'Charming' Village Bretforton Named One of the Best Places to Live in the Midlands Sunday, May 3, 2026 bretforton midlands village worcestershire cotswolds community countryside lifestyle tourism culture Nestled on the edge of the Cotswolds, the quaint Worcestershire village of Bretforton has captured the attention of experts, who have named it one of the best places to live in the Midlands for 2026. Often overlooked and … Read More
Two West Midlands Zoos Rated Among UK's Best by Visitors, Surpassing London, Blackpool, and Edinburgh Sunday, April 26, 2026 zoos westmidlands tripadvisor hoozoo safaripark wildlife family animals rankings tourism Two zoos in the West Midlands have earned high praise from visitors, ranking among the UK’s best zoos ahead of popular destinations like London, Blackpool, and Edinburgh. The UK offers a wide variety of zoos where … Read More
Next UK Mini-Heatwave Set to Deliver Unseasonably Warm Weekend Friday, April 24, 2026 uk heatwave weather temperature metoffice sunshine spring forecast tourism economy The UK is poised to enjoy a mini-heatwave this weekend, with temperatures reaching an unseasonably high 22°C—warmer than parts of southern Spain. Forecasts predict Birmingham will hit 21°C, and Manchester will experience … Read More
National Trust to Close 137 Holiday Cottages Across the UK, Shifting Focus to Long-Term Rentals Thursday, April 23, 2026 nationaltrust holidaycottages uk tourism housing sustainability climatechange rentals conservation propertymanagement The National Trust has announced plans to close 137 of its holiday cottages throughout the UK, marking a significant change for holidaymakers and visitors. While the Trust currently owns more than 500 cottages nationwide, … Read More
Stratford-upon-Avon: The West Midlands’ Most Underrated Cultural Gem Thursday, April 23, 2026 stratford-upon-avon shakespeare royalshakespearecompany culture history tudor tourism theatre avon rivercruise April 23 marks a truly significant day in literary history, as it is both the birth and death anniversary of William Shakespeare, the iconic playwright whose works have left an indelible mark on the English language and … Read More
Foreign Office Issues New '3 Day Rule' for UK Tourists Visiting Laos Thursday, April 23, 2026 laos travel visas fcdo immigration passport rulets tourism digitalform traveladvice sport The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel guidance for UK tourists planning to visit Laos, introducing important new rules ahead of the upcoming summer holiday season. Effective … Read More