Scottish mountaineering charities have criticized Google for suggesting routes up Ben Nevis and other Munros they say are “potentially fatal” and direct people over a cliff. The John Muir Trust, which looks after the upper reaches of the UK’s highest mountain, said attempts to contact the company over the issue have been met with silence. The charity said certain searches for … [Read more...] about Google Maps suggests ‘potentially fatal’ route up Ben Nevis, hillwalkers warned
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Dame Judi Dench to help bring to life the final moments of the Mary Rose
Dame Judi Dench is helping bring history to life at a new immersive experience recreating the final moments of Henry VIII’s flagship, the Mary Rose. The Oscar-winning actress introduces the new exhibition, named 1545 after the year it sank, which has launched at the home of the Tudor warship at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The Mary Rose lay undiscovered on the seabed of the … [Read more...] about Dame Judi Dench to help bring to life the final moments of the Mary Rose
Bamburgh voted top UK seaside destination again
Britain’s best seaside destination has been named as Bamburgh on the Northumberland coast by the consumer magazine Which? The publication surveyed 4,000 people and ranked almost 100 towns and villages ahead of the big summer getaway, which was expected to be particularly popular for UK holidays due to the pandemic. Bamburgh was selected as the best seaside town or village, … [Read more...] about Bamburgh voted top UK seaside destination again
Blackpool Tower Ballroom ready to reopen after lockdown following refurbishment
Blackpool Tower’s world-famous ballroom is being prepared to reopen to the public with a £1.1 million refurbishment. Dancers hope to be allowed back into the venue on June 21, but in the meantime, the ballroom has undergone its most extensive program of work and deep-cleaning for more than 60 years. A team of highly skilled craftsmen, who worked on projects including the … [Read more...] about Blackpool Tower Ballroom ready to reopen after lockdown following refurbishment
Portsmouth: New gallery telling story of HMS Victory to open as visitors return
A new exhibition telling the story of Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory “from acorn to icon” has opened to the public for the first time as the 256-year-old warship reopens following lockdown. The gallery, entitled HMS Victory: The Nation’s Flagship, explains the construction and conservation of the world’s oldest naval ship still in commission. Previously unseen objects from the … [Read more...] about Portsmouth: New gallery telling story of HMS Victory to open as visitors return
Garden created from lost stately home grounds open in Greater Manchester after pandemic delay
A garden created from lost stately home grounds opened to the public this week after nearly a year’s delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. Bridgewater, the Royal Horticultural Society’s fifth public garden, has been created from the historic grounds at Worsley New Hall, Salford, Greater Manchester, with a focus on the local community. It had been due to open in July 2020, but … [Read more...] about Garden created from lost stately home grounds open in Greater Manchester after pandemic delay
HMS Victory’s main lower mast removed for first time in nearly 130 years for essential conservation work
The main lower mast of Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory has been removed for the first time in nearly 130 years for essential conservation work. The removal of one of the earliest surviving examples of a wrought iron mast in the Royal Navy is part of a 20-year conservation project on the warship based at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The three-day operation involved a huge crane … [Read more...] about HMS Victory’s main lower mast removed for first time in nearly 130 years for essential conservation work
Britain’s historic buildings and attractions primped and preened ahead of grand reopenings
Some good news for Britain's heritage attractions as they prepare to reopen. Britain's historic buildings are being primped and preened ahead of reopening to the public on Monday. Cinemas, museums, theatres, and concert halls in England will be allowed to reopen from May 17 under step three on the road map out of lockdown (we should add that foreign tourists are not allowed to … [Read more...] about Britain’s historic buildings and attractions primped and preened ahead of grand reopenings
HMS Victory mast damaged at the Battle of Trafalgar to go on display at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
A wooden foremast from HMS Victory featuring a hole punched into it by a cannonball during the Battle of Trafalgar is to go on public display. The previously unseen piece is set to be one of the star exhibits as the HMS Victory: The Nation’s Flagship gallery reopens at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on May 17. A life mask of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson that was taken in Naples … [Read more...] about HMS Victory mast damaged at the Battle of Trafalgar to go on display at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Bletchley Park: New Exhibition Report – D-Day: Interception, Intelligence, Invasion
Bletchley Park is the home of British codebreaking and a birthplace of modern information technology. It played a major role in World War Two, producing secret intelligence which had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the conflict. Due to its exceptional historical importance, this nineteenth-century mansion and estate in Buckinghamshire is open to visitors … [Read more...] about Bletchley Park: New Exhibition Report – D-Day: Interception, Intelligence, Invasion
What’s On Around Britain in May 2019: Bank Holidays, Morris Dancing, Highland Games, Hay Festival, Cheese Rolling, Blenheim, Liverpool and more!
There are two public holidays (bank holidays) this month on Monday 6 May and Monday 27 May 2019. Mostly, people will just enjoy that free time with their family and friends and there will be some traditional entertainment, such as maypole dancing on May Day. People used to cut down young trees and dance around them in the centre of villages to mark the arrival of summer. It … [Read more...] about What’s On Around Britain in May 2019: Bank Holidays, Morris Dancing, Highland Games, Hay Festival, Cheese Rolling, Blenheim, Liverpool and more!
Guest Blog: Great Holiday Markets of the National Trust
Traveling to the UK this holiday season? Be sure to visit a holiday market during your trip! Here are some National Trust homes hosting markets this year: England Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire Now until December 16 Waddesdon’s Christmas Fair features more than 80 exhibitors housed in wooden chalets in front of the spectacular manor. They’ll be selling a range of high-quality … [Read more...] about Guest Blog: Great Holiday Markets of the National Trust
What’s On in 2019: Blenheim Palace Unveils 2019 Events To Look Forward To
Blenheim Palace is one of our most favorite places in Britain and we highly recommend a visit. They recently sent us a summary of their upcoming events for 2019 - some of these are definitely planning a future trip around. I already see one or two events I want to make sure we try and see when we're in Britain in 2019. We're going to be in the general area when the Turner … [Read more...] about What’s On in 2019: Blenheim Palace Unveils 2019 Events To Look Forward To
Ticket Alert: Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Royal Wedding Outfits to Go On Display at Windsor Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse
Great news for Royal watchers! The Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress and the Duke's dress uniform that they wore during the Royal Wedding will go in display at Windsor Castle this October. They'll also be displayed in Scotland in 2019. From The Royal Collection Trust: We're excited to announce that the wedding outfits of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be on display at … [Read more...] about Ticket Alert: Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Royal Wedding Outfits to Go On Display at Windsor Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse
Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth – Exploring the New Exhibition at Oxford University’s Bodleian Libraries
Oxford University's Bodleian Library recently launched a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition dedicated to J.R.R. Tolkien and his connection to Oxford. Many authors have strong connections to Oxford: Lewis Carroll who wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, C.S. Lewis who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia and, of course, J.R.R. Tolkien who brought us The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. … [Read more...] about Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth – Exploring the New Exhibition at Oxford University’s Bodleian Libraries
Attention Harry Potter Fans: Test Your Potter Knowledge at new Quiz Nights at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Think you know everything there is to know about Harry Potter? Then test it against your fellow fans at exclusive new Quiz Nights at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - aka the place where they filmed the Harry Potter films. Here are the details: This July, for the first time, Harry Potter fans will be able to test their Wizarding World knowledge in the Great Hall of … [Read more...] about Attention Harry Potter Fans: Test Your Potter Knowledge at new Quiz Nights at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Kew Gardens Temperate Glass House Reopens After 5 Year Renovation
If you've visited Kew Gardens over the last few years, you've probably been disappointed to see that the main Temperate Glass House was closed for renovations. Well, it's now finished and reopened to the public and it's glorious. From Kew: Kew Gardens completed the largest restoration project in its entire history. On 5 May, the doors of its spectacular Temperate House … [Read more...] about Kew Gardens Temperate Glass House Reopens After 5 Year Renovation
Tour Alert: Harry Potter Studio Tour Launching New Exhibition Dedicated to the Costumes of Harry Potter
The Harry Potter Studio Tour has become quite adept at developing new exhibitions to keep the attraction fresh and relevant so many years after the films finished. Starting at the end of this month, they're launching a new special exhibition on the all the wonderful costuming that went on during the production of the films. From Warner Brother's Studio Tour: New for 2018, … [Read more...] about Tour Alert: Harry Potter Studio Tour Launching New Exhibition Dedicated to the Costumes of Harry Potter
Travel Alert: Plans Finally Approved for Weekend Coronation Street Set Tours
The British TV fan community was devastated a few years ago when tours of the Coronation Street set were stopped after they moved to the new location in Salford Quays. Plans have since been tangled up in bureaucratic red tape. I'm happy to report that set tours will now resume this month! According to the BBC: Public tours of Coronation Street's new set are to begin later … [Read more...] about Travel Alert: Plans Finally Approved for Weekend Coronation Street Set Tours
Travel News: Bletchley Park Opens New Exhibition on Alan Turing and Codebreaking
Big news for fans of computer history. Bletchley Park, the home of World War II codebreakers, has opened up a brand new exhibition displaying crucial wartime technology - including Turing's Bombe machine. Here are the details: Original blueprints and components of Alan Turing's Bombe machines are amongst the star exhibits in a new permanent exhibition Hut 11A: The Bombe … [Read more...] about Travel News: Bletchley Park Opens New Exhibition on Alan Turing and Codebreaking
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