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w Cheshire and Warrington ‘need a stronger image’


Cheshire needs a stronger identity to capitalise on its growing visitor economy, according to tourism bosses at Marketing Cheshire’s recent Visitor Economy Conference. Katrina Michel, Marketing


Cheshire chief executive, said: “Cheshire and Warrington’s visitor economy is thriving, so it is vital that we build on our strong growth figures and really boost the area’s appeal as a leading international visitor destination. Our visitor economy conference showed there’s a real appetite to harness this and raise the profile of Cheshire nationally


and internationally.” marketingcheshire.co.uk


w Winter Wonderland comes to Manchester


Manchester’s Winter Wonderland – claimed to be the UK’s largest indoor winter wonderland Christmas attraction – will open its doors on December 9 at EventCity. The 24-day seasonal event


features more than 50 family rides and attractions under one roof, plus real reindeer and appearances by Rainbow


duo Zippy and George. winterwonderlandmanchester.com


w Deck the halls, say National Trust venues


Christmas crafting workshops will take place during November and December at National Trust properties in the north west. Sizergh, Cumbria, will hold a Christmas cake decorating workshop on selected dates in December, and Speke Hall, Merseyside, will host Christmas decorating


workshops (November 22-23). nationaltrust.org.uk


48 TravelGBI | November 2017 Terracotta Warriors march on Liverpool


A major exhibition that will showcase China’s Terracotta Warriors will be staged at Liverpool’s World Museum (February-October 2018). It will be the first time in more than 30 years that the treasures from the tomb of China’s First Emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, will be brought to a museum in the UK outside London.


The story of the tomb’s


Terracotta Warriors will be displayed alongside important artefacts and research relating to the formative years of the Chinese nation, from the pre- unification Qin Kings (307 to 221BC) to the First Emperor’s legacy in the Han Dynasty (206BC to 220AD). David Fleming, director of National Museums Liverpool, said: “An exhibition of this scale is sure to attract visitors from all over the UK and Europe, with an unmissable opportunity to see artefacts of great historical importance in the flesh.


Announcing the exhibition, from left: Sharon Granville, executive director,


collections and estate, National Museums Liverpool; Hou Ningbin, director of The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses; secretary of state Karen Bradley; and Zhao Rong, director of Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau.


“Liverpool has the oldest Chinese community in Europe, and we are proud to be strengthening the city’s connections with other cultural organisations in China


and creating an exhibition programme that continues to excite and inspire visitors from across the globe.” liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml


Line-up unveiled for 10th Liverpool Biennial


Liverpool Biennial, the largest festival of contemporary art in the UK, has announced the first list of international artists selected for its 10th edition in 2018 (July 14-October 28). Called Beautiful world,


where are you?, the biennial will feature free exhibitions and events, including venues such as Bluecoat, FACT, Open Eye Gallery, Tate Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University’s Exhibition Research Lab, National Museums Liverpool, RIBA North, the Liverpool Playhouse, Victoria Gallery & Museum (University of Liverpool), and Blackburne House.


Sally Tallant, Liverpool Biennial


director, said: “The 10th edition of the Biennial is an important moment for all of us, marking 20 years in the city, and inviting


Rita McBride, Portal, 2016. Installation view at Toxteth Reservoir, Liverpool Biennial 2016


artists and audiences to reflect on a world of social, political and economic turmoil. “We are proud to be part of the city’s programme for the 10th


anniversary of Liverpool European Capital of Culture 2008, alongside Tate Liverpool, itself celebrating its 30th anniversary.” biennial.com


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Photo: Joel Chester Fildes


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