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What
A look at 12 Great Reasons to GoUK in 2012
When
Events throughout 2012
Wonga
See the links provided for costs
Where
Throughout the UK
The Fanfare - 12 Great Reasons to GoUK in 2012
As London prepares to pull out all of the stops as hosts of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, here are 12 Great Reasons to GoUK in 2012.
What
Royal Crown Derby Diamond Jubilee Exhibition
When
31 March to 30 June 2012
Wonga
Tickets £5, concessions £4.75 (the ticket price is refunded on all factory shop Royal Crown Derby purchases)
Where
Royal Crown Derby, 194 Osmaston Road, Derby DE23 8JZ
The Fanfare - Royal Crown Derby Diamond Jubilee Exhibition
The porcelain company Royal Crown Derby, known for its high-quality bone china, will be marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a special exhibition this year, as well as producing special commemorative items to mark the occasion.
What
QUAD Derby Summer Nights Film Festival
When
May to September 2012
Wonga
Ticket prices to be announced in March 2012
Where
Locations in Derby
The Fanfare
Lights, camera, action as the QUAD Derby Summer Nights Film Festival is announced
What
The Battle Proms Concert Series
When
- Burghley House, Lincolnshire – Saturday 7 July 2012
- Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire – Saturday 14 July 2012
- Hatfield House, Hertfordshire – Saturday 21 July 2012
- Highclere Castle, Berkshire – Saturday 4 August 2012
- Althorp Park, Northamptonshire – Saturday 11 August 2012
- Ragley Hall, Warwickshire – Saturday 18 August 2012
Gates open 4.30pm, events finish 10-10.30pm approx
Wonga
£33 per adult, £16 per child. Early bird and group discounts available.
Where
See above
The Fanfare
This July and August, thousands of people are expected to pack up the picnic hampers and the champers and come together for the hugely popular Battle Proms picnic and firework concerts.
What
Discover Lincolnshire… for free!
When
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March 2012
Wonga
Free!
Where
Lincolnshire
The Fanfare
Lincolnshire will be celebrating the first ever English Tourism Week (ETW) by throwing open the doors to many of its top tourist attractions for free!
What
55th London International Antiquarian Book Fair will
When
24–26 May 2012.
Where
National Hall, Olympia, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX
The Fanfare
The 55th London International Antiquarian Book Fair will take place in May 2012, attracting booksellers from around the world.
What
Spitbank Fort becomes a 5-star luxury amazing retreat.
When
Opens March 2012
Where
2km (1 mile) from Portsmouth Harbour on the south coast of England
The Fanfare
The man-made island of Spitbank Fort, 2km (1 mile) from Portsmouth Harbour on the south coast of England, opens in March as a 5-star luxury amazing retreat.
What
Chesterfield Area Walking Festival
When
Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 May 2012
Where
Walks take place throughout Chesterfield, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire.
The Fanfare
Enjoy the Chesterfield area on foot by taking part in the 9 day Chesterfield Area Walking Festival with over 55 walks.
What
Easter in Shakespeare Country 2012
When
Easter 2012 | Good Friday 6 April 2012 | Easter Monday 9 April 2012
Where
Shakespeare Country, Warwickshire
The Fanfare
Experience a whole host of fun activities for all the family and have an Eggcellent Easter in Shakespeare Country in 2012.
What
Gold: Power and Allure Exhibition - 4500 years of gold treasures from accross Britain
When
From Friday June 1 to Saturday July 28 2012 (closed Sundays and Bank holidays) open from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Where
At Goldsmiths’ Hall, Foster Lane, London, EC2V 6BN
The Fanfare
Gold: Power and Allure, the Goldsmiths’ Company’s summer exhibition, is the most comprehensive and ambitious ever staged at Goldsmiths’ Hall.
What
Hollywood Costume Exhibition at the V&A
When
Hollywood Costume runs from 20 October 2012 to 27 January 2013
Admission £14 adults, £11 seniors, £9 students, £23 family ticket
Where
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL Tel: +44 20 7942 2000
The Fanfare
The V&A’s major autumn exhibition is Hollywood Costume, bringing together more than 100 iconic costumes designed for famous and unforgettable characters from Hollywood movies of the last 100 years.
What
Derby Real Ale Trail – Brewery Tours
When
Throughout 2012
Where
Derby
The Fanfare
What do Lonely Planet and the Good Beer Guide have to say about the Derby Real Ale Trail?
What
Newborn kids arrive at Hall Hill Farm
When
February half term
Where
Hall Hill Farm, nr Lanchester, County Durham
The Fanfare
The first newborn animals of 2012 have arrived at the popular Durham tourist attraction of Hall Hill Farm so early that they have even beaten the first human visitors of the season.
What
Tynwald Day Fair
When
5 July 2012
Where
Tynwald Day, St John’s, Isle of Man
The Fanfare
Tynwald Day, 5 July, is the national day of the Isle of Man, and is marked by an open-air meeting of its legislature – claimed to be the oldest continuous parliament in the world.
What
Visiting London’s Open Squares – an open garden event
When
9–10 June 2012
Where
200 green spaces across 25 London boroughs
The Fanfare
Londoners and visitors will be able to explore more than 200 green spaces across 25 London boroughs during the London’s Open Squares weekend in June 2012.
What
New edition of 1000 Places To See Before You Die
When
Released February 2012
Where
Bookshops in the UK and online
The Fanfare
The international travel bestseller 1000 Places To See Before You Die is being re-released nearly a decade after it first hit the bookshelves and includes over 200 entries for Britain.
What
London 2012 Olympics on a Budget
When
Summer 2012
Where
Mainly London, but UK wide
The Fanfare
There are fewer than six months to go to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
What
Half term fun at Hall Hill Farm
When
10.30am – 4pm Saturday 11 Feb – Sunday 19 Feb
Where
Hall Hill Farm, nr Lanchester, Co Durham, DH7 0TA
The Fanfare
Fun and frolics will return to Hall Hill Farm this weekend, as the popular award-winning Durham tourist attraction re-opens for half term.
What
New season at Burghley House
When
March-October 2012
Where
Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire
The Fanfare
One of England’s greatest Elizabethan houses – Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire – will be offering visitors a unique take on Britain’s Olympic year including perhaps the most scenic place to watch the London 2012 Games – and the picturesque venue for a blockbuster summer feast of movie outdoor screenings.
What
February Half Term Holiday Fun
When
February 2012
Where
The Trentham Estate, Staffordshire
The Fanfare
Trentham Estate is offering a bumper bundle of family fun for February half term.
What
Top Tips for Romance in Northern Ireland from the National Trust
When
February 2012
Where
National Trust properties throughout Northern Ireland
The Fanfare
Here’s a little secret – if you want to really impress someone, give them an unforgettable National Trust experience.
What
Falstaff Experience in Stratford upon Avon – Valentine events
When
February 2012
Where
Stratford upon Avon
The Fanfare
The Falstaff Experience in Stratford upon Avon, one England’s most romantic towns has several ways for you to create a special memory that will leave you with enough change for a romantic meal this Valentine’s Day.
What
Romance in Shakespeare Country
When
February 2012
Where
Shakespeare Country / Stratford-upon-Avon / Warwickshire
The Fanfare
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Shakespeare Country and combine with a short break during half term (11 – 19 February).
What
Speyside Whisky Festival
When
3–7 May 2012
Where
At various venues, Speyside, Scotland
The Fanfare
Scotland’s national drink will be celebrated this May at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (…)
What
Heritage Lottery Fund Brings Seaton Delaval Hall to life with Delaval Lives project
When
Opening the first weekend of February 2012
Where
The Avenue, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, NE26 4QR
The Fanfare
The National Trust has been awarded a grant of £24,400 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a project which aims to bring the heritage of Seaton Delaval Hall in Northumberland to life (…)
What
Dunmow Flitch Trials
When
Saturday 14 July 2012
Where
Great Dunmow, Essex
The Fanfare
Couples from anywhere in the world who can prove that they are happily married may apply to be awarded half a pig in a ‘court’ held at the Dunmow Flitch Trials every four years (…)
What
Battersea Festival
When
Sunday 3 June 2012
Where
Battersea Park, London
The Fanfare
The free Battersea Festival offering music, dancing, design and dressing up through all the sixty years of the Queen’s reign will take place in the riverside Battersea Park on the day of the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant.
What
Leading Modern British Silversmiths
When
28 May to 29 September 2012
Where
The London Silver Vaults, Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1QS
The Fanfare
The London Silver Vaults, in London’s legal district, has the world’s largest retail collection of fine antique silver, and this year will feature outstanding examples from recent decades in the Post-War Winners: Leading Modern British Silversmiths exhibition which runs from 28 May to 29 September.
What
Sweeps Festival
When
5 to 7 May 2012
Where
Sweeps Festival, High Street, Rochester, Kent ME1 1LX
The Fanfare
Every year thousands of people visit the Kent town of Rochester for the annual Sweeps Festival in May.
Lilibet is accessible if you make the effort to follow her varied interests – quite aside from all the official ceremonies and state visits and the many celebrations that will be taking place for this year’s Diamond Jubilee.
Couples who are looking for somewhere extra special to spend some quality time together will find romantic experiences in abundance in Bath.
Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club has now completed the second phase of its £2.2 million major refurbishment programme.
Search & Rescue is the new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall in south-west England.
From harvesting apples and making cider to wild camping and fixing the fells, the National Trust has over 280 working holidays that provide the opportunity to get outdoors, have fun and play a part in conserving the nation’s heritage.
The annual Jersey Battle of Flowers on the Channel Island of Jersey is the biggest floral event of its kind in Europe, and sometimes described as Europe’s own Rio Carnival.
The UK’s largest exhibition of contemporary stone sculpture will be held this summer in the Jacobean house and landscaped gardens of Asthall Manor in the Cotswolds.
Britain’s biggest celebration of trains and railways (Railfest 2012) takes place this June in York.
A major public art commission will see a collection of large Olympic trees – each supporting a bespoke metal ring weighing up to half-a-tonne – planted to mark the entrances to the 500-acre Olympic Park.
The art gallery that occupies the Georgian mansion of Compton Verney is to hold two new exhibitions when it opens for its 2012 season at the end of March.
A flower festival is held every six years in one of Europe’s finest Gothic buildings, Lincoln Cathedral.
The parklands of the ancient Glastonbury Abbey will host the 2012 Orchestra in a Field music festival in July.
A Diamond Jubilee Pageant at Windsor Castle will take place over three evenings in May 2012.
New events, enticing exhibitions and an enduring appeal of architecture, history and spa culture ensure that the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath continues to be a tempting place to visit in the new year. Here are 12 reasons why Bath should be on anyone’s list of must-see places in 2012…
Back for a 5th year, our popular National Forest Walking Festival really does offer something for everyone. Join us for more than 80 varied walks.
With a wealth of heritage, theatre, arts, festivals and glorious gardens plus it being the year of the London Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, there is so much happening in Shakespeare Country in 2012.
Bon Vivant, a concierge and lifestyle management service based in London, looks at Food and Travel Trends for 2012.
Britain wouldn’t be the same without its wealth of quirky events.
We’ve rounded up as many as we can think of, so if you fancy a spot of swamp football or perhaps think you could become the World Marble Champion then now’s your chance.
Here’s a look at our top 12 picks of things to do within 1 hour of Glasgow.
Christmas at Burghley House: England’s greatest Elizabethan country house plays host to a seasonal spectacle
From 6.30pm on Friday 25th November and Friday 2nd December come and enjoy the National Gallery Christmas Shopping Evenings.
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