WHAT’S NEW FOR 2018


� YTL Hotels UK’s newest


property, Monkey Island Estate, will open this spring in Bray-on-Thames – the only village in the world with two three-Michelin-starred restaurants. Set across seven acres, the restored estate will have 27 bedrooms and three


suites. ytlhotels.com


� The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, will open in summer following restoration of the Duke of Marlborough’s former country estate. Comprising the historic mansion house and Grade II-listed 18th-century stables and brew house, The Langley offers 41 bedrooms, spa, gym


and training facility. thelangley.com


� Royal Windsor Racecourse will hold its first Gin Festival Raceday on July 9, offering visitors the chance to sample a summery selection of gins and to watch an evening of


competitive racing. windsor-racecourse.co.uk


� Royal Windsor Horse Show (May 9-13) hosts five-star international show jumping and is the only time of year the public can access the private


grounds of Windsor Castle. rwhs.co.uk


April; and the village of Cookham, a little gem,” she said. “Furthermore, we’re involved in the Discover England Fund projects for the Great West Way and Sport of Kings. “We have a lot of iconic


attractions in a small borough. It is a very special place with its royal patronage and nowhere else has the same feel. Windsor is the Queen’s favourite residence and a unique place to be.” windsor.gov.uk


travelgbi.com


Legoland Windsor builds new Miniland landmarks


Legoland Windsor Resort will have two new elements at its Miniland attraction, plus a Lego Reef, when it re-opens for 2018 on March 9. The new attractions are currently being built, using more than two million Lego bricks. Miniland Explore the World will include landmarks from India, Russia, Australia and China, such as the Taj Mahal, St Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, the Sydney Opera House and the Forbidden City in Beijing. The new Miniland USA will


feature a New York cityscape, with the Empire State Building standing at five metres tall, and a journey along the famous Route 66, taking in Chicago and Arizona. Lego Reef is a digital aquarium, enabling visitors to build sea creatures out of virtual Lego bricks using touch-screen technology. The Merlin Entertainments


The attractions are being built with more than two million Lego bricks


attraction will also feature its annual calendar of seasonal events, including Lego Star Wars, Brick or Treat during Halloween, and Legoland at Christmas. legoland.co.uk merlinentertainments.biz


Original Tour unveils group packages to see royal Windsor


The Original Tour has launched open-top bus tours for groups to see royal sites in Windsor, including the castle, Eton College and the Changing of the Guard ceremony.


Madame Tussauds unveils hi-tech Tom Hardy waxwork


A new Tom Hardy figure at Madame Tussauds in London is setting pulses racing, thanks to a hi-tech heartbeat and a core temperature of 37 degrees Celsius. The Revenant and Legend


star’s figure is the first to combine technology that will make guests feel like they are sitting with their “red-blooded Hollywood beau”. The famous dog-lover’s figure also went through a rigorous


review process with dogs from the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Edward Fuller, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, said: “For 2018 we’ve upped our game and brought in technology that takes this experience to the next level, raising temperatures and literally putting the heart in heartthrob.” madame-tussauds.com/ london


The one-hour trip is for groups of 10 or more, and commentary is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Arabic and Brazilian. Groups can add a 40-minute boat cruise along the Thames with French Brothers. theoriginaltour.com


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