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Bear Grylls Survival Academy launches new survival course

21 May 2013 4:57 AM
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England

Got what it takes to survive for 24 hours until rescue? New course launches for the adventurous traveller, in Surrey, south east England.

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Singin' in the Rain goes on tour - Manchester and Cardiff to get umbrellas ready

20 May 2013 9:00 AM
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Cardiff

The West End production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN will have its final performance at the Palace Theatre on Saturday 8 June 2013 ahead of an extensive UK tour. The production will open at Manchester’s Opera House on Wednesday 13 November and move to Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre for a Christmas and New Year season.

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The Americans are in town

17 May 2013 5:01 AM
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England

Britain has always drawn inspiration from its friends across the pond but lately our American cousins have placed London firmly on their radar as the hot location for their new restaurants, while The Great Gatsby has seen the capital go all Jazz Age. Hunt down the Big Apple in the Big Smoke.

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England celebrates The Queen's Coronation Anniversary

16 May 2013 11:14 AM
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England

On 2 June 1953, Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Six decades on, England will be celebrating her 60-year reign with a range of events right across the country, from river pageants and Big Lunches to concerts and a royal appearance by a miniature (10 cm!) monarch. VisitEngland has put together a list of the celebration highlights.

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Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait, new exhibition at London's Jewish Museum

16 May 2013 11:05 AM
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England

Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait is an original exhibition about Amy Winehouse, curated by the Jewish Museum with help from her brother Alex and sister-in-law Riva. Opening in July, it is a personal and intimate exhibition about a much-loved sister.

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- 21 Mar 2013
- Embark on the Ultimate Flight of Fancy as British Airways and VisitBritain Team Up for “The Big British Invite” to Inspire Travel to Britain
- Opening Night Reception Hosted by Dan Stevens and Estelle Kicks Off Two-Day Interactive Pop-Up on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 Showcasing What’s Now and Next in England, Scotland and Wales
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- 18 Mar 2013
- WEMBLEY STADIUM THE HOST FOR KEY TOURISM BUSINESS EVENT
- VisitBritain has once again joined forces with the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) to deliver what is now the largest ever business-to-business tourism event promoting Britain internationally.
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- 14 Feb 2013
- 2012 SPEND HIGHEST IN INBOUND HISTORY
- -Inbound tourism experiences best year for spend in Olympic and Diamond Jubilee year-The contribution of inbound tourism to the UK economy has continued to grow in 2012, with latest figures showing a record £19bn in spend, a four per cent rise on 2011.
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- 06 Feb 2013
- AND THE WINNER IS…BRITAIN, FOR BEST TRAVEL DESTINATION FEATURED IN A MOTION PICTURE
- VisitBritain Invites Travelers to Explore Locations Used in This Year’s Oscar®-Nominated Films
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- 05 Dec 2012
- The Granthams and Crawleys are Back! Time to Make a Trip to Downton Country in England
- NEW YORK, NY, DECEMBER 5, 2012 -- The third season of Golden Globe® and Emmy® award-winning, hit TV series Downton Abbey premieres on January 6, 2013. Finally, fans of the series will find out whether the will-they-won’t-they relationship between Lady Mary and Matthew will end in happiness, not to mention the fate of Mr. Bates, as well as meet Lady Grantham’s mother, played by legendary actress Shirley MacLaine. If watching the show makes you wish you were having afternoon tea in the beautiful garden of a magnificent stately home, then wish no more. VisitBritain invites travelers to turn that desire into a reality by visiting the real Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle, as well as the other stunning locations from the series. For more information on this, and Downton Abbey tour packages, travelers can go to www.visitbritain.com.
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- 31 Oct 2013 - 31 Oct 2013
- Large Hadron Collider exhibition, Science Museum, LONDON
- The Science Museum will host an exhibition on the Large Hadron Collider, transporting visitors to one of the greatest scientific and engineering endeavours of modern times.
- 19 Nov 2013 - 01 Mar 2014
- Paul Smith: Design Museum, London
- This exhibition, presented through the different stages of design and production behind a catwalk collection, will explore how Paul Smith’s unique and intuitive take on design, coupled with an understanding of the importance between designer and retailer, have laid the foundations for the company’s lasting success.