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	New prices released for Banbury Run! Good news for spectators attending the nostalgic 65th Banbury Run which takes place on Sunday 16 June. New spectator prices have been released so that those who book in advance will pay just £5 per ticket, or on the day £8 and £25 for a family (2 adults & 3 children). The ticket price not only includes entry to watch the largest gathering of pre-1931 Motorcycles & 3 Wheelers in the World, but also includes entry to the Heritage Motor Centre Museum which boasts nearly 300 cars in its collection. Read more
	New features in Anne Hathaway Cottage Garden Visitors to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Garden near Stratford-upon-Avon can experience a number of new and exciting garden features this summer. The most romantic Shakespeare house with its charming cottage gardens will boast a new Willmott Garden, Sweet Pea Trail, a series of Garden Walks and Talks, Butterfly garden & trail, a Whimsical willow sculpture walk, Greenwood Singing tree and a Music trail. A visit to the award-winning attraction is ‘so much more than just the Cottage’. Read more
	Major Award for Safari Park! West Midland Safari Park has been named the most "Coach Friendly Visitor Attraction of the Year" at the Coach Tourism Awards ceremony held at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on 9th May 2013. The Park, located in Bewdley, Worcestershire, was aware that they were one of the seven contenders for the prestigious award, which included other major attractions from around the country. Read more
	Two Attractions Welcome VisitEngland Chiefs James Berresford, Chief Executive of VisitEngland and Lady Cobham, Chairman of Visit England visited two of the West Midland’s top tourist attractions on Wednesday, 1st May to hear about recent developments and future plans for Drayton Manor Theme Park and Dudley Zoological Gardens along with a vital update on what is happening at the West Midland’s top tourist attractions. Read more
	Major New Exhibit for Safari Park ENTER LION COUNTRY - New £¾m exhibit for Safari Park. Realm of the Lions - the latest animal exhibit to be incorporated into the four-mile self-drive safari at West Midland Safari Park - is now open. Read more

Whats On


	Winter discounts for groups at Ironbridge Groups of 20 or more can take advantage of special winter ticket discounts at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Shropshire from November 2013 to end March 2014. Read more
	The 21st Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre The 2013 Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre dates have now been released. Read more
	Poetry Festival celebrates its Diamond year! The Stratford-upon-Avon Poetry Festival celebrates its Diamond year when it takes place from the 30 June – 4 August. The Festival, which is presented by The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, is a celebration of poetry in the town of the greatest poet and features an exciting programme featuring well-known artists including Vanessa Redgrave, David Bradley, Carol Ann Duffy, Sam West, Wendy Cope, Harriet Walter and Simon Russell Beale. Simon was the winner of this year's Pragnell Prize for services to Shakespeare. The Festival also features live music, unique recitals and events including People’s Poetry Sunday where Stratford-upon-Avon comes alive with verse. Read more
	Heritage Motor Centre lectures & workshops The Heritage Motor Centre is launching a series of historical transport related lectures and workshops throughout 2013. Following customer feedback and recent focus group work, the centre has appointed a Family and Life Long Learning Officer, Emma Rawlinson, tasked with developing a program of informal learning opportunities for both adults and children, centred around the Museums collection. Read more
	Vintage bikes ride together for Banbury Run Over 600 Veteran and Vintage motorcycles will ride together when the Heritage Motor Centre hosts the 65th nostalgic Vintage Motor Cycle Club Banbury Run™. For the first time the event will run over two days with a Vintage Training Day taking place on Saturday 15 June offering Vintage Virgins the chance to ride Veteran & Vintage Motorcycles in a safe “off road” environment. The main Banbury Run™, which will take place on Sunday 16 June, is the largest gathering of pre-1931 Motorcycles & 3 Wheelers in the World. Read more
	The Granville to host comedy night preview Another hilarious evening of comedy will take place at The Granville @ Barford in Warwickshire on Sunday 30 June. Top acts Lucy Porter and Mick Ferry who have both performed on TV including Mock the Week, Have I got News For You and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, will be performing their Edinburgh Festival preview shows to audiences at The Granville. Compere, is the legendary Ryan Gough along with two short support acts. Read more
	Pit Profiles, Re-Profiled Exhibition Pit Profiles, Re-Profiled exhibition tells miners’ stories located at the Coalbrookdale Gallery, Ironbridge Gorge Monday to Friday, 21 Jun – 31 Dec 2013 Read more
	Blitz Hill - 1940s evening at Blists Hill Blitz Hill - An Evening on the Home Front is a 1940s evening at Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge on Saturday 22nd June: 6 – 9pm Read more
	The BMC & Leyland Show - Sun 7th July The Heritage Motor Centre is launching a new show on Sunday 7 July to celebrate a host of British cars including the iconic Mini. ‘The BMC and Leyland Show’ has been launched to incorporate vehicles manufactured by the British Motor Corporation, British Leyland and Rover including commercial and military vehicles. The show is expected to attract up to 80 different marques made over a 100 year period including names such as Daimler, Alvis, Wolsley, Austin, Morris, Riley Standard MG and Land Rover. Read more
	New exhibition at HMC - "Morris the Man" The Heritage Motor Centre is to host a new exhibition entitled “Morris the Man” which will run from the 23 March – 1 September and celebrate the centenary of William Morris’ car making empire. This exciting new exhibition will look at his early life, his first forays as a motor manufacturer and his personal contributions to industry, together with his great philanthropy that helped to give many a step up in life. Read more