Things to Do in Ghent – Noose Bearers, Beer and an Altarpiece
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Belgium to discover the myriad of things to do in Ghent, a city with a rebellious heart and the most amazing altarpiece. One of the…
Inspirational Women for International Women’s Day 2021
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2021 (8 March), the incredible work shaped by women from across the globe deserves to be recognised. From the first African American female Mayor…
Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 Events
As a new programme update of Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 on 2 March revealed how it was preparing to welcome visitors to the city, and with national travel…
Japan’s Blossoming Legacy to Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle in Kent has a new oriental addition to its 500-acres of grounds and gardens; 100 blossoming Japanese cherry trees, which have been donated to the Castle by the…
Nature and Community Art in Riviera Nayarit Mexico
Renowned for its matchless luxury and protected natural wonders, Riviera Nayarit Mexico stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coastline framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains. With virgin beaches…
New Era for Ghent Altarpiece
A new era in heritage experience will be unveilled on 25 March 2021 in Ghent’s St. Bavo’s Cathedral. As part of one of the most ambitious restoration projects undertaken in…
21 Reasons to Visit Colombia in 2021
Colombia is a country of contrasts. Where the past lives seamlessly with the present; where much loved cities border unexplored terrain; where mountain ranges kiss deserted beaches, all waiting to…
National Museum of African American Music
With music running through the veins of the city it is only right that America’s first ever National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) should open in Nashville. Located in the new Fifth…
Victoria & Albert: Our Lives in Watercolour
A new exhibition at the Palace of Holyroodhouse featuring watercolours collected by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert is set to open this March in Edinburgh. Throughout their marriage Victoria and…
Within The Reach Of All: The Century Guild
A new exhibition for 2021 will explore the pioneering aesthetics and lasting legacy of the Century Guild, the English group established by artists, designers and craftspeople with the aim of…
Malta Launches Winery and Culture Trails
Malta Tourism Authority has launched two new trails to make planning a trip to Malta as easy as possible. As an emerging wine destination, the new ‘winery trail’ highlights several…
Bill Brandt | Henry Moore Exhibition at The Sainsbury Centre
Bill Brandt | Henry Moore reunites German born photographer Bill Brandt (1904–1983) and English sculptor Henry Moore …
Spectacular Staffordshire Sparkles This Winter
Staffordshire is set to light up this winter offering some much-needed sparkle with a host of after dark illuminated treats. While many festive light switch-on events…
Fontevraud’s New Modern Art Museum to Open
The much-anticipated new museum of modern art will open at Fontevraud Abbey in Pays de la Loire, on Saturday 5 December 2020. Containing major 19th- and 20th-century…
Hay Festival Digital Winter Weekend
Hay Festival Digital Winter Weekend will bring writers and readers together 26-29 November 2020 in a free digital wonderland of prize winning literature, thoughtful conversation…
Follow the Sustainable Roads of Dante
Emilia Romagna’s Roads of Dante (“Vie di Dante”) has been recognised in the latest edition of Lonely Planet’s annual Best in Travel guide as a ‘sustainability winner.’ The ancient path…
Backwater on the Norfolk Broads
Roger Hermiston & Eileen Wise make the short trip to the Norfolk Broads to stay at Backwater, and glory in the wildlife and boating before visiting Houghton Hall. It was…
Hever Castle Grounds to Remain Open
Following the UK Government’s recent announcement of a national lockdown and having reviewed guidance on outdoor public places, Hever Castle is pleased to announce…
Parma Italian Capital of Culture 2021
The city of Parma, in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna, is Italian Capital of Culture for 2021, making it the perfect time to visit this charming UNESCO-listed city…
Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer at the Barbican
To mark the 15th anniversary of the Scottish dancer and choreographer’s artistic partnership with the Barbican, the arts centre has curated Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer…
Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema
The pioneering and unparalleled work of Ray Harryhausen (1920-2013), the cinematic titan whose films shaped the face of modern cinema, is the focus of a new exhibition. Ray Harryhausen: Titan…
Arctic: Culture and Climate at the British Museum
A major new exhibition opened 22 October at the British Museum. Arctic: culture and climate looks at the whole circumpolar region to reveal how its Indigenous Peoples have adapted to…
Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 Events
Coventry City of Culture Trust has announced the first events that will form part of the 365-day programme of UK City of Culture 2021, which kicks off in May 2021…
Celebrate Dante’s 700th Anniversary in Ravenna
Emilia Romagna’s city of Ravenna will be celebrating the 700th anniversary of the death of the Supreme Poet, Dante, throughout 2021. To commemorate this important anniversary…
