Climbing Mt Snowdon 100 times A performative photographic art project Snowdon 100 – by Simon Wan Starting from April 13th, I will climb Mount Snowdon in Wales 100 times in one single push, and take one picture every time I summit. My name is Simon Wan; I am an artist from Hong Kong. It is […]
Category: Travel UK
Lake District China Forum holds showcase event in London
A showcase event in London has been organised by a group of Lake District businesses seeking to attract more overseas visitors from China. Following on from the success of its inaugural event in the capital last year, the Lake District China Forum has hosted over 70 Chinese market tour operators at a prestigious VIP reception […]
Big Ben will be covered up for 4 years
A Four-year programme of essential works to conserve the Elizabeth Tower, the Great Clock and the Great Bell, also known as Big Ben are due to begin. To ensure that the UK’s most famous clock continues to keep time, experts closely monitor the mechanism and carry out adjustments on a daily basis. The Elizabeth Tower, […]
China Southern Airlines adds second flight from Heathrow to Guangzhou
China Southern Airlines, Asia’s largest airline, will double its daily departures from London Heathrow to Guangzhou from 1 June 2017. Introduced in response to the popularity of the route, the new daily service will be serviced by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, an aircraft acclaimed for its fuel efficiency, spacious interior and lightweight construction. Dreamliners have […]
Lake District tourism group lauded for Chinese welcome
A Cumbrian tourism group has won praise at a national awards ceremony for its positive and welcoming approach to attracting more visitors from China. Representatives from the Lake District China Forum have been to VisitEngland’s Awards for Excellence event as a shortlisted finalist for their creative promotional work in the Chinese tourism market. The nomination for […]
Lake District China Forum hosts Chinese tourism experts
The Lake District’s drive to attract more overseas visitors from China is continuing with an invitation to a group of London based Chinese tourism agents to find out more about what the area has to offer. The Lake District China Forum has hosted a delegation of a dozen Chinese travel organisations from the capital on […]
Big Ben will be covered up for 3 years in early 2017 (so get your photos done now)
A three-year programme of essential works to conserve the Elizabeth Tower, the Great Clock and the Great Bell, also known as Big Ben are due to begin early 2017. To ensure that the UK’s most famous clock continues to keep time, experts closely monitor the mechanism and carry out adjustments on a daily basis. The […]
Lake District China forum welcomes delegation from Chinese consulate
Left to right – Colin Fox, Chinese Consul General Sun Dali, Consul Wang Ying and Jennifer Cormack The Lake District’s links with the Chinese tourism market have been strengthened with a visit by a delegation from the country’s consular general and a major broadcast outlet. Working in conjunction with the Confucius Institute at Lancaster University, […]
City Profile: Fashion Museum Bath – A History of Fashion in 100 Objects
Named as one of the world’s top fashion museums The Fashion Museum is consistently named as one of the world’s top fashion museums. ‘A History of Fashion in 100 Objects’ celebrates fashion throughout history, from the 1500s to the present day showcasing 100 star objects drawn from the Fashion Museum’s world-class collection. The exhibition features […]
Afternoon tea fit for a Queen at The Arch London
Be treated like royalty this summer at The Arch London as the five-star hotel has devised a perfectly patriotic Royal Afternoon Tea. The stately spread will feature a procession of dishes worthy of the Royal seal of approval. Classic British savoury delights will include Chicken liver parfait with spiced fig chutney; and Rare roast beef, […]