Archive for the ‘England’ Category
Fall under the spell of the Enchanted Kensington Palace in London
See Kensington Palace as you have never seen it before. From March 26, 2010, Kensington Palace will become an Enchanted Palace in a unique multisensory exhibition combining fashion, performance, and dazzling spectacle. The magnificent State Apartments will be seen in a magical new light with installations by leading fashion designers Vivienne Westwood, William Tempest, Stephen [...]
February 22, 2010
Posted in: England
Crazy Championships Mad Things to do in England
Britain is full of crazy events, which have seemingly been designed to simply make the newspapers and make people say, “I was there”. Events include lie telling; garlic eating, toe wrestling and snail racing.
February 8, 2010
Posted in: England
London’s newest tourist attraction - ABBAWORLD
ABBAWORLD, a new museum-cum-theme park celebrating the Swedish pop band, has opened in London with enough music, mementos and memory-lane appeal to satisfy even the most fervent ABBA fan.
February 1, 2010
Posted in: England
New Tours in Britain Available for Sherlock Holmes Fans
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective is the main character of the recently released new film. Besides various action scenes, the film also features a number of famous locations around the UK. Visit Britain launched a special website and a map to help the fans organize a Sherlock Holmes tour around the country.
January 25, 2010
Posted in: England
VisitEngland Highlights 2010 Calendar of Quirky Events
New York City (January, 2010) - Encompassing the charmingly quirky to absolute eccentric, England offers visitors an abundance of one-of-a-kind events, ensuring unique entertainment and an unforgettable experience for participants and observers alike. From the Isle of White Garlic Festival and annual Nettle-Eating Contest, to the World Toe Wrestling Championship and the Biggest Liar in [...]
January 20, 2010
Posted in: England
Eurostar Services Halted Indefinitely
By RAPHAEL G. SATTER | Dec 21, 2009
LONDON - The only passenger rail link between Britain and the rest of Europe has been shut down indefinitely, Eurostar said Sunday, promising more travel misery for thousands of stranded passengers just before Christmas.
December 21, 2009
Posted in: England
Major Museum Developments in England’s North Country for 2010
The fascinating early history of York - the Capital of the North of England - is to be told through groundbreaking research and internationally important collections at the newly refurbished Yorkshire Museum, opening August 2010. The might of the Romans, the power of the Vikings and the wealth and romance of the medieval period will [...]
December 14, 2009
Posted in: England
You Don’t Have to Be a Rhodes Scholar to Go to Oxford in England Next Summer
Oxford, England, December 11, 2009 - The Oxford Experience, a one-week residential summer course at Oxford University is open to all. Anyone can go to Oxford between July 4 and August 7 when The Oxford Experience takes place and Anglophiles from all over the world gather for a week (or two or more) [...]
December 11, 2009
Posted in: England
New Site for U.K. Travel Enthusiasts With True Insider Tips Launches
PHOENIX (December, 2009) - TheBritishTraveler.com, a new travel Web site from the World Tourism Network, specializing in travel content and a booking engine for those interested in visiting the U.K., was launched earlier this week. It will be especially helpful to travelers interested in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and many scenic countryside counties, including Cornwall, Devon [...]
December 9, 2009
Posted in: England
Top British landmarks now available on Google Street View
NEW YORK, December, 2009 - Specially collected imagery of iconic British locations has been made available for people to explore in Google Street View for the first time. Now Americans can discover top British landmarks with just a click of a mouse.
December 2, 2009
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