England's first whisky in production

Visitors to the East of England county of Norfolk will soon be able to witness the first English whisky being made for more than a hundred years. St. George's Distillery, named after the country's patron saint and the country's only registered whisky distillery, became operational in November. Though the first whisky won't be available to sample until December 2009, a visitor centre and shop opens this summer, in late July.Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

Have bike, go pedal – in London

A cyclist who used to travel to various cities on business, exploring them by bike during his time off - but often found it difficult to reach the rental location - has launched a business that makes it easy for London visitors.Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

On the golf and Titanic trail around Belfast

Visitors to Northern Ireland this year can look forward to a contrasting selection of new attractions, ranging from a luxury golfing hotel to a spectacular sign-posted coastal trailTuesday, March 27th, 2007

New experiences at London attractions

Two popular London attractions will give visitors contrasting experiences. Those venturing into the London Dungeon will stand in the shoes of the first prisoners to be hanged at infamous Newgate Prison in 1783 when a new ride, Extremis: Drop Ride to Doom, opens on March 30. Monday, March 26th, 2007

Lively Liverpool - 800 Years Young

Some 300 events are organised for this year's 800th anniversary: a veritable feast of concerts, conferences, exhibitions, flower shows, processions, re-enactments, walks and talks. It reaches a peak on August 28, dubbed Liverpool 800 Day, whose festivities climax with one of the world's largest firework displays.Monday, March 26th, 2007

Trio of outdoor Lakeland festivals

The Lake District in North West England is the focus for a month of adventure this May, with three festivals highlighting all that is great about this scenic region.Monday, March 26th, 2007

Welsh tournament reborn 500 years on

This year marks the 500th anniversary of the last great jousting tournament in Wales, at Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire and to celebrate the castle will be recreating this five day event with a series of re-enactments, storytelling and concerts (May 2-7). Monday, March 26th, 2007

The Who at new festival in Liverpool

A new, two-day rock festival in Liverpool has been added to England's burgeoning festival circuit. The Knowsley Hall Music Festival (June 23-24) is set in 2,500 acres of landscaped parkland surrounding the ancestral home of the Earls of Derby.Monday, March 26th, 2007

Centenary Du Maurier Festival in Cornwall

The centenary of the birth of author Daphne du Maurier is being marked this spring in her home county of Cornwall with the Centenary Daphne du Maurier Festival of Arts and Literature. The festival (May 10-19) grows in popularity each year. Monday, March 26th, 2007

England's royal rose garden to bloom again

The world's leading rose society, founded in 1876, will reopen its gardens – formerly known as The Gardens of the Rose – early this summer. The Royal National Rose Society Gardens reopen on June 9 after nearly two years of rebuilding. Monday, March 26th, 2007