For the full edition of Britain Calling, go to media.visitbritain.com
What's New, What's On & Where to sleep in Britain 2015:
From the Rugby World Cup 2015 to Scotland's Year of Food and Drink, there are fantastic events to book trips around. The 125th anniversary of Agatha Christie's birth and the 150th of Alice in Wonderland's publication will draw in literary buffs; thrillseekers, meanwhile, will find new attractions in Wales to get the adrenalin going. For culture vultures, check out the range of hot exhibitions on in the UK next year, or one of the thrilling theatre performances scheduled! Download the calendars here https://visitbritain.presscentre.com/Story-Ideas/What-s-New-in-Britain-2015-11d51.aspx.Ever grown tired of stomping up and down steps and longed for the days when you could bounce downstairs in a sleeping bag? A luxurious bunkhouse in the Brecon Beacons has the solution. A brand new tubular slide has been built inside a new bunkhouse, thanks to a collaboration with a local playground designer, so that guests can slip down freely from floor to floor on their own adult's helter skelter. It's the Wye Valley Canoe Centre bunkhouse, and just one of the many fabulous accommodation tips we've posted in our latest quarterly accommodation update. Read on for fantastic new hotel openings and splendid refurbs, as well as extra accommodation news and story hooks. http://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/Accommodation-update-upcoming-openings-what-you-may-have-missed-and-accommodation-news-12006.aspx
Paddington - follow the bear around Britain! VisitBritain has partnered with STUDIOCANAL to promote Britain as a GREAT destination to visit with the UK release of the new Paddington film (11 December), following the adventures of the famous bear who arrives at Paddington Station from Peru. Read the release about the VisitBritain campaign and access the Paddington is GREAT artwork http://media.visitbritain.com/News-Releases/GREAT-campaign-ads-to-feature-in-new-Paddington-film-11e96.aspx
We have also put together plenty of story ideas about Paddington and how to follow in his 'pawsteps'! From how to dress like Paddington to getting your paws on some marmalade; where to go on an adventure from Paddington station and other favourite childhood literary heroes. See media.visitbritain.com for all Paddington related stories.
Scotland's Year of Food and Drink - 10 unmissable eating and drinking experiences: In 2015, Scotland will be celebrating the 'The Year of Food and Drink', showcasing the wonderful local produce and gastronomy the country has to offer, from the land to the larder. Read about where to direct your tastebuds http://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/Scotland-s-Year-of-Food-Drink-10-unmissable-eating-and-drinking-experiences-11e37.aspx.
London's Official Guest of Honour: VISITLONDON.COM and VisitBritain have launched an international search for London's Official Guest of Honour, who will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience London as never before. Fancy visiting the Royal Opera House with world-famous Spanish singer and conductor Plácido Domingo, and seeing a West End musical with Jessie J? Find out how to enter AND experience your very own Guest of Honour tour http://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/Plan-your-own-Guest-of-Honour-tour-11ec5.aspx
Hot chef Jason Atherton will be cooking for the Official Guest while Darcey Bussell will take the winner on a tour of the Royal Opera House! Read their tips on where to go, eat, drink, and play at media.visitbritain.com.
Edinburgh's feast of festivals in 2015: Experiment with science, debate at literary salons, stir the imagination with storytelling, party to swing, soul and samba – Scotland's capital Edinburgh will once again deliver a whole host of themes to visitors during its feast of festivals in 2015. Read more athttp://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/Edinburgh-the-Festival-City-confirms-dates-for-all-12-of-its-2015-festivals-11e24.aspx
Experience the World Of Wedgwood – opens May 2015: One of Britain's most well-known brands, Wedgwood, will open its £34 million visitor centre near Stoke-on-Trent, central England, to the public on 1 May 2015. The new complex at the company's headquarters in Barlaston, Staffordshire (an hour's drive north of Birmingham), will combine a state-of-the-art visitor experience, including an interactive factory tour, the Wedgwood Museum, a flagship retail store, stylish Wedgwood Tea rooms and a new restaurant championing locally sourced produce. Read more http://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/Experience-the-World-of-Wedgwood-when-multi-million-pound-visitor-centre-opens-in-May-2015-11e46.aspx
The festive season is upon us....This will be the last edition of Britain Calling for 2014. We'll be back in February 2015 with all the latest news & stories from the UK. Thanks for your tremendous support this year - Britain's on track to host more than 1 million Aussie visits this year with a spend of more than £1 billion pounds in 2014! Wishing you a fabulously festive summer, a very Merry Christmas and a relaxing New Year. Kristen.
Scotland's Year of Food and Drink - 10 unmissable eating and drinking experiences: In 2015, Scotland will be celebrating the 'The Year of Food and Drink', showcasing the wonderful local produce and gastronomy the country has to offer, from the land to the larder. Read about where to direct your tastebuds http://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/Scotland-s-Year-of-Food-Drink-10-unmissable-eating-and-drinking-experiences-11e37.aspx.
London's Official Guest of Honour: VISITLONDON.COM and VisitBritain have launched an international search for London's Official Guest of Honour, who will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience London as never before. Fancy visiting the Royal Opera House with world-famous Spanish singer and conductor Plácido Domingo, and seeing a West End musical with Jessie J? Find out how to enter AND experience your very own Guest of Honour tour http://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/Plan-your-own-Guest-of-Honour-tour-11ec5.aspx
Hot chef Jason Atherton will be cooking for the Official Guest while Darcey Bussell will take the winner on a tour of the Royal Opera House! Read their tips on where to go, eat, drink, and play at media.visitbritain.com.
Edinburgh's feast of festivals in 2015: Experiment with science, debate at literary salons, stir the imagination with storytelling, party to swing, soul and samba – Scotland's capital Edinburgh will once again deliver a whole host of themes to visitors during its feast of festivals in 2015. Read more athttp://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/Edinburgh-the-Festival-City-confirms-dates-for-all-12-of-its-2015-festivals-11e24.aspx
Experience the World Of Wedgwood – opens May 2015: One of Britain's most well-known brands, Wedgwood, will open its £34 million visitor centre near Stoke-on-Trent, central England, to the public on 1 May 2015. The new complex at the company's headquarters in Barlaston, Staffordshire (an hour's drive north of Birmingham), will combine a state-of-the-art visitor experience, including an interactive factory tour, the Wedgwood Museum, a flagship retail store, stylish Wedgwood Tea rooms and a new restaurant championing locally sourced produce. Read more http://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/Experience-the-World-of-Wedgwood-when-multi-million-pound-visitor-centre-opens-in-May-2015-11e46.aspx
The festive season is upon us....This will be the last edition of Britain Calling for 2014. We'll be back in February 2015 with all the latest news & stories from the UK. Thanks for your tremendous support this year - Britain's on track to host more than 1 million Aussie visits this year with a spend of more than £1 billion pounds in 2014! Wishing you a fabulously festive summer, a very Merry Christmas and a relaxing New Year. Kristen.
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