April events
Herald the coming of spring with a real old English knees-up
Marsden welcomes the cuckoo back to rural West Yorkshire with traditional English dancing, music and sunshine at the Marsden Cuckoo Festival in April.
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Celebrate Shakespeare's birthday in style
Head to Shakespeare’s home town and join the annual party that marks the anniversary of the world-famous playwright’s birth.
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Add Stratford Literary Festival to your list of things to do in April
Be in the company of celebrity authors and best-selling writers at this lively literary event in the UK.
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Laugh out loud at England's best comedians
Catch famous acts at the Bath Comedy Festival – a series of events in April.
Location: Bath, Somerset
May events: Stay glued to the screen with Flatpack Festival
Flatpack is a film event like no other; celebrate the wonders of film and TV in cultural venues across the whole of Birmingham every April.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Be inspired by authors at the Hexham Book Festival
Hexham's annual celebration of all things literary features some of the country's best writers in a suitably beautiful setting.
Location: Hexham, Northumberland
Gear up for the Cycle Derby Spring Classic
Meander through country lanes on a scenic but challenging bike ride through the Derbyshire countryside this April.
Location: Markeaton Park, Derby
Easter adventures with the kids at West Dean Gardens
Bring your family to West Sussex this Easter holidays and join in with trails, crafts and activities.
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Have a bloomin’ lovely time at the Harrogate Flower Show
Get your green fingers ready this prestigious gardening event in April, one of the biggest of its kind in the UK.
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Meet the Easter Bunny at Fairytale Farm
Head into the Giant Rabbit Burrow at Fairytale Farm for lots of Easter surprises.
Location: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Experience the excitement of the UK's biggest horseracing meet
When is the Grand National? Read on to find out more about one of England's most iconic April events.
Location: Aintree, Liverpool
Cheer on the runners at the London Marathon
One of the biggest events in April sees thousands of runners push their fitness levels to the max at the London Marathon.
Location: London, Greater London
May events: Push boundaries at the London Burlesque Festival
Witness the world’s most diverse artists and performers from the risqué world of Burlesque.
Location: London, Greater London
May events: Discover your creative side at the Hertford Arts Festival
Enjoy works from local artists and unleash your own creativity at a series of events in Hertford.
Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire
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