What's On In The UK? - Page 8
Lands of a Scottish legend
Explore the homelands of the legendary national hero William Wallace, immortalized by Mel Gibson in the award-winning 'Braveheart'The 'Titanic' legend lives on in Belfast
This weekend, on the eve of the centenary of the 'Titanic's' fateful maiden voyage, the capital of Northern Ireland launches an exciting visitor centre dedicated entirely to the most famous ship in history. This state-of-the-art interactive experience brings the legend of the great vessel home to the Belfast shipyards where she was built.St Patrick's Day: all the craic in Dublin
March 17th – St Patrick's Day – is a national holiday that is celebrated all around the world. Where better to celebrate, though, than Dublin, where locals and tourists alike will join in the four-day St Patrick's Festival? This exciting, energy-filled event is a great time to explore the Irish capital.Discover the wizardry behind 'Harry Potter'
If you're one of the many fans who read the Harry Potter books cover to cover in one sitting and queued to see each of the eight films, the end of the series must have felt like the end of an era. Now, though, a new magical adventure awaits: 'The Making of Harry Potter' studio tour at Warner Bros. London, opens to visitors on 31st March, 2012.Time for tea - and cakes, too!
In Britain, tea is something we take seriously'The Quiet Man' movie trail
Discover the green landscapes of the Emerald Isle and the setting of the endearing love story starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, in which the director John Ford paid tribute to the land of his fathers.What the Dickens is going on?
This year, Britain has a lot to celebrate: as well as the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Games, 2012 also marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, one of the best known and best loved writers in English literature. All round the country, tributes and events are getting underway.The Elvis influence
Liverpool may be the home of the Beatles, but there were plenty of other influences in their lives. And 'the King' was one. Now, the Fab Four's home city is hosting the unprecedented 'Elvis and Us' exhibition, which offers a chance to discover more about the relationship between these musical greats.Leonardo in London
Art lovers, make a note in your diary: starting November 9th, London's National Gallery is hosting the most comprehensive exhibition ever held of the paintings of the Italian Renaissance genius, Leonardo da Vinci.Hollywood settings in the English countryside
With the spring weather making days out a more attractive option, why not visit one of the many mansions, country houses and castles across England? We've chosen a few that you may recognise from their appearances on TV and the silver screen.Celebrate the start of winter at Stonehenge
Astronomical calculator? Sacred burial ground? Landing spot for UFOs? Altar for human sacrifice? Whatever the wild theories about Stonehenge, it's clear that the monument is an awe-inspiring work of vast antiquity, which comes into its own at the solstice celebrations.Discover the world's most unusual bookshops
The world of the digital book is every day more real, and shopping on-line has plenty of advantages, but there's still nothing to compare with the feel of a real book and the atmosphere of a 'proper' bookshop where all those stories are just waiting for you to lift them down off the shelf and take them home with you.Torquay pays homage to the 'Queen of Crime'
Steam trains, garden parties, tea dances, genteel hotels and an intriguing tidal island... elegant settings from a by-gone age, and all to be found as the English Riviera celebrates the 120th anniversary of its most famous daughter: Agatha Christie, the 'Queen of Crime'.Spoil yourself with a luxury train tour of the Highlands
Kilts and tartans, bagpipes and malt whisky, misty scenery with heather-clad hills, mysterious lochs and ancient castles... all things Scottish are waiting to be discovered from the comfort and splendour of the Royal Scotsman train.Take a fresh look at Leeds
Its dingy industrial past has been left well behind: now, Leeds, with its busy cultural scene, lively nightlife, unique Victorian architecture and one-of-a-kind shops, is a city to be reckoned with.