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October events

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ood festivals in Norfolk and Cheshire see celebrity chef demonstrations, wine tastings and loads of free grub.

Literary lights head to Ilkley  in West Yorkshire and Chester for discussions, readings and a whole load of chitter chatter.

 
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Artistic and savoury delights

EDP Bidwells Norwich Food Festival; Copyright: EDP Bidwells Norwich Food Festival;

EDP Bidwells Norfolk Food Festival

A celebration of local food in the east of England with tastings, dinners and demonstrations.

St Mary Le Bow, London; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Love Art London

An exclusive line-up of behind the scenes shindigs.

London Skyline at Night; Copyright: Visit London Images;

BFI London Film Festival

Bringing the world's best new films to London with screenings, Q&As and film events.

Literature Festivals

Cheltenham Literature Festival

Enjoy interviews with world famous novelists, politicians and poets as well as discover some literately gems.

Chester Literature Festival

Celebrates the written and spoken word in style with guest authors, discussions and readings.


Award winning festivals

Juice Festival

NewcastleGateshead's award-winning festival for children and young people.

Northwest Food Lovers Festival, Cheshire

Over 120 food and drink stalls selling the best produce available from across the region.


Laughs and literature

Birmingham Comedy Festival

A top line-up of quality stand-up comedy, film, theatre, visual arts, cabaret and much more.

Ilkley Literature Festival, West Yorkshire

A lively literature festival featuring authors' events, discussions, readings and workshops.