British Tourism Week 2008
The second annual British Tourism Week (BTW) takes place from 10 - 18 March 2008. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has confirmed that he will once again be the Patron for this series of inter-related events, which will raise national and international awareness of the size, value and importance of Britain's £85 billion visitor economy.
Please find below a range of events taking place in our region during this week:
See Atlantis by Julian Rowe in Seaford
Location: Crypt Gallery, Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1HE
Time: 10.30 - 17.00
Organiser: Angie Osborne
Audience: Visitors & Local Residents
Website: http://www.lewes.gov.uk/leisure/1983.asp
British Tourism Week is celebrated with an exhibition by Julian Rowe who presents his latest work with reference to Seaford's history as an important trading port and the probable origins of the medieval Crypt as a Merchants House. 'Cabinets of Curiosities' in the upper gallery will be complimented by a dramatic three dimensional installation in the Undercroft. The Merchants House Memory Book will be on display and visitors are invited to contribute their own memories of the Crypt and Seaford. (Closed Sundays) For further information contact Seaford TIC: 01323 897426.
Gravesend Tourism Fair
Location: Towncentric, 18a St George's Square,Gravesend, Kent. DA110TB
Time: 9am to 5pm
Organiser: Virginie Whittaker
Audience: Open to all
Website: http://www.towncentric.co.uk
Want to holiday in Britain and make the most of it? Gravesend Visitor Centre is the perfect place to get professional advice. Members of staff will be happy to assist you with booking your next UK holiday. The centre offers an extensive range of 2008 brochures for all over Britain. Visitors are welcome to bring in their photographs or postcards of their favourite British holiday destination to be attached to our giant map! Note: tea or coffee will be available from 10am to 4pm.
Fantastic Events in Sussex by the Sea
Location: Arundel, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton and surrounding villages
Time: Various
Organiser: Phil Graham
Audience: All
Website: http://www.sussexbythesea.com/what-to-do-sussex.asp?menu=6
This is just a small selection of the HUGE variety of events that take place throughout the year in Arundel, Bognor Regis & Littlehampton - 'Sussex by the Sea'.
Cotswold BTW Discount Days
Location: Cotswolds
Organiser: Bob Ochoa
Audience: Any tourists or visitors to the area
Website: http://www.diamondtours.co.uk
Show visitors the very best of Cotswold villages during a day tour which lasts approx. 8 hours. 20% DISCOUNT for 4 to 6 people on 10 March to 13 March inclusive.
Medway Tourism Week
Location: Medway Visitor Information Centre
Time: 9am to 5pm
Organiser: Ashley Davis
Audience: Visitors and local residents
Website: http://medway.gov.uk/tourism
To promote the new seasons national brochures and encourage people to take holidays and short breaks.
Tunbridge Wells Tourism Business Networking
Location: Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Organiser: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council - Economic Development
Audience: Tourism Businesses within Tunbridge Wells Borough, Tourism Portfolio Holder, Local Councillors, Tourism Officers and TIC Staff
Website: http://www.visittunbridgewells.com
A chance for local tourism businesses to meet and discuss tourism issues with the Portfolio Holder responsible for tourism, other borough Councillors and relevant Council officers on an informal basis, as well as an opportunity for businesses to meet each other and exchange ideas.
Oxford Film Sites - Free Walk
Location: Oxford Tourist Information Centre , 15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS
Time: 1.30pm
Organiser: Terry Bremble
Audience: Adults and young people. All people under 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult
Introduction to Oxford Film Sites in a 1.5 hour walking tour, no need to book.
'That Sacred Piece of Ground' Stanley Spencer Exhibition
Location: Spencer Gallery, High Street, Cookham, Berks, SL6 9SJ
Time: 11.00 - 16.30
Organiser: Chrissy Rosenthal
Audience: Art lovers
Website: http://www.stanleyspencer.org.uk
This weekend sees the final chance to see this exhibition of original works by quintessentially British artist Stanley Spencer. On show will be his unfinished masterwork 'Christ Preaching at Cookham Regatta' as well as landscapes from around this beautiful Berkshire town. Knowledgable custodians will be on hand to talk about the artist.