockbuster weekend of clashing swords, thundering hooves, epic battles, aerial displays and have-a-go fun for all the family.
Serbia unearths major new tourist attraction
Serbia is currently excavating the archaeological ruins of the major Roman city and military camp of Moesia (now Serbia) dating back to the First century AD.
Free learning service at Falstaff Experience Tudor World
The Falstaff Experience Tudor World located in the heart of Stratford upon Avon is offering a unique free service.
£100 saving on legendary Cathars trail
Save £100 on a guided trail which follows in the footsteps of the last of the Cathars as they fled from France to Spain - along the path of the Bon Hommes – courtesy of HF Holidays, the UK’s largest walking and leisure activity holiday organisation.
The Creaky Cauldron unveils Deathly Hallows Trail
Are you excited about the imminent release of the final movie in the Harry Potter franchise? With the final instalment of the Harry Potter story about to be released in cinemas, children of all ages will want to experience the magic for themselves.
Enjoy a summer spectacular in Shakespeare Country
From award-winning RSC performances of A Midsummer Night’s, camping at Warwick Castle to picnic concerts, Tudor Olympics, Craft Fairs, a Game Fair, Millionaire’s House Party, Croquet, garden exhibitions, a Mini Festival and Tudor Hiring Fair, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy in Shakespeare Country this summer.
Falstaff Experience named 'Most Haunted Building in England'!
'The Horrible Histories' franchise created by author Terry Deary continues to go from strength to strength. The books brought history alive as never before and since then there have been popular cartoons and now an award winning sketch show.
Halloween 2011 at England's most haunted house
The Falstaff Experience Tudor World museum in the heart of Stratford upon Avon is celebrating Halloween in a unique style the year.
Stratford Tudor Olympics 2011
The Falstaff Experience Tudor World in Stratford upon Avon is gearing up for a summer of fun and sport. Olympic fever has already hit and the famous museum is ready to begin the first annual Tudor Olympics.
Supercars & superbikes zoom in for Supercar Sunday
Hundreds of Supercars and Superbikes are set to zoom into the Heritage Motor Centre when it hosts the exhilarating Supercar Sunday show on Sunday 26 June. The annual event, which has been running for over 10 years, will see thousands of visitors enjoy an impressive display and track runs featuring some of the world’s most powerful cars and bikes.
Victoria Wood to launch Lake District treasure trail
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, based in Bowness-on-Windermere, is celebrating its 20th birthday throughout 2011, and is delighted to have teamed up with the National Trust in the Lake District to host a very special treasure trail, which starts on 28th July and runs for a month, until the end of August.
History comes to life in Stratford upon Avon
Gone are the days when 'interactive' meant pushing a button or lifting a lid. In fact technology is the last thing a history museum needs to encourage guests to engage with it.