The official launch of British Tourism Week will take place on Monday 15th March at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales, who will be hosting the 2010 Ryder Cup.

The illumination of Hadrian's Wall from coast to coast will be one of the flagship events of British Tourism Week, taking place on Saturday 13th March just prior to the official launch.

The National Trust will be opening its doors for free on the weekend of 20-21 March 2010.