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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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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.
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Nov 103 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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Nov 32 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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Oct 275 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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Oct 264 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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Oct 263 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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Sep 272 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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Sep 12 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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Aug 313 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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Aug 232 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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Aug 162 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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Aug 113 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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Aug 101 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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Jul 54 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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May 312 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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May 193 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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May 63 min read
Exploring the Neolithic Flint Mine: A Step Back in Time
Transporting visitors 4,500 years back in time, a new entrance to one of a vast complex of prehistoric flint now open at Grime's Graves
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Mar 313 min read
Summer Magic in Winchester
Winchester is eagerly awaiting the arrival of summer. This vibrant city with a village feel has plenty to entertain.
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Mar 93 min read
Best UK Sites for seeing the Northern Lights this March
Newmarket Holidays has created a free guide to showcase the best places to see the Northern Lights across the UK in March.
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Feb 183 min read
Life of a Roman Legionary through their own eyes
A major new exhibition just opened at the British Museum London looks at what it was like to be in one of the most elite fighting forces.
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