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Britain's prettiest inhabitied places

From chocolate-box villages of quaint thatched cottages, to old medieval churches steeped with history, it's no surprise that Britain has some of the prettiest places in the world. Tourists flock from all corners of the globe to see picturesque villages such as Castle Combe, St Ives, Clovelly and Portmeirion. BritEvents' Lucy Middleton has the tough job of whittling down the prettiest inhabited places in Britain.

Get loved up for Valentine 2012

First established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD, Valentine's Day celebrates St. Valentine, a Christian priest and martyr who lived in Rome. From the 14th century the saint became linked to love and romance, and today the fourteenth of February is marked with the sending of cards, flowers and gifts to loved ones. This Valentine's day, why not celebrate by taking your loved one to an event near you.

Get Lost in Britain's Best Mazes

Built as both a fun challenge as well as historic and cultural purposes, mazes are both entertaining and magical. Britain has the largest number of mazes in the world, and we take a look at some of the best dotted across the country.

Butcher the Bar - BritEvents Interviews

BritEvents' Lucy Middleton catches up with Joel Nicholson of Butcher the Bar to ask him more about his style of music, his influences, and what's in store this year for his fans.

British tattoo conventions 2012 guide

Practiced since Neolithic times, and in many cultures and religions throughout the world, body tattooing has now become a part of mainstream fashion. We take a look at some of the best tattoo conventions taking place across the country, even though the practice is so widespread we can barely scratch the surface. Sorry, bad joke, but you get the idea.

Top ten stand-up comedians for 2012

Over the last few years there has been an explosion of interest in stand-up comedy, thanks to the likes of Edinburgh's Festival Fringe, as well as comedy panel shows such as Mock The Week. 2012 promises to be a fabulous year for stand-up comedy, with many of Britain's best comedians taking to the stage at venues across Britain. BritEvents' Amanda Arnold takes a look at some of the best comedians touring this year.

Great British food festivals

The French may think that we're just a nation of 'les rosbifs', but ask any Brit what they think of our cuisine and they'll tell you that we're a world-leader in high quality food. To celebrate and bring together the diversity of cuisine in Britain, food festivals are popping up all across the country. It's enough to make those Gallic chefs choke on their snails.

The biggest films of 2012

A long time ago the ancient civilisation The Mayans predicted that 2012 would bring cataclysmic events to earth - and while we all wait in anticipation for the end of the world, what better way to spend your final days than to watch one of 2012's blockbusters, coming to a silver screen near you this year. Good job there's no apocalyptic movies in our list!

Grand National - world's greatest steeplechase?

Watched by more than nine million people across the globe, The Grand National is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar. BritEvents takes a look at this iconic race, widely recognised as the greatest steeplechase in the world.

Top 10 historic British museum ships

It was once said that Britain ruled the waves, and that's no surprise given the amount of time and money that was dedicated to building the world's greatest fleet of ships. Some of these ships still survive, and BritEvents takes a look at what we think are the top ten historic ships, now open to the public.

London's blue plaques

Many well known people have lived in London, and many of their former homes are indicated by a distinctive blue plaque, displayed on the outside of the house they once occupied or were born in. BritEvents reveals a little history behind these interesting blue plaques.

Matilda the Musical preview

BritEvents' Amanda Arnold takes a look at Matilda the musical, the award-winning musical which has been transferred to London's West End in time for Christmas.

War Horse review and puppeteer interview

As Stephen Spielberg’s eagerly anticipated film War Horse hits the screens in January, BritEvents’ Lucy Middleton reviews the original, ever popular West End show that inspired it, interviewing seasoned puppeteer, Emily Cooper, to discuss the show’s success.

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Matthew Bourne's The NutcrackerHeralded as the most popular dance production ever staged in the UK, Matthew Bourne’s The Nutcracker returns to Sadler’s Wells in London. Amanda Arnold takes a look at the new production, which begins its UK tour in 2012.

Famous British BridgesYou may think they're a little bit boring, but the some of the bridges that cross rivers, gorges, valleys and waterways have more history and heritage than you would imagine. We take a look at some of the most famous bridges in the British Isles, and cast a little bit of history behind them.

Party in the New Year 2012New Year's Eve means just one thing - it's party time! Welcome in 2012 by partying like it's erm, 1999 at a NYE party taking place near you.

Rainy days out in BritainDespite our rich heritage, vibrant culture and modern tastes in entertainment, Britain is prone to a bit of rain. Actually, make that a LOT of rain. Nevertheless, when the heavens open there's still plenty to do undercover. We take a look at what's available when the weather turns inclement.

London's lesser known museumsBritEvents takes a look at some of the lesser-known museums in London, devoted to the more unusual side of British life.


The history of pantomimeThe Pantomime season is upon us - Oh, no it's not! Oh, yes it is! - and BritEvents looks at the history of pantomime, the traditions behind it and some of the best shows around Britain this winter.

An interview with Nick HelmNick Helm the author of the best joke at this years Edinburgh Fringe brings his bombastic act to The Therapy Room this month. We sent Sifaeli Tesha to quiz him on his being loud, meeting his heroes and to find out something nobody else knew. Well two out of three isn’t bad…

The Nutcracker at the Theatre SevernA classic ballet for the whole family, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker is one of the most famous ballets since its premiere in 1892. Amanda Arnold goes along to the Theatre Severn to see the ballet performed by The State Ballet Academy of Minsk.

Literary Greats and their HomesBritEvents has listed the British homes of the literary giants which are sure to kindle the imagination and deepen your understanding of your favourite writers.


American football popularity grows in UKWith another full-house at Wembley for the fifth NFL International Series game it’s clear the popularity of American football continues to grow in the UK. Paul Arnold, a self-confessed American football fanatic visits Wembley for some NFL action.

10 must-have books for British touristsEach year millions of tourists step foot onto British soil to experience the culture and history of this beautiful land. BritEvents brings you our list of ten must-have books for tourists to Britain.

Trick or treat - Halloween coming soonThe run-up to halloween means just one thing - the supermarket isles are stocked up with scary costumes, horrible toys and things that go bump in the night. If you want to venture out this Halloween, we've got a list of events taking place near you.



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