CD - Exploring tourism with Chad CD guides (Nottinghamshire)

A CD which takes people on walks around the delights of the region’s premier tourist attractions and beauty spots is now on sale.

The Chad Audio Guides CD takes listeners on interesting and informative trips through the ages to bring you the sights, sounds and history of seven unique locations.

Each individual guide lasts between 25 and 40 minutes, with Southwell Workhouse, Newstead Abbey, Chatsworth House, Hardwick Hall, King’s Mill Reservoir, Teversal Trails and Clumber Park the featured attractions.

The show is presented by Chad journalist, and lover of all things outdoor, Stephen Thirkill.

Said Stephen: “Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire has a rich and vibrant tourist industry and many attractions and people to be very proud of.

“It was fantastic to find out so much more about all these places.

“What I loved the most was discovering all the stories behind the buildings and finding out about people such as Bess of Hardwick and Lord Byron who helped put these places on the map.

“It is stories and characters such as these that really help to bring the history of the region alive.

“The guides were so passionate and knowledgeable, it was a pleasure to be shown around by them.”

During the series Stephen takes a step back in time to learn about the success of a national social experiment at Southwell Workhouse and what made the world-famous Lord Byron tick during a special behind-the-scenes visit to Newstead Abbey.

Stephen also explores the magnificent Chatsworth House to discover why the attraction is proving so popular with film-makers.

He also learns about the fascinating life of Bess of Hardwick, who became the second richest lady in the realm behind the Queen.

And nature lovers are also in for a treat as Stephen tours the picturesque King’s Mill Reservoir to discover its Royal connections, the beautiful Teversal Trails, which is playing a key role in the district’s regeneration, and Clumber Park, where he learns all about the battle to conserve, preserve and thrive.

To listen to a sample episode, click on the link, http://www.chad.co.uk/lifestyle/exploring_old_hardwick_hall_with_chad_s_audio_guides_1_3673312

This great triple CD is now on offer for only £7.99

So to get your copy call The Chad on 01623 456789 or email stephen.thirkill@chad.co.uk

From: http://www.chad.co.uk/lifestyle/exploring_tourism_with_chad_cd_guides_1_3864212

Website - Family tree hope to attract visitors (Nottinghamshire)

A NEW ancestral tourism campaign has been set up to help visitors to Notts explore their family roots.

Groups including Experience Nottinghamshire, the Notts Family History Society, and the city and county councils have joined forces to form the Notts Ancestral Tourism Partnership.

The group has set up research tools and a website - www.nottinghamshireroots.co.uk – to help visitors trace the history of the county and their family history here.

Previous research has shown that ancestral tourists spend ten per cent more when they visit a place, and stay for longer in their destination.

Mark Dorrington, team manager at the Notts Archives, said that 75 per cent of visitors to the archives were family historians travelling from across the UK and overseas.

He said: "Archives, libraries and museums all have a role to play in assisting these ancestral tourists who also support the local economy by paying for overnight accommodation, eating in pubs and restaurants and shopping in local retail outlets."

From: http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Family-tree-hope-attract-visitors/story-13055178-detail/story.html

Event - Guided town walk on offer (Doncaster)

TOURISM chiefs have launched a season of town centre heritage walks around Doncaster.

They are being organised for the first Friday of each month by Doncaster Tourist Information Centre and more than a dozen people joined last week’s outing.

The walks take in the Mansion House, South Parade, the Salutation coaching inn, Doncaster Market and Baxter Gate.

They are led by two knowledgeable members of staff from the Blue Building in the High Street and cost £3 per person.

Anyone interested in joining the next walk on April 1 should visit the Blue Building in person or call 01302 734309.

From: http://www.thestar.co.uk/community/green-scene/guided_town_walk_on_offer_1_3155322