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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Step back to the Summer of Love at the Isle of Wight Festival
See some of the biggest names in the business from the past, present and future at this legendary music festival in June.
Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
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Don your tweeds for the Nottinghamshire County Show
As the season changes, May is your chance to enjoy the spring sunshine with an action-packed day at the Nottinghamshire County Show.
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
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Join the biggest Christmas Day party in Britain
Take a trip to Eastbourne for Christmas events galore with live concerts, fun activities and lots of festive cheer guaranteed.
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
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Go Intergalactic at bluedot festival
Go stargazing while being star struck by an out-of-this-world line-up of musical talent at bluedot festival.
Location: Blackden, Cheshire
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Experience a quintessentially English Christmas
Visit the small market town of Much Wenlock for festive trinkets, hand-made gifts and sweet and savoury snacks at its Christmas Fayre.
Location: Much Wenlock, Shropshire
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See big-name acts at Wild Life Festival
Wild Life puts on a hefty line up of dance music, DJs and electronica over one weekend in early summer.
Location: Brighton, Sussex
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Watch the Battle of the Brass Bands in Durham
Brass is given a modern twist with art installations in the streets and a dose of contemporary hip hop, at BRASS Durham International Festival.
Location: Durham City
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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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Watch world-class tennis in a beautiful seaside setting
Enjoy world-class tennis and strawberries and cream in a stunning parkland setting, just minutes away from Eastbourne’s beach.
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
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Bring the kids to family-friendly Victorious Festival
Madness, Elbow and Stereophonics are coming to Southsea this summer for Victorious Festival 2017.
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
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Immerse yourself in words at the Penzance Literary Festival
A literary festival with a distinctly local flavour and a relaxed atmosphere that’s ideal for book lovers.
Location: Penzance, Cornwall
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Discover Caribbean traditions in Leicester
Join the annual Leicester Caribbean Carnival in August with a parade around the city, culminating in an event in Victoria Park.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
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Rave into the evening at Mutiny Festival
Mutiny Festival returns to Portsmouth after a year away with a fantastic line-up including Steve Angello, Example + DJ Wire, Jaguar Skills, and more.
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
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Laugh out loud at one of the top comedy events in England
Catch famous acts at the Bath Comedy Festival – a series of events in April.
Location: Bath, Somerset
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Get your ‘blues’ fix at Broadstairs Blues Bash
Aint’ nothin’ but the blues - not the winter ones, but the music type in Broadstairs every February for one weekend.
Location: Broadstairs, Kent
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See world-class sport in Durham this spring bank holiday
Get a warm north east welcome and see the England cricket team play once again on the ground where they dramatically clinched the Ashes in 2013.
Location: Chester-le-Street, Durham
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Find your festive spirit at Salisbury's Christmas Market
Shop 'til you drop at Salisbury's annual Christmas Market, held in the beautiful Market Place.
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
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Coast along at Mouth of the Tyne Festival
Head east from Newcastle for a laidback, seafront festival that’s a mix of music, performing arts, food and crafts.
Location: Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear
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Glide into Christmas at the Tunbridge Wells Ice Skating rink
A favourite festive destination, ice skating in Royal Tunbridge Wells offers something for skaters, shoppers and spectators this season.
Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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Tuck into a three day food festival in Exeter
Celebrate the best food and drink from the South West at this event in May.
Location: Exeter, Devon
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