There’s nothing quite like events in England. Where else can you take a dip in a hot tub after dancing the night away at a masquerade ball, sing along with rock stars while dressed as an octopus and catch up with famous writers and chefs in a glorious seaside setting. Film, food, music, comedy, street art, theatre, literature, vintage lifestyle and even worm charming are all checked off at English events and festivals. Want to keep it traditional? England invented the social season and the summer calendar of events in the UK is peppered with opera in gardens and major sporting fixtures including horse racing and rowing.
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Events
There’s nothing quite like events in England. Where else can you take a dip in a hot tub after dancing the night away at a masquerade ball, sing along with rock stars while dressed as an octopus and catch up with famous writers and chefs in a glorious seaside setting. Film, food, music, comedy, street art, theatre, literature, vintage lifestyle and even worm charming are all checked off at English events and festivals. Want to keep it traditional? England invented the social season and the summer calendar of events in the UK is peppered with opera in gardens and major sporting fixtures including horse racing and rowing.
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Watch The Tour of Britain around The Cotswolds
Line the route, clap and cheer as the top elite cyclists race across the Cotswolds countryside to finish in Regency Cheltenham on 9th September.
Location: Cheltenham and The Cotswolds
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Cheer on a winner at the Northumberland Plate Festival
Put on your posh frocks and have a little flutter at one of the biggest events in the North East horseracing calendar.
Location: Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
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Winter weekends at Compton Verney
Delight in festive fun with the family at a Winter Weekend at Compton Verney, Warwickshire's award winning art gallery
Location: Warwickshire
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Get on your bike and take on the ‘Hills Killer’
Do you have what it takes to battle your bike up the most challenging hills on the Isle of Wight?
Location: Freshwater, Isle of Wight
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Enjoy classical music inside ancient castle ruins
Visit the atmospheric ruins of Pontefract Castle for Proms in the Castle, an outdoor classical music performance with a firework finale.
Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire
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Step back in time at Broadstairs Dickens Festival
Celebrate the life of Dickens at the week long, eclectic festival.
Location: Broadstairs, Kent
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Enjoy the festive season at Worcester’s Victorian Christmas Fayre
Worcester's Christmas Fayre is the West Midlands' leading Victorian-themed street market.
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire
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Celebrate Roald Dahl’s life and adventures at Tatton Park
Let imaginations run wild at Tatton Park this autumn on a magical journey exploring the lifeworks of one of Britain's most-loved children’s authors.
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Enjoy beer and cycling at Manchester Beer & Cider Festival
There are hundreds of beers, ales and ciders to test out as you watch the cyclists whizz by at the Manchester Beer & Cider Festival.
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Enjoy top acts and great grub at the Ramsbottom Festival
Located just twelve miles from Manchester, Rammy Fest is the place to head for a festival with impressive headliners, local flavours and a relaxed atmosphere.
Location: Ramsbottom, Lancashire
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Meet Santa on a steam train
Take a trip on Swanage Railway in the run up to Christmas and get the chance to meet Santa. Fun for all the family with each child getting a present.
Location: Swanage, Dorset
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Challenge yourself to the Tresco Triathlon
If you're a sporty type why not come and challenge the islanders in the Tresco Triathlon?
Location: Isles of Scilly
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Seafood, real ale and free music in bundles
Throw three sheets to the salty Scarborough wind, with a smorgasbord of food and drink fit for the most famed of seafarers.
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
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Cycle the Peak District in style at Eroica Britannia
Handlebar moustaches and sepia filters at the ready… Eroica Britannia returns in June for a weekend of vintage road racing and retro recreation.
Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire
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Experience Leicester's Festival of Light
Wrap up warm and cosy for Leicester’s spectacular Diwali lights switch on in October or join in Diwali Day celebrations through November.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
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Surround yourself with artistic talent at Holmfirth Art Week
Over 400 artists combine art, music, comedy, theatre and literature for the UK's largest open art exhibition.
Location: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
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See how the Chinese party as they usher in the New Year
Manchester’s Chinatown is transformed as lanterns, food stalls and a Dragon Parade take over the streets of the city.
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Stay glued to the screen with multiple film events in April 2018
Flatpack is a film event like no other, fresh, innovative and poping up in cultural venues across the whole of Birmingham every April.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Grab yourself a festive bargain at Bath Christmas Market
Bath Christmas Market is a magical festive shopping experience, set against the city centre’s stunning backdrop of historic buildings.
Location: Bath, Somerset
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Get away at The Great Escape
The Great Escape brings hundreds of up-and-coming artists to 35 venues over three days in Brighton and Hove.
Location: Brighton, Sussex
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Rejoice in English culture at one of the many shows and fairs held throughout the year.
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