Jubilee Fountain Opens at Hampton Court Palace
There's a new reason to visit Hampton Court - the Jubilee Fountain, standing at the end of the famous Long Water canal. The fountain serves as a historic tribute to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 50 years on the British throne.

Food Fit for a King at Hampton Court Palace
Cookery Weekends, Every Weekend Now until December 15, 2002
Tudor Christmas, December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003
The scents and sounds of ages past will fill the air at Hampton Court Palace this winter as the great kitchens of King Henry VIII will once again come alive as a Mastercook and his team prepare a series of feasts fit for a king.

British Museum Celebrates 250 Years
The British Museum in London will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its foundation in 2003. Britain’s first national public museum was brought about by an act of parliament and to commemorate the occasion the museum will stage a series of activities and events throughout the year. These include a ‘festival of festivals’, contemporary arts residences and a special week of celebrations starting on June 7: the day the museum was founded in 1753.

UK Christmas Markets
More British cities are entering into the festive spirit this year by holding Christmas markets. These are not only good opportunities to buy unique gifts but also a chance to enjoy festivities and traditions in historic settings. Cathedrals, abbeys, castles - even famous battleships - are the backdrops, and many people dress in period costume.