This weekend, on the eve of the centenary of the 'Titanic's' fateful maiden voyage, the capital of Northern Ireland launches an exciting visitor centre dedicated entirely to the most famous ship in history. This state-of-the-art interactive experience brings the legend of the great vessel home to the Belfast shipyards where she was built.
March 17th – St Patrick's Day – is a national holiday that is celebrated all around the world. Where better to celebrate, though, than Dublin, where locals and tourists alike will join in the four-day St Patrick's Festival? This exciting, energy-filled event is a great time to explore the Irish capital.
If you're one of the many fans who read the Harry Potter books cover to cover in one sitting and queued to see each of the eight films, the end of the series must have felt like the end of an era. Now, though, a new magical adventure awaits: 'The Making of Harry Potter' studio tour at Warner Bros. London, opens to visitors on 31st March, 2012.
Discover the green landscapes of the Emerald Isle and the setting of the endearing love story starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, in which the director John Ford paid tribute to the land of his fathers.
This year, Britain has a lot to celebrate: as well as the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Games, 2012 also marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, one of the best known and best loved writers in English literature. All round the country, tributes and events are getting underway.
Liverpool may be the home of the Beatles, but there were plenty of other influences in their lives. And 'the King' was one. Now, the Fab Four's home city is hosting the unprecedented 'Elvis and Us' exhibition, which offers a chance to discover more about the relationship between these musical greats.
Art lovers, make a note in your diary: starting November 9th, London's National Gallery is hosting the most comprehensive exhibition ever held of the paintings of the Italian Renaissance genius, Leonardo da Vinci.
With the spring weather making days out a more attractive option, why not visit one of the many mansions, country houses and castles across England? We've chosen a few that you may recognise from their appearances on TV and the silver screen.
Astronomical calculator? Sacred burial ground? Landing spot for UFOs? Altar for human sacrifice? Whatever the wild theories about Stonehenge, it's clear that the monument is an awe-inspiring work of vast antiquity, which comes into its own at the solstice celebrations.