British Tourism Week

12^th - 18^th March 2007

The first ever British Tourism Week takes place between 12th - 18th March and the tourism team at Kennet District Council's Visitor Centre in Devizes are planning a series of promotions throughout the week to publicise the attractions, activities and businesses within the town to celebrate the event. 

 British Tourism Week is a national event which is raising awareness of the size, value and importance of Britain's £74 billion visitor economy. Recent research undertaken by South West Tourism has shown that the economic impact of tourism to the Kennet district is worth £87,000,000 and supports the equivalent of 2,000 full time jobs.

 The visitor centre is working in partnership with local organisations to raise awareness of and celebrate what is on our doorstep - from canal boat trips and ghost walks, to our medieval history and local beer!

 A programme of events is being finalised for the week which will include a Devizes heritage walk, lectures by local historians, a ghost walk and themed days in association with local businesses. The Fountain festival finale in Devizes Market Place on Saturday 17^th March will round up the weeks activities.    

 If you would like to know more about British Tourism week log onto www.visitkennet.co.uk , contact Devizes Visitor Centre on 01380 734669 or pop in to the centre situated at Cromwell House in Devizes Market Place.

Time table of events

Monday 12^th March

• Open Day at Devizes Visitor Centre for members of the public and B&B providers "Do you know what's on your doorstep?"

 Tuesday 13^th March

• Healthy Lifestyles promotion at Devizes Visitor Centre, find out about local walking and cycling routes, Leisure Centre courses and local clubs.

• "Subterranean Devizes" A talk by John Girvan at Devizes Library, 7pm admission Free

 Wednesday 14^th March

• Lorna Haycocks's lecture: The great rebuilding - Devizes town Houses and their contents.  Wiltshire Heritage Museum 1.10pm £2.50

• Guided Walk around Avebury 2pm Admission Free

 Thursday 15^th March

• Celebration of Local produce - tasters and samples available at Devizes Visitor Centre

• Open Day at Devizes Visitor Centre for Councillors

 Friday 16^th March

• Devizes Heritage Walk with Lorna Haycock.  11am.  Tickets £2.00 available from Devizes Visitor Centre

• Ghost Walk with John Girvan 7pm. Tickets £4.50 from Devizes Visitor Centre

 All week:

• British Tourism Week - Devizes Quiz. £1 per entry. Prizes include £20 National Theatre Token, Devizes Teddy Bear, Goody Bags, Basket of local vegetables

• Free Entry to the Wiltshire Heritage Museum with a voucher obtained from Devizes Visitor Centre