12th May, 2015 by Richard Clein
Classical-crossover singer Katherine Jenkins OBE, is to have a carriage named in her honour by Snowdon Mountain Railway.
The announcement follows Katherine’s performances at the VE Day 70: A Party to Remember and Royal Albert Hall VE celebration concerts at the weekend.
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1st May, 2015 by Richard Clein
Hafod Eryri the visitor centre at the summit of Snowdon, has opened for the 2015 season.
The first trains left Llanberis on 1st May and weather permitting the building will be open and ready to welcome visitors over the bank holiday weekend.
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29th April, 2015 by Richard Clein
Newly promoted football club Barrow AFC found itself the focus of media attention this week after the region’s media descended on its Holker Street stadium.
Around 800 fans braved the elements to welcome the triumphant team back after winning the Conference North title on Saturday.
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23rd April, 2015 by Richard Clein
Visitors to Land’s End are up more than 15% this Easter following a considerable investment in new attractions and events.
Crowds have been ‘flocking’ to the new Shaun the Sheep Experience, a joint venture between Heritage Great Britain PLC and Aardman Animations, costing half a million pounds.
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16th April, 2015 by Richard Clein
A new £150,000 carriage has arrived ready for service at Snowdon Mountain Railway.
Its arrival follows the success of the first Snowdon Lily carriage which was launched in 2013 as part of the heritage steam service.
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13th April, 2015 by Richard Clein
Tourism chiefs on the Isle of Wight have unveiled a new Carousel and Taste of the Wight retail outlet at The Needles Landmark Attraction.
It’s part of a £350,000 investment by the site’s owners Heritage Great Britain plc and is being hailed as a significant boost to the Island’s tourism offer.
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