International Tourist Guide Day
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Saturday 18 February 2006
Programme of Events
Outside London
For a report on out-of-London events click here
Public Tours
Conducted in English
All events take place on Saturday 18 February unless indicated otherwise
In alphabetical order
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Local Heroes
Starting at 10.30
Meet at the West door of Great St Mary's Church, King's Parade
Based on the famous Blue Plaques in London, Cambridge has started to erect plaques that commemorate people of national importance. Many of these are in the historic city centre, and Cambridge Guides are offering free walks
No booking needed (although places can be reserved via the TIC website).
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Cardiff
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Cardiff City Guided Walk
Starting at 10.00, 11.30 and 14.00
Meeting at the Tourist Information Office (The Old Library)
Tours will be led by Margaret Butler |
Oxford
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Family Walking Tour
Starting at 10-45am
Meeting at Martyrs Memorial, St Giles, Oxford
All are welcome
No need to prebook
Conducted by The Registered Guides of Oxford
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Salisbury
Sunday 19th |
Free guided walk of the mediaeval Market Square, including a visit to St Thomas's Civic Church
Starting at 14.30.
Meeting at the Tourist Information Centre in Fish Row.
The tour ends at the Swan office in Milford Street for tea, courtesy of Abbey Stores.
Money is being raised for the South Wiltshire Advocacy Network (SWAN), supported by Councillor Patrick Paisey, the 745th Mayor of Salisbury.
To book or for further information, phone Pat on 01722 710587.
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Winchester
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Free guided walks & a free guided mystery King Alfred Vintage Bus Tour
by official Winchester Tourist Guides
All tours start at the Winchester Tourist Information Centre, the Broadway.
Walking tours last about 1.5 hours.
All children must be accompanied.
Tel: 01962 840500
Email: tourism@winchester.gov.uk
Website: www.visitwinchester.co.uk
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Saturday 18 February
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Mitres & Mortarboard
Start - 11.00
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Mystery Guided King Alfred Vintage Tour
Start - 13.00 (until 15.30 or 16.00)
It is advisable to book the bus tour in advance from the Tourist Information Centre.
This tour is subject to bus’ running status on the day. There will be a stop for refreshment.
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Georgian Winchester
Start - 14.30 |
| Sunday 19 February |
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Royal Winchester
Start - 11.00
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Jane Austen’s Winchester
Start - 12.00 noon
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River Itchen & its Canal (3 miles)
Start - 14.30 |
| Cotswold & Gloucestershire |
Two Cotswold & Gloucestershire Guides will be giving their services on this day.
Hazel Butler is conducting an historical walk around the village of Prestbury for a group of retired clergy from a local residential home.
Mary Badger is organising a Cotswold tour with a group from a Day Centre in Winchcombe on the 20th February. A local paper, the Gloucestershire Echo are intending to publicise this with an article and photograph.
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ITGD Introduction
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