| Winter Golf in Scotland
Visitors to North-East Scotland can enjoy golf all through the winter at some of the fine courses in the Grampian mountains, and surrounding the port and city of Aberdeen. A new website showcases these golf courses, many of which are open 365 days a year.
Britain's Inland Waterways Guide
A new guide to Britain's waterways will help visitors get the most of its 2,000-mile network of canals, lakes and navigable rivers - both on and alongside the water. The free brochure, "Enjoy Britain's Waterscape" has been produced by Waterscape.com and is available free from VisitBritain's offices overseas.
National Trust Working Holidays
The National Trust has created some new Working Holidays to get you into the great outdoors in 2005, including a unique opportunity to repair cattle erosion at the ancient monument of Stonehenge, Wiltshire.
Russian Winter Festival in London
On 15 January 2005, Trafalgar Square will be the site of London’s first Russian Winter Festival. The festival showcases music, theatre, entertainment, food and drink, as well as traditional festival activities.
New UK Guide for Young Travellers
VisitBritain has published a pocket-sized handbook for young travellers aged 18 to 30 in association with guide book specialists Lonely Planet. "Experience Britain, Do It Your Way" is the official guide for backpackers, independent travellers and working holidaymakers planning a trip to the UK.
Britain's Traffic-Free Cycle Trails
A new book highlights more than 400 of the best cycling routes in Britain which are not only scenic but also segregated from cars.
Blenheim Palace Events for 2005
Blenheim Palace, home of the Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, will mark the 40th anniversary of Britain’s wartime Prime Minister’s death in 2005 with a special exhibition.
Stratford-upon-Avon's Shakespeare Festival
A celebration of comedy and the 400th anniversary of the Gunpowder plot attempt to blow-up parliament in 1605 are features of The Royal Shakespeare Company’s 2005 Festival Season in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Herefordshire Black and White Tour
Visitors to Herefordshire are now being given the chance to see the whole of the county in its true colours, with a new guide to some of the most historic and photogenic buildings in England. The guide offers four separate, self-guided car trails through different parts of the county, and highlights more than 40 half-timbered buildings where it is now possible to stay or eat.
Herefordshire Winter Walking Festival
Get out and about this holiday season - the Herefordshire Winter Walking Festival offers 11 guided circular walks of no more than five miles, all are linked to local food and drink along way. The festival dates are from 27th to 31st December, 2004.
Jorvik Viking Festival 2005
York is gearing up to celebrate its Viking history in true style next year with the 20th anniversary of the JORVIK Viking Festival - taking place from 4th - 20th February 2005, including half term. Organised by the Jorvik Viking centre, the Festival is set to attract hundreds of fearsome warriors, traders and craftspeople from all over the UK and Europe, along with numerous visitors who come to join in the fun.
Caerphilly Castle Christmas Opening
Caerphilly Castle has joined in the Christmas spirit and is offering free admiission on 11 - 12 December. Visitors can enjoy cookery demonstrations in the great hall and re enactment displays in the grounds of the castle.
Cycling the East of England
Download a new on-line Cycling Discovery Map - and pedal yourself through the East of England. The East of England Tourist Board has developed over 25 Cycling Discovery Maps throughout the region, and as a special taster, three of the maps are now available on-line to download free of charge.
Glamis Castle Special Winter Events 2004
Glamis Castle, the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and a royal residence since 1372 is offering a special winter programme in 2004, including carol concerts, storytelling, and a 35ft Christmas tree.
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