[ June 1, 2010 9:00 am to October 1, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Explore inside the Rows stores and help unravel their mysterious past. You will be taken to a part of the city that’s rich in hush-hush history and a tea shop where high tea is definitely on the menu!These tours will give you a much closer look at the city’s unique treasures than ever before [...]

Gloucester is one of those places that nearly everyone has heard of but how many have been there? It is linked with county cricket, rugby and is the burial place of Edward II after his unfortunate incident with a red hot poker. It saw the first coronation of his grandfather Henry III in 1216 and today part of the cathedral is used as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films.
But what to do on a day trip?

Think of Jordan – the country – and the first thing that probably comes to mind is Petra, its greatest tourist attraction. Carved into a rockface more than 2,000 years ago, the city is one of the wonders and must-see places of the world.
But is it only Petra that has caused such an upsurge in tourism in the last 6 months? What is attracting so many people to go there? Many countries have seen only a limited increase in visitors but Jordan has announced that visits by Britons are up over 30% over last year. Admittedly 2009, was a tough year for everyone as we tightened belts during the recession but it was also the year that proved we felt holidays were an important aspect to life. Other things would be cut back first. Nonetheless there were countries we have chosen not go to such as the US and most Caribbean countries yet other long haul countries do well. Jordan is one of those.

[ August 7, 2010 9:00 am to August 10, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2010 Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

[ August 6, 2010 to August 16, 2010. ] Tel: 01208 850463

[ August 9, 2010 10:00 am to August 15, 2010 4:30 pm. ] Exhibition: Uncovering the Wyre Forest. Wyre Forest Gallery, Bewdley Museum, Load Street, Bewdley. DY12 2AE. 10am-4:30pm (last admission 4pm). Free. Tel: 01299 403573. www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/museum

[ August 9, 2010 10:00 am to August 15, 2010 4:30 pm. ] Exhibition: Bygone Bewdley. Severn Gallery, Bewdley Museum, Load Street, Bewdley. DY12 2AE. 10am-4:30pm (last admission 4pm). Free. Tel: 01299 403573. www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/museum

[ August 9, 2010 11:00 am to August 15, 2010 4:30 pm. ] Exhibition: From Ration Books to Rolling Stones. Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury, Nr Kidderminster. DY11 7XZ. Tues – Sun: 11am-5pm (last admission 4:30pm). £2.25-£4.50. Tel: 01299 250416. www.worcestershire.gov.uk/museum

[ August 6, 2010 to August 10, 2010. ] Selsey Festival (in and around the village) Sue Graves 01243 602260 www.selseyfestivities.co.uk

[ August 9, 2010 9:00 am to August 13, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Summer Music CampFrom 9/8/2010 to 13/8/2010 Discover a variety of musical instruments, styles and rhythms during the week, and compose a group piece

[ August 9, 2010 9:00 am to August 14, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Songs for JoyceFrom 9/8/2010 to 14/8/2010 The Shannon Colleens bring their own particular earthy brand of harmonies to some of James Joyce’s best-lov

[ August 9, 2010 9:00 am to August 15, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Altered ImagesFrom 17/6/2010 to 15/8/2010 Altered Images includes work by Thomas Brezing, David Creedon, Alice Maher, Caroline McCarthy and Abigail O

[ August 5, 2010 9:00 am to August 12, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Concerts of the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne in DublinFrom 5/8/2010 to 17/8/2010
Continues until the 17th August

[ August 9, 2010 9:00 am to August 15, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Bandstand LiveFrom 1/8/2010 to 15/8/2010 Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company is pleased to announce, that we will be showcasing some new local and Irish ta

[ August 9, 2010 9:00 am to August 22, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Public Tour: Prehistoric IrelandFrom 2/7/2010 to 30/8/2010 This tour takes a chronological look at Ireland’s earliest people from Mesolithic to late

[ August 9, 2010 9:00 am to August 20, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Openstagers 2010From 9/8/2010 to 20/8/2010 Please note: Children must be at least going into 1st year secondary school.This year’s progra

[ August 8, 2010 9:00 am to August 13, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Exhibit Me!From 14/7/2010 to 22/8/2010 On the 14 July the main summer programme takes centre stage with EXHIBIT ME!
Runs till September 2nd

[ August 5, 2010 9:00 am to August 12, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Jennifer Cunningham and Cathy HayesFrom 5/8/2010 to 27/8/2010 A two person exhibition of new work by artists Jennifer Cunningham and Cathy Hayes.
Continues until the 27th August

[ August 9, 2010 9:00 am to August 20, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Muraqqa’From 25/6/2010 to 3/10/2010 Imperial Mughal Albums from the Chester Beatty Library

[ August 6, 2010 to August 13, 2010. ]
Ebbw Vale, Wales
shuttle transport from park-and-rides and station
tickets vary in price but check local papers for discounts

[ August 6, 2010 to August 15, 2010. ]
Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire.
One of the world’s oldest music festivals- about 300 years old give or take a year or two!

[ August 7, 2010 9:00 am to August 10, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Hartlepool will host the Tall ships Race 2010, promising a fantastic event for residents and visitors alike. The town will welcome up to 125 tall ships after being chosen by race organisers, Sail Training International, to be finishing point for the race in 2010. During their stay, the ships will be berthed in Jackson Dock [...]

[ August 8, 2010 1:45 pm to August 12, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Derbyshire County 1st XI matches on the Cricket Ground in Queen’s Park, just a short walk from Chesterfield town centre. A one day Pro40 League match – Derbyshire v Yorkshire, followed by a four day County Championship fixture – Derbyshire v Northamptonshire (Monday to Thursday). Daily prices in advance Adult £13.00, Junior £6.00. [...]

[ August 7, 2010 to August 12, 2010. ] Poole Harbour (Parkstone Yacht Club), Bournemouth

[ August 7, 2010 to August 15, 2010. ] Sheringham Carnival www.sheringhamcarnival.co.uk