The British public have been invited to see a “spectacular” mile-long outdoor light trail at one of the King’s Royal estates.Luminate Sandringham kicked off on Friday as the after-dark winter light show returned to the Norfolk estate for the third year running. Visitors have been invited to indulge in festive food, toast marshmallows by the fire pits and stroll under the stars … [Read more...] about Public invited to view ‘spectacular’ outdoor light show at Sandringham
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US billionaire pledges funds for restoration of HMS Unicorn in Dundee
An American billionaire has pledged £20,000 to kick off fundraising efforts to restore a ship that has resided in Dundee for almost 150 years.John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of the Paul Mitchell line of hair products, has pledged 2% of the total financial investment needed to conserve and repair HMS Unicorn – one of the most historic ships in the world. The estimated cost of the … [Read more...] about US billionaire pledges funds for restoration of HMS Unicorn in Dundee
Whitby Abbey illuminated with bats to mark 125 years of Dracula novel
A British landmark is being illuminated with a projection of bats to mark the 125th anniversary of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula. English Heritage is lighting up Whitby Abbey, associated with the gothic horror, as it hosts Halloween events across the country. The abbey is also home to bats, a protected species which English Heritage works to preserve at its sites. Irish … [Read more...] about Whitby Abbey illuminated with bats to mark 125 years of Dracula novel
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 18 – Blenheim Palace, Portsmouth Dockyard, and Rousham Park
In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, I talk about three great experiences from my trip last July that I haven’t had the chance to talk about yet. After we give some big operational updates about Anglotopia, I talk about my visit to Blenheim Palace. There are a ton of new exhibitions and things to see at Britain’s only non-royal, non-ecclesiastical palace. Thinking of … [Read more...] about Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 18 – Blenheim Palace, Portsmouth Dockyard, and Rousham Park
Comic strip starring Sir Paul McCartney goes on display
A comic strip starring Sir Paul McCartney which was never published has gone on display in a museum in Liverpool. The Little Sir Paul McCartney cartoon was created for The Dandy by cartoonist Nigel Parkinson, but was never used. Now, the half-finished storyboard has gone on display at the Liverpool Beatles Museum. The story board for the unused “Little Sir Paul … [Read more...] about Comic strip starring Sir Paul McCartney goes on display
Blenheim Palace Announces New Mini-Exhibition on Consuelo Vanderbilt
A bolero jacket worn by the most famous of the so-called ‘Dollar Princesses’ has gone on public display at Blenheim Palace for the first time. The jacket was owned by Consuelo Vanderbilt and is part of a new mini-exhibition about the wealthy American heiress who married the 9th Duke of Marlborough in 1895, and whose money helped save the Palace. Other objects on … [Read more...] about Blenheim Palace Announces New Mini-Exhibition on Consuelo Vanderbilt
Guide to Christmas Light Trail Unveiled for 15 Iconic Locations Across Britain
Tickets are now on sale for 15 dazzling Christmas light trails across the UK, including new trails in Kent, Yorkshire and Hertfordshire. Preparations are already under way for the fabulous festive trails, all of which are set in historic and iconic venues across the UK. The new trails will be at Leeds Castle, near Maidstone; Roundhay Park, in Leeds; and Hatfield Park, … [Read more...] about Guide to Christmas Light Trail Unveiled for 15 Iconic Locations Across Britain
Daughter of man who saved Flying Scotsman from the scrapheap to visit Flying Scotsman on Swanage Railway
The daughter of the man who saved the record-breaking Flying Scotsman from being cut up for scrap is to make a pilgrimage to the UK from her home in Portugal, to ride behind the world’s most famous steam locomotive. The 97-tonne locomotive, owned by the National Railway Museum in York, will be hauling trains on the Swanage Railway in Dorset later this month. Penny Pegler … [Read more...] about Daughter of man who saved Flying Scotsman from the scrapheap to visit Flying Scotsman on Swanage Railway
Architects and heritage experts work on new plan to develop home of Robert Burns
A new plan to develop Robert Burns’s first home is being pieced together by some of Scotland’s leading architects and heritage experts. Ellisland Farm and Museum, near Dumfries, was the only home built by the Scottish poet and is where he lived with his wife Jean Armour. The site is known for being the place where Burns wrote some of his most celebrated works, including … [Read more...] about Architects and heritage experts work on new plan to develop home of Robert Burns
Registration system put in place for events on UK’s highest peak Ben Nevis
A new registration system has been set up for charity events on the UK’s highest mountain, in a bid to make sure those climbing it are doing so “responsibly and sustainably.” It is hoped the change will make it easer for organizers of charity challenges to get the necessary permissions to access Ben Nevis – as well as helping the land managers better deal with the … [Read more...] about Registration system put in place for events on UK’s highest peak Ben Nevis
Artisan Christmas Market returns to Blenheim Palace next month
This press release came into my inbox, and I figured it would be useful for travelers in Britain next month. These types of Christmas markets are usually a joy to visit, and what better place to visit one than Blenheim Palace? Here's the release in full: Blenheim Palace’s Great Court will be once again transformed into a spectacular Christmas Market next … [Read more...] about Artisan Christmas Market returns to Blenheim Palace next month
Handley Page Victor that formed part of UK’s Cold War nuclear deterrent goes on display at IWM Duxford
A plane that was once capable of carrying a nuclear bomb as a deterrent during the Cold War has gone on display following a five-year restoration project. The 110-foot wingspan Handley Page Victor is the only surviving aircraft of its type, having taken its first flight in 1959. It served initially as a bomber and later as a tanker before it was acquired by IWM Duxford in … [Read more...] about Handley Page Victor that formed part of UK’s Cold War nuclear deterrent goes on display at IWM Duxford
Decommissioned oil rig to reopen as public art installation in Weston-super-Mare
A 450-tonne decommissioned oil rig that has been transformed into an interactive art installation in Weston-super-Mare will open to the public from Saturday. Dubbed “See Monster,” the former North Sea platform now features four publicly-accessible levels that play host to a wild garden of plants, grasses, and trees. The installation also includes an amphitheater, a … [Read more...] about Decommissioned oil rig to reopen as public art installation in Weston-super-Mare
First visitors can view Queen’s final resting place in Windsor from next week
Visitors will be able to view the burial site of the Queen from next week as Windsor Castle reopens to the public. People can pay their respects at St George’s Chapel from September 29, just over a week after the late monarch was laid to rest. The Queen’s name has been inscribed alongside her mother’s, father’s, and husband’s on the ledger stone in the George VI Memorial … [Read more...] about First visitors can view Queen’s final resting place in Windsor from next week
Travel Alert: Royal galleries to reopen to visitors after Queen’s death
People will be able to visit galleries at royal residences again later this week while the Queen’s close family members continue a period of mourning. The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace in central London, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and The Queen’s Gallery in Edinburgh will all reopen to visitors on Thursday, the Royal Collection Trust said. Windsor Castle, where … [Read more...] about Travel Alert: Royal galleries to reopen to visitors after Queen’s death
Family-run ‘royal’ attraction say it is special seeing support for the Queen
A family-run visitor attraction with hundreds of pieces of memorabilia of the Royal Family has said that it has been “a very special and emotional week” talking to people who have come by to pay their respects to the Queen. The Royal Room at Jeyes of Earls Barton in Northamptonshire, which was launched in 2012, has numerous memorabilia dedicated to the royal family, … [Read more...] about Family-run ‘royal’ attraction say it is special seeing support for the Queen
Travel Alert: Everything is Closing Monday – Heritage sites across the UK to close for Queen’s state funeral
Historic sites across the UK, from Stonehenge to HMS Belfast, will be closed on the day of the Queen’s state funeral as a mark of respect, heritage organizations have said. Many grocery store chains and restaurants have also announced closures. If you're traveling in Britain next week, you need to be prepared for everything to be closed like it's Christmas. English Heritage, … [Read more...] about Travel Alert: Everything is Closing Monday – Heritage sites across the UK to close for Queen’s state funeral
Medieval whalebone discovered at inland castle goes on display in Cornwall
A rare medieval whalebone has gone on display where it was discovered at Launceston Castle in Cornwall. The 13th-century bone, which measures more than half a meter across, was one of around 20 broken vertebrae, rib sections, and small pieces of bone discovered during excavations at the castle, which is around 14 miles from the nearest beach. A concentration of the bones … [Read more...] about Medieval whalebone discovered at inland castle goes on display in Cornwall
England in Minature: Ten Miniature Model Villages to Visit
If you want to feel like a big person in a small town, you can head on down to a model village! Also known as miniature villages or miniature parks, these tourist attractions have been popular for decades in the UK and are complete model towns and villages. They might be original layouts or modeled on real communities nearby and may include people or vehicles. Their status … [Read more...] about England in Minature: Ten Miniature Model Villages to Visit
Science behind Doctor Who to be revealed at Edinburgh exhibition
The scientific mysteries behind the adventures of Doctor Who are to be revealed at an Edinburgh exhibition this year. The Time Lord will land at the National Museum of Scotland in December, where the Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder exhibition will let fans explore eight zones covering a series of scientific topics from the show. Alison Cromarty, head of exhibitions and design … [Read more...] about Science behind Doctor Who to be revealed at Edinburgh exhibition
Decommissioned oil rig arrives in Weston-super-Mare to be transformed into art installation
A 450-tonne decommissioned oil rig has been delivered to the beach front at Weston-super-Mare, where it is due to be transformed into an interactive art installation. Dubbed “See Monster”, the people behind the project are hoping it will transform perceptions around how out-of-date industrial infrastructure is disposed of. It was delivered to the beach of the North … [Read more...] about Decommissioned oil rig arrives in Weston-super-Mare to be transformed into art installation
York’s 15-acre maze cut into ‘world’s largest’ Lego minifigure
A 15-acre maze in North Yorkshire has been cut into what is believed to be the world’s biggest Lego Minifigure to mark the brand’s 90th anniversary. An aerial view shows the new design, a 492ft character breaking through a wall of bricks, with the words “90 years of play” at the bottom – a nod to Lego’s inception in Billund, Denmark, in 1932. York Maze claims to be the … [Read more...] about York’s 15-acre maze cut into ‘world’s largest’ Lego minifigure
Ex-Army major recalls working for Queen Mother at Castle of Mey
A veteran and former friend of the Queen Mother returned to her Scottish castle as it prepares to celebrate the 20th anniversary of being open to the public. Major John Perkins, 95, formed the decades-long connection and dedication to The Castle of Mey through his friendship with the royal, and returned to the property to pass on his knowledge to the current generation of … [Read more...] about Ex-Army major recalls working for Queen Mother at Castle of Mey
Queen’s Coronation gown, robe and glittering jewels on show at Windsor
The Queen’s historic Coronation dress, Robe of Estate, and diamond jewels have been unveiled at Windsor Castle, ready for public viewing to mark the Platinum Jubilee. From Thursday visitors will be able to examine Sir Norman Hartnell’s intricate white duchesse satin gown which was worn by the 27-year-old Elizabeth II in 1953. Embroidered with thousands of seed pearls, … [Read more...] about Queen’s Coronation gown, robe and glittering jewels on show at Windsor
Public’s royal snapshots to go on show at Kensington Palace
A series of never-before-seen images of the royal family taken by members of the public are going on show at Kensington Palace this week. Snapshots include a close-up of a smiling Duchess of Cambridge receiving a posy of flowers after the Sandringham Christmas service in 2014. Also on display is a black and white image of the Prince of Wales on horseback during a polo … [Read more...] about Public’s royal snapshots to go on show at Kensington Palace
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