Tourism News & Updates
- 21st January 2013
Not only did Salford’s very own architectural treasure Ordsall Hall win the national Building Conversation Category at the RCIS Awards last year, but in November they also snagged ‘Best Small Visitor Attraction’ at the renowned Manchester Tourism Awards.
- 14th January 2013
The UVHS Wind Band will be joined by Her Majesty’s Royal Marines for a special performance at The Coro on Thursday 31st January
- 10th January 2013
Whitworth is a hive of activity throughout the year – from the annual St. George’s Day Celebrations to the summer Scarecrow Festival, there really is something for everyone to enjoy.
- 7th January 2013
One of the better New Year’s Resolutions I have ever heard is to try something new. Yes, that simple. Of course, it turned out to be disastrous for Ross on Friends, but if you avoid leather trousers and use one of these great local businesses, it can only go well for you.
- 10th December 2012
Businesses in Lancaster have voted yes to making the city centre a Business Improvement District (BID).
Turnout in the ballot was 40% with 67% of businesses by number voting in favour and 61% in favour by size. The vote was independently managed by the Electoral Reforms Service.
- 10th December 2012
As the stage door closes on the filming of yet another prime time TV production right here on our doorstep, Lancaster can be proud that it played a crucial role in there being something special to watch on TV this Christmas!
- 10th December 2012
Lancaster's traditional Charter Market is hosting a festive Christmas Market in the courtyard of the magnificent Lancaster Castle on Thursday, December 20.
- 27th November 2012
Come and join the annual Christmas Carol celebrations at the Ashton Memorial at Williamson Park in Lancaster starting on Friday 14 December until Friday 21 December 2012 at 7.30pm - with the finest local choirs and orchestras
- 27th November 2012
Sunderland, commonly known as Sunderland Point, is on a windswept peninsula between the mouth of the River Lune and Morecambe Bay
Comedian John Bishop caused a bit of a stir in Ulverston recently when he was spotted filming a new production at the town's Coronation Hall.