May 12th, 2009
Brighton Frocks brings cutting-edge local designers, press and fashionistas to Hilton Brighton Metropole for catwalk shows and a free fashion emporium. The annual event celebrates the diversity of Brighton fashion and aims to put the city on the UK fashion map. Read the rest of this entry »
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April 30th, 2009
If you are looking for a sophisticated few days away, the 4* Midland Hotel at Morecambe takes a lot of beating. Read the rest of this entry »
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April 22nd, 2009
The wonderful Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno on the North Wales coast is celebrating its roots with an Extravaganza of Victoriana. Read the rest of this entry »
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April 20th, 2009
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Avon New Cut and Feeder Canal and the opening of Bristol’s Floating Harbour, there will be a Fun Day on 4th May by Brunel’s SS Great Britain. Read the rest of this entry »
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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. Read the rest of this entry »
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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. Read the rest of this entry »
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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. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 24th, 2009
Today (Tuesday) Prime Minister Gordon Brown will be visiting the Lake District to show his support for Cumbria’s tourism industry, as well as setting an example to the rest of the country about the importance of holidaying in the UK during the economic downturn. Read the rest of this entry »
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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’. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 18th, 2009
A huge aviary will form the centrepiece of an Elizabethan garden opening at Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire on the 2nd May 2009. Read the rest of this entry »
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