� IN FOCUS l THEME PARKS & ATTRACTIONS ‘Whey Aye’ will be Europe’s tallest observation wheel
The developer of an observation wheel and entertainment complex on Newcastle Quayside has revealed images and details of the £100 million project. Called the ‘Whey Aye’, the wheel will be the biggest in Europe, at nearly 460 feet high – 16 feet taller than the London Eye. It will be part of the ‘Giants on the Quayside’ development, which will include the 39-feet tall Geordie Giant, and a new food and drink zone called The Giant’s Quay. There will also be a family
entertainment centre with trampolines, climbing walls, a skywalk and café, plus a ‘Giant Sport Deck’ with five-a-side pitches, tennis courts and a virtual golf club. Nigel Hartley, chief marketing officer of the ‘Whey Aye’ developer
The Geordie Giant will greet visitors to The Whey Aye on the Quayside
World Wheel Company, said: “Our development will complement Newcastle’s global reputation as a vibrant, progressive, welcoming city and help deliver one of Europe’s
best waterfront experiences. We look forward to presenting our full proposals to Newcastle City Council later this year.”
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Warwick Castle improves access for wheelchair users
Warwick Castle has invested £100,000 in a new lift for wheelchair users that will provide easier access to the ground floor. The ground floor houses
attractions such as the Victorian Royal weekend party, the State Rooms and the armour collection, which is displayed in the Great Hall. Nick Blofeld, divisional
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w Heritage Lottery grant for Norwich Castle
Norfolk Museums Service has secured £9.2 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the Norwich Castle: Gateway to Medieval England project. Building work should start in summer 2019 and the transformed castle keep is
due to re-open in 2020.
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director at Warwick Castle, said: “Making amendments to a historic building is never easy, but we
were determined to have the lift installed, and appreciate the support and advice from Historic England and the Warwick District Council throughout the project. We’re excited to already see visitors making use of the lift.” Pictured from left: Nick Blofeld; councillor Richard Eddy, Mayor of Warwick; and Marquess of Hertford.
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Starkey curates Hever Castle exhibition
Items not previously on display at Hever Castle, Kent, form part of an exhibition which was guest-curated by historian David Starkey. The permanent exhibition in the
castle’s Long Gallery opened in October, depicting the story of the Tudors, from the Wars of the Roses to the Reformation through the castle’s art collection. The Long Gallery was created in
1506 by Thomas Boleyn, Anne’s father, and has been restored to resemble a typical 16th century gallery.
Visitors can also see a portrait of Elizabeth Woodville, grandmother
of Henry VIII, who was an influential figure in the Wars of the Roses and the start of the Tudor dynasty. Dr Starkey (pictured) has voiced a multimedia device which will deliver a guide to understanding the impact of the Tudor family on English history.
hevercastle.co.uk
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Windermere museum to open in spring 2019
An attraction will open on the shores of Windermere in the Lake District next spring, with a range of pre-bookable packages for groups and the travel trade.
The Windermere Jetty Museum of Boat, Steam and Stories will be a new cultural attraction that will bring to life the stories of steam launches, sailing yachts, motor boats and record-breaking speed boats, as well as the people who built and sailed in them. The museum, which has been supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), will house three interactive galleries, steam boats displayed in and out of water, a wet dock where the lake becomes part of the attraction, a live operational conservation workshop, heritage boat trips, a learning centre and a café. Packages dedicated to
groups and the travel trade include timed entry to the museum, guided tours, bookable heritage boat trips, talks within the Learning Centre and Lake District- inspired dining options. The group bookings are
bookable from December 2018 for May 2019. There is a coach drop-off
point at the entrance to the museum with parking available 300 metres away.
windermerejetty.org
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