Tourism News & Updates
- 9th July 2014
The world of theatre is so varied and unique that no two shows are alike. I even hesitate before calling them ‘shows’ as these productions and performances transcend into something more than just a show, they transcend into a true memorable experience that will light up your imagination.
- 22nd June 2014
Festivals are a fantastic way to bring people together. Whether we are talking about music, film or food festivals, they all have this amazing power to bring a wide variety of people together under one collective interest. The summer is always packed full of great festivals to attend but there is one in particular you should be paying extra close attention to…
- 21st May 2014
It's often difficult to find out what's happening around town over the Bank Holiday so take a look here where we've pulled together just a few of our fantastic towns events and activities this weekend.
The East Lancashire Railway see’s the return of their award winning 1940s Weekend on 24th – 26th May. The popular event is back bigger and better than ever before with an array of activities for all the family including; vintage fun fair, wartime workshops, fabulous forties entertainment, line quiz as well as popular battle re-enactments.
- 13th May 2014
I’m just going to cut straight to the chase with this blog; there is somewhere that you NEED to be this weekend starting with Saturday 17th May. Drop your plans; get the kids and head down to Eccles for an extremely special event – Celebrating Eccles 2014!
- 8th January 2014
Ramsbottom High Street has been voted one of the best locations in the land in a national newspaper poll.
- 26th October 2013
There is no denying that the redevelopment of Salford Quays has reaped endless benefits for Salford and the local people. The introduction of the BBC and ITV has injected employment into a run-down area – making Salford a much more attractive prospect to the rest of the UK.
- 25th October 2013
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has been protecting the coasts of Britain since 1824. They are a dedicated group of individuals that specializes in saving lives at sea all around Britain, with only 40,000 volunteers. They are like a Superhero team but better and more relevant! Sure they are a fantastic group, but what does this have to do with the lovely Salford people?
- 2nd October 2013
On 27th October Whitefield Halloween Festival will return for a third year of frightening fun for the whole family.
- 23rd September 2013
After many years, and a few unfortunate set backs and delays, the plans for regenerating the Pendleton area have been given the green light. Finally! I can’t express how great this is for the people of Salford enough but what actually does regeneration mean for Pendleton?