York is a cathedral city with Roman origins and one of England's most attractive historic cities, situated where the rivers Ouse and Foss meet in North Yorkshire. The city has long-standing structures including its city walls and a wealth of historic attractions, of which York Minster and The Shambles are perhaps the most prominent. Earlier this ye...

The South Hams sits within the wider South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The name comes from the old English word hamme, meaning an enclosed or sheltered space, which in turn refers to the climate here, which is one of the mildest in Britain. A relatively small, yet strikingly attractive part of the county it is dotted with villages tha...

The Lion King, which is a 'musical play' based on the 1994 Disney animated feature film, is without question one of musical theatres greatest success stories. Its various productions have played to more than 110 million people worldwide and there is no sign of demand waning. The London West End production is enjoying its 24th year sell-out at Londo...

​ The new Prince Akatoki, inspired by the Japanese word for dawn is offering guests 'the calm tranquillity of Japanese hospitality' in the heart the UK's capital city. With a strong focus on aesthetic and design, guests can expect sophisticated décor, subtle mood lighting and minimalist furnishings throughout. Inspired by Japan, The Prince Akatoki'...

As the final production in the Open Air Theatre's 2022 season, Poet, playwright and performer Inua Ellams has adapted Antigone from an original work by Sophocles that was written in 441BC. I deliberately avoided delving too deeply into the original plot of theis Greek tradegy, preferring to come to the Ellams adaptation without preconceptions. It w...

The Dodson & Horrell Bolesworth International Horse Show is one of the UK's premier equestrian occasions. It is held annually in the glorious Cheshire countryside with the Barbour family's historic castle as the backdrop. The five-day event features a mix of stunning showjumping including the Bolesworth International Grand Prix, a thrilling pui...