The National Gallery has launched a series of ground-breaking digital initiatives that will transform how people experience its world-renowned collection, as part of celebrations marking its 200th anniversary. Announced today, the innovations include a virtual exploration platform, an extensive release of scholarly research, and an expanded augmented reality experience, all designed to make the Gallery’s […]
Golden Egg Hunt with Prizes Worth Hundreds Launches at Blenheim Palace for Easter Holidays
Families looking for Easter holiday activities will have the chance to win prizes worth over £200 as part of a golden egg treasure hunt at Blenheim Palace this April. The Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site has announced “Golden Giveaways,” a daily treasure hunt running weekdays from 5th to 17th April 2025, where visitors can track […]
Mid-Sized Regional Hubs Outperform Major Cities in Britain’s Top Work Destinations for 2025
A comprehensive new study has revealed that mid-sized regional cities are now outperforming major urban centres as Britain’s top destinations for jobs and work opportunities, with Winchester, Warwick, and Stafford claiming the leading positions nationwide. Research conducted by CoworkingCafe examined Britain’s largest cities across multiple metrics including employment rates, business growth, and housing affordability, highlighting […]
British Museum to Explore Origins of Three Major World Religions in Ground-Breaking Exhibition
The British Museum has announced a major new exhibition that will explore the origins and evolution of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religious art for the first time under one roof. “Ancient India: living traditions,” opening on 22 May 2025, will trace how the artistic depictions of these faiths transformed from symbolic representations to the human […]
London Drivers Face Higher Parking Fines as Penalty Charges Rise for First Time in 14 Years
Motorists in London will face significantly higher fines for parking and traffic offences from next month, as penalty charges are set to increase for the first time since 2011. London Councils has announced that from Monday 7 April, penalty charge notices (PCNs) will rise by £30 across all categories, following approval from the Mayor of […]
New £3.4m Family Hub Opens in Wood Green to Support Local Families
A new Family Hub offering comprehensive support services for local families has opened in Wood Green, completing Haringey Council’s ambitious £3.4 million programme to establish four such centres across the borough. Located at the Rising Green Youth Hub on Wood Green High Road, the centre will serve as the final piece in the council’s strategy […]
Dinosaurs and Steam Trains Collide for Easter Fun at North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Families looking for Easter holiday entertainment can journey back in time twice over at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) this April, with a unique combination of heritage rail travel and prehistoric adventure. The popular attraction, which runs through the heart of the North York Moors National Park, has announced a packed programme of dinosaur-themed […]
National Gallery Celebrates 200th Anniversary with Record-Breaking 4.7 Million Visitors
The National Gallery has announced that more than 4.7 million people saw its paintings in person during its 200th anniversary year, marking a 15% increase from 2023 figures. The London institution welcomed 3.2 million visitors to its Trafalgar Square home in 2024, with a further 1.5 million engaging with its exhibitions and programmes at venues […]
Blenheim Palace Opens Doors to Victorian ‘Downstairs’ World in New Visitor Experience
Areas of Blenheim Palace that have remained hidden from public view for centuries will be opened for the first time this month as part of an immersive new attraction. ‘Life Below Stairs’, launching on 29th March, will give visitors unprecedented access to the original Victorian working kitchens and service areas of the Oxfordshire stately home, […]
Groundbreaking Exhibition Challenges Medical View of Deafness at Wellcome Collection
A major new exhibition opening next month at London’s Wellcome Collection will challenge conventional perspectives on deafness and sign language through provocative artworks that blend humour with social commentary. ‘1880 THAT’, running from 17 April to 16 November 2025, marks the first major London exhibition by Berlin-based artists Christine Sun Kim and Thomas Mader, who […]