April events in England
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April events

The official month of foolishness...

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pril boasts some serious crowd-pleasering events. Sixteen scarily athletic representatives of Oxbridge test their mettle on Old Father Thames in the annual Boat Race .

Practice stroking that beard and then head to Warwickshire for a series of lectures, poetry events and book readings at the Stratford Literary Festival .

Look out for homemade dragons and small children waving plastic swords as National Trust properties celebrate St George's Day .

 
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Classic races

The Boat Race; Copyright: VisitBritain images;

The Boat Race, London

Oxford and Cambridge universities battle it out for supremacy of the River Thames.

The Grand National; Copyright: VisitBritain images;

Grand National, Aintree

The world-famous National Hunt steeplchase horse race.

Jazz musicians; Copyright: VisitBritain images;

Isle of Arts Festival, Isle of Wight

The arts festival by the sea with music, comedy, drama and workshops.

Cry 'God For Harry England and St George'

St. George's Day 2013

Mark St George’s Day on 23 April with these fun-packed events celebrating the life of the patron saint of England.

Stratford Literary Festival

A lively gathering of lectures, poetry readings and literary events.


On the high seas and pavements

Brixham Pirate and Shanty Festival;

Brixham Pirate and Shanty Festival, Devon

Reenactments, arts and craft, exhibitions and live music. Altogether now... arrrrr!

London Marathon; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

London Marathon

Cheer on the runners at this incredibly emotional spectacle.

Microphone; Copyright: VisitBritain images;

Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Trim that goatee, dig out that back polo neck and start clicking those fingers.

Tangos and tureens

Dancers; Copyright: VisitBritain;

Birmingham International Dance Festival

Bringing dance to theatres, streets and public spaces across Birmingham.

Basket of fresh veg; Copyright: VisitBritain images;

Bishop Auckland Food Festival, Co.Durham

Experience a selection of fine foods and sweet delights from around the region.

Muldon Mud Race; Copyright: Mike Byford;

Maldon Mud Race, Essex

One of the world's dirtiest sporting events.