Archive for February, 2010

Award-Winning Attraction in Kent

Friday, February 26th, 2010

The Historic Dockyard Chatham has added to a prestigious collection of accolades after being awarded joint winner status in the KOS Media Business Challenge. (more…)

White House Easter Egg Roll - 5th April 2010 Washington DC

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Celebrate Easter with thousands of others on the South Lawn of the White House. This annual Easter egg-hunting tradition dates back to 1878 and is the largest public celebration at the White House - you might even spot President Obama there. (more…)

Birth of Rome - 10-21 April 2010

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Proud Romans celebrate the birth of the Eternal City (21 April), founded by Romulus in 753BC. Parades, gladiator shows, traditional Roman banquets and public speeches galore are held at venues throughout Rome, including Fori Imperiali and Circo Massimo. (more…)

The RHS Spring Flower Show Cardiff: 16-18 April 2010

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

The RHS show season starts in style at the RHS Spring Flower Show in Cardiff.  Held in the magnificent Bute Park against the backdrop of Cardiff Castle, the show provides an inspirational display of vibrant gardening, floral delights and expert advice. (more…)

Wild Asia Opens 27th March 2010 at Chessington World of Adventures

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

When the Main Season at Chessington World of Adventures starts on the 14th March 2010, visitors are in for a wild time but you will have to wait until the 27th March for their brand new attraction, Wild Asia. (more…)

Leipzig brings Bach back to Life!

Friday, February 12th, 2010

The Bach Museum in Leipzig re-opens on the 21st March 2010, exactly 325 years after the birth of Johann Sebastian Bach. (more…)

New Ride at Alton Towers - Opens 20th March 2010

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Billed as the ’scariest rollercoaster in the UK’, Thirteen will join a long line of world-first attractions at the Alton Towers Resort including Nemesis, Oblivion and Air.

Take a ride into the living and breathing Dark Forest where nothing is as it quite seems to discover an old burial ground where the chill wind of unseen horror is just waiting to get you.

Alton Towers is opening selected rides from the 13-21 February 2010, ideal for a half-term day out.  The main season starts on March 20th 2010.

Book your Alton Towers Hotel and be the first to experience the thrill and the chill of ‘Thirteen’.

JORVIK Celebrates 25 years of Viking Splendour

Friday, February 5th, 2010

The hugely popular JORVIK Viking Experience re-opens its doors on Saturday 13th February after a £1m redevelopment to celebrate its 25th birthday. (more…)

Venice Carnival: 6-16 February 2010

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

The Venice Carnival is the highlight of the city’s year. A two-week series of processions, masquerades, traditional ceremonies, music and all-round festivities fills the canals, squares and palaces of this ancient city. The Carnival adopts a new theme each year. (more…)