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National Trust turns 125 – celebrate as many breathtaking spots reopen
“We all want quiet. We all want beauty… We all need space. Unless we have it, we cannot reach that sense of quiet in which whispers of better things come to us gently.” Octavia Hill, Co-founder of the National Trust Well, step outside and take a breath of fresh air because this year marks the 125th anniversary of the National Trust. And, with lockdown measures relaxing, what better way to celebrate than by visiting some of Europe’s most breathtaking sites? Here’s what you need to know before planning your visit: Which National Trust sites are open? Firstly, all of their free-to-enter coast and countryside places are open and available to…
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A night in at the theatre – discover spellbinding shows online
Despite theatres in London’s West End and across the country closing, you can still experience that unmistakable magic of the stage. And you can do it from the comfort of your sofa. But how did we get here? Well, theatre has always been vastly popular in the UK. In fact, according to Statista, 18.8 million theatre tickets were sold across the country in 2018. Many renowned shows have also stood the test of time and celebrated long-standing success in London’s West End. This includes Les Misérables, which is currently the West End’s longest-running musical. Arriving on stage in 1985, It has captivated audiences for generations at Sondheim Theatre (formerly the Queen’s…
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Here are the best virtual tours of London’s museums and galleries
“Culture gives comfort in times of turmoil, it unites us and makes us understand what it means to be human.” Hartwig Fischer, Director of the British Museum. It turns out that Fischer wasn’t alone in his thinking. According to ITV, the British Museum has seen a massive spike in online visitors since closing its doors. In fact, the site saw an incredible 978,548 users in the first two and a half weeks of March. Amazingly, this is double the amount of traffic than it had in March 2019. But what’s caused this sharp peak in interest? Virtual tours. That’s right. In 2020, being on lockdown doesn’t mean you have to…
