Press Release: 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Isle of Wight won the award for Best UK Destination for Group Travel, for a second year in a row, at the Group Leisure & Travel Awards held at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London. Will Myles, MD of Visit Isle of Wight, said: “This is great news not only for Visit Isle […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The railway’s summit service will recommence and Hafod Eryri, the summit visitor centre, will reopen in May Snowdon Mountain Railway are busy preparing for services to return to Snowdon summit for the first time since 2019. Hafod Eryri the summit visitor centre which has been closed since 2019 will also open its doors once again. […]

Royal Liver Building 360 has won a prestigious Silver Award at the Visit England Awards for Excellence held at the Library of Birmingham on the 8th June. Having won Small Visitor Attraction of the Year for the last 2 years at the Liverpool City Region awards, RLB360 was selected as a finalist for the National title […]

Entering service in 1922, No.6 steam locomotive Padarn enters its 100th year of service taking passengers up Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa. Padarn is a coal-fired, steam locomotive built by the Swiss Locomotive & Manufacturing Co. of Winterthur for a cost of £3,000 (equivalent to almost £200,000 today) and was a later addition to the railway. The […]

Royal Liver Building 360 was proud to be named Small Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards for the 2nd year in a row. RLB360 which opened in 2019 and takes visitors on a guided tour to the top of the Royal Liver Building had already been named Tiqets Most […]