2010年8月31日 星期二

Britain Calling August 2010

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Top British Film Locations

Britain is one glorious, gorgeous movie set. Don't just take our word for it: filmmakers, cast and crew have filmed some true classics here. Here's a list of top British films, complete with great British locations. Learn more

Exclusive Summer Discounts

Travel back in time to majestic Tudor England at Hampton Court Palace and enjoy an exclusive summer discount of 18% for visits until the end of September 2010.

New Products

The ever popular London Map and Britain Map are now on sale at the VisitBritain Online Shop. Free copies of London Planner and Britain Planner will be given out free with every purchase of the maps.

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London

Harry Potter London Locations Tour
You have seen the movies and you can now follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter with a bus tour of London locations used in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. A must for all Harry Potter fans! The two and a half hour bus tour covers London locations featured in the Harry Potter film, including Platform 9 ¾, 12 Grimmauld Place and sites used for the Leaky Cauldron pub. Learn more

London Restaurant Festival: Dinner on The London Eye
Sit down to dinner with the best views in town as one of the London Eye Capsules becomes your own private restaurant for the evening. For 11 nights of London Restaurant Festival 2010 from 4 - 18 October, one capsule of the London Eye becomes a 10-seat "pop-up" restaurant. This is the ultimate, exclusive dining experience. Learn more

Screamie Awards for the London Bridge Experience and the London Tombs
Prepare yourselves for the two Great London attractions – the London Bridge Experience and the London Tombs, voted the UK's "best year round scare attraction". See, hear, feel, taste, even smell what London Bridge was like over the ages. It's a fun adventure through time. London Tombs, formerly a plague pit, will excite you, scare you, make your pulse race and your throat sore from screaming. It's two attractions for the price of one not to be missed.             Learn more

 
 

England

The Queen of Crime: Agatha Christie Festival 12 -19 September 2010
Murder, mystery and mayhem are on the cards as the English Riviera prepares for its annual Agatha Christie Festival, the week-long celebration including all-star theatre productions, a 1930s 'village' fete, guided walks, book signings, murder mystery dinners, train and boat trips, garden parties and a very special charity open-water swim. Learn more

Blackpool Illuminations
The Blackpool Illuminations will shine from 3 September - 7 November 2010. It is a festival which takes place each year in during the autumn months, lighting up the town and dark skies with an array of magical colours and displays. There will be firework, displays, and musical gigs to help every visitor experiences the magic and excitement on their first trip through the 'Lights'. Learn more

York Book Fair 2010
York 2010 Antiquarian, Rare and Out of Print Book Fair is Europe's largest, and offers a wonderful range of books for experienced collectors and first-time buyers. Now in its 35th year, this year's fair features the largest ever number of exhibitors. Nearly 200 leading dealers will gather to offer rare, antiquarian, unusual and hard to obtain out-of-print books on all conceivable subjects. Prices will range from a few pounds to tens of thousands of pounds. Learn more

 
 

Wales

National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Wales' top award-winning attraction winner, National Showcaves Centre for Wales is open to public from 1 April to 31 October 2010. 315 millions ago, the site was covered by a warm shallow tropical sea and over millions of years, it has transformed into different types of caves; namely the Dan-yr-Ogof Cave, the Bone Cave and the Cathedral Cave. Now for the price of one ticket you can visit ten attractions at the Centre, including one of the world largest dinosaur parks where you'll come face to face with models of the massive plant-eating Brachiosaurus and ferocious meat-eating Tyrannosaurus Rex. Learn more

The Great British Cheese Festival
If you are a cheese lover, then gather your foodie friends together, and make your way to the Great British Cheese Festival located in the middle of the beautiful setting of Cardiff Castle on the 25 – 26 September. There you can try, taste and buy from the finest selection of Great British cheeses. And with samplings and tastings, master classes and demonstrations, you will get a real insight into the subtle art of cheese making. Learn more

Batwatch Week 25 September to 1 October 2010
Come and learn about Aberdulais' colony of Daubenton bats, then hit the bat trail to discover exactly where they are. You may see them, and you'll definitely hear them! Experts will be on hand during the day in the bat exhibition and there'll be guided walks in the evenings. Learn more

 

Scotland

Doors Open Days Scotland 1 to 30 September 2010
Doors Open Days are Scotland's largest free annual architectural events. They provide visitors with a unique insight into Scotland's heritage and culture. With well over 900 buildings and events, the programme presents the public with a diverse range of sites to explore free of charge throughout the month of September. Visitors can explore places that are normally closed to the public, and others that are only open once in a lifetime, including ancient ruins, modern eco-homes, factories and grand estates. Learn more

Callander Jazz and Blues returns to Jazz up the Trossachs 1 - 3 October 2010.
Why not come and visit the Heart of Scotland to experience a first class entertainment amongst the early autumn splendour of the Trossachs. Now in its fifth year, the Callander Jazz and Blues Festival will stage more than 50 live performances spread over 22 venues and features a host of local, national, and international musicians playing live for your entertainment.. The festival will feature every style of jazz and blues music with just a hint of soul thrown in. Learn more

Did you know?
Marmalade Dundee is world famous for marmalade. Seaweed In the Scottish Highlands and Islands, sea vegetables were originally a regular part of the diet; there are 22 Gaelic names for varieties of seaweed. Medicinal Purposes! The jelly from wild Highland berries was originally used as a reviving drink – a spoonful mixed with boiling water or whisky – or as a sweet pudding with cream. To discover more interesting facts. Visit Scotland
 

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