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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · 6d

A flavour of Christmas cheer in the Yorkshire Wolds; a boost for museums in Hull; go wild with Family Discovery Days in Lincolnshire; and a last chance to enjoy grand floral finery at Burghley House: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/3IYL44S

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · 13d

A Festival for Mrs T in Lincolnshire; Wish You Were Beer? (during city’s centenary year) in Stoke-on-Trent; a classical Christmas concert at Burghley; East Yorkshire ‘sees-in’ pumpkin pickin’ season: and now arriving at Hull History Centre…: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/4o7Ifx7

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · 20d

Fair’s Fair in Hull; Lincolnshire’s top spot for a ‘Pooch Passport’ day out; Hot Chocolate - “Every 1’s a Winner”!... in East Yorkshire; stately Halloween half term at Burghley House and Gardens: and Where the Light Falls in Hampshire: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/48GaD4W

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · 27d

It’s so Jolly in Skegness, Lincolnshire; East Yorkshire’s remarkable tourism stars; Hull to host global music convention; Good Golly, theatre in-the-round turns 40 in Staffordshire: and Burghley's 'Grand Tour’ lands in the Netherlands: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/4nQKRj4

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Sep 17

Set-jetting stars shine at Toronto Film Festival for Burghley House and Hampshire; Lichfield - a galaxy far, far away… in Staffordshire; spooky seasonal half-term in East Yorkshire; and an Incognito face-to-face with Cosey Fanni Tutti in Hull: our latest #travel news headline – bit.ly/4gsGAiZ

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Sep 11

Johnny Vegas for BCB 2025 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; a monstrous invasion in Lincolnshire; rooftop café could be a lifesaver for East Yorkshire; Jane Austen anniversary reaches full bloom in Hampshire; and Burghley’s big, beautiful book: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/3JTOeXH

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thanks Paul, another great boost for #Stoke-on-Trent in its big centenary year #SoT100 - and who doesn't love a ceramic hug? #Staffordshire

Paul Cole - Writer @paulcolewriter.bsky.social · Sep 9

Enjoy hugs from Johnny Vegas at Britain's big ceramics festival #BritishCeramicsBiennial #JohnnyVegas #pottery #sculpture #art

Enjoy hugs from Johnny Vegas at Britain’s big ceramics festival

EVERYBODY needs a hug from time to time, and funnyman Johnny Vegas, who lives with the challenges of ADHD, knows more than most. That’s why he’s created an entire avenue of them in a new art instal…

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Aug 27

Monster movie mania for set-jetters at Burghley House; ‘100 Years, 100 Faces’ in Stoke-on-Trent; celebrating an IMP-ressive connection in Lincolnshire; coastal path boost in East Yorkshire; and still time to enter Hull’s Microworld: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/47UiMlQ

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Aug 20

Sample Lincoln on a tasty tour; strap on your boots for a beer walk and more in East Yorkshire; a summer trail with Jane Austen in Hampshire; fun festival brings freedom to Hull visitors; and a classic evening at Burghley House – bit.ly/4mS0kyJ

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Aug 13

Lights will guide you... to Hull; this Whodunnit is likely to be very Grand in Staffordshire; Mr Grimsby is honoured with a blue plaque in Lincolnshire; cheers to Stoke-on-Trent’s 100th year as a city; and under starter’s orders for Burghley Horse Trials – bit.ly/4oDMh1y

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Aug 12

RSPB Bempton Cliffs Nature Reserve in East Yorkshire becoming England’s first official Shorewatch Site was recently mentioned in the Daily Mail Check-in #travel supplement. Discover more: bit.ly/4mLwL2J and for more on the reserve check out bit.ly/4mffo9L

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Aug 6

Last chance to experience Burghley’s Botanic Tapestry; wet and wild in Staffordshire; the pattern is set in Stoke-on-Trent; travel back in time onboard a trolleybus in Lincolnshire; and a new virtual reality safari experience in Hampshire – bit.ly/455mM1j

markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Jul 30

Cheapest UK cities for a weekend break; it’s "The Grand Finale” at the real Downton Abbey; Cecil's Craft Workshops at Burghley House; free family fun in Hull this summer; and a table for the nation in Staffordshire: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/4o7ym3j

markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Jul 28

It’s been quite the year for #Hampshire as the world marks Jane Austen’s 250th birthday - the latest global #travel profile is an ‘Austen’s England’ 8-page feature in Cathay Pacific’s inflight magazine. Discover more: bit.ly/4mQPFF9

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Jul 23

A whale of a time in Hull; tourism’s value booms in Lincolnshire; Happy ‘Bridmas’ in East Yorkshire; Burghley's 'Grand Tour’ heads to the Netherlands; and remembering the women who helped shape The Potteries: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/46jzQBa

markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Jul 16

Step into the 17th century at Burghley House; Howl and Hum for Hull; a Sausage Stroll in Lincolnshire; and then there were 10… in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/44xS0Of

markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Jul 15

Sunday Times #travel 50 best UK beaches by Chris Haslam puts #Skegness top in East England, with Anderby Creek #Lincolnshire also included. South England regional winner was Milford on Sea #Hampshire - bit.ly/3U9HJSm ‪@thetimes.com‬

Revealed: the UK’s 50 best beaches for 2025

Empty Scottish coves, dramatic south coast stretches and classic bucket and spade resorts — there’s something to match everyone’s seaside style

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Jul 10

Terrific #travel coverage for #Hampshire #vineyards in Australia’s International Traveller magazine by Cassandra Charlick featuring Hattingley Valley, The Grange, Chesil Rectory and Lainston House - bit.ly/4llPOzx

markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Jul 9

Bucket and Spade award could be jolly for #Skegness #Lincolnshire; a tasty tour around #Beverley, East Yorkshire; magic movie moments in #Hampshire; and history by twilight at Burghley House: our latest #travel news headlines – bit.ly/4m49Tub

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Jul 8

July’s issue of Country Walking magazine features a #walk around the #Lincolnshire Wolds by @phoebetaplin.bsky.social with a route exploring Tennyson Country around the wonderfully named Bag Enderby. Discover more: bit.ly/4eAeCky

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Jul 8

The magical world of children’s tale Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is being brought to life at a new exhibition in Mottisfont #Hampshire as featured in Sunday Mirror #travel pages last weekend. Discover more: bit.ly/3IjgZfp

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Jul 3

Let Robbie (and 60 other artists) entertain you… in Stoke-on-Trent; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, we love you, in Hampshire; a sculptural summer in Lincolnshire; and jazzing it up with a Pimm’s Picnic at Burghley House: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/3TpheYO

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Jul 1

The global #travel media spotlight is still shining on #Hampshire for the 250th birthday of #JaneAusten (bit.ly/4mQPFF9), the latest a terrific front cover feature from Canada’s ‪@thestar.com‬ - bit.ly/45Qfv6e

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markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Jun 27

A historic #Lincolnshire castle is reviving the spirit of pre-war speed trialling this summer. Vintage speed trials take place at Grimsthorpe Castle on 5 July, as featured in Sunday Mirror #travel pages last weekend. More details: bit.ly/3HFknRv

markhibbertpr.bsky.social @markhibbertpr.bsky.social · Jun 25

Pizza, prosecco and a garden golden hour in Lincolnshire; 100 years, 100 faces in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire; former dock springs to life in Hull; and Hampshire’s biggest day out: our latest #travel news headlines - bit.ly/3T9Vr7l