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Music’s biggest names descend on Covent Garden’s Piazza
From 3rd of December, the UK’s hottest pop stars are taking part in a series of secret ‘Super Busking Gigs’ across two weeks, in Covent Garden’s Piazza, as part of Covent Garden’s ‘A Very Merry Christmas’ - a programme of free activity designed to spread Christmas cheer.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport announces new Jersey route
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has today announced a new direct route to Jersey next summer.
A Victorian Christmas experience at Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle in the western Lake District is turning back the clocks to a Victorian style Christmas this year, with a series of specially-themed tours on offer to visitors over the festive period.
‘Credit Crunch’ Christmas party proves a hit in Plymouth
Despite recent reports that firms are cutting back on Christmas party budgets this year, Future Inns Plymouth has seen festive party bookings soar by 40% compared to a year ago.
Festive family fun in Leicestershire
Leicestershire Promotions has launched a new family fun short break to help families make the most of their festive stay in Leicestershire.
Escape to an English Heritage property for festive fun
Why not leave the crowded high streets behind and experience festive fun with a twist? Whether visitors are making the most of the ‘Month of Misrule’ at Dover Castle, Kent, being entertained by the royal falconers at Battle Abbey, East Sussex, or celebrating Nadelik a Pendennis Castle in Cornwall, there is an English Heritage event to suit every family.
Christmas breaks – home and away
With Christmas fast approaching, HomeAway Holiday-Rentals has discovered Santa’s hideaway between 16th and 24th December: Leeds Castle in Kent. Parents and children alike can meet Santa and enjoy traditional Christmas festivities at the beautiful 900-year-old castle.
Monarch launches onboard recycling in Manchester
Award winning airline Monarch is rolling out its onboard recycling programme to include flights from Manchester, meaning that all aluminium, plastic, glass and paper used during a flight will now be recycled on landing.
An alternative New Year on the Isle of Man
Why not do something different for New Year’s Eve this year and see in 2010 with a visit to the Isle of Man, one of the best kept secrets of the Irish Sea. The Isle of Man offers the perfect alternative to the usual New Year antics.
Drinkable installation to open in London this month
The Emperor’s Shrub has been chosen as the punch that fills the Courvoisier Architectural Punch Bowl, a drinkable installation so large you can boat across it. Alex James will be among the first to toast this incredible feat of engineering and raise the first glass of this bespoke Courvoisier punch.
Virgin Atlantic launches new Gatwick Clubhouse
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled a new Clubhouse at Gatwick featuring a luxurious Cowshed Spa. The new Clubhouse has re-opened after a complete refurbishment. It’s over 795 square metres in total, with seating for 130 passengers and offers a choice of areas to cater for different needs.
Ghostly Grizedale exhibition extended into the new year
A striking art exhibition on the Forestry Commission estate at Grizedale Forest in the Lake District has proved so popular that it has now been extended until Sunday 17 January.
Get up close and personal with your favourite Strictly stars
Foxtrot, samba, waltz, jive - yes, it’s Strictly season and the nation is once again gripped by dance fever. But rather than just watch the dramas unfold from the sidelines, for those who are inspired to leave their sofas and experience the magic of the dance floor firsthand, Warner Leisure Hotels is launching the perfect experience for you.
Follow Jay-Z and The Strokes to the Isle of Wight in 2010
With news that Jay-Z and The Strokes will be headlining the 2010 Isle of Wight Festival, Wightlink has announced it will be offering 1,000 Early Bird ferry-inclusive festival tickets at a reduced price.
The perfect pre-Christmas break?
What makes the perfect luxury pre-Christmas break? How about an open fire to snuggle in front of as you listen to the waves crashing on the shore of the wide sandy beach just yards away, a large heated house to share with up to 8 family or friends where everyone has plenty of space and their own ensuite twin room, sea views, a championship golf course on your doorstep and a choice of celebrity chef restaurants within a short tax ride?