August 2008 News Archive

Former Corrie star set for Blackpool pantomime
There will be a fantastic reason to stay at a Blackpool B&B this Christmas as a former Coronation Street is due to appear in pantomime. .............more

Added On 31st Aug 2008

Cornwall B&B: Oasis to play the Eden Project
Rock band Oasis have been announced to play a special open-air concert at Cornwall's incredible eco-attraction the Eden Project..............more

Added On 30th Aug 2008

Olympic heroes head to Devon
Guests staying at a Devon B&B will be able to see some of Britain's Beijing Olympic heroes when they compete in the Devon leg of the Tour of Britain..............more

Added On 29th Aug 2008

Blackpool B&B: Doctor Who attracts crowd for Blackpool visit
Doctor Who fans staying at a Blackpool B&B had a fantastic surprise yesterday when former doctor Sylvester McCoy made an appearance at the resort..............more

Added On 28th Aug 2008

Oxfordshire B&B: Evening Operas to prove a treat in the county
Music loving guests staying at an Oxfordshire B&B can look forward to two fabulous evenings of opera which are due to go ahead in the county. .............more

Added On 27th Aug 2008

Blackpool prepares to open the incredible visitor's Gateway
Work will begin next month on Blackpool's new Central Gateway which will deliver an incredible world-class entrance for people coming to stay at one of the resort's B&Bs. .............more

Added On 26th Aug 2008

Cumbria B&B: Kendal gears up for huge street festival
Cumbria is preparing for the largest and most colourful street festival in the county which will no doubt prove a big hit among visitors staying at a Cumbria B&B..............more

Added On 24th Aug 2008

Cornwall B&B: Surf contest gets underway in Newquay
Sport loving guests staying at a Cornwall B&B are enjoying the incredible Invitational Skins contest which is underway this weekend in the county. .............more

Added On 23rd Aug 2008

Cumbria B&B: Go on a Cumbrian food safari
Food-loving guests staying at a Cumbria B&B can plan out their Christmas meal by going on a safari of regional produce in the county. .............more

Added On 22nd Aug 2008

Cornwall B&B: Visitors gather for Cornwall Pride
Cornwall will be flying the rainbow flag on Saturday as the first ever gay pride celebrations are set to get underway in the county..............more

Added On 22nd Aug 2008

Blackpool B&B: Multi-million pound shopping centre opens
A brand new £6.5 million department store has opened today in Blackpool which will offer a fantastic consumer experience for people staying at one of the resort's B&Bs..............more

Added On 21st Aug 2008

Cumbria B&B: Green build festival set for Cumbria
Cumbria will once more host a fortnight of eco-friendly exhibits and events which will offer a wide range of information on how to be kinder to the environment. .............more

Added On 21st Aug 2008

Blackpool B&B: Plans unveiled for new tennis club
A scheme is being considered for a fantastic new tennis facility which could provide a fantastic fitness attraction for sport loving guests staying at a Blackpool B&B..............more

Added On 20th Aug 2008

Cornwall B&B: Sounds of the Sahara comes to Cornwall
Music loving guests staying at a Cornwall B&B will be able to experience some sounds of the Sahara when a leading African band come to the county..............more

Added On 20th Aug 2008

Devon B&B: James Bond maze proves big hit in the county
James Bond fans staying at a Devon B&B can experience an incredible 007 themed maze that has opened at a farm in the county. .............more

Added On 19th Aug 2008

Cumbria B&B: Local history buzz boosts Cumbria tourism
A series of local history and archaeology events have been created to encourage people to visit Cumbria and stay at one the county's many fantastic B&Bs..............more

Added On 19th Aug 2008

Blackpool B&B: Wedding bells ahead for the Tower
Marriage parties staying at Blackpool B&Bs may soon be making the journey to the lofty heights of the Blackpool Tower after officials at the attractions applied for a wedding license..............more

Added On 18th Aug 2008

Cornwall B&B: See the world in miniature at Cornish attraction
People staying at a Cornwall B&B can experience some of the wonders of the modern world in one day thanks to a fantastic attraction in the county..............more

Added On 18th Aug 2008

Cumbria B&B: TV spider on show in the county
People staying at a Cumbria B&B can visit an attraction at Lake Windermere to experience many of the creatures featured in the incredible BBC series Lost Land of the Jaguar..............more

Added On 17th Aug 2008

Edinburgh B&B: Stag and Hen parties opt for Edinburgh
The number of stag and hen parties choosing Edinburgh and its many fantastic B&Bs for their excursion has risen by a quarter in the past year, according to reports. .............more

Added On 16th Aug 2008

Edinburgh B&B: Jenners gets multi-million pound makeover
A cherished landmark in Edinburgh's shopping tradition will soon re-open after a major refit to offer a resurgent attraction for guests staying at an Edinburgh B&B..............more

Added On 15th Aug 2008

Blackpool resurgent ahead of shopping centre launch
Blackpool is on track to achieve all its regeneration and development goals, according to a senior regeneration official..............more

Added On 15th Aug 2008

Devon B&B: Firework delight for Plymouth visitors
Thousands of people flocked around the Plymouth Sound over the past two days to view an incredible range of colourful explosions as part of the British Firework Championships. .............more

Added On 14th Aug 2008

Cornwall B&B: Plans on show for improved Falmouth marina
Exciting plans have gone on display for a new £5 million pound, 300-berth marina to be created in the Cornish town of Falmouth. .............more

Added On 14th Aug 2008

Cumbria B&B: Woodland festival set to get underway
Guests staying at a Cumbria B&B will soon be able to participate in a festival celebrating all things woodland in the county. .............more

Added On 13th Aug 2008

Blackpool B&B: Pop bands announced for switch-on ceremony
Two leading pop bands have been announced to perform at the famous switch-on ceremony for the Blackpool Illuminations..............more

Added On 13th Aug 2008

Edinburgh B&B: Fringe on the Meadows proves a big hit
Thousands of visitors flocked to the Meadows in Edinburgh last Sunday to experience a fantastic open air Fringe extravaganza..............more

Added On 12th Aug 2008

Oxfordshire B&B: Visitors flock to farm museum
An Oxfordshire farm museum is celebrating a rise in visitor numbers after more people discovered the attraction while staying at one of the county's many fantastic B&Bs..............more

Added On 12th Aug 2008

Devon B&B: Visitors look forward to a taste of Devon
Anyone staying at a Devon B&B next month can look forward to an incredible event showcasing the best food and drink that the county has to offer. .............more

Added On 11th Aug 2008

Blackpool B&B: Salsa fever grips Blackpool
Guests staying at a Blackpool B&B last Friday were gripped by salsa fever as hundreds of people went dance crazy in the resort. .............more

Added On 11th Aug 2008

Cumbria B&B: Cumbria hosts incredible open air art exhibit
Cumbria once more welcomes the FRED outdoor arts festival which will deliver an incredible range of visual attractions for people staying at a Cumbria B&B..............more

Added On 10th Aug 2008

Edinburgh B&B: A taste of California expands in Edinburgh
Guests staying at an Edinburgh B&B have an increased opportunity to enjoy a taste of west coast America as a second branch of a California themed restaurant has opened. .............more

Added On 9th Aug 2008

Devon B&B: Cross country rally comes to Devon
Anyone staying at a Devon B&B with a love for high octane motor sport will be pleased to hear that a national cross-country race is coming to the county. .............more

Added On 8th Aug 2008

Blackpool B&B: Punk invasion begins in Blackpool
Blackpool B&Bs are gearing up for a weekend invasion of punk rockers as the Rebellion Festival comes to the resort. .............more

Added On 8th Aug 2008

Devon B&B: Folk festival still going strong
Devon B&B guests have been assured that the future of one of the region's most popular events is secure..............more

Added On 7th Aug 2008

Cumbria B&B: County praises community heroes
Visitors choosing from the wealth of Cumbria B&B options can be safe in the knowledge that the community they are entering is one full of heroic endeavour..............more

Added On 7th Aug 2008

Devon B&B: Jurassic art to get a serious boost
Guests staying at a Devon B&B can soon expect to enjoy a feast for the eyes after a new co-ordinator was hired to bring art to life on the Jurassic Coast..............more

Added On 6th Aug 2008

West Country tourism on Olympics charm offensive
Tourism agency Visit Britain will be in Beijing for the 2008 Olympic Games to encourage Chinese people to visit the West Country and stay at a Devon and Cornwall B&B..............more

Added On 6th Aug 2008

Edinburgh B&B: Edinburgh set to fly the flag for tourism
Edinburgh is set to invest heavily in the flags and decorations adorning the city which will provide a beautiful visual feast for anyone staying at an Edinburgh B&B..............more

Added On 5th Aug 2008

Cumbria B&B: Funding boost for Cumbrian adventure holidays
Adventure organisations in Cumbria are celebrating securing £250,000 in grants to stage some incredible outdoor events for guests staying at a Cumbria B&B..............more

Added On 5th Aug 2008

Cornwall B&B: Celebrations as 30,000th visitor expected at Goonhilly
The 30,000th person is expected to visit the newly created visitor centre at Goonhilly making it one of the top attractions for guests staying at a Cornwall B&B..............more

Added On 4th Aug 2008

Blackpool B&B: Ambitious arena plans unveiled for Blackpool prom
Plans have been revealed for a multi-million pound open air arena on Blackpool prom which will host some incredible attractions to be viewed by guests staying at a Blackpool B&B..............more

Added On 4th Aug 2008

Cumbria B&B: Wordsworth garden scoops award
William Wordsworth's garden at Rydal Mount has long been a popular attraction among guests staying at Cumbria B&B and it has now inspired a gardener to scoop a national award..............more

Added On 3rd Aug 2008

Blackpool B&B: Have a ghostly experience in Blackpool
A brand new selection of eerie ghost tours are set to go ahead in Blackpool which will provide a frightening treat for families staying at one of the resort's B&Bs..............more

Added On 2nd Aug 2008

Devon B&B: Excitement grows ahead of the North Devon Show
Excitement is growing among people staying at a Devon B&B as the North Devon Show is set to get underway after it was postponed last year due to bad weather. .............more

Added On 1st Aug 2008

Oxfordshire B&B: Game Fair proves a big hit
Thousands of people staying at an Oxfordshire B&B last weekend opted to visit the Game Fair and enjoy its many attractions. .............more

Added On 1st Aug 2008

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