Plymouth takes steps toward cruise port …

MARINE consultants have been appointed to look at the economic case for a #cruiseterminal in #Plymouth, Devon. 

GP Wild International, whose clients have included CruiseScotland, Monaco, and the port city of Dubrovnik, is compiling a report which will examine the current cruise market, its future trends, and Plymouth’s place in the market.

A consortium comprising Plymouth City Council, Associated British Ports, the Plymouth and Devon Chamber of Commerce, Destination Plymouth, and Plymouth Waterfront Partnership has commissioned the report.

The study’s scope will include discussions with organizations such as the Ministry of Defence and the Environment Agency to get an overview of what would need to be achieved to overcome current constraints. 

Should the economic feasibility studies prove compelling, Plymouth would then aim to have an operational cruise liner berth in place for the Mayflower 400 commemorations in 2020.

A key part of the project will be an analysis of world cruise fleets in terms of ship length and passenger capacity, and the potential for ships to berth in Plymouth.

… as mayor gives nod to new London cruise port

PLANS for a London cruise terminal at #Greenwich have been given the thumbs up by mayor Boris Johnson.

The development, which was given approval by Greenwich Council last month, will also include 477 homes, a skills academy, restaurants, cafes, and bars. 

The London City Cruise Port at Enderby Wharf will be able to handle 55 cruise ships a year when it becomes operational in 2017. Ships carrying up to 1,600 passengers will be able to use the terminal.

The development will create almost 500 full-time jobs.

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Tee off by the Thames

GREENWICH Peninsula Golf Driving Range on the banks of the Thames in East London has opened its doors to the public. 

With prices starting from £6 for a bucket of 60 balls and having 300 yards of river frontage, the 60-bay range has eight PGA professionals to provide lessons and advice, a restaurant, and sports outlet, A1 Golf Store. 

It’s five minutes from North Greenwich Underground station on the Jubilee Line.

www.n1golf.com

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All aboard for the tall ships

TWO world-famous #TallShips will be heading to Greenwich, #London, over the #AugustBankHoliday, and MBNA Thames Clippers (www.thamesclippers.com) is offering tickets for a trip along the Thames to see the ships.

Visitors will be able to explore the decks and rigging of the Santa Maria Manuela from Portugal and the Dar Mlodziezy from Poland. 

Guides will be stationed around the walking route to talk about history of the ships, which will be moored near the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College.

The package includes return travel from either Greenwich or London Bridge City pier, with one hour to explore the ships. £10 for children, £20 for adults.

www.thamesclippers.com

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Board the Cutty Sark for free

THE Cutty Sark in Greenwich is among the new attractions introduced by the discounter London Pass. 

Passholders will get free entry to the ship, normally priced at £13.50 per person.

Last autumn saw the Royal Observatory added to the portfolio, while the National Maritime Museum, Fan Museum and Wernher Collection at Ranger’s House. 

They are also offering, as is a one-day ‘hop-on, hop-off’ Thames City Cruises ticket. 

The London Pass is also aiming to tap into the popularity of the BBC TV series Sherlock by introducing a one-hour guided Sherlock Holmes Walking tour. 


Participants are invited to wear deerstalkers and explore the locations featured in Arthur Conan Doyle’s novels.

Also new 2015 is the Science Museum’s IMAX Theatre. London Pass holders will be able to experience a 3D film (normally £10 per person) on one of the UK’s largest cinema screens.

A one-day London Pass is priced at £49 per adult and £33 per child (aged 5-15).

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The quirky and unusual '2do'

Pencil's on show...........

WANT to know where to find the planet’s largest colouring pencil? 

It’s one of the exhibits at the Cumberland Pencil Museum, Keswick, Cumbria. 

You’ll also find a World War II secret pencil collection, and the world’s first pencil among other graphite goodies. See more at - www.pencilmuseum.co.uk  

It's Fantastic.........

THE Fan Museum in Greenwich has 4,000 fans dating from the 11^th century to the present day. 

There are tours with the curators who give detailed insight into the art of fan making. 

From treasured antiques and printed silk fans to fan-shaped soaps, the museum collects a vast amount of fan-shaped trinkets. Try - www.thefanmuseum.org.uk 

Designs for your dog.........

IF you need inspiration for your pet pooch’s first collar, head to Kent for a visit to the Dog Collar Museum in Leeds Castle, where you can see dog collar designs from the past five centuries. 

Dogs have always had an important presence in Leeds Castle – from hounds for hunting, gundogs and huge mastiffs to guard the gates, and lap dogs for the apartments of widowed queens. www.leeds-castle.com 

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