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The latest travel and heritage news .........
We detail the latest news and views on major finds and exhibitions from all over the world. In fact, as it says on the tin, all things Heritage and Travel. We also share honest information and advice about where to go and how to plan your visit based on the culmination of our 40 years in the travel trade, so you can get the best heritage trip possible.
Richard
4 days ago3 min read
Cartier Jewels on Show
Opening in April 2025, the V&A will stage the UK’s first major exhibition in almost 30 years dedicated to Cartier jewels and watches
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Richard
Feb 84 min read
VisitBritain launches screen tourism campaign in United States with blockbuster-inspired film
To inspire visitors from the United States (U.S.) to choose Britain for their next trip and to explore more of its nations and regions.
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Richard
Jan 313 min read
Unveiling Great Yarmouth's Historic Winter Gardens: A Hidden Gem Set for a Spectacular Revival in 2027!
Great Yarmouth, a lovely coastal town in Norfolk, has a hidden treasure that many might not recognize—the Winter Gardens.
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Richard
Dec 3, 20243 min read
Science Museum displays worlds most famous watch
One of the world’s most valuable watches will go on display for the first time in the UK in a new exhibition: Versailles: Science and Splend
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Richard
Nov 18, 20242 min read
British Museum to be gifted £1bn collection
British Museum to receive £1bn collection gift from The Sir Percival David Foundation – the largest in UK museum history
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Richard
Nov 10, 20243 min read
ASHMOLEAN SAVES FRA ANGELICO MASTERPIECE
The Ashmolean announces that it has successfully raised £4.48 million to secure the acquisition of Fra Angelico’s exquisite Crucifixion.
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Richard
Nov 3, 20242 min read
Victorian landmark has been given a lifeline
Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, South West England will be saved from being lost forever and brought a step closer to reopening
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Richard
Oct 27, 20245 min read
Hawking building opens for public tours
The culmination of the £65 million One Collection Programme with the public opening of the Hawking Building, a vast and innovative facility
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Richard
Oct 26, 20244 min read
Norman Conquest coin hoard acquired for the nation
An unprecedented hoard of coins, from the time of the Norman Conquest of
England, has been acquired for the nation
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Richard
Oct 26, 20243 min read
East Anglia Only UK Location in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2025
East Anglia is one of thirty locations Lonely Planet have revealed as the must-visit places around the world to see in 2025
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Richard
Sep 27, 20242 min read
Treasure Trove system grapples with backlog
Scotland’s Treasure Trove system is not keeping pace with changes such as the growing backlog of finds and the museum funding crisis.
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Richard
Sep 1, 20242 min read
Upcoming changes for travel to Europe from the UK
“The EU has now confirmed that the target date for launching the Entry/Exit System (EES) is 10th November 2024.
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Richard
Aug 31, 20243 min read
Exploring London on Two Wheels: The Best Cycling Tours in Europe's Second Best Walking and Cycling City
London also ranked as third best in the world for its total amount of walking and biking tours on offer (1,460) – just behind Rome (2,985) a
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Richard
Aug 23, 20242 min read
Scotland Leads on Dog Tourism
Scotland is emerging as one of the top destinations for UK pet-lovers this autumn and winter, according to new data from the national touris
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Richard
Aug 16, 20242 min read
Exploring the Two New UK World Heritage Sites: A Tale of History and Culture
Two new World Heritage Sites set to join the list of UNESCO sites in the UK
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Richard
Aug 11, 20243 min read
Formula1 exhibition comes to London
The pioneering exhibition is set to showcase at ExCeL London and will be bigger and better than ever.
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Richard
Aug 10, 20241 min read
Robert the Bruce ‘face-to-face’ with visitors
A detailed 3D reconstruction of Robert the Bruce’s face, created using modern digital techniques, is now on display at Dunfermline Abbey,...
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Richard
Jul 5, 20244 min read
Most Adventurous Holidaymakers from UK ?
In Search of Hidden Gems? Bristolians Are the UK's Most Adventurous Holidaymakers, and Mancunians Are the Least
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Richard
May 31, 20242 min read
Talking money moves to Oxford
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford England has announced the next two shows in its major exhibition programme in 2024-25.
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Richard
May 19, 20243 min read
Sir Elton John private collection @ V&A London
Opened in May 2024 at the V&A London, Fragile Beauty: Photographs from Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection is a major exhibition
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