Britain's Open Art and Craft StudiosIn many parts of the UK throughout the year, artists and crafts people collaborate to open their studios to the general public. Open studios give art lovers the chance to buy art and crafts direct from the makers. They also provide fascinating glimpses into how artists and craftsmen work and live.
The Chinese State CircusIt's been called the World's Greatest Acrobatic Spectacle, and it's just embarked on its UK premiere. Yin Yang, the exhilarating new performance from The Chinese State Circus, is back with more incredible acts of poise, power and talent. We sent BritEvents' Amanda Arnold to review the show, who was also lucky to catch up with director Phillip Gandey to find out more about this new extravaganza.
Five Easy Day Trips from LondonAs the writer Samuel Johnson so aptly put it: "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life". If you're visiting London and you find yourself tiring of the hustle and bustle of this huge city, here are some suggestions for day trips from England's capital city.
Famous British gravesSome of the world's most notable celebrities, politicians, authors and royalty are buried in graves spanning the length of Britain. Long after they're pushing up the daisies, hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to visit the graves of the famous dead.