About the West Tours

27/08/2023

Like something out of a fairy-tale, Cragside emerges from the forest.

Photo: Brian Eyler

27/08/2023

26/08/2023

This week's Art UK Online Art Exchange theme is fabulous hair! We have chosen Portrait of Laura Knight c.1891 by Harold Knight (1874 - 1961) which is owned by Royal Academy of Arts

Laura met Harold, her future husband, at Nottingham School of Art and recalled an early encounter when she posed for him in an empty life room: “He was just eighteen when he did this remarkable work. While he was painting it, I got a hint that I meant as much to him as he to me”.

26/08/2023

23/08/2023

It’s officially Museum Meme Day! We are bringing back an oldie but goldie to celebrate ☂️

20/08/2023

15/08/2023

Congratulations to Pirate listener David Rose-Massom in Bude who's only got into the Final 12 on the BBC's Countryfile 2024 calendar. 👏📷 'Breaking Waves' was taken at Porthcurno. Well done Dave! Check the comments if you want to vote for him to appear on the calendar's front cover. 📆

13/02/2023

🎉The adoption of new planning rules in Scotland (under National Planning Framework 4) will ensure NO development will be supported that impacts ancient woodland and ancient and veteran trees in Scotland!

📝The new rules come into force with immediate effect. A huge thank you to our supporters - your voices were heard and irreplaceable habitats protected as a result!

🌳Ancient woods and trees are natural bastions in the face of the climate and nature emergencies, and we have long campaigned to protect these habitats from developments. Read more about National Planning Framework 4 here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-planning-framework-4/

11/02/2023

Born today in 1466 & died today in 1503...Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville (TV's 'The White Queen') and mother of Henry VIII. The queen in a pack of playing cards is said to be based on her portrait.

10/02/2023

💚 Dartmoor National Park Authority would like to thank the Dartmoor Preservation Association for their continued support with the Backpack Camping appeal.

In light of the recent request to appeal the High Court Judgement on Backpack Camping, the DPA have set up a crowd funding page for anyone wishing to offer their support to the appeal process

https://bit.ly/3DQDDaa

10/02/2023

Work of the Week! ⁠
Old Kneebone of Helston by John Opie (1761–1807). This was one of four paintings shown to King George III when Opie was invited to Buckingham Palace in 1782. This particular work was said to be one of Opie's masterpieces.⁠⁠⁠⁠

21/03/2022

I’m hiding… At the Mayflower steps on Plymouth’s Barbican with American travel agents

13/05/2021

Public tours around the Royal Citadel start next Tuesday May 18th and every Tuesday Thursday and Sunday until the end of October

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/151167057739

Take an intriguing tour around the Royal Citadel on Plymouth Hoe, a fortress built in the reign of King Charles 2nd and still a garrison.

18/03/2021

Looking forward to Atlantic Collections on March 22nd

18/03/2021

Plymouth Hoe in February