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2026 will see the iconic Snowdon Mountain Railway celebrate its 130th Anniversary.

To celebrate the historic landmark, the railway has added offerings to enhance the guest experience for 2026 and beyond.

At Llanberis Station, the cinema has been thoughtfully reimagined as an elegant 1900’s-style vintage theatre. This beautifully restored space offers guests the opportunity to step back in time and enjoy a curated programme of special events throughout the year.

Visitors can also discover the new Rack & Pinion food outlet, which has been inspired by the charm and character of a traditional railway carriage, alongside a delightful Victorian sweet shop tucked behind the station.

One of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks has introduced a new interactive exhibition, adding another compelling reason to explore the city’s world-famous waterfront.

Located within the Royal Liver Building 360 Tour,  the new exhibition uses cutting-edge digital technology to bring the building’s rich history and cultural significance to life. A striking projection-mapped clock face and large-scale video wall immerse visitors in the story of this Grade I listed masterpiece, blending heritage with modern storytelling.

The exhibition features five short films, each exploring a different aspect of the building’s legacy — from the engineering of its famous clocks and the mythology of the Liver Birds to the origins of the Royal Liver Friendly Society and the building’s pioneering construction. A further film celebrates iconic moments that have taken place around the Royal Liver Building, including Eurovision 2023 and Liverpool’s River of Light festival.

A key highlight is a newly commissioned film showcasing spectacular drone footage of the views from the top of the Royal Liver Building, captured by local operator Stratus Imagery. Utilizing technology to make the views more accessible and as such enabling visitors who may be unable to complete the tower tour to still experience the panoramic vistas across Liverpool and the River Mersey.

Land’s End has today announced a significant new investment into its flagship summer events program, confirming the launch of a brand-new drone light show as part of its iconic Magic in the Skies evenings from summer 2026.

The development marks a major evolution of one of Cornwall’s most established and successful seasonal events and will be the first summer-long drone show of its kind in Cornwall, reinforcing Land’s End’s position as a leading visitor attraction and innovator within the region’s tourism sector.

The new drone show will form part of a long-term partnership with Afterglow, an emerging Cornish drone technology business, supporting local enterprise while delivering a cutting-edge new experience for visitors.

For more than two decades, Land’s End has hosted its Magic in the Skies firework nights throughout the peak summer season, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year and generating significant economic benefit for the local area. The introduction of drone technology represents a carefully considered next step — enhancing an already successful format while responding to evolving audience expectations.

The new show will blend modern drone choreography with music and storytelling inspired by Cornwall’s landscape, coast and heritage, complementing the existing fireworks display rather than replacing it. The result will be a two-part evening spectacle that combines tradition with innovation, and positions Land’s End at the forefront of large-scale visitor experiences in the South West.

The drone-enhanced Magic in the Skies events will launch in summer 2026, with further details to be announced later this year.

A proud moment for Heritage Great Britain and Snowdon Mountain Railway!

Together with our brilliant agency Holdens, we’re delighted to have taken home Best Leisure & Tourism Campaign at the Prolific North Marketing Awards for our record-breaking PPC campaign.

 Thank you to everyone involved for making the campaign such a success.

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Members of the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club gathered at John O’ Groats as a taster for the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally which will be starting from the iconic signpost on January 29th 2026.

The rally will mark the centenary of the John O’ Groats start when a group of intrepid adventurers left the windswept northern tip of mainland Scotland to drive 1500 miles to Monte Carlo in the south of France to establish what has become one of the world’s iconic motorsport events.

A century on next January, their modern counterparts will replicate their achievement in a range of cars, some of which date back to the early years.

The event has been run several times in recent years with a variety of Scottish starts including Paisley, Glasgow and Clydebank but for this year’s major milestone in the history of the event there’s a welcome return to the traditional John O’Groats start.

And the local club is so delighted, they’ve been celebrating with a minor rally of their own with some of their collection including two MK1 Ford Cortinas, both of which have done the Monte in the past, a Ford Anglia rally car, a 1972 Mini, Chevrolet Firenza, Hillman Avenger, 1972 MGB GT, a 1969 Triumph 1300, Dolomite, Stag and 2000,  Land Rover Discovery Camel Trophy Tribute and MG TD.

The centenary rally begins on the morning of January 29th 2026 and the cars can be seen travelling south that day with stops at Inverness, Stirling and Edinburgh before heading through the Scottish Borders and York the following day to Hull for the overnight ferry to Rotterdam.

As the 2025 season begins, The Needles Landmark Attraction proudly welcomes visitors back to a refreshed and revitalised site following a major programme of winter improvement works.

This extensive upgrade project, undertaken during the closed season, represents Heritage Great Britain’s continued commitment to enhancing the quality, accessibility, and overall visitor experience at one of the Isle of Wight’s most iconic destinations.

Key highlights of the winter works include:

• A New Sense of Arrival: The entrance to the site has undergone a complete transformation, with enhanced landscaping, new signage, and the installation of a stunning new photo opportunity – offering guests a warm and exciting welcome the moment they arrive.

• Upgraded Aesthetics: Significant improvements to the external appearance of buildings and public areas have taken place across the site, including repainting, cleaning, and carefully considered signage updates that better reflect the site’s character and coastal surroundings.

• Accessibility Enhancements: A brand-new disabled parking area has been introduced to ensure improved access for all guests, reinforcing our commitment to inclusive tourism.

• Environmental Flourish: Planting across the site has been refreshed and expanded, bringing more greenery, colour, and seasonal interest – a reflection of our pride in the landscape that surrounds The Needles.

• Essential Maintenance & Upkeep: As with every winter, traditional maintenance work has taken place to ensure all facilities, including the iconic chairlift and popular family rides, are in prime condition and ready for the season ahead. This year also included larger infrastructure projects, such as fence building and upgrades to guest areas, ensuring safety and presentation standards remain high.

These investments are part of a multi-phase improvement plan, with further upgrades and developments scheduled for winter 2025. The ongoing project underlines the team’s long-term vision to keep The Needles Landmark Attraction at the forefront of family-friendly, quality coastal days out.

As we open our doors for the  2025 season, we’re excited to showcase these improvements to our guests – and to continue shaping a bright future for one of the UK’s most treasured landmarks.

We were delighted to see the Wales Women’s National Team mark their historic UEFA Women’s EURO squad announcement at the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), hosted by our Snowdon Mountain Railway team.

Congratulations to manager Rhian Wilkinson and the squad as they prepare for their first-ever major tournament in Switzerland next month. It’s inspiring to witness such a landmark moment in Welsh football history set against one of the country’s most iconic backdrops and heritage railways.

A new statue of Paddington Bear has been installed at our Cornwall landmark, as part of a nationwide trail to celebrate the children’s character.

The sculpture, which was unveiled on Monday at Land’s End, is one of 23 being placed on benches across the UK and Northern Ireland as part of the Paddington Visits trail.

The statue of the Peruvian bear, known for his love of marmalade sandwiches, was welcomed by the owners of Land’s End.

General manager Trevor Broome said Paddington was a “national treasure” adding “everybody knows him, everybody loves him, and I think he is pretty much an icon of the UK”.

Mr Broome said visitors could “have their photo taken with Paddington and maybe share a marmalade sandwich” with him for at least 12 months.

The famous bear, familiar in his blue duffle coat and red hat, first appeared in 1958 in the books by Michael Bond, before becoming the star of a TV show and a series of films.

The Needles Landmark Attraction has gained recognition as a World Origin Site.

This prestigious status celebrates the location’s historical significance to wireless communication. This is the site where the world’s first wireless station once stood, marking a pivotal moment in technological advancement.

Recognition of a ground breaking achievement

General Manager, Marino Zanti, expressed both honour and delight in receiving this acknowledgment.

The award highlights a remarkable event in history: 126 years ago, Guglielmo Marconi, a visionary inventor, set up his ground breaking wireless equipment at The Needles Hotel.

This event laid the foundation for what would become modern telecommunications.

Marconi’s legacy at The Needles

The renowned Marconi Monument located at The Needles Attraction pays homage to Marconi’s pioneering work at the end of the 19th Century.

His experiments and achievements at this site paved the way for the development of radio and the entirety of today’s telecommunications industry.

King Charles indulged in a royal wee dram yesterday at his first Mey Highland Games since becoming monarch.

His Majesty wore a kilt in the Prince Charles Edward Stewart tartan to watch traditional dancing from the royal box in John O’Groats.

His grandmother, the Queen Mother, attended the annual gathering until her death in 2002. He has spent the first week of August at her former home, the Castle of Mey, before going to Birkhall, his home on the Balmoral estate.

The Eurovision Song Contest is known for its mesmerizing performances and breathtaking venues. This year, Liverpool’s Royal Liver Building became the stage for an extraordinary moment as Sam Ryder, the talented singer-songwriter, filmed scenes for the Eurovision Grand Final performance of Kaluch Orchestra’s 2022 winning song Stefania.

During his visit to the Royal Liver Building 360 tour, Ryder brought his artistry to new heights, quite literally, as he stood atop the iconic structure, capturing the essence of Eurovision magic for the scene which was showing in the opening of the Eurovision Grand Final.

Sam was one of a number of famous visitors who graced the tour during the week with GMB’s Richard Arnold, Scott Mills visiting as well as BBC Breakfast’s Carol Kirkwood returning to present the weather from the building after presenting it on the opening day in 2019 also.

In early June, there was an emotional day for all those who work at The Needles Landmark Attraction on the Isle of Wight.

After 46 years of fantastic service to the company for Mike Kullander (the Deputy Manager), and 40 years of equally brilliant service in the retail department for his wife Catherine Kullander, the couple have chosen to retire.

This amazing couple have contributed hugely, and dedicated enormous amounts of time and effort to make The Needles Landmark what it is today – a fantastic day out and must visit attraction on the island.

Mike and Catherine will be missed dearly by all those at The Needles Landmark and Heritage Great Britain.

The entire company would like to wish the couple all the very best for their retirement and hope that they look forward to enjoying this together.

Thank you both for all of your hard work and dedication.

Land’s End have launched a major new £800,000 immersive indoor adventure golf attraction, The Lost Treasure of Lyonesse, as ticket sales continue to soar.

The Lost Treasure of Lyonesse – based on traditional Cornish legend – is a 15-hole indoor course with a variety of interactive elements, voice overs, sounds and smells. There are also several hidden features to add fresh drama and excitement to each round.

Players can also take advantage of a themed bar, with golfers able to take drinks around the course.

The iconic Land’s End welcomes more than half-a-million visitors each year, offering popular family attractions such as Aardman Presents: A Grand Experience, which steps into the life-size world of Aardman characters such as Wallace & Gromit, Shaun The Sheep and Morph.

Alongside the world-famous signpost, Land’s End visitors can also enjoy the 4D cinema, Greeb Farm and a wide variety of eateries.

At Greeb Farm, the 200-year-old farmstead, visitors can interact with a multitude of small animals, including sheep, goats, rabbits, pigs, ferrets and even miniature ponies. The 4D cinema experience, meanwhile, transports you into the middle of the Jolly Roger story with squirting water, air blasts, seat movement and much more.

Land’s End offers visitors the opportunity to purchase a Lyonesse Package ticket starting at £15 for children and £20 for adults, in which visitors can enjoy all four of the stunning attractions. Individual golf experience tickets are priced at £6.50 for children and £7.50 for adults.

With photographic proof of address, Cornish residents can take advantage of a 50% discount on all attractions as well as free parking when registered.

Land’s End also offers spaces for private hire and evening events for families and adults, while plans are being made for evening openings. Further events and information will be announced via the Land’s End social media pages.

Following the opening of The Lost Treasure of Lyonesse golf experience, Land’s End General Manager Trevor Broome said:

“We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new indoor adventure golf attraction at Land’s End.

“We believe The Lost Treasure of Lyonesse has a strong sense of place within the area, with the course rooted deeply in Cornish myth and legend.

“The attraction, like our other family experiences, is one of its kind in Cornwall and our substantial investment guarantees an unprecedented level of quality and detail.

“We have worked hard to create an experience that is fun, challenging and engaging for everyone.

“We believe the adventure golf is the ideal addition to the Land’s End experience and cannot wait to welcome visitors and share this exciting new attraction with them.”

The new indoor adventure golf attraction is now open at Land’s End. To find out more, visit https://landsend-landmark.co.uk/attractions/golf-adventure/. To find out more about Land’s End, visit https://landsend-landmark.co.uk/.

Snowdon Mountain Railway trains will return to the summit of Snowdon this summer for the first time since 2019.

Hafod Eryri, the popular summit visitor centre, will also re-open its doors to the public after a historic upgrade to the track.

The iconic Snowdon Mountain Railway trains have not run to the summit for over three years, originally due to Covid-19, before upper mountain track upgrades began.

The work was a significant first for the famous Snowdon, with over 1,000 metres of track being relayed in a successful refurbishment of the popular tourist attraction.

While Snowdon Mountain Railway opened its doors for the 2023 season on April 1st, the service has only travelled ¾ of the distance to the summit, ending at Clogwyn Station.

But due to the triumphant enhancements of the line, Snowdon Mountain Railway will return to the summit to much fanfare on June 27th as the much-loved Hafod Eryri also reopens to the public.

Snowdon Mountain Railway has also completed a widespread recruitment drive for the improved service.

Vince Hughes, Commercial Manager at Snowdon Mountain Railway, is excited for a busy 2023 season after a ‘historic and successful undertaking’.

He said: “We are extremely excited to once again offer our visitors the full journey to the summit of Snowdon, and to welcome passengers and walkers back to Hafod Eryri.

“With over 1,000 metres of line relayed for the enhancement and long-term improvement of the Snowdon Mountain Railway service, this was a historic and successful undertaking.

“Our operations and commercial teams have worked incredibly hard in preparation for our trains returning to the summit, and we are looking forward to a busy few months ahead.

“This is a massively exciting time for Snowdon Mountain Railway and we have plenty to look forward to!”

The railway runs for 4.7 miles from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon and is the only rack and pinion railway in the UK.

It is a seasonal attraction which operates from April until the end of October.

Bookings from Llanberis station to Snowdon summit can be made online at www.snowdonrailway.co.uk

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