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See six winter scenes from Jane Austen’s life and imagination

Six Winters: Scenes from Jane Austen’s Life & Imagination is a special, multi-sensory exhibition at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, Hampshire, that presents six scenes from Jane Austen’s life and novels. As visitors explore the House, they can step back in time and experience six memorable winters of the past… The experience is scheduled to now run through to 31 January 2022. https://bit.ly/3IQqUVG

Journey to the Moon…

Visitors to Lincolnshire will have the chance to experience the majesty of the moon, suspended beneath the central tower of Lincoln Cathedral. After travelling around the globe, The Museum of the Moon will be soaring into Lincoln Cathedral 7-27 February 2022. The Cathedral will provide a spectacular backdrop for Luke Jerram’s stunning installation which measures seven metres in diameter and features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. https://bit.ly/3pKsXDr

Six Towns Gin at World of Wedgwood

World of Wedgwood in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, has announced that Six Towns Gin will be based at the company’s headquarters this year. The new facility promises to offer a whole array of experiences including a cocktail bar, gin experience and distillery tours. Six Towns was founded by two brothers who grew up watching their grandparents growing grain to produce fine spirits. Their range consists of premium gin and vodka, with pre-orders now being taken for their all new spiced rum. https://bit.ly/3edHD7e

Family fun and coastal retreats for staycations on Yorkshire’s East Coast

For anyone planning a summer holiday in the UK, the 2022 Bridlington and East Yorkshire Coast guide is now here. Covering Bridlington, Hornsea, Withernsea and the spectacular East Yorkshire coast, the 40-page main guide is also accompanied by a Bridlington Mini-Guide. Both can also now be viewed online. bit.ly/3DKYbyG

The cheesy way to get a taste of the New Forest

The New Forest, in Hampshire, is home to some of the best local cheese producers. Lyburn Cheese based in Landford, for example, is one of the most well-known cheesemakers in the New Forest, thanks to their popular Lyburn Gold, Stoney Cross and Winchester cheeses. There are plenty of other local cheesemakers in the New Forest and lots of farm shops selling their produce. More details can be found on the New Forest website. https://bit.ly/315p7Lb

Staffordshire club realises its vision to be a major international golf tour destination

JCB’s Golf and Country Club, near to Uttoxeter in Staffordshire, is set to realise its vision as a major international golf tour destination, when the venue hosts The JCB Championship on the Legends Tour International Schedule from 29 to 31 July 2022. Some of the biggest names in the sport will descend on the course for a star-studded competition that will take place in the week after The Senior Open at Gleneagles, and will offer a prize fund of €600,000. https://bit.ly/3F385MP

Dragons and sea creatures in Hull

Hull’s most famous faces and sea creatures have been part of a new trail in the city centre over Christmas – and more are planned for 2022. The joint initiative from HullBID and Visit Hull brought animations to vacant retail units in the run-up to Christmas, with five windows decorated, while seven more are set to be transformed early in 2022. Among the eye-catching designs are George and the dragon, a whale, and towering skyscrapers. https://bit.ly/3ex8cEu