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First Angry Birds Land opens in Finland

BY Tom Walker | 12 Jun 2012

The first Angry Birds-themed attraction has opened to the public at the Särkänniemi theme park in Tampere, Finland.

'Staycation' effect to reach new heights in 2012

BY Tom Walker | 12 Jun 2012

Up to 41 per cent of British adults are planning to spend their main holiday in the UK during 2012 - the highest level seen since the beginning of the recession.

BIS investment to extend National Skills Academy into cultural heritage sector

BY Pete Hayman | 11 Jun 2012

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is investing in the extension of the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural into the cultural heritage sector.

New-look Museum of Scotland attracts record crowds

BY Tom Walker | 11 Jun 2012

The National Museum of Scotland has attracted a record-breaking 2 million visitors in the 10 months since its reopening last year.

Buffalo Bill Museum to reopen after multi-million dollar renovation

BY Pete Hayman | 08 Jun 2012

The Buffalo Bill Museum - one of five heritage attractions at Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Wyoming, US - officially reopens on 15 June following a multi-million dollar revamp.

New visitor attraction plan for Tenby's historic St Catherine's Fort

BY Pete Hayman | 07 Jun 2012

A new visitor attraction is being proposed for the historic St Catherine's Fort and Island in Tenby, South Wales - more than 30 years after a zoo at the site relocated to new premises.

Malaysian consortium named as preferred Battersea Power Station bidder

BY Pete Hayman | 07 Jun 2012

A joint venture between Malaysian-based developers SP Setia and Sime Darby Property has been named as the preferred bidder for the Battersea Power Station site in London, UK.

Chancellor axes plans to cap tax relief on charitable donations

BY Pete Hayman | 06 Jun 2012

The Art Fund is among a number of charitable organisations to welcome George Osborne's decision to drop plans to introduce a cap on tax relief on donations of more than £50,000.

Serpentine Gallery opens Herzog and de Meuron/Ai Weiwei-designed Pavilion

BY Pete Hayman | 06 Jun 2012

The Serpentine Gallery in London has unveiled the Herzog and de Meuron/Ai Weiwei-designed Pavilion - the 12th commission in the contemporary art attraction's annual series.

KidZania to open new 'edutainment' theme park at Singapore's Sentosa Island

BY Pete Hayman | 06 Jun 2012

KidZania, the Mexico-based indoor edutainment theme park concept for young people aged between four- and 14-years-old, is to open a new location at Singapore's Sentosa Island.

TSSA announces launch of London Transport Museum campaign

BY Pete Hayman | 06 Jun 2012

The Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) has launched a campaign to safeguard the future of the London Transport Museum amid a reported 25 per cent funding cut.

September opening for Norway's new NOK650m Astrup Fearnley Museet

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

Astrup Fearnley Museet, a new NOK650m (US$106m, EUR86m, £69m) contemporary art attraction, is scheduled to open its doors in Oslo, Norway, on 29 September.

New Legoland Water Park opens at Legoland Florida

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

Legoland Florida, the Merlin Entertainments-operated theme park in Winter Haven, US, which opened last October, has announced the launch of its new Legoland-branded waterpark.

New Hall of Palaeontology to open at Houston Museum of Natural Science

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

A new US$85m (EUR68m, £55m) Hall of Palaeontology featuring more than 30 dinosaurs opens at Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) in Texas, US, tomorrow (2 June).

Birmingham's Thinktank to open new Science Garden attraction

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

A new outdoor interactive exploration space - the Thinktank Science Garden - is to open its doors to the public at Birmingham's Thinktank science attraction in the UK tomorrow (2 June).

New high ropes adventure course to open in Bournemouth

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

BH Live, the leisure and cultural trust responsible for operating a number of facilities across Bournemouth, is to open a new high ropes adventure course at Littledown Park on 16 June.

Universal Studios Hollywood unveils Transformers: The Ride-3D

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

Transformers: The Ride-3D has signalled the launch of the "next generation of immersive themed rides" at the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in California, US.

Merlin plans fifth US Legoland Discovery Centre in New York state

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

International visitor attraction operator Merlin Entertainments has announced plans to unveil its fifth US Legoland Discovery Centre (LDC) at Ridge Hill Mall in New York state.

Lincoln Clarke named chief executive of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - home to naval attractions including HMS Victory - has appointed Lincoln Clarke as its new chief executive, with effect from September.

Cambridge University reopens Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

Cambridge University has announced the reopening of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, following the completion of a £1.8m redevelopment programme.

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First Angry Birds Land opens in Finland

BY Tom Walker | 12 Jun 2012

The first Angry Birds-themed attraction has opened to the public at the Särkänniemi theme park in Tampere, Finland.

'Staycation' effect to reach new heights in 2012

BY Tom Walker | 12 Jun 2012

Up to 41 per cent of British adults are planning to spend their main holiday in the UK during 2012 - the highest level seen since the beginning of the recession.

BIS investment to extend National Skills Academy into cultural heritage sector

BY Pete Hayman | 11 Jun 2012

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is investing in the extension of the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural into the cultural heritage sector.

New-look Museum of Scotland attracts record crowds

BY Tom Walker | 11 Jun 2012

The National Museum of Scotland has attracted a record-breaking 2 million visitors in the 10 months since its reopening last year.

Buffalo Bill Museum to reopen after multi-million dollar renovation

BY Pete Hayman | 08 Jun 2012

The Buffalo Bill Museum - one of five heritage attractions at Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Wyoming, US - officially reopens on 15 June following a multi-million dollar revamp.

New visitor attraction plan for Tenby's historic St Catherine's Fort

BY Pete Hayman | 07 Jun 2012

A new visitor attraction is being proposed for the historic St Catherine's Fort and Island in Tenby, South Wales - more than 30 years after a zoo at the site relocated to new premises.

Malaysian consortium named as preferred Battersea Power Station bidder

BY Pete Hayman | 07 Jun 2012

A joint venture between Malaysian-based developers SP Setia and Sime Darby Property has been named as the preferred bidder for the Battersea Power Station site in London, UK.

Chancellor axes plans to cap tax relief on charitable donations

BY Pete Hayman | 06 Jun 2012

The Art Fund is among a number of charitable organisations to welcome George Osborne's decision to drop plans to introduce a cap on tax relief on donations of more than £50,000.

Serpentine Gallery opens Herzog and de Meuron/Ai Weiwei-designed Pavilion

BY Pete Hayman | 06 Jun 2012

The Serpentine Gallery in London has unveiled the Herzog and de Meuron/Ai Weiwei-designed Pavilion - the 12th commission in the contemporary art attraction's annual series.

KidZania to open new 'edutainment' theme park at Singapore's Sentosa Island

BY Pete Hayman | 06 Jun 2012

KidZania, the Mexico-based indoor edutainment theme park concept for young people aged between four- and 14-years-old, is to open a new location at Singapore's Sentosa Island.

TSSA announces launch of London Transport Museum campaign

BY Pete Hayman | 06 Jun 2012

The Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) has launched a campaign to safeguard the future of the London Transport Museum amid a reported 25 per cent funding cut.

September opening for Norway's new NOK650m Astrup Fearnley Museet

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

Astrup Fearnley Museet, a new NOK650m (US$106m, EUR86m, £69m) contemporary art attraction, is scheduled to open its doors in Oslo, Norway, on 29 September.

New Legoland Water Park opens at Legoland Florida

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

Legoland Florida, the Merlin Entertainments-operated theme park in Winter Haven, US, which opened last October, has announced the launch of its new Legoland-branded waterpark.

New Hall of Palaeontology to open at Houston Museum of Natural Science

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

A new US$85m (EUR68m, £55m) Hall of Palaeontology featuring more than 30 dinosaurs opens at Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) in Texas, US, tomorrow (2 June).

Birmingham's Thinktank to open new Science Garden attraction

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

A new outdoor interactive exploration space - the Thinktank Science Garden - is to open its doors to the public at Birmingham's Thinktank science attraction in the UK tomorrow (2 June).

New high ropes adventure course to open in Bournemouth

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

BH Live, the leisure and cultural trust responsible for operating a number of facilities across Bournemouth, is to open a new high ropes adventure course at Littledown Park on 16 June.

Universal Studios Hollywood unveils Transformers: The Ride-3D

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

Transformers: The Ride-3D has signalled the launch of the "next generation of immersive themed rides" at the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in California, US.

Merlin plans fifth US Legoland Discovery Centre in New York state

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

International visitor attraction operator Merlin Entertainments has announced plans to unveil its fifth US Legoland Discovery Centre (LDC) at Ridge Hill Mall in New York state.

Lincoln Clarke named chief executive of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - home to naval attractions including HMS Victory - has appointed Lincoln Clarke as its new chief executive, with effect from September.

Cambridge University reopens Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

BY Pete Hayman | 01 Jun 2012

Cambridge University has announced the reopening of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, following the completion of a £1.8m redevelopment programme.

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