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.
Events
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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Head down to The Quays for a day out on the docks
There's always something happening at The Quays, Greater Manchester's most exciting waterfront destination.
Location: Salford and Trafford, Greater Manchester
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Enjoy street food beside the river in Exeter
Choose from an impressive line-up of different cuisines at this regular night market, set against the stunning backdrop of Exeter's historic quayside.
Location: Exeter, Devon
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Ooh and aah over Plymouth’s spectacular fireworks display
This summer, enjoy the British Firework Championships whilst surrounded by wonderful panoramic views of Plymouth Hoe.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
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Plan a visit to Hull's fresh grass roots festival
Grab your dancing shoes and head down to Humber Street Sesh - a fresh, grassroots festival hosting a wide variety of bands in one day.
Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
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Lose Yourself in the Sound of Cheltenham Jazz Festival
With world-renowned annual festivals of not only jazz, but also science, literature and music, Cheltenham is one of the country’s leading cultural destinations.
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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Enjoy free, live music at Southsea Bandstand
Is there a better summer afternoon than a fantastic free programme of music and dance in a beautiful natural amphitheatre looking out to sea?
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
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Sample some fantastic seafood at the Newquay Fish Festival
Feast upon the edible delights that swim Cornwall’s waters as local chefs cook up a treat, right before your eyes, at the Newquay Fish Festival.
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
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Get your taste buds tingling at this year’s Great Bath Feast
Great food and drink are just two of the many reasons to visit Bath this autumn, as the city goes all foodie with the Great Bath Feast in October.
Location: Bath, Somerset
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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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Gather your pieces-of-eight for some piratical fun
Landlubbers beware! Grab an eye-patch and a parrot and head to Brixham for an adventure on the high seas.
Location: Brixham, Devon
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Combine blue skies with vintage cars on England’s south coast
Don’t miss out on a visit to Magnificent Motors, Eastbourne’s exciting vintage and classic car motoring event over the May Bank Holiday weekend
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
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Celebrate at the SO Festival
Lincolnshire’s coastal district of East Lindsey is transformed into an international arts venue during this annual festival.
Location: Skegness, Lincolnshire
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Celebrate the golden age of beer in Kent
The Faversham Hop Festival is a unique family event that commemorates the golden days of hop-picking with two days of live music, dancing, great food and hops, hops, hops!
Location: Faversham, Kent
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Heed the thunder of galloping horses at The QIPCO Guineas Festival
Jump into the grandstand for the chance to watch Europe’s top racehorses compete for victory at Newmarket’s highly anticipated racing event in May.
Location: Newmarket, Suffolk
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Experience the Bristol Harbour Festival on the water or dry land
Celebrate all things maritime, from mermaid dances to pirate treasure hunts, and test out your sea legs on historic vessels at the Bristol Harbour Festival.
Location: Bristol
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Release your inner Wordsworth with Words by the Water Festival
Don’t miss this exciting literature event, a festival of words and ideas, set by the lake surrounded by the Lake District fells.
Location: Keswick, Cumbria
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Climb aboard the East Lancashire Railway for a 1940s festival
Join the East Lancashire Railway to party like its 1949 in Rawtenstall, Lancashire where the blitz spirit is still going strong.27-29 May 2017.
Location: Rawtenstall, Lancashire
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Enjoy good food at Ludlow Food Festival
Take one historic town, an enviable food culture, passionate local chefs and food producers and you get the perfect recipe for Ludlow Food Festival.
Location: Ludlow, Shropshire
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Watch the Tetbury Woolsack Race
This is undoubtedly one of England's strangest things to do in May, but its tradition dates back to the 17th-century.
Location: Tetbury, Gloucestershire
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Gear up for Cycle Derby Spring event
Meander through country lanes on a 40KM, 80KM or 160KM bike ride while enjoying views of the Derbyshire countryside this April 2018.
Location: Derby
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Rejoice in English culture at one of the many shows and fairs held throughout the year.
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