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As theatres begin to welcome more people back through their doors, we take a look at when and where you will be able to see some of the West End’s most anticipated shows this summer, from new performances to old favourites. Back To the Future A new musical based on the light-hearted 1985 fantasy film
The government has announced a Tourism Recovery Plan to help the sector bounce back from the pandemic. It aims to restore domestic tourism activity to pre-pandemic levels by 2022, and international tourism by 2023 – both at least a year faster than independent forecasts have been predicting. New initiatives to boost tourism include a £10 million National Lottery Days Out scheme to support attractions, and a new rail pass to encourage domestic breaks by train.
Monday 17th May saw the largest relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions across England. As hospitality reopened its doors for indoor dining and international travel was permitted once again, domestic holidays were also able to restart, with coach companies taking passengers on short breaks for the first time in months. First departure of the year for National
A focus on ‘staycations’ in in Britain for holidays this year has stimulated renewed interest in the history and heritage of traditional domestic tourism and leisure, and in particular its art, advertising, postcards and culture. This is being manifest in a number of exhibitions and events celebrating the related iconic posters and postcards produced in
Ambassador Cruise Line, a new UK-based cruise operator, run by the senior management team previously with Cruise & Maritime Voyages, has launched. As cruise lines prepare for their first sailings in UK waters this month, the spotlight is on the newly announced UK-based cruise operator, Ambassador Cruise Line. Ambassador’s first ship, the Ambience, will offer
As theatres prepare to reopen this month, we take a look at what’s coming up and what group deals are available for shows this summer. Royal Albert Hall to reopen on 29th May The Royal Albert Hall is preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary from Saturday 29th May, as audiences are invited to return to
With the warm summer weather and long evenings on the horizon, there’s all the more reason to head outside and enjoy what UK attractions have on offer. So why not experience delicious British wines and the beautiful landscapes of rows of grapevines at one of the many vineyards dotted across the country. The UK vineyard
The Escape Games Company in association with English Heritage have launched a new outside adventure game concept for Spring. The adventure games will be played in and around over 30 historic sites across England and will see participants work together in small groups to solve puzzles and crack clues inspired by their surroundings. Actors in
Open-air cinemas are making a comeback from next week with the lifting of pandemic restrictions. Amongst those starting up on the 12th April are the Rooftop Film Club with 3 drive-ins in London and 3 rooftop pop-ups; The Luna drive-ins at stately homes including Blenheim Palace and Harewood House; Southend Outdoor Cinema; Nightflix; and the
Britain’s self-contained holiday accommodation specialists are expecting to see a surge in demand in the new era of staycations prompted by the response to Covid. Expansion and upgrade plans have been announced by a number of the big operators, building on significant growth in the sector over recent years. Some of the biggest names in