British holiday information

The People’s History Museum in Manchester was officially reopened on Friday 5 March following an extensive £12.5 million redevelopment.
The museum explores the history of the working people of Britain charting the history of democracy from the early 18th century to the present day. Since it reopened on 13 February 2010, the museum has welcomed more [...]

The Isle of Man has failed in its attempt to persuade the UK Government to overturn its decision to scrap the reciprocal health agreement with the Isle of Man.
Although, often thought of as part of the UK, the Isle of Man is actually a Crown Dependency, part of the British Isles but NOT the UK. [...]

Ocean Parcs, owner of Pontin’s, has unveiled a multi-million pound investment for five of its six holiday parks, far more than originally announced in February - Southport Holiday Park alone has a planned investment of more than £100 million.
Subject to planning permission, Prestatyn Sands, Brean Sands, Southport, Lowestoft (Pakefield) and Camber Sands will all see [...]

The famous Blackpool Illuminations will be switched on tonight by comedian Alan Carr.
In the build-up to the switch-on there’s a free concert available on a first come first served basis. No tickets are required but it’s advisable to get there early. Gates open at 4pm with the concert starting at 6pm.
Hosting tonight’s concert will be [...]

If you haven’t already sussed, I’m a big fan of the Red Arrows and their fantastic air display.
If you’re a fan too, and you’re in the Blackpool region this coming weekend, you can see them perform their latest display between the Central and South Piers in Blackpool this Sunday, 9 August 2009.
The Red Arrows are [...]

Clitheroe Castle, the only remaining castle in Lancashire with a royalist garrison during the Civil War and possibly the second smallest keep in England, has reopened after a £3.5 million state-of-the-art refurbishment.
The refurbishment features a glass atrium linking the museum and North West Sound Archives on two levels, a café, interactive display facilities, previously unseen [...]