BTW 2008 Calendar of Events

the.gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London, SE1 9PH

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Britain on View

Visitors and local residents

Thursday 21 February - Monday 10 March 2008. Showcase of images of landscape, countryside and elements of Britain’s heritage from award-winning photographers.

the.gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London, SE1 9PH

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Britain on View

Visitors and local residents

Thursday 21 February - Monday 10 March 2008. Showcase of images of landscape, countryside and elements of Britain’s heritage from award-winning photographers.

the.gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London, SE1 9PH

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Britain on View

Visitors and local residents

Thursday 21 February - Monday 10 March 2008. Showcase of images of landscape, countryside and elements of Britain’s heritage from award-winning photographers.

the.gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London, SE1 9PH

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Britain on View

Visitors and local residents

Thursday 21 February - Monday 10 March 2008. Showcase of images of landscape, countryside and elements of Britain’s heritage from award-winning photographers.

Crosby beach, Blundellsands Road West

1pm

The Mersey Guides Association

General Public

Claire Curtis-Thomas MP joins The MerseyGuides Association (Blue and Green Badge Tourist Guides) in a rendezvous with Antony Gormley's Iron Men. Come and join us and see a Blue Badge where you have never seen one before!!

the.gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London, SE1 9PH

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Britain on View

Visitors and local residents

Thursday 21 February - Monday 10 March 2008. Showcase of images of landscape, countryside and elements of Britain’s heritage from award-winning photographers.

the.gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London, SE1 9PH

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Britain on View

Visitors and local residents

Thursday 21 February - Monday 10 March 2008. Showcase of images of landscape, countryside and elements of Britain’s heritage from award-winning photographers.

marriott County Hall

6:30

The Tourism Alliance

Members of Parliament

To celebrate the launch of British Tourism Week by hosting a reception for MPs and members of the House of Lords.

Whitechapel Gallery

Anthony Spira

Artists / Students & local community

Exhibition of Turner Prize nominee, Cornelia Parker's film Chomskian Abstract, 2007 in partnership with Friends of the Earth.

Duke of York Square, by Sloane Square, London SW3

Gillian Craig

General Public

This is the UK's leading national art and antiques fair, which brings together 100 of the country's leading antiques and fine art specialists, all members of the British Antique Dealers' Association. Together they offer for sale a wide range of top quality pieces, displayed in a unique setting, in the heart of fashionable Chelsea. All items are checked for quality and authenticity so everyone from the first time buyer to the seasoned collector can buy with confidence.

The Brady Arts & Community Centre

9am - 6pm

Katy Beale

All the family

A carnival extravaganza to celebrate the diverse and fascinating wealth of cultures that we house in East London today - and Kinetika’s 10 year anniversary! Using intricate vivid ink drawings illustrating the creative processes of carnival design, spectacular costumes used in past performances and photography of global and local events including the Brick Lane Mela, Kinetika takes you behind the scenes into a vibrant and imaginative world and gives a unique insight into the travels of carnival around the globe and into the UK. There will be film screenings and Meet the Artists evenings as part of the show. Please check the website www.kinetika.co.uk for more details.

Canary Wharf

Doors 5pm

Lucie Moore

General Public / Corporate

For the fifth consecutive year, the ISS Canary Wharf Squash Classic returns to the East Wintergarden for a week of unbelievable action. Not only will the world’s best squash players be returning to this incredible venue, but they will once again be fighting for PSA world ranking points.

Fakenham

9 to 5

Matt Beckley

Local Population + Early Tourists

To bring to the attention of the local population the tourist offer on their doorstep and to generate sufficient interest so as to advance tourism development in the community. To show visitors to Fakenham that there is more to the town than meets the eye.

NFT2, BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, SE1 8XT

8.40pm

Jan Faull

General Public / BFI members

To mark the start of a working relationship between the BFI National Archive and VisitBritain, this screening highlights films produced by the national tourist board spanning the decades. The films will capture the changing face of city and countryside and the social mores of the British people.

The Hyatt Regency, The Curchill, London

09.30

Jane Evans

Hospitality and Business Tourism Industry Professionals

To encourage and share best practice. To encourage industry debate and discussion. To aid and encourage networking.

BTTF, Stratford-upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa, www.shakespeare-country.co.uk

All Day and Night

Phil Hackett

Anyone

Win a fantastic prize and discover the secrets of Shakespeare Country. Shakespeare Country will again be supporting British Tourism Week (BTW) with a fantastic prize for a family or group of friends to discover the secrets of this magical destination. The prize includes a whole host of tickets to celebrated quality attractions and a summers worth of overnight stays in hotels worth approximately £1,500. The fabulous family prize includes a copy of the highly acclaimed book ‘The Shakespeare Secret’ by J L Carrell, a two night break with dinner, bed & breakfast at the Alveston Manor, a two night break with bed & breakfast at The Swan's Nest Hotel, a night at the Thistle Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon in a four poster room with breakfast, a family ticket to Hidcote Manor Garden, Compton Verney, Blenheim Palace, Stratford Butterfly Farm, Hill Close Gardens, Sulgrave Manor, Hatton Farm Village, Mill Dene Gardens, Bancroft Cruises, Domestic Fowl Trust, Cotswold Falconry Centre and Warwick Racecourse. The prize also includes 2 pairs of tickets to see the five Shakespearian Houses, a "Golden Ticket" - which provides life-long access to visit Shakespeare’s Grave, a family ticket to see ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’ by the Royal Shakespeare Company at The Courtyard Theatre, a family day’s bike hire in Stratford-upon-Avon with Stratford Bike Hire, boat hire from the Leam Boat Centre, a family ticket for a scenic pleasure flight from Avon Air Centre and the chance to drive a classic British sports car for a day from The Open Road. To stand a chance of winning this amazing prize, visit either the Tourist Information Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon or Royal Leamington Spa, or the Shakespeare Country stand at the British Travel Trade Fair. Alternatively you can enter online by visiting the Shakespeare Country website at www.shakespeare-country.co.uk.The prize will be drawn on the 18 March when the lucky winners will be notified. For theatre and attraction tickets, accommodation, brochures, special offers and more information visit www.shakespeare-country.co.uk or call Shakespeare Country on 0870 160 7930. Contact the Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa Tourist Information Centres for discounted tickets for Warwick Castle, Alton Towers, Madame Tussauds, Shakespearience and Blenheim Palace. www.shakespeare-countyr.co.uk

Bedford Tourist Information Centre

Monday 10th March until Tuesday 18th March (excluding Sunday)

Anna Di Piro/ Emily Williams

General Public; Adult or Children's Audio Tour Option Approx 30 mins

The Bedford Room provides an introduction to the Story of Bedford, in an enjoyable way, which enables visitors and local people to appreciate the factors which have influenced how the town has become what it is today, helps visitors appreciate what is on offer, equips them with the wherewithal to maximise the value fo their vist to Bedford and encourages them to go out and explore. Subject's include Bedford Castle, Industry and Trade, Britannia Works Worker, WW2 Spies and Broadcasts, Bunyan, Lace Making and At Home in Bedford.

Lancaster TIC

10.00-16.00

Allison Thomas

Visitors and locals

To promote the delights of Lancashire food with recipes ideas as part of British Tourism Week. During this special week Lancaster TIC will highlight Lancashire’s great reputation for quality local food - local cheeses including the famous Blacksticks Blue Cheese and Bowland water will be available to sample. Lancashire recipes on specialties such as Lancashire Hot Pot will be on display alongside information on Lancashire’s fabulous food culture.

Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre

9 am-5 pm

Alyson Barnes

Visitors and local residents

To raise the profile of Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury, the wealthiest and most powerful woman in Elizabethan England after the Queen, and show her connections with stately homes in the area, including Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Old Hall and Chatsworth.

Wadworth Brewery, Devizes, Wiltshire

11.00am

Kennet Tourism

Adults

Avebury, Marlborough and Devizes Tourist Information teams have put together a fortnight of fascinating and historical events. The aim is to remind Wiltshire residents of their heritage and what can be found just beyond their own doorstep. To kick start the week, Wadworth Brewery has arranged a special preview tour of the brewery, Visitor Centre and the Shire horses. Please book in advance Tel: 01380 732277

South Holland Centre,Spalding, Lincolnshire

9.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Sally Harrison

Visitors and local residents

Spalding celebrates its 50th Flower Parade on Saturday 3rd May 2008. The parade starts at 2p.m, more than half a million tulip heads will be pinned to the spectacular floats. The theme this year will be Thanks for the Memories. We hope our visitors enjoy the floats and stay and explore the region and discover all the other events on offer over the course of the weekend

In and around London

Aline Bentley

Overseas visitors / public

British Tours Ltd is pleased to support British Tourism Week with a 20 percent discount on bookings for personal day tours in and around London made during March 10 -18 for up to 6 people. See the best of London, Bath, Cambridge, Duxford, Oxford, Stratford and more with your own expert guide.

Steam Mill Chester

Various

Visit Chester and Cheshire

General Public / Tourists / Travel Trade / Groups / Corporate

"The Chester Film Society Film Festival gives you the chance to see 'World Cinema Gems'. "

CHester, Cheshire

AM

Visit Chester and Cheshire

Targeted Agents from Hong Kong

This is a familiarization for Hong Kong & Southern China travel agents around BTTF period - they have specifically requested to come to Chester

Titanic Spa

9:30 until 5:30

Rebecca Hall

Health and Beauty/ Spa clients

With the support of our local MP Kali Mountford and our local newspaper The Huddersfield Daily Examiner we are supporting British Tourism Week by promoting tourism within our local community and hope to gain the interest of the public from both far and wide. In addition we are offering an English Rose treatment package that will consist of a luxury facial and an English cream tea.

Arundel, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton and surrounding villages

Various

Phil Graham

All

Many and various. This is just a small selection of the HUGE variety of events that take place throughout the year in Arundel, Bognor Regis & Littlehampton - 'Sussex by the Sea'.

Helme Park Hall Hotel

8th March 2008, 11.30am

Marc Edmundson

Any

Show round of hotel with local MP Hilary Armstrong. Meet with other local tourism businesses and photo call for local press.

National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ

10.00-18.00

Emma Farley

Visitors and local residents

Oening up the National Railway Museum’s previously hidden archive collections to the widest possible audience; "Search Engine" is the Museum’s new £4 million state-of-the-art library and archive centre. Visitors are able to bring along their questions to be answered and also visit a new exhibition space, with changing exhibitions focusing on the archive’s hidden treasures. The current exhibition, ‘What’s in Store’, takes you on a whirlwind tour of Search Engine including 200 years of history - from Stephenson’s diaries to Jack the station dog, holiday brochures to Michael Caine.

The Terrace House of Commons

10.30am

Hannah Carmichael

Members of the Association

To launch the BALPPA financed study of the case for a reduction in the rate of VAT for Visitor Attractions Admission and all forms of Accomodation.

Crypt Gallery, Off Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1HE

10.30 to 5.00

Angie Osborne

Visitors & Local Residents

British Tourism Week is celebrated with an exhibition by Julian Rowe who presents his latest work with reference to Seaford's history as an important trading port and the probable origins of the medieval Crypt as a Merchants House. 'Cabinets of Curiosities' in the upper gallery will be complimented by a dramatic three dimensional installation in the Undercroft. The Merchants House Memory Book will be on display and visitors are invited to contribute their own memories of the Crypt and Seaford. (Closed Sundays) For further information contact Seaford TIC 01323 897426.

Ness, Tatton, Little Morton Hall, Combemere, Arley Hall and Gardens - Cheshire

TBC

Visit Chester and Cheshire

General Public / Tourists / Travel Trade / Groups / Corporate

Inspiring works of art by nationally renowned artists are to grace Cheshire's most beautiful gardens as part of Cheshire's Year of Gardens 08 celebration. Five artists have been selected to create a site-specific installation at one of five well-known Cheshire gardens this winter. Entitled Something Beautiful the project will also feature five commissions form community groups.

Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire

Various

Visit Chester and Cheshire

General Public / Tourists / Travel Trade / Groups / Corporate

An exhibition featuring the most creative images from the annual competition, the most prestigious event of its kind in the world, held in one of Europe’s largest aquariums.

The Harbour Gallery

10:30

Pat Robson & Elizabeth Le Gal

Everyone

Showcasing contemporary, innovative, exciting and historical textile art from the UK, France and the Channel Islands. Includes workshops, demonstrations, lectures and exhibitions.

Central London

11am

Sandra Shevey

General

To evaluate director Alfred Hitchcock`s promotion of London as a travelogue destination; to evaluate to what extent he emphasizes the epicurean aspects of London; and to evaluate to what extent he changed and/or distorted London to conform to his vision of the city as a tourist destination.

Stamford

Keren Shepherd

Belgian Tour Operators

To increase awareness of the Lincolnshire Vales to an audience of Belgian Tour Operators.

Online

24/7

David Wilson

All

Helsbury Park is proud to announce that it has selected the sixteen finalists in its annual dog photography competition. Guests staying at the self-catering estate, were encouraged to submit photographs around the theme of ‘dog friendly holidays’. Popular subjects among this year’s entry include racing on the nearby beaches, stalking for trout and flaking out on the sofa. Visitors to the Helsbury Park website now have the opportunity to vote for their favourite photo via an online poll [http://www.helsburypark.co.uk/poll/Photo_poll.asp]. Voting closes at the end of March, with the winner being announced on April 1. “By putting the photos on our website and allowing people to vote for their favourite on-line, we have massively increased the interest in our competition,” said Helsbury Park owner David Wilson. “We expect this year’s competition to attract thousands of votes, there are some stunning photos, and we’re really looking forward to seeing who comes out top dog.” Helsbury Park provides luxury, dog friendly self-catering accommodation set in100 acres of unspoilt woodland and open pasture in the heart of north Cornwall. It has received numerous accolades, including the 2006 Cornwall Tourism Award and South West England Tourism Excellence Award. The estate farmhouse and cottages have achieved a 5-star rating from the English Tourist Board.

Tyne and Wear attractions

Pete Warne

Tyne and Wear residents / visitors

Visitors can explore more of Tyne and Wear's top attractions with the new Discover pass - offering amazing discounts at nearly 40 attractions in the area. Available for just £1 from Tourist Information Centres, Discover enables visitors to save money at their favourite attractions including Blue Reef Aquarium, Centre for Life, Tynemouth Priory and the National Glass Centre. Discover will be officially launched on Monday 10 March as part of British Tourism Week. For further information visit www.visitnewcastlegateshead.co.uk/discover

west end of Great St Mary's church

see website

Society of Cambridge Tourist Guides

general public and visitors to Cambridge

Cambridge Blue and Green Badge tourist guides invite you to walk with them in the footsteps of world famous Cambridge scientists, during the university's Science Week and British Tourism Week. Our aim is to convey to everyone, from 6 to 60, with no science background or a PhD, the sheer excitment of "standing on the shoulders of giants" as Isaac Newton put it - a Cambridge scientist of course!

Cotswolds

Bob Ochoa

Any tourists or visitors to the area

To show visitors the very best of Cotswold villages during a day tour which lasts approx. 8 hours. 20% DISCOUNT for 4 to 6 people on 10 March to 13 March inclusive

Tourist Board offices in Chorley

Daily

Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board

BBC Radio Lancashire listeners

To promote British Tourism Week, Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board has put itself forward as BBC Radio Lancashire's `Workplace of the Week`. There will be a daily interview with various staff from the tourist board to discuss our work and staff will be choosing records to be played on air, with a tourism theme where possible.

Blackmore Farm, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset

11.00

Farm Stay UK

Farm Stay members and interested parties

To raise awareness within local and regional government, MP's and other interested parties to promote the outstanding work done by Farm Stay members in both tourism, local food and drink and farm diversification. Our host farm is an excellent example of working farm, beautiful bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation, as well as local farm shop.

Carlisle Tourist Information Centre

10am - 4pm (booking essential)

Sam Andrews

Accommodation providers with valid quality inspection

Cumbria’s network of Tourist Information Centres (TIC’s) welcomes millions of visitors to the region every year, many of whom will stay for several nights. Designed to engage & work closely with local accommodation businesses, accommodation providers with a valid quality inspection grading have been invited to attend DMS & GuestLink training. Surgeries will be hosted by the TIC in conjunction with Cumbria Tourism to help raise the profile and services available through the TIC. By improving communication and developing or creating a positive relationship with accommodation providers, the ultimate aim is to provide a world class visitor service to a world class visitor destination.

Tourist Information Centre 77 Promenade Cheltenham

09.30 - 10.30

Angie Rowlands

Racegoers.

Marin Horwood will welcome and greet racegoers to Cheltenham in the busiest week in the events calendar.

Towncentric, 18a St George's Square, Gravesend, Kent. DA110TB

9am to 5pm

Virginie Whittaker

Open to all

Want to holiday in Britain and make the most of it? Gravesend Visitor Centre is the perfect place to get professional advice. Members of staff will be happy to assist you with booking your next UK holiday. The centre offers an extensive range of 2008 brochures for all over Britain. Visitors are welcome to bring in their photographs or postcards of their favourite British holiday destination to be attached to our giant map! Note: tea or coffee will be available from 10am to 4pm

Norwich and the surrounding area

Various

VisitNorwich Ltd

Local Residents and Businesses

Norwich is a fantastic city area destination with stunning countryside and the Norfolk Broads on its doorstep. Steeped in history, Norwich is also one of Britain's top five places to shop. The Residents First Campaign encourages local people to get to know and make use of their local tourist attractions. We want to encourage them to become repeat customers with visiting friends and family and to be ambassadors for local businesses.

Norwich and the surrounding area

Various

VisitNorwich Ltd

Local Residents and Businesses

Norwich is a fantastic city area destination with stunning countryside and the Norfolk Broads on its doorstep. Steeped in history, Norwich is also one of Britain's top five places to shop. The Residents First Campaign encourages local people to get to know and make use of their local tourist attractions. We want to encourage them to become repeat customers with visiting friends and family and to be ambassadors for local businesses.

Sandbach High School

12.00

Mrs J Jackson

Whole of the school

We are organising a Travel Show where each form from years 7 - 10 (33) are going to have an exhibition of their particular UK tourist attraction. Each form will have the width of a table plus the wall space behind, the places they are promoting were drawn from a pool of cities, sea side resorts and visitor attractions. Their minimum brief is to show where the place is in Britain, what there is to do there, how to get there, what type of accommodation/catering is there and the production of promotional materials. Already some forms are planning to use surfboards and boats for their purpose. The event is being coordinated by our Year 10 Travel and Tourism group for their Organise an Activity or Event module. The 'Travel Show' will take place on either the Tuesday or Wednesday lunchtime in our Sports Hall. We are making this into a whole school activity with various departments getting involved e.g. English and Modern Foreign Languages descriptive writng, Food Technology regional foods and art advertising

Towncentric, 18a St George's Square, Gravesend, Kent. DA110TB

9am to 5pm

Virginie Whittaker

Open to all

Want to holiday in Britain and make the most of it? Gravesend Visitor Centre is the perfect place to get professional advice. Members of staff will be happy to assist you with booking your next UK holiday. The centre offers an extensive range of 2008 brochures for all over Britain. Visitors are welcome to bring in their photographs or postcards of their favourite British holiday destination to be attached to our giant map! Note: tea or coffee will be available from 10am to 4pm

The Dalton Arms, Glasson Dock nr Lancaster

10.30am

Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board

Media, tourist board partners

This popular pub and eating place has become the 100th business in Lancashire to gain the tourist's board quality assessment Taste Lancashire, run in conjunction with local produce champion Made in Lancashire. A remarkable achievement as the scheme - one of the first in Britain - has only been running about 18 months after a successful pilot. Tourist Board Chair Lesley Lloyd will be presenting a plaque and certificate. Taste Lancashire asseses everything from hygiene and customer care, to presentation and use of local produce. There are Quality and Highest Quality Awards to be achieved in the scheme.

Tourist Board offices in Chorley

Daily

Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board

BBC Radio Lancashire listeners

To promote British Tourism Week, Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board has put itself forward as BBC Radio Lancashire's `Workplace of the Week`. There will be a daily interview with various staff from the tourist board to discuss our work and staff will be choosing records to be played on air, with a tourism theme where possible.

Cotswolds