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Art Deco Glamour in Morecambe

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

If you are looking for a sophisticated few days away, the 4* Midland Hotel at Morecambe takes a lot of beating. (more…)

Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza 2-4 May 2009

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

The wonderful Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno on the North Wales coast is celebrating its roots with an Extravaganza of Victoriana. (more…)

London Marathon – Sunday 26 April 2009

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

There is something quite splendid about seeing thousands of runners stream through the streets of London on a Sunday morning with not a car or bus in sight, just people putting their best foot forward for charity. (more…)

May is Whisky Month right across Scotland

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Distilleries throughout Scotland will be dusting down the barrels, sprucing up the bottles and polishing the glassware in preparation for throwing open their doors for Whisky Month.  Below we have featured just two of many events planned across Scotland to celebrate their favourite tipple. (more…)

Spectacular Tudor River Pageant , London – 20-21 June 2009

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

In celebration of the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s coronation, London is planning a fabulous river pageant from Tower Bridge to Hampton Court Palace. Central to the whole proceedings is, of course, King Henry himself with his Queen who will leave the Tower of London at 10am on Saturday 21st June to board the Royal Shallop ‘Jubilant’ at Tower Pier. (more…)

Ambleside Daffodil & Spring Flower Show 28-29 March 2009

Friday, March 20th, 2009

No where can be more famous for its daffodils than the Lake District where they were immortalised by William Wordsworth in his poem ‘Daffodils’. (more…)

Cheltenham Spring Festival - 10th - 13th March 2009

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

The Cheltenham Spring Festival Meeting at Cheltenham Race Course is one of the most popular racing events of the year. With 26 races to look forward to, featuring some of the best hurdlers in the country, this year’s Spring Festival promises to be one of the best. (more…)

Picasso: Challenging the Past 25 February – 7 June 2009

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Best known for his abstract take on life, Pablo Picasso was hugely influenced by classic painters such as El Greco, Velázquez and Rembrandt. (more…)

Head for the Golf Coast

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

If golf is your game, head for the Golf Coast to find five championship courses within a 15 minute drive of Southport. (more…)

Liverpool honours the ‘Beautiful Game’

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

This is one for all you football fans out there.  The World Museum in Liverpool is hosting a spectacular UEFA football exhibition.  Stuffed to the gills with memorabilia from world-class players such as George Best, (more…)