On select dates throughout December, visitors to Castle Drogo on Dartmoor will get to experience a 1920s Christmas party inspired by the festive traditions of the former owner, Julius Drewe and his family.
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Magnificent music, enchanting light shows and heart-warming stories – Christmas at Eden now open
Christmas at the Eden Project in Cornwall is now in full swing with a magical medley of music and light.
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Two of Glastonbury Abbey’s events named among best in Somerset, Bristol and Bath
At the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards on Thursday night (December 1), Glastonbury Abbey’s Summer Open Day scooped the silver award in the best tourism event/festival of the year category, while its annual Medieval Fayre took the bronze prize
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The Burnt Chef Project’s inaugural gala dinner raises more than £32,000
Out of the Shadows, the first ever gala dinner hosted by The Burnt Chef Project in Bournemouth on the 17th November, raised more than £32k for the not-for-profit social enterprise.
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Cornish holiday company scoops two national awards in a week
A leading holiday home company in Cornwall is named amongst the UK’s best travel companies, at an internationally recognised annual travel awards – and receives a Gold Green Tourism Award, all in one week.
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Food Drink Devon backs Food from England call for Government to support England’s independent food and drink sector
The national platform of 26 regional food and drink organisations; Food from England has issued an urgent letter to the Prime Minister and all England MP’s requesting support for the food and drink sector amid the current cost of living crisis.
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Finalists announced for 10th Dorset Tourism Awards
The Finalists have been announced for the 10th year of the Dorset Tourism Awards which will be presented in The Tank Museum on 26th January 2023.
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Hospitality Action Auction needs you!
This year’s Hospitality Action Winter Online Auction will run between 28th November and 12th December, and this mural donated by the Source Roadshow is just one of the amazing lots on offer.
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Cirencester restauranteurs expand to new venue
Cirencester’s town centre wine bar and restaurant Sam & Jak is adding The Plough Inn to their business.
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Bristol people are still planning to party this Christmas
The challenging financial climate is not preventing people in Bristol from planning to party this Christmas, city hoteliers say.
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South West hospitality group donating to charity this Black Friday
Philema Hospitality Management, which comprises Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa, The Esplanade Hotel, and Boringdon Hall Hotel & Gaia Spa are turning Black Friday on its head by pledging to donate a percentage of sales to charity, rather than offering discounts.
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The Rising Sun, Backwell reopens after extensive refurbishment
The pub was acquired by Butcombe Pubs & Inns (part of Liberation Group) in May 2022.
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Dartmouth restaurant awarded coveted AA rosette
An historic Dartmouth restaurant and boutique hotel has been recognised for its culinary excellence after winning its first AA rosette.
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Lappa Valley named Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
A much-loved Cornish family visitor attraction won the Gold Award in the Large Visitor Attraction of Year category at this year’s Cornwall Tourism Awards.
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Virgin Atlantic adds Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ to exclusive Upper Class drinks menu
Following phenomenal success and popularity in its onboard Duty Free, Virgin Atlantic has selected luxury Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ to be a part of its pouring service in Upper Class.
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Beach Hotel Weston joins Public Living Room Scheme
The Beach Hotel Weston has opened a Public Living Room this winter as part of a North Somerset Council initiative to offer warm spaces to local communities.
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