Archive for the 'places to visit' Category

Visiting Dublin

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

If you are planning on visiting Dublin, then you might want to have a look at this Dublin tourist information website, which I discovered this morning.
Dublin is one of the places I am hoping to be able to visit soon. I have never been to Ireland before, but I know there are a lot of [...]

Lord Mayor’s Show in London

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

The 2008 Lord Mayor’s Show
The 2008 Lord Mayor’s Show will be on Saturday 8 November at 11am. Over 6100 people are going to take part in the 2008 Lord Mayor’s Show, including 2000 servicemen and women, 220 vehicles, 71 floats, 13 marching bands, 21 carriages including the glorious State Coach and of course the giant [...]

Christmas Switch On in London

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Christmas will soon be with us, and preparations are already underway!
Oxford Street in Christmas lights
It’s time for the big Christmas lights switch on and the transformation of Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street, as well as local shopping centres such as Kingston upon Thames for the festive season.

Regent Street
Thursday 6 November
This year, Regent Street [...]

October Plenty - annual celebration of the autumn harvest

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

On Sunday 26 October at midday come along to the Bankside by Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre to enjoy this FREE annual celebration of the autumn harvest.
The event goes ahead in the fascinating, historic borough of Southwark whatever the weather.
Now in its fourteenth year, the event delights the crowds by mixing ancient seasonal customs and theatre with [...]

London Games Festival

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

The London Games Festival is back for its third year, with more events and mind-blowing entertainment than ever.
From 24 October to 2 November, the third of these festivals brings a ‘celebration of games and interactive entertainment’ to the capital.
This unique festival is designed to attract everyone interested in ‘interactive entertainment’, from parents to bedroom gamers, [...]

Dance Umbrella - annual festival of contemporary dance

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

This year’s annual festival of contemporary dance takes place from 30 September to 8 November. Dance Umbrella turns 30 this year, and the 2008 festival promises to carry on the long tradition of encouraging new talent from around the globe, with artists from Argentina, Portugal, France, Italy, USA, and the UK.
It also provides a showcase [...]

Black History Season 2008

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

From 1 to 31 October, Black History Season 2008 will be celebrated with a wide range of events in venues across the capital.
About Black History Season

What is Black History Season?
Black History Season is a season of events and activities that encompasses the anniversary of Black History Month, which has been celebrated across London since October [...]

10 Top Beaches in Turkey

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Alanya
Belek, near Aspendos
Goynuk, near Kemer
Incekum, near Alanya
Iztuzu, near Dalyan
Marmaris
Oludeniz, near Fethiye
Patara
Phaselis
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Arms and Armour from the movies - exhibition

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

ARMS & ARMOUR FROM THE MOVIES - The Wonderful World of Weta
12 JULY UNTIL 16 NOVEMBER 2008
Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds
New Zealand’s Weta Workshop has won countless awards for its work on major films such as The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, King Kong, The Last [...]

Visiting Oxford

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

I’ve been to Oxford a couple of years ago, in 2006. We were on holiday in London, and decided to spend a day in Oxford, just to have a look at the famous city. However, there is so much to see, that one day was not enough!
Oxford is a city and the county town of [...]