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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.
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- Oct 13
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Artist Intervention at Norwich Castle
Norwich-based artist and curator, Mark Wilsher, invites visitors to come and be surprised by an intriguing intervention in the way some...
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- Sep 30
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42 new sites inscribed by UNESCO
The 45th session of the World Heritage Committee has concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This year, the Committee inscribed 42 new sites...
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- Sep 20
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War graves get UNESCO inscription
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) today expressed its delight at the decision of the UNESCO World Heritage Council in Riyadh...
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- Sep 3
- 4 min
John Lennon Airport soars above competition
Ticket to fly: Liverpool John Lennon Airport soars above competition to be named best in the UK in Which? survey
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- Aug 23
- 3 min
Wee Winter Breaks on the Isle of Skye and Argyll
The Wee Hotel Company is embracing its growing reputation for offering Scotland's cosiest gourmet retreats
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- Jul 19
- 6 min
New Whisky Commemoration
The Argyll and Isles Tourism Cooperative has launched a new Whisky Year Zero commemoration to mark the 200th anniversary of the 1823...
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- Jul 9
- 4 min
Museum to return colonial objects
The Rijksmuseum, the iconic museum in the heart of Amsterdam, is set to return six objects currently in its collection to Sri Lanka this yea
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- Jun 11
- 2 min
Helmingham Hall Gardens to Host Outdoor Sculpture Trail for 2023 Season
Helmingham Hall's award-winning Gardens will reopen for the 2023 season with a stunning exhibition of outdoor sculpture raising money for...
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- Jun 5
- 2 min
So, You Want to Travel with a Pillow
Something slightly different from our normal postings, but after discussion in the Battered office we decided to share, what do you think?...
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- Jun 3
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UK’s best free days out named by Which? magazine
Which? magazine has revealed the UK’s best-rated museums, galleries, cathedrals, and historic sites that offer free admission. St Fagans...
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- May 26
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The Hunterian Museum: A Journey Through Medical History
Explore the fascinating world of surgery and anatomy at the newly redesigned Hunterian Museum in London. With over 2,000 anatomical...
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- May 18
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The Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons of England reopens to the public
After a six-year closure, the Hunterian Museum bursts back onto London’s cultural scene with the launch of a new website and the...
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- May 17
- 5 min
Make Memories this Father's Day, on a day trip to France.
If you're looking for something different this Father's Day, then why not treat Dad to a day trip to France with DFDS? Take a ferry to...
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- May 12
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Latest National Portrait Gallery acquisition secured for the UK by a historic fundraising campaign
Joshua Reynolds's portrait of Mai was jointly acquired by the National Portrait Gallery and Getty. The innovative collaboration between...
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- May 11
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New Major Cultural Event is Coming to Chester
Running from 20th May to 30th June, the FREE-to-enter exhibition will be held every Wednesday-Sunday from 11am-5pm at the previous H&M...
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- Apr 29
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Spring Wildlife Migrations in the Yukon
As the temperature begins to rise again in the Yukon, so does the wildlife. During the spectacular Spring season in Canada's Northwest...
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- Apr 16
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Barcelona Honours Picasso in 2023. Discover Where to Go During the Celebrations
Pablo Picasso and LluÃs Domènech I Montaner: Two Geniuses Who Left Their Mark on Catalonia. 2023 is the year to remember the deaths of...
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- Mar 25
- 4 min
Canada by Water
JOURNEYS BY WATER The Canadian Canoe Museum; The Launch of a new era The canoe, one of Canada's most enduring symbols, will finally get...
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- Mar 15
- 3 min
Hachiko's Birthday Centennial!
Japan's most famous dog, Hachiko, was born 100 years ago. So 2023 is a great time to visit Hachiko's home, Akita Prefecture, where you...
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