Heritage Motor Centre, near Banbury

A look at the best of British motoring. The new Museum Collection Centre (MCC) at the Heritage Motor Centre will open in late summer. The MCC will house the reserve collection of the Trust which numbers more than 100 cars, and includes many rare prototypes, ‘first and last’ vehicles and … more

New offers from Canal and River Tours

Canal and River Tours has a number of exciting offers on board the Jennifer May including an all new audio tour and a range of meal deals from the fleet of Baguette and Ice Cream Boats. Jennifer May is a state of the art canal and river boat, purpose built … more

The Bell – Alderminister Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza

The Bell at Alderminster will launch The Bell’s Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza on Saturday 7 November with live music, an outside bar, fireworks, hot food and traditional Bonfire night treats such as toffee apples and roast chestnuts! http://chilterntraveller.co.uk/admin/activities/greatplacestoeat/the-bell-alderminister

The Bell – Alderminister

A handsome coaching inn with many original features and contemporary decor, serving real ales, excellent wines. Set in an attractive village.Also has accommodation from £120 per night. Children and dogs welcome. Address: A3400, Alderminster CV37 8NY T: 01789 450414 www.thebellald.co.uk

Canaletto exhibition – Compton Verney, Warwickshire

Compton Verney will stage a number of exciting exhibitions in 2015 including Canaletto Celebrating Britain from 14 March – 7 June. This exhibition spotlights the paintings and drawings which Canaletto created between 1746 and 1755, when he chose to celebrate the latest achievements of British architecture and engineering. This is … more

Compton Verney House

Compton Verney House Warwickshire CV35 9HZ Open Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-5pm Cost of entry: Adults: £13 – exhibitions, collections and grounds; £7.25 – collections and grounds Children: £3 Under 5s Free www.comptonverney.org.uk Once the home of the Verney or Willoughby de Broke family, the house was rescued by the Compton Verney … more

The Arden Hotel

Located in the heart of historic Stratford-upon-Avon, directly opposite the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company Theatres, the Arden Hotel has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment to create an elegant and sophisticated 45-bedroom luxury hotel. The beautifully renovated Arden boasts the chic Waterside Brasserie, stylish Champagne Bar and spacious suites with fabulous views over the … more