September events in England
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September events

Bright lights and strange sights...

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trange sights in the skies over Bognor Regis this month as the bird men unfold their wings and soar... well, drop, off the pier.

The biggest fancy dress party in the world (certainly on the Isle of Wight) kicks off at Bestival , and a million light bulbs light up the Blackpool Illuminations .

An army of food proprietors invade Ludlow in Shropshire and walkers get walking down in the South West for the North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival .

 

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Murder, intrigue and cakes

Agatha Christie Festival, Torquay, Devon

The English Riviera transforms itself into the murder mystery capital of the country.

Brighton and Hove Food & Drink Festival

A month long homage to Brighton, Hove and the wider Sussex food scene.


Festival fun

Pet Shop Boys play Bestival; Copyright: VisitBritain images;

Bestival, Isle of Wight

18 stages of live musis and DJs, rock stars, pop stars and fancy dress.

Ludlow Castle; Copyright: VisitBritain images;

Ludlow Food Festival, Shropshire

Over 100 quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches.

Exmoor, Somerset; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival

Seasonal walking festivals taking place in spring and autumn.

Lazers and long distance fun

Blackpool Illuminations

The world famous lazer and lightshow the length of the seaside strip.

The Bupa Great North Run, NewcastleGateshead

A popular road race between NewcastleGateshead and South Shields.