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23 Feb 2012
Spring launch for new PortAventura coaster
PortAventura, the theme park located in Salou, Spain, has revealed that Europe's tallest rollercoaster is to open this spring, although it will not be ready for the start of the season on 30 March.
The park has invested more than EUR25m (£21m, US33m) in developing Shambhala, which features more than
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23 Feb 2012
April relaunch for new-look Roman museum
Northumberland's Housesteads Roman Fort, one of the most complete Roman forts in the UK, will reopen to the public in April following the first phase of a renovation project.
English Heritage closed the museum in October last year to carry out the revamp of the site in partnership with the National Trust
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21 Feb 2012
Public opening for iconic Blue Peter garden
Members of the public are to be given the chance to visit the iconic Blue Peter garden, after CBBC announced it would move to a space outside the broadcaster's new Salford home.
The children's television programme has relocated to MediaCityUK in Salford Quays and its garden and pools will occupy a space outside Dock House.
Blue Peter editor Tim Levell said: "We're really excited about being able to open up the
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20 Feb 2012
York's 'chocolate attraction' to open on 31 March
A new visitor attraction based on the history of confectionary will open on 31 March 2012 in York, UK.
Chocolate - York's Sweet Story will be operated by Continuum and will offer visitors the opportunity to learn about how the confectionery industry became one of the biggest employers in York.
The
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20 Feb 2012
Varadkar welcomes Irish tourism upturn
Irish minister for transport, transport and sport Leo Varadkar has welcomed new figures showing an increase in the number of inbound visitors to the country last year.
According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), tourist numbers grew by nearly 8 per cent to more than 6.5 million, compared with 2010. It
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20 Feb 2012
Thieves target Greece's Ancient Olympic museum
Greece culture minister Paul Geroulanos has tendered his resignation following an armed robbery at the Museum of the History of the Olympic Games, Olympia.
The incident took place on 17 February, with items such as clay figurines, vases and lamps among around 65 artefacts looted from the attraction by the thieves.
According to a statement from the culture and tourism ministry, the thieves were armed with guns and
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20 Feb 2012
Tourism blow as Wales-Ireland ferry link shuts
The closure of a ferry link between Swansea, Wales, and Cork, Ireland, is a "major opportunity lost", according to the West Cork Tourism Co-Operative Society.
Fastnet Line launched in May 2010 and has helped generate more than EUR55m (£46m) for the tourism economies of Cork, Kerry and surrounding areas.
The operator was placed into examinership late last year, but has now confirmed that efforts to raise the
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20 Feb 2012
National Blues Museum planned for St. Louis
A new National Blues Museum is being proposed for St. Louis, Missouri, US, as part of plans to reinvigorate the city's riverfront area.
To be located on Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis, the museum is set to feature interactive
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20 Feb 2012
Vaizey: Arts in line for Lottery cash boost
A projected growth in National Lottery ticket sales could generate more than £200m of extra funding for the UK arts sector over the next five years, according to arts minister Ed Vaizey.
According to the latest estimates, Vaizey said Arts Council England is set to receive £1.25bn of National
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17 Feb 2012
Assael unveils Dreamland Margate vision
Assael Architecture has unveiled its vision for the future of Dreamland Margate in Kent as part of a public inquiry into whether the local authority can compulsorily purchase the site.
The London-based practice has worked up plans to protect and reuse a Grade II*-listed cinema and scenic railway as part of
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17 Feb 2012
Design team chosen for Utah arts project
A design team has been selected for the renovation and expansion of the Kimball Art Center in Utah, US, which is home to Sundance House during the annual Sundance Film Festival.
Denmark-based BIG and US-based Architectural Nexus will lead the team that also includes Dunn Associates, VBFA, Envision
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17 Feb 2012
GBP4.5m scheme for Galloway Forest Park
A new visitor complex at Kirroughtree and a major refit of Clatteringshaws are to form part of a major GBP4.5m investment at Scotland's Galloway Forest Park. The proposals, which have been drawn up by Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS), form part of a wider strategy to enhance the park's visitor experience and
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16 Feb 2012
BeWILDerwood submits plans for second site
Bure Valley Adventures, operator of BeWILDderwood treehouse adventure park in Norfolk, UK has submitted a planning application for a second site at Tatton Park, Cheshire.
The plans for the new attraction will be put on show on 23 February as part of a consultation which will run until mid-March.
It is hoped that the plans - which have already received the support of the National Trust - will receive final approval in May 2012.
Bure Valley Adventures has liaised with Cheshire East Council and
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