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Visit Essex Familiarisation Trip

Essex is a county of many facets and Visit Essex aims to show GTOs just what Essex is really like by hosting a Familiarisation Trip on Thursday September 11. GTOs will be able to sample English wine at West Street Vineyard, relax and enjoy the surroundings and gardens at Lifehouse Spa and Hotel, visit Layer Marney Tower - the tallest Tudor gatehouse…

Superbreak Theatre Head – David…

Forget the blossoms and blooms, they're few and far between in London's West End. Here the merry month of May is the time for Musicals opening - not flowers May the 11th 1981 -the World Premiere of Cats at the New London Theatre May the 14th 2002 - the World Premiere of We Will Rock You at London's Dominion Theatre May the 11th 2005 - the World Premiere…

Arundel Castle Springs Open

ARUNDEL Castle in West Sussex has re-opened to visitors; promising a thrilling events calendar for the 2014 season alongside 40 acres of stunning grounds and gardens and a wealth of historical treasures. Visitors can enjoy a host of events at the Castle, with new offerings for 2014 including Life in a Medieval Castle, taking place on August 16-17.…

Win the ultimate day out – your…

DRAYTON Manor Theme Park has launched a competition for one lucky family to win the chance to enjoy the whole of the Thomas Land attraction with up to 40 of their guests. After the winning family has enjoyed a night in one of the Thomas and Friends themed rooms at the Drayton Manor Hotel, the prize will begin with a continental character breakfast…

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Superbreak – David Thomas

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Greg yeoman – Tourism Society

The Tourism Society has had a column in Destination UK for a number of years. It is a great way to reach a large audience in the UK tourism market and the staff at ScriptMedia have always been extremely easy to work with, and happy to take an active part in the preparation and presentation of our material.
Gerald Tattum, Visit Economy Manager (Cheshire and Chester)

Britain's Heritage Cities are delighted with their supplement in the Destination UK guide.

It's the first time that the consortium has produced a piece of print under the BHC banner.

We were impressed with the professionalism and efficiency of the Destination UK team and the great help they gave us in delivering the project

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