Work has started on Bournemouth’s forthcoming artificial reef. The reef is one of only four in the world and the first in Europe and is designed to provide artificial surfing conditions on nearby Boscombe beach, and enhance the marine environment. (more…)

The State Dining Table at Chirk Castle, near Llangollen, has recently been relaid with a spectacular dinner service, restored and returned to its original home, having been bought at auction in Sweden. (more…)

If you are planning an Autumn break in the Cotswolds, you must include the Autumn spectacles at Westonbirt, the National Arboretum. A visit here can be combined with a stay in the old market town and popular tourist destination of Tetbury nearby. (more…)

This new permanent visitor experience at Blenheim Palace brings to life the history of the palace and its owners over the last 300 years. A highlight is the Churchill exhibition, set artound the room in which Winston Churchill was born. (more…)

Ray Quinn, the former X Factor star, has joined the cast of the stage version of “Grease” in London, playing the role of Doody. He will be in the cast until November and we have a number of ticket offers and Grease theatre breaks for those fans, who want to see Ray in this new role.

This summer, Hestercombe Gardens and the West Somerset Railway have joined forces to offer a combined trip every Wednesday on the 20-mile heritage railway line from Minehead with a visit to the gardens. Just a short distance from Taunton, Hestercombe Gardens offer a unique collection of three restored gardens (more…)

Alan Ayckbourn will be leaving his role of Artistic Director at the end of this Autumn season, after a 50 year association with the Steven Joseph Theatre (formerly the Library Theatre) in Scarborough. The season includes a full programme of plays, leading up to the Christmas premiere of Alan Ayckbourn’s 72nd play “Awaking Beauty”. (more…)

A new exhibition “The Universal Experience:Behind the Scenes of Universal Pictures” has opened at Universal Studios Hollywood. This new attraction showcases Universal’s great movie heritage and offers you a unique opportunity to view props, costumes and other memorabilia from many of Universal Studios’ most famous movies - and some, which are yet to be released! (more…)

Arguably the smartest farm shop in England, the Prince of Wales opened the Highrove Shop in Tetbury in March this year. Selling his Duchy Originals product range, as well as other locally-sourced products, the shop is a welcome addition to this already popular tourist centre. (more…)

In June, the Prince of Wales presided over the opening of Dumfries House to the public, for the first time. This imposing Palladian mansion was designed 250 years ago by the famous Adam brothers and is recognised as one of the most architecturally significant stately homes in the country. (more…)