www.free-events.co.uk by Barry Griffin

Best free events in the UK - Festivals, Carnivals, Parades, Shows, Fireworks etc

A non-commercial listing of hundreds of amazing events - many free.

Updated 04 Dec 2013

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Rottingdean Smugglers Night, Saturday. Amazing

07 Dec 2013 Lancing Christmas Festival & Adur Sea Of Lights Saturday. A day of activities - from lantern and instrument making, to a Christmas market and a fabulous Lantern Parade finale on Monks recreational ground. 13:00-17:00 Santa in the village and Christmas market. 15:45-18:00 Lantern Procession and grand finale - Monks Recreation Ground.

07 Dec 2013 Cardiff Christmas Lantern Parade & Fireworks Saturday, Roald Dahl Plas, Cardiff Bay. 18:30 Lantern Parade. 19:00 Fireworks. Entertainment Stage.

06 Dec 2013 Henley Christmas Festival Fri 17:00-22:00 Town Centre. Children's procession, rides, stalls, food, carol singing and Santa's grotto. Christmas tree lights switched on at 19:00 www.henleytowncouncil.gov.uk

05-06 Dec 2013 Newark Antiques Fair Nottinghamshire Showground, Newark NG24 2NY. Thu 09:00-18:00 - buyers two day ticket £20. Fri 08:00-16:00 - buyers ticket £5. The largest event of its kind in Europe, with up to 2,500 stands over 84 acres. Thousands of dealers and buyers from around the globe every other month. Often featured on BBC1's Bargain Hunt.

05-08 Dec 2013 Padstow Christmas Festival Chef demos, Christmas market, live music, fireworks, lantern parade, hog roast etc. Fri 20:00 Fireworks - North Harbour - view from north or south quay. Multiple free events.

05 & 12 Dec 2013 [TBC] Winter Watch Parades, Chester Usually performed on the first two Thursdays in December. 19:00 Eastgate Clock, St Werburgh Street, Northgate Street, Bridge Street & Eastgate Street. Samba bands, dragons and a spectacular fire breathing finale, with the Chester Re-enactment group joining the Chester Watch and a group of giant skeletons.

06 Dec 2013 Wootton Basset Christmas Lights Fri 18:00-21:00 Town Centre. 18:00 Santa and reindeer arrive in the High Street. 18:15 Christmas lights switched on. Wooton Bassett Brass Band, Santa, Elves and Real Reindeer, Mystic Ruth, Gift & Food Stalls, Fairground, Lights switch on with special guest, Carols by the tree. Supported by Wootton Bassett Chamber of Commerce. Organised by Wootton Bassett Town Council.

06 Dec 2013 Telford Christmas Lantern Festival Fri 16:30-19:00. The event will start from Oakengates Theatre at 18:00. Lantern lit procession, carol concert and street theatre.

National Trust Chiltern Gateway Centre Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre, Whipsnade Rd, Dunstable LU6 2GY . 07 Dec 2013 12:00-15:00 Let the kids join our team and make a Christmas decoration for your tree or a Christmas gift for Mum. Small charge applies. Booking not required. NT Chilterns Gateway Centre Shop. Tel: 01582 500925. dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk

Marathons Sat 07 Dec 2013 Endurancelife CTS, Wareham, Dorset Sun 08 Dec 2013 Harriers Half-Marathon, Bedford Sun 08 Dec 2013 Carriage Cafe Marathon, Stratford-upon-Avon Sun 08 Dec 2013 Racecourse Marathon, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Sun 15 Dec 2013 Milton Keynes Winter Half Marathon Sat 21 Dec 2013 Dawn to Dusk Sunlight Ultra, Redbrdge, Essex Sun 22 Dec 2013 Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon  Tue 31 Dec 2013 Liverbird Marathon Double day 1, Liverpool Wed 01 Jan 2014 Liverbird Marathon Double day 2, Liverpool Sun 05 Jan 2014 Central Lancashire New Year Half Marathon, Preston Find An Event

22 Nov 2012 - 05 Jan 2014 Winter Wonderland 10:00-22:00 Hyde Park, London. Ice Rink, Circus, Giant Wheel & Rides, Santa Land and Christmas Market. Winter Wonderland

15 Nov - 24 Dec 2013 London Traditional Christmas Market Southbank Centre to the London Eye. German style Christmas Market with 80 wooden chalets.

 

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Southampton VTS Cruise Ship Schedule Southampton Sailings - Mayflower Park is often an ideal viewing point. 08 Dec 2013 Oceana 16:30 09 Dec 2013 Aurora 16:30 10 Dec 2013 Black Watch 23:00 11 Dec 2013 Queen Mary 2 16:30, Queen Victoria 18:00 13 Dec 2013 Queen Elizabeth 16:30, Balmoral 16:30 15 Dec 2013 Queen Mary 2 16:30, Arcadia 16:30, Oriana 18:00 17 Dec 2013 Saga Sapphire 16:30, Arcadia 18:00, AIDAsol 19:00 18 Dec 2013 Boudicca 16:30 19 Dec 2013 Aurora 16:30, Oceana 18:00 20 Dec 2013 Black Watch 16:30, Adonia 17:00 21 Dec 2013 Balmoral 16:30, Aurora 16:30, Queen Victoria 18:00 Picture: P&O Ventura - 116,017 tons, 950 feet, 14 passenger decks.

22 Nov 2013 - 05 Jan 2014 Royal Tunbridge Wells at Christmas Christmas outdoor ice skating rink, Calverley Grounds, Tunbridge. Visit Father Christmas in his traditional Christmas log cabin overlooking the ice rink. See link for skating prices and hire of skating boots. Tickets office 01892 554645.

27 Sep - 11 Dec 2013 Play Poland Film Festival The largest and longest festival organised by Polish Art Europe, featuring screenings of the best recent Polish short films. Belfast Birmingham Edinburgh Glasgow London Oxford Sunderland

28 Nov - 05 Dec 2013 Norfolk Christmas Tree Festival Fakenham Parish Church NR21 9DY. 85 decorated trees in a Grade 1 listed Church. Refreshments, Christmas market, lunches and teas. 01328 862268. Free Entrance. Attendance 25,000 over the week, raising money for charity.

 

Weymouth Events - Over 200 events throughout the year - 01305 785747. 06 Dec 2013 Christmas Lights Switch On, Weymouth Town Centre. Join in the festivities with this year's Christmas light switch on includes Victorian Shownight. 08 Dec 2013 I'm Dreaming of a Wyke Christmas. Old Wyke Square. Mulled wine under the Christmas Tree, music and song, childrens' fancy dress. 12 Dec 2013 To 05 Jan 2014 Cinderella, Weymouth. Pantomime full of family fun.

Arthur Swallow Antique Fairs - Lincolnshire Showground LN2 2NA. Antiques, collectables, reproduction and reclamation items for home and garden. 3000 stalls and thousands of buyers. The show is held six times a year. Mon 09:00-17:00, Tue 07:00-17:00, Wed 08:00-16:00. The largest in Europe with 2,500 stalls. Upcoming dates: 02-03 Dec 2013

06-08 Dec 2013 Victorian Weekend Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire. Victorian fair, town criers, art exhibition, treasure hunt, open cottages, tombola & auction, magic lantern show, costume competition, Christmas stalls, father Christmas, street entertainment, Christmas lights, museum, guided walks, Victorian food & drink, Dr Busker. Grand finale on Sunday evening with singing in the dock and possible fireworks.

06-08 Dec 2013 Huddersfield Festival of Light Fri-Sun. Energetic programme of street theatre and live performances in the town centre from dusk until 22:00 on Friday and Saturday evenings, and from mid afternoon Sunday. Fantastic firework finale Sun 17:00 St George's Square. events@kirklees.gov.uk Free event.

07 Dec 2013 Winter Wonderland Sat 11:00-16:00 The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick MK45 1AH. Santa's grotto, festive storytelling, children's activities, games and raffle. Mini discos at 12:00, 13:00 & 14:00. Pick up last minute stocking fillers from the stalls. Entrance: children £3.50, adults free. Organised by Flitwick Town Council - call 01525 631900 for more details. All profits to Flitwick Christmas Lights.

07 Dec 2013 Christmas Tree Dressing Day Sat 11:00-15:00 Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre, Whipsnade Road, Dunstable LU6 2GY . Join us to create festive Christmas tree decorations and lend a hand transforming the National Trust Chilterns Gateway Centre into a Christmas wonderland. Contact: Chilterns Gateway Centre Shop, 01582 500925 dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk Booking Not Needed

07 Dec 2013 Rainham Village Victorian Xmas Fayre Sat 10:00-16:00 Rainham Village, Essex. Father Christmas, art exhibition, mulled drinks & mince pies, carol singers, Victorian characters and Morris dancing. Free entry.

07 Dec 2013 Brighton Santa Dash Fundraiser for Pass It On Africa. Brighton Santa Dash Sat 10:30 Start 500 metres up from the Peace statue opposite Adelaide Crescent. 5km course west along the seafront to Hove Lagoon and back. Hundreds of Santas run for charity. Pass It On Africa is a Brighton-based charity building schools in the poorest parts of Africa.

 

Ceremonial Events Sat-Sun 07-08 Dec 2013 British Military Tournament at Earls Court. Tue 17 Dec 2013 Guards Chapel Recital 13:10 Guards Chapel, Birdcage Walk SW1E 6HQ. Free.

06-19 Dec 2013 Helmsley Christmas Tree Festival Daily 10:00-16:00 (17:00-19:30 Thursdays) All Saints Church, Church Street, Helmsley, YO62 5BL. 25 individually decorated, 6ft Christmas trees will light up the church. Trees will be unique, decorated by organizations in the town in a theme personal to them. Free, but voluntary contribution towards Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

07-08 Dec 2013 Rochester Dickensian Christmas Street entertainment, readings, song and dance, stalls, Christmas carols, and familiar characters from Dickens stories. May well contain: Sat-Sun 11:00 The Seven Poor Travellers Procession - High Street - singing chimney sweeps. Sat-Sun 12:00 Grand Parade - High Street to Boley Hill Stage. Sat-Sun 16:45 Candlelit Procession, High Street to Boley Hill Stage for Christmas Carols. More

08 Dec 2013 Reading Toy Run Sun 13:00 Foster Wheeler (Formerly Shire Hall) to Wokingham Barnardo's. Annual motorcycle run in which 2000 Christian Bikers deliver new toys for children in Barnardo's care.

08 Dec 2013 Jersey Christmas Parade Sun 17:00-18:20 The Esplanade, St. Helier. Floodlit floats, music and dance. Jersey Tourism 01534 448877.

08 & 15 Dec 2013 Christmas Bazaar and Santa’s Grotto Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre, Whipsnade Road, DUNSTABLE LU6 2GY. Sun 11:00-16:00. Mince pies, mulled wine, seasonal crafts, produce stalls, carol singers, live music and Santa's magical grotto (also on 22 Dec). Chilterns Gateway Centre Shop - 01582 500925 dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk Booking not required. £5 charge to see Father Christmas.

Grand Union Orchestra - Bengal to Bethnal Green Rich Mix Arts Centre, 35 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA. Free music concerts by the Grand Union Orchestra. Bengali songs, both in traditional form and combined with contemporary styles reflecting the wide variety of music in London's vibrant East End today. 08 Dec 2013 - doors open 15:45.   Free events.

11-15 Dec 2013 More London Christmas Market 11:00-18:00 More London Riverside, London SE1 2DB. Food, gifts and entertainment by the riverside, in conjunction with Shepherds Markets. Craft & gifts, bamboo and wooden toys, photographs and prints, paintings, fruit, wine, loose tea and accessories, children’s toys and gifts, beauty products, sweets and Christmas cakes. Entertainment: Wed 12:30-13:30 Norton Rose Fulbright Choir  Thu 11:00-16:00 Santa complete with real-life reindeer and his sleigh Fri 11:00-13:00 Salvation Army Band, 11:30-15:00 Bucking Bronco Rodeo reindeer Sat 13:00-15:00 London Baptist Choir Free admission.

12 Dec 2013 Leamington Spa Lantern Procession Thu 18:00 Royal Pump Rooms Gardens Bandstand. The procession will be accompanied by a local band and finish with Christmas carols around the Tree of Lights at the Town Hall. Free event.

12 Dec 2013 Poole Lantern Procession Thu 18:00 Falkland Square, High Street to the Guildhall. Procession of lanterns and illuminated works of art, carried by over 200 children, accompanied by Poole Sea Cadets and stilt walkers. The procession, led by the Mayor and Town Crier will process down the High Street to the Guildhall to join the Old Town Conservation Group for Carols and mince pies. Free parking is available for Christmas shoppers in Town Centre Car Parks from 6pm-9pm on Thursday evenings until 19 December and on Sundays 10am-6pm until 22 December.

14 Dec 2013 World Christmas Cracker Throwing Championships Sat 12:00-14:00 Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon. Men, women and children will in turn attempt to fling a Christmas cracker as far as they can along a specially marked out outdoor course, in a pedestrianised street. Just like pulling a cracker the secret to success will be in the technique and not power as any cunning child will tell you.

15 Dec 2013 Newbury Lantern Procession Sun 16:00-18:00 Northbrook Street to Market Place. Live music, a real community atmosphere and a glittering finale, the winter lantern procession has fast become a Christmas tradition in Newbury. Suitable for all ages. Free event.

Bulldog Toy & Collector Fairs 15 Dec 2013 Shepton Mallet - Bath & West Showground BA4 6QN 28 Dec 2013 Thornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hi, Bristol BS35 3JB

19 Dec 2013 River of Light, Caerphilly 18:30 Town Centre to the castle. Lantern parade with samba drummers, street bands and dancers. Spectacular firework finale. Free event.

19 Dec 2013 Lincoln Lantern Procession Thu 18:00 Cornhill & Steep Hill. Children from Westgate Academy will participate in the lantern procession carrying orange paper lanterns. The procession will arrive in Castle Hill at 18:30 for a nativity and carol service. Shops will open for late night shopping.

21 Dec 2013 Burning The Clocks, Brighton Fri 18:30-20:30 Church Street to Madeira Drive. Giant Illuminated Lantern Procession. Beach Bonfire and Pyrotechnics. Video Procession Fireworks Burning The Clocks is an excellent free event, organized by Same Sky, with an attendance 20,000. Free event.

21 Dec 2013 Amesbury Lantern Procession Fri 16:00 From the heel stone. More than 500 expected on the 2 hour walk. £5 includes bus from Amesbury to Stonehenge and a lantern, which can be decorated, with a prize for the best one. Refreshments available after the procession. Information & tickets: Bowman Centre or Amesbury Visitor Centre 01980 622999.

21 Dec 2013 Winter Solstice. Possible small gatherings at Stonehenge, Avebury, Glastonbury Tor etc. Sunrise just after 08:00.

Events on Grand Pier, Weston Super Mare 21 Dec 2013 Christmas Party. Magical Mystery Four playing songs from the 60’s including some classic Beatles tracks, followed by The Lipinski Band performing modern classics. £7.50. 21-22 Dec 2013 Supper with Santa. £10 per child. 27 Dec 2013 Christmas Cracker. Live music and dancing with the ultimate Madness tribute Band - Utter Madness! £9.50. 31 Dec 2013 New Years Eve Masked Ball. Drinks reception, five course meal and live music. £49.50.

26 Dec 2013 Windlesham Pram Race At 10:30 over 100 teams race through the village, raising money for charity. The annual Boxing Day 3.3 mile fun run stops at all the local pubs, and is very popular with competitors and spectators alike. Video: 2010 2011 2012 Windlesham Pram Race

26 Dec 2013 Pagham Pram Race 11:00 Mill Farm / Downlands Close, Pagham Road, Nyetimber. Oldest continuing pram race in the world, stopping at local pubs and raising money for charity. 80 competitors expected. 3 mile course via The Bear Inn, The Lamb Inn, Pagham Road, Sea Lane, Kings Beach Hotel, Pagham Parade, Harbour View Road, Church Way, Pagham Road and finish at The Lamb Inn. info@paghampramrace.com

26 Dec 2013 Rottingdean Boxing Day Pub Challenge. Between The Plough and The Black Horse. 12:00 Relay Race around the village pond. Fancy dress optional. 14:00 Tug of War in The High Street outside The Black Horse. 14:30 Boat Race, with two teams of eight sitting in line on The High Street, drinking beer. Come along and cheer the participants. Rottingdean High Street will be temporarily closed during the final 2 events.

26 Dec 2013 Walk Off Christmas 11:00-13:00 NT Chilterns Gateway Centre, Whipsnade Rd, Dunstable LU6 2GY. Walk off all those extra calories over Christmas, with our countryside team over Dunstable Downs. Enjoy the spectacular views and fresh air as you enjoy a healthy, strenuous guided walk. Please dress appropriately. Dogs on leads welcome. Not suitable for children under 14yrs. Tickets £2, booking advisable, £2 car parking. Call 01582 500925 for details and to book.

Bolton Steam Museum Bolton Steam Museum, Mornington Rd, Chorley Old Rd, Bolton BL1 4EU. Tel 01204 846490. Volunteers from the Northern Mill Engine Society have rescued and restored 27 old stationary steam engines - some of the engines which once powered the cotton mills and woollen mills of the North of England. Most will be running in steam on these dates. The collection includes several unique engines - the only ones of this type restored and running in steam anywhere in the world! 28-29 Dec 2013 Winter Warm-Up Steamings Sat-Sun. Steaming Days 10:00-16:00 - admission  free, but donations welcome.

01 Jan 2013 Public Holiday - New Year's Day Holiday

31 Dec 2013 St Ives New Year's Eve Fireworks, Cornwall Harbour area - revelers in fancy dress. At midnight everyone overspills onto the beach for the fireworks. The streets of St. Ives are closed for traffic at the bottom of Tregenna Hill.

31 Dec 2013 Weymouth New Years Eve Free fancy dress party with 20,000 revelers. Town Centre and harbour. Tourist Information Centre 01305 785747.

31 Dec 2013 Nos Galan Races 16:30-20:30 Mountain Ash, Cynon Valley, South Wales. 5km route around the town. More than 1,000 runners take part, with competitions for boys and girls, a fun run for adults and an elite race. Each year a famous mystery sports personality takes part. 18:45 Fireworks. 19:00 Elite Race, 19:30 Fun Race.

31 Dec 2013 Fireball Procession, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire At midnight, 60 fireball swingers come down the High Street in a spectacular and unique display to celebrate Hogmanay. Each fireball is a round cage of wire netting about two feet in circumference packed with paraffin soaked rags and coal and swung around on a wire rope. Free event. Video

31 Dec 2013 Reggae Roast - New Years Eve Special 21:00-05:00 Plan B, Basement 418, Brixton Road, London SW9 7AY. Reggae infused music across the spectrum from Reggae to Hip Hop, Dancehall to Jungle. The biggest line up ever seen at a Reggae Roast event. MAIN ROOM: Congo Natty Family, Rodney P & Skitz, Earl Gateshead (Trojan), King Jimmy, Adam Prescott, Vibration Lab. Hosted by: Clapper Priest & Ramon Judah. ROOM 2: DJ Crises (Mindstep), Love Kulture DJ’s. Starting from £10 (Super Early Bird).

Green Events is a not-for-profit company whose aim is to benefit the local economy of Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, by attracting visitors to the town through the organisation of unusual events. 31 Dec 2013 New Year Flaming Torch Walk In 11 Jan 2014 Saturnalia Real Ale Ramble 11 Jan 2014 World MTB Chariot Racing Championships 25 May 2014 Welsh Open Stoneskimming Championships

01 Jan 2014 New Years Day Parade, London 12:00 Parade from Piccadilly, past Trafalgar Square, to finish at 15:30 on Parliament Street. 10,000 performers, marching bands, classic cars, balloons, cheerleaders, clowns, steel bands and 500,000 spectators. Video New Years Parade

01 Jan 2014 Hyde Park Serpentine Runs 10k race starts at 11:00,  3k fun run starts at 12:00. Course Map

01 Jan 2014 New Year's Resolution Walk Wed 11:00-12:30 NT Chilterns Gateway Centre, Whipsnade Rd, Dunstable LU6 2GY. Start the New Year with your best foot forwards. Was your New Year’s resolution to get outdoors more, exercise more, get fitter, take the time to enjoy nature? Then join us for a breath of fresh air on this one and a half hour walk led by one of our rangers. Walking route will be picked on the day depending on the weather. Meet at the Chiltern Gateway Centre. Dress for the weather & wrap up warm. Tickets £2, booking essential, £2 car parking. Call  01582 500920 for details and to book.

01 Jan 2014 [TBC] Bath Tub Race, Poole Harbour 11:00 Dolphin Haven and along The Quays. Organized by the Blue Boar pub (01202 682247) to raise funds for the RNLI and other charities. Attracts an audience of about 1000. Map

 

Soap Box Derbys 01 Jan 2014 [TBC] Sharlston 11:30 The Green, Sharlston,Wakefield.

03 Jan 2014 Hartley Witney Wassail Fri 18:30-20:30 Torch Procession from the Waggon & Horses RG27 8NY, east to the Community Orchard. Complementary cup of cider or apple juice at the orchard. Dancing and ceremony by Hook Eagle Morris Men. Please bring lanterns and torches. events@hartleywintney.org.uk 01252 845152.

04 Jan 2014 [TBC] Bolney Wassail Sat 18:00 Wobblegate Farm Shop, Old Mill Fruit Farm, Cowfold Road, Bolney, West Sussex, RH17 5SE. Wassailing or Apple Howling is an ancient custom in which the evil spirits are driven out and the good spirits are encouraged to produce a good apple crop for the following year's cider. Morris dancing, torch procession and noisy ceremony. A shotgun is fired into the air, and everyone makes as much noise as possible.  Bring your own noisy instruments - rattles etc. Free event with lots of character, held in the apple orchard. Bottled apple juice will be on sale in the barn.

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Video: Procession Orchard Dancing

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04-05 Jan 2014 [TBC] Icicle Balloon Meet Sat-Sun. Warren Farm, Savernake Forrest, Marlborough. Informal gathering of up to 100 balloons, with morning flights, subject to weather conditions. Free viewing for the public at the launch site. On-site caterers. Nominal car park charge. 01189 730454 Launch times will be decided at the pilot's briefing at 08:00. Map

05 Jan 2014 Arun Divers Charity Leap Sun 12:30 Footbridge by Arun View Inn Littlehampton BN17 5DD. Intrepid jumpers in fancy dress leap into the River Arun for charity. Raffle and auction in the pub - prizes gratefully accepted. Arun Divers

05 Jan 2014 Twelfth Night, London Sun 14:30 South Bank. Twelfth Night is an annual seasonal celebration held on London's South Bank. A mix of ancient customs with contemporary festivity. It is free, accessible to all and happens whatever the weather. See the Holly Man in evergreen foliage, the Mummers dressed in spectacular colours, and all manner of characters. Twelfth Night, London

05 Jan 2014 [TBC] 12th Night, Guildford Sun 19:30 The Star, then on to The Kings Head, The Angel, The Three Pigeons and The Royal Oak. Wassailing, mummers play, singing and storytelling with The Pilgrim Morris Men. Free entrance.

Tough Guy - Spiritual Home Of Mud & Obstacle Running. Perton Farm WV6 7HB. Extreme endurance events - physically challenging, mentally demanding, fear inducing, spectacular. Video Map 06 Jan 2014 Original Tough Guy

10-12 Jan 2014 [TBC] London Ice Sculpting Festival Fri-Sun Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf. Teams from around the globe captivate you with their artistic talent and competitive spirit. Fun snow pit. Laser light show. Street market.

10-12 Jan 2014 [TBC] Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival Sat 10:30-15:30 Procession with a decorated plough pulled by a local Morris side, 250 dancers, musicians and street performers. Sunday - Bear burning. Map

Bupa Great Runs 11 Jan 2014 Great Winter Run, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, 5k. 11 May 2014 Great Women's 10k, Glasgow. 18 May 2014 Great Manchester Run, City Centre, 10k. 22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Great North 10k, Gateshead. 13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Great Edinburgh Run, City Centre, 5k & 10k. 13 Sep 2014 [TBC] Great North 5k Newcastle Gateshead 14 Sep 2014 [TBC] Great North Run, Newcastle Gateshead, 13.1m.

11 Jan 2014 [TBC] Saturnalia Beer Festival & Chariot Race Sat 12:00 Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. Saturnalia was the major annual festival of the Romans, an event of unrestrained merrymaking when slaves were temporarily released and reversed roles with their masters. Enjoy Baccanalian frolics and a plethora of winter warmer ales, with a Real Ale Ramble for walkers. On the Saturday the World Mountain Bike Chariot Racing Championships take place in the grounds of the Abernant Lake Hotel. Open to teams of 3 (2 riders plus a charioteer), over the age of 18. The course comprises an obstacle course and lake, with potholes, puddles, speed bumps and mud. Prizes for the winners and best Roman costumes. Green Events

16 Jan 2014 [TBC] Bracknell Wassail Thu 19:00-20:30 Lily Hill Park. Small traditional orchard wassail accompanied by music and a little tipple or two to celebrate and protect fruit trees and ensure a good harvest. Suitable for all. Bring cider or apple juice. Meet at the main car park in Lily Hill Road RG12 2RX. Bracknell-Events (10Mb pdf). Video Bracknell Wassail

18 Jan 2014 [TBC] Pentacle Drummers Annual Wassail Sat 17:00 Stone Cross Nurseries, Dittons Road, Stone Cross, East Sussex BN24 5ET. Torch procession, Morris dancing, belly dancing, live music, apple bobbing and other games, face painting, bouncy castle and drumming. Supporting East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service. Facebook  Free event.

18 Jan 2014 Chepstow Wassail and Mari Lwyd Rowdy antics, combining the traditions of wassailing and the Welsh Mari Lwyd with mumming plays, morris dancing and a unique meeting of the English and Welsh on the Wye bridge.

19 Jan 2014 [TBC] Royal Pavilion, Brighton Sun 10:00-17:15. The Royal Pavilion, Brighton BN1 1EE. Tel: 03000 290900. Annual open day - free entry. Come along and find out how you can get involved in helping to conserve and care for the Royal Pavilion all year round. Attendance 3,000.

20 Jan 2014 [TBC] Kilmersdon Wassail 12:00 Kilmersdon Village Hall, Radstock, Bath BA3 5TD Cam Valley Morrismen. Procession to the Community Orchard where the ceremony will take place and then on to the Old School House for tea and apple cake. Tel 01761 437372. Free event.

25 Jan 2014 [TBC] Redhill Wassail Sat 16:30 The Bell Inn, Outwood Lane, Redhill RH1 5PN. Everyone invited. Flaming torches, big bonfire, explosions. More

Port of London Authority Events 25 Jan 2014 Quintin Head of the River Race Chiswick - Hammersmith. 13 Mar 2014 Schools' Head of the River Race Mortlake - Putney. 15 Mar 2014 Womens' Head of the River Race Mortlake - Putney. 16 Mar 2014 Eights Head of the River Race Mortlake - Putney. 23 Mar 2014 The Universities Boat Race Putney - Mortlake. 30 Mar 2014 Veterans Eights Head of the River Race Mortlake - Putney. 21 Apr 2014 Devizes to Westminster Canoe Marathon Teddington Lock - Westminster Bridge. 28 Jun 2014 Tow Barge Driving Match Greenwich - Westminster.

25-26 Jan 2014 [TBC] Lambing Weekend Sat-Sun 09:30-15:30 Sparsholt College, Winchester SO21 2NF. See 350 ewes at lambing time and witness the shepherding activities at this annual event. Also, a wide range of animals including goats, donkeys, rabbits, guinea-pigs, chickens and exotic species including red panda, wallabies, reptiles and amphibians. It is vitally important that women who are, or may be, pregnant DO NOT attend this event. Within lambing flocks there is always a risk of a disease presence which can cause miscarriage in women. About £5.

26 Jan 2014 [TBC] Kings Army Annual Whitehall Parade Sun 11:30-13:30 Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX. Each year The English Civil War Society holds an Annual Parade in the footsteps of Martyred King Charles I. The army traces the route of the King's last walk from St James' Palace in the Mall to his place of execution at the banqueting House in Whitehall. The army will be drawn up on Horse Guards Parade while a wreath is laid outside the Banqueting House. The wreath-laying is followed by a short service and the presentation of awards and commissions to deserving King's Army members. Members of The Roundhead Association are also in attendance providing support.

26 Jan 2014 Australia Day Pub events and parties around London. More

28 Jan 2014 [TBC] Up Helly Aa, Lerwick, Shetland The largest fire festival in Europe, celebrated on the last Tuesday of January every year. Torch-light procession of up to a thousand "guizers" through the streets of Lerwick, followed by the burning of a full-size replica Viking long-ship. A night of revelry, dancing and partying until dawn. Video

02 Feb 2014 [TBC] South Essex Radio Rally Sun. The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey. Amateur radio & electronics. 01842 861089.

02 Feb 2014 Chinese New Year, London Sun 12:00-18:00 Trafalgar Square & Chinatown. Parade, lion dance, martial arts, food and a noisy firecracker finale. Video: Parade Firecrackers Website: www.chinatownlondon.org

02 Feb 2014 [TBC] Chinese New Year, Birmingham Sun 12:30-17:30 Arcadian Centre, Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4TD. Dragon dances, acrobatics, Kung Fu, firecrackers, market stalls, food, children’s rides and firework finale. Attendance 30,000. Free admission.
Tel: 0121 685 8510.

02 Feb 2014 [TBC] Chinese New Year, Leicester Sun 10:00-16:00 Leicester Market Centre LE1 5HQ. Lion dance, Chinese music, calligraphy workshops and origami. Free entrance. 01162 517583.

02 Feb 2014 [TBC] Chinese New Year, Liverpool Sun 11:00-16.00 The taste of China street market, Great George Street. 11:30-15:30 Dragon, Unicorn  and Lion Street Parades, Nelson Street and Berry Street. 13:00 Fire crackers, Great George Square.

02 Feb 2014 [TBC] Chinese New Year, Manchester Sun 11:00-19:00 Chinatown and Albert Square. 18:00 Fireworks. The high pole lion dance performance is set to be the most spectacular in the UK. Attendance 65,000.

08 Feb 2014 [TBC] Waitangi Pub Crawl, London Waitangi Day is 6th Feb, but London celebrates on the nearest Saturday. The day New Zealanders let their hair down. Sat 10:00 Pride of Paddington, 1 Craven Road, Paddington W2 3BP. Prince Alfred, 112 Queensway, Westbourne Green, Notting Hill W2 3RR.
The Old Swan, 206 Kensington Church Street, Notting Hill W8 4DP. Prince of Wales, 8 Kensington Church Street, Kensington W8 4EP. Duke of Clarence, 148 Old Brompton Road SW5 0BE. The Zetland Arms, 2 Bute Street, Old Brompton Road, Kensington SW7 3EX. The Phoenix, 14 Palace Street, Westminster, Victoria SW1E 5JA. The Old Star, 66 Broadway, St James's Park, Westminster SW1H 0DB. 16:00 Big gathering and Haka at Old Palace Yard off Parliament Square. Waitangi Day Pub Crawl, London The Pubs Haka Video More

14-23 Feb 2014 [TBC] Showzam, Blackpool Annual festival of circus, magic and new variety.

15-16 Feb 2014 [TBC] Bristol Classic Bike Show  01507 529430.

15-23 Feb 2014 [TBC] Jorvic Viking Festival, York Viking arts, music, drama and action, with many free events. The final Saturday is Battle Day - 10:00-17:00 Activities all day - St Sampson's Square, Hungate, Museum Gardens - have-a-go archery and bird of prey displays. 13.00 Earl Ealdred leads his troops from Museum Gardens across the city to Coppergate. 17:00 Gates open for Festival Battle Finale and Boat Burning at the racecourse. Dramatic reconstruction of the Battle of Woden’s Field in 910AD. Fire jugglers, warriors, special effects and fireworks - the most ambitious re-enactment event ever attempted in York. Food and drink available. Entrance about £10, pre-booking essential: 01904 615505 www.jorvikbookings.com

16 Feb 2014 [TBC] Brighton Half Marathon Sun 09:00 Madeira Drive/ Seafront. 10,000 runners. Video1 Video2 Brighton Half

21-23 Feb 2014 [TBC] Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb, Wakefield Fri-Sun. Amazing local produce and culinary talents. Includes a cookery demonstration from Yorkshire Chef and star of ITV’s Taste the Nation, Rosemary Shrager. Rosemary will also attend the festival’s grand finale, a ball organised by Wakefield Hospice at the Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield. Nominated for a White Rose Award for Tourism Event of the Year. Festival Guide

23 Feb 2013 Asian Wedding & Fashion Exhibition Sat 11:00-19:00 Trafford Centre (Event City), Phoenix Way, Manchester M41 7TB. UK’s largest wedding & fashion exhibition to take place under one roof. Over 200 exhibitors showcasing their products & services from across the globe.

24 Feb - 09 Mar 2014 [TBC] Fairtrade Fortnight Highlights global inequalities in trade and promotes Fairtrade products. Hundreds of Fairtrade Towns, Churches and Schools around the UK will promote Fairtrade at a regional level. Last year an estimated 12,000 separate activities and events took place during Fairtrade Fortnight - everything from parades, concerts and debates to coffee mornings, fashion shows and family days. The Fairtrade Foundation expects to scale up this activity and reach an even greater number of people. Fairtrade Fortnight Action Guide

28 Feb 2014 [TBC] St Davids Day Parade, Cardiff 12:00 City Hall - Parade with floats, flags, bands, dragons and participants in national or historic dress.  Route St Davids Day

28 Feb - 02 Mar 2014 [TBC] Swanage Blues Festival, Dorset 40 gigs of acoustic and electric blues-based music in 15 indoor venues. Open mic, jam sessions, workshops, acoustic, electric, rural and urban blues. Organised by Steve Darrington

01 Mar 2014 [TBC] Charity Pancake Olympics, Littlehampton Sat 11:00-13:00 High Street. Raise funds for a charity of your choice in this fun packed competition. Teams are invited to compete in four Olympic style disciplines but unlike the real thing it involves a lot of pancakes. There will be sprinting, relaying, flipping and even pancake curling!

01-02 Mar 2014 [TBC] The Yorkshire Brass Band Championships Sat-Sun. St George's Hall, Bradford. About £6 per day. Some of the finest Bands in Britain such as Black Dyke, Brighouse and Rastrick, Grimethorpe Colliery, YBS and many others all competing in the Championship Section. Few contests are so fiercely competitive.

01-02 Mar 2014 [TBC] Thoresby Park Craft & Country Fair Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 Thoresby Park, Nr Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9EH. Glassblowing, woodturning, blacksmiths, artists, potters, textiles etc - hand crafted items available to purchase. Arena events - falconry, gundogs, horses etc. Food Marquee, trade stands and children's entertainment. About £7.50 adults, £6.50 oap's, £2.00 children.

02 Mar 2014 Reading Half Marathon Sunday. The race starts in Green Park, 250m from the race site at Madejski Stadium - M4-J11. Major event with up to 16,500 competitors. Start times: 09:45 Wheelchair Half Marathon. 10:00 Half Marathon. Usually an early sell-out for runners. Full coverage live on Reading 107 FM. Video 2013 Map (pdf file) Reading Half Marathon

02 Mar 2014 [TBC] Clowns Parade, Bognor Sun 14:00 Butlins Day Visitor entrance. Grand parade around the town with up to 100 clowns, probably led by the Bloco Fogo Samba band. Butlins, Seafront, Lennox Street, High Street, Bedford Street,  pedestrian precinct and returning to Butlins by 16:00. Clowns International

02 Mar 2014 [TBC] Bath Half Marathon Sun 11:00 Great Pulteney Street. One of the longest established and most popular city road events in the UK, raising over £1.2 million for charity. The Runners Village is at the Bath Recreation Ground, open to both runners and spectators. Heart FM Roadshow, food and drink, first aid and toilets. Video Bath Half Marathon

04 Mar 2014 [TBC] The Great Spitalfields Pancake Race Shrove Tuesday 12:30. Get together a sponsored team of four people to enter in the relay race. Bring your own frying pan - pancakes provided. Race run along Dray Walk at The Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. Live music. Small prizes. 020 7375 0441.

04 Mar 2014 [TBC] Olney Pancake Race Shrove Tuesday. The original and unique Olney Pancake Race which is now world famous. Traffic stops while the competitors make their 415 yard dash from Market Place to Church Lane. Start at 11:55 - warning bells are rung from the Church steeple and the race is started by the Churchwarden.

04 Mar 2014 [TBC] Leadenhall Market Pancake Race Shrove Tuesday 12:30 Outside The Lamb Tavern, 10-12 Leadenhall Market, London EC3V 1LR. The race sees teams from businesses in Leadenhall Market and businesses from the surrounding area battle it out to win this year’s cup. Free to enter teams & free for spectators. The first 100 spectators will receive a complimentary pancake with lemon & sugar. To enter a team, please email Rachel lambtavern@youngs.co.uk

 

04-05 Mar 2013 Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football Tue-Wed 14:00-22:00. Everyone takes to the streets to play the largest, most insane football game in the world. Shops are boarded up, and only an unsuspecting visitor would park his or her car in the town. Start at Shawcroft car park. The goals are 3 miles apart, at Clifton & Sturston mills. The ball is kicked, carried or thrown, but generally proceeds in a series of hugs invisible to the spectator, with goals being scored by striking the mill wheel 3 times with the ball. The game can finish well after dark  If a goal is scored before 18:00, then a new game is started. If the goal is after 18:00, then the game ends for that day. Interactive Pitch Map Location Map Video

08 Mar 2014 [TBC] Women’s Eights Head of the River Race Sat 14:30 Mortlake to Putney, 4 miles 374 yards. 3,000 athletes on the classic championship course.

08-09 & 15-16 Mar 2014 [TBC] Lambing Weekend, Wiltshire Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 Lackham Farm, Wiltshire College Lackham, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2NY. Lackham House, museum of agriculture and rural life, gardens, woodland walk and animal centre. Lackham Country Park, Wiltshire

14 Mar 2014 [TBC] Red Nose Day Red Nose Day is a UK-wide fundraising event organised by Comic Relief every two years. On Red Nose Day everyone is encouraged to cast inhibitions aside, put on a Red Nose and do something a little bit silly to raise money - celebrities included! It culminates in a night of extraordinary comedy and moving documentary films on BBC One. It’s an event that unites the entire nation in trying to make a difference to the lives of thousands of people, both across Africa and in the UK, facing terrible injustice or living in abject poverty.

15 Mar 2014 [TBC] Maslenitsa Russian Festival, London Sat 13:30-19:00 Trafalgar Square, with the official part starting at 15:00. Traditional and contemporary music, food, family entertainment and crafts etc. The festival will feature up to 12 bands and artists. Free entrance. Video Maslenitsa Russian Festival, London

15 Mar 2014 [TBC] St Patricks Day, Brent, London Sat 14:00-18:30. Community groups, GAA teams, Irish bands, dancers, musicians and floats make their way from Willesden Green Station in a vibrant celebration of Irish culture. A concert will follow at Willesden Green Library Centre showcasing Irish country and traditional music, local Irish dance schools, stalls, information and activities for all the family. St Patricks, Brent

15 Mar 2014 [TBC] Plymouth Out Fest Saturday. Pride event.

16 Mar 2014 [TBC] St Patricks Day, Birmingham Sun 12:00-18:00. 12:00 Parade - Camp Hill, with hundreds of balloons being released for a charity balloon race. The parade will then follow Digbeth High Street past traditional Irish pubs, ending on Alcester Street. Pipe bands, floats, Irish music, county flag bearers, Irish dancing, tractors and steam engines. More: www.stpatricksbirmingham.com

21-23 Mar 2014 Sport Relief Fri-Sun. Biennial charity event from Comic Relief. Up to 400,000 runners, raising £millions for charity. 1, 3 & 6 mile options. Sport Relief

22 Mar 2014 [TBC] Exeter Pride Sat 11:30 Parade, St Sidwells Centre. Stalls, women's space offering workshops and information, men's networking space, youth space, speed dating, chillout cafe at Exeter Phoenix cafe/bar, live music and DJs.

22 Mar 2014 [TBC] The Fabulous Fezheads Fig & Date Fayre Saturday. New location every year. 12:00 Fayre opens, 12:30 Dance performances, 14:00 Games Commence - Eye of the Camel, Fruit Rounders, Fig and Spoon race, Fig Roulette, Belly Dance competition, 18:30 presentation of prizes. The Fayre finishes with a 'Night with the Fezheads' with the Fez Band - not for the fainthearted. Free entrance. More

22 Mar 2014 [TBC] Bullfish Charity & Pamper Easter Fair Sat 10:00-14:00 Hanham Community Centre, 118-124  High St, Hanham, Bristol  BS15 3EJ. Branded goods, handmade crafts and children's activities. Therapies - Reiki, Reflexology, Massage, Nail Art and Beauty Treatments. Entrance by donation. Proceeds to Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary.

23 Mar 2014 Hastings Half Marathon Sun 10:30 Seafront. 5000 runners, entertainment, music and lots of spectators. Route. Organised by The Hastings Lions Club.

23 Mar 2014 [TBC] World Pooh Sticks Championships Sun 11:30 Days lock, Oxon. Organised by The Rotary Club of Sinodun. Other games and entertainment may include a bouncy castle, hook a duck and splat the rat games, face painting, balloon modeler and possibly even a human fruit machine. We will even have Nordic Walking taster sessions!

29 Mar 2014 Head of the River Race, London Sat 11:00 Mortlake to Putney. A processional race for eights rowed over the 4.25 mile championship course. Up to 420 crews and 3750 competitors start at 10-second intervals. Video Head of the River Race, London

30 Mar 2014 Start of British Summer Time - clocks go forward 1 Hour

01 Apr - 23 Sep 2014 [TBC] Coles Miller Dream Machines, Poole The UK's biggest and best weekly bike meet takes place on Poole Quay every Tuesday from 18:00.  The entire Quay is closed off to all traffic, except bikes. Numbers of motorbikes regularly exceed 1000, and there is a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Fully marshalled event, with a £1 entry charge per night

05 Apr 2014 The Grand National Saturday,  Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool. 30 fences, 4 miles and 4 furlongs. The Steeplechase Enclosure is a great place to experience the atmosphere of the Grand National - adult  tickets about £21.

06 Apr 2014 Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Sun 16:30 Putney to Mortlake. The annual 4 mile race takes about 20 minutes, and attracts up to 250,000 spectators to the Thames riverbank. Giant viewing screens at Bishops Park in Putney near the start, and at Furnival Gardens in Hammersmith, at the 2 mile point. Pubs Along The Route The Boat Race

09-13 Apr 2014 [TBC] Winter Dressage Championships Hartpury Arena, Gloucester GL19 3BE. Whether you’re a fan or know nothing about dressage, you will be amazed at the power and elegance of these horses. Public admission is free, except for the Friday & Saturday Gala Evenings.

Royal Horticultural Society Shows RHS Gardens

One of the world’s leading horticultural organisations, and the UK's leading gardening charity. 11-13 Apr 2014 RHS Flower Show, Cardiff 08-11 May 2014 Malvern Spring Gardening Show 20-24 May 2014 RHS Chelsea Flower Show 11-15 Jun 2014 Gardeners' World Live, RHS Show Birmingham. 08-13 Jul 2014 RHS Flower Show, Hampton Court Palace. 24-27 Jul 2014 RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park. 27-28 Sep 2014 Malvern Autumn Show, Three Counties Showground.

13 Apr 2014 The London Marathon Sun 09:45 Main Start, Greenwich Park Blackheath - simply electric. Popular viewing areas include Greenwich,  Tower Bridge, Victoria Embankment and The Mall. 40,000 Runners and One Million Spectators. Video
London Marathon

13 Apr 2014 Sharrow Lantern Carnival, Sheffield Sun 19:00-21:30 Mount Pleasant Park, Vincent Road, Sharrow Lane, London Road, Lansdowne Estate and Cemetery Road. Hundreds of beautiful lanterns with a spectacular finale. If it rains the carnival will be postponed for a week - call Lu on 07854 983197 for info. Video: Procession Samba Choir Map Sharrow Lantern Carnival

13 Apr 2014 [TBC] Farm Open Day, Essex Sun 11:00-16:00 Lambourne End Outdoor Centre, Manor Road, Lambourne End, Essex, RM4 1NB. 0208 500 3047. A day for all the family to meet the baby animals, have a ride on the pony and cart and have a fun day on the farm! Suitable for all ages. Parking £3. Small charges apply for refreshments and rides.

18 Apr 2014 Public Holiday - Good Friday.

18-20 Apr 2014 [TBC] Folk Weekend, Oxford Fri-Sun. Some of the top artists from the national folk scene, plus the cream of the local folk music scene. A mix of activities for all the family - from singing in the library, a family ceilidh in a Church Hall, to watching a concert in the refurbished Old Fire Station. You could find yourself blowing enormous bubbles in Oxford Castle Gardens, watching displays of Morris Dancing throughout the city centre, or learning to bellydance in our Sunday lunchtime workshop! Oxford Village Fête, a fun-packed extravaganza of music, dance, and craft.

18-19 & 21 Apr 2014 [TBC] Horsham Piazza Italia Fri, Sat & Mon Horsham Town Centre. Fabulous cars and bikes, tasty Italian foods, lively street entertainment. Good Friday: A rally of nearly 100 Ferraris and over 150 Ducati-led Italian bikes. Easter Saturday: the Vines Italian Job MINI Run with up to 100 Minis. Easter Monday: Supercars, Alfas, Fiats and Scooters. All display vehicles and drivers park in Horsham Town Centre on each day after midday and leave at 3pm or after. events@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215279 Horsham Piazza Italia Video: Ducati Parade Ferrari Parade Supercar Parade

 

St Georges Day - Tue 23 April 2014 18-20 Apr 2014 [TBC] St George's Festival  Manchester Fri-Sun Albert Square & Piccadilly Gardens. Entertainment, food & street parade. More 18-20 Apr 2014 [TBC] St George's Festival, English Heritage Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 Wrest Park. Biggest St. George’s Day event in the country. Displays on horseback, redcoats, traditional games, fire eating, falconry & craft market. About £14. 19 Apr 2014 [TBC] St George's Day, London Sat 12:00-18:00 Trafalgar Square. Free. Video St Geoges Day 20 Apr 2014 [TBC] Essex St George's Day Festival Sun 10:00-16:00 Wat Tyler Country Park, Basildon SS16 4UH. Figures from historic England, classic cars, crafts, food & drink, real ale and cider. Free entrance and parking. email

19-20 Apr 2014 [TBC] National Trust Free Weekend Over 200 National Trust properties open for free this weekend. Check which properties

19-20 Apr 2014 [TBC] UK Coach Rally Peterborough Arena (formerly The East of England Showground). Saturday morning competitors will complete an 80-mile road rally route, in the afternoon go through the driving tests and in the evening relax at our Gala Dinner Dance. Sunday morning bright and early a proud line up of coach entries will be judged, also the driving test will take place for the finalists followed by the presentation of awards in the afternoon. Over the weekend alongside the Rally Event is an extensive Trade Exhibition area.

20 Apr 2014 [TBC] Munch Street Food Festival 09:00-21:00 Potters Fields, Tower Bridge. A new event to coincide with the London Marathon. Street food festival  from some of London’s best street food traders. Live music all day.

20 Apr 2014 [TBC] Vaisakhi, Southampton Sun 13:00 Procession, Gurdwara Nanaksar, Peterborough Road SO14 6HY. Vaisakhi, the Sikh New Year, is the holiest day of the calendar for over 20 million Sikhs worldwide. The celebrations in Southampton, are planned by the Council of Southampton Gurdwara’s in partnership with the Sikh community. A Guide to Vaisakhi Many thanks to John Roath, Council Of Southampton Gurdwara's, for this information. More: Vaisakhi, Southampton

20 Apr 2014 [TBC] London to Brighton Jaguar Run Sunday. Kempton Park Race Course to Lower Esplanade, Madeira Drive, Brighton. Annual event with around 300 Jaguars of all ages. Organised by Kelsey Publishing 01959 541444, and supported by The Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club.

20 Apr 2014 [TBC] Essex St Georges Day Family Festival Sun 10:00-16:00 Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Basildon, Essex SS16 4UH. Village square entertainment, Marching and Brass Bands, Morris and Country Dancers. Classic cars, crafts, food & drink, real ale and cider. Free entrance and parking.

20 Apr 2014 [TBC] West London Radio & Electronics Show Sun, Kempton Park racecourse, Sunbury on Thames. Amateur radio equipment, computing, test equipment, and components etc. Entrance about £4. More

21 Apr 2013 Public Holiday - Easter Monday.

21 Apr 2014 Bolney Pram Race, Sussex Easter Monday 12:00 Childrens Race. 13:00 Adult Race - start at The Eight Bells. 13:30 Entertainment. 14:30 Prize giving. Bolney Pram Race Video

21 Apr 2014 [TBC] World Coal Carrying Championship Easter Monday, Gawthorpe, Wakefield. The main event starts at The Royal Oak, Owl Lane, and the course is about 1 mile. The men carry 50kg, and the women less. No event in the Olympic Games could stimulate more enthusiasm than this annual contest of stamina and muscle.

21 Apr 2014 [TBC] The London Harness Horse Parade Easter Monday, South of England Showground, Ardingly, from 09:00. Family event. Ponies, working shire horses, and everything in between. Entrance about  £6 per person, children free. The children will love this one. Jackie Shearman 01737 646132 www.lhhp.co.uk

25-27 Apr 2014 [TBC] Powerboat & Rib Show Friday to Sunday 10:00 Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. Powerboat and rib show, usually held annually held over a weekend in April, attracting over 80,000 people. This event is now free-to-visit, and among the attractions will be a wide selection of RIBs, powerboats and associated products for sale, the opportunity to trial boats on the open water and Free Suzuki RIB Rides. The Powerboat & RIB Show is the only event in the UK that affords the public the genuine opportunity of getting out to sea aboard all of the craft exhibited within the show’s event marina. These boats range from high-performance, through to cabin cruisers, all-weather craft, high-end luxury vessels as well as entry level boats. Video More: Powerboat and Rib Show

26 Apr 2014 [TBC] Warrior Adrenaline Race Sat 11:00 Dunstable Downs. 10km or 5km run with army like obstacles. Whether you’re looking for a new challenge, fundraising for charity or just want a fun wet and muddy experience, we guarantee you’ll love the Warrior Adrenaline Race from Regiment Fitness. Prizes for the winners and runners up in all the main categories. Entry about £32.

27 Apr 2014 [TBC] Bracknell Half Marathon Sun 09:00 South Hill Park Arts Centre. More

27 Apr 2014 [TBC] Vaisakhi Festival, Wolverhampton Sun 11:00-17:00 West Park, Wolverhampton. Family entertainment, fun fair, stalls, speeches, Gatka, wrestling, and karate displays, Bhangra, Asian Musicians and Singers. Free Food, a distinctive feature of the Sikh Religion, will be served through out the day.
Everybody, irrespective of age, colour and background is invited. Organised by The Council of Sikh Gurdwaras in Wolverhampton together with the Asian community. Admission is free.

27 Apr 2014 [TBC] Shakespeare Marathon, Stratford Upon Avon. Sun 09:30. 3,300 runners.

02-04 May 2014 [TBC] Lyme Regis Fossil Festival Fri-Sun Centerpiece grand marquee on the beach is free and open from 10:00-17:00. Hands-on science activities and arts for the whole family, from our partners including the Natural History Museum, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site team, Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, National Trust, Natural England, Dorset AONB, Dorset Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Lyme Regis Museum, National Museum of Wales, D.I.G.S., Dorset Geologist’s Association, RockWatch, Dinosaur Isle (Isle of Wight), Bristol Dinosaur Project, Purbeck Clay Festival, Plymouth University and National Oceanography Centre, as well as a big Fossil Fair.

02 May - 29 Aug 2014 Quay for my Car, Poole 18:00-21:00 Friday evenings on Poole Quay. Themed car events with free entry onto the quayside for specific car owners to park up and show off their vehicles. The event offers free entry onto the quayside for the car owners who fit the theme for that particular evening. With a stunning backdrop of the Quay and Poole Harbour it is the perfect location for owners to show off their vehicles.

03 May 2014 [TBC] Brighton Festival Childrens Parade Sat 10:30 Kensington Street to the sea front. Crowds of 10,000 line the streets. Samba bands, towering tableaux, and 5000 costumed participants with drums and whistles. Organised by community arts group Same-Sky. Video

03 May 2014 [TBC] Surrey Heath Show Sat 10:00-16:00 Frimley Lodge Park, Frimley Green. Classic cars, arts, crafts and community stalls, Surrey Air Ambulance, live music, food stalls, judo displays and the Companion Dog Show. Free event.

03 May 2014 Downton Cuckoo Fair Sat 10:00-16:30. 20,000 visitors, over 250 stalls, produce market, children's funfair, rural crafts and demonstrations, bands, morris dancing and maypole dancing. Free event. Downton Cuckoo Fair

03 May 2014 [TBC] Stourbridge Party in the Park Sat 11:00-17:30 Mary Stevens Park. Fun filled family day with quality live music, funfair, stalls, food and arena events. About £3 entry.

03 May 2014 [TBC] Calderdale Pride Sat 12:00-19:00 Halifax Piece Hall. Festival-style celebration of diversity, with a stage line-up of fantastic local and national interest. Numerous commercial, craft, food and information stalls offering a huge variety of goods and information. Attendance: 9000. Winner of Halifax Courier’s Best New Charity 2011. Previous headline acts have included X Factor's Diva Fever. Free entrance.

03-04 May 2014 Magnificent Motors, Eastbourne Sat-Sun. Annual display of vintage & classic vehicles on the seafront and the slopes near the Wish Tower. 500 vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, buses, steam traction engines, commercial and military vehicles. Seafront cavalcade at 10:00, both days. Trade stands, French Market, live music stage with local bands and small funfair. Free entrance. Attendance 25,000. Organised by Eastbourne Borough Council, in partnership with Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club, East Sussex Omnibus Society plus a variety of other historic transport groups. Magnificent Motors

03-05 May 2014 [TBC] Weymouth International Beach Kite Festival Sun-Mon. Saturday is an informal day with some of the best single line displays in the country showing off their biggest, best and newest kites whilst in the gaps you may see our finest display teams warming up. Sunday and Monday part of the beach will be sectioned off to give the general public the best view of spectacular organised flying demonstrations whilst kite clubs and teams fill the sky with colour and wonder. Free event.

03-05 May 2014 [TBC] Norbury Canal Festival Sat-Mon. Norbury Junction, Shropshire Union Canal, Staffordshire. Display of working boats, best decorated boat competition, childrens events, live music, hog roast, boat trips, open air service, craft stalls, brass bands, local charity stalls and vehicle displays. More 01952-883568.

03-05 May 2014 [TBC] Urchfont Scarecrow Festival, Wiltshire Sat-Mon Over 50 scarecrows made by families in the village. The Scarecrow Trail commences at the village pond where a programme can be purchased indicating the position of the scarecrows, with the task of identifying and matching the scarecrows to the cryptic clues in the programme is a challenging experience. Children’s competition identifying pictures of children’s characters. Plant Sale adjacent to the pond. Free car parking on the playing fields. Refreshments around the pond. Attendance 10,000. Facebook

03-25 May 2014 Brighton Festival Three weeks of arts & street theatre on a huge scale, many free. Video

03-25 May 2014 [TBC] Brighton Festival - Fringe City Sat 12:00-16:00 New Road. Everything from comedy to cabaret and puppetry to poetry, sample the best Brighton Fringe has to offer. Fringe City events are free, and part of Brighton Festival Fringe Video: Part1 Part2

Pride 2014 Events 03 May 2014 [TBC] Calderdale Pride 24-25 May 2014 [TBC] Birmingham Pride Sat-Sun. Hurst Street area. Pictures 07 Jun 2014 [TBC] Blackpool Pride Festival Winter Gdns. Procession 11:00 N Pier. 07 Jun 2014 [TBC] Oxford 14 Jun 2014 [TBC] Gloucester 14 Jun 2014 [TBC] Edinburgh 21 Jun 2014 [TBC] Essex Central Park, Chelmsford 28 Jun 2014 [TBC] London Community Pride Procession 13:00 Oxford St, Regent St, Trafalgar Square to Whitehall. Pictures Video 28 Jun 2014 [TBC] Swansea 28 Jun 2014 [TBC] Doncaster

05 Jul 2014 [TBC] Sheffield 13:00-19:00 City Centre 05 Jul 2014 [TBC] Lincoln 11-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Manchester Sparkle 12 Jul 2014 [TBC] Bournemouth 19 Jul 2014 [TBC] Hull 19 Jul 2014 [TBC] Plymouth 13:30-19:00 Devonport Park 19 Jul 2014 [TBC] Newcastle 26 Jul 2014 [TBC] Torbay Party in the park 26 Jul 2014 [TBC] Nottingham 26 Jul 2014 [TBC] Belfast 26 Jul 2014 [TBC] Norwich 19:30 Chapelfield Gardens 02-03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Brighton Sat 11:00 Parade. Sat-Sun Party in Preston Park. 02 Aug 2014 [TBC] Liverpool 02 Aug 2014 [TBC] Stoke 03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Leeds 09 Aug 2014 [TBC] Black London 09 Aug 2014 [TBC] Plymouth 09 Aug 2014 [TBC] Swindon 22-25 Aug 2014 [TBC] Manchester 23 Aug 2014 [TBC] Truro 30 Aug 2014 [TBC] Reading 31 Aug 2014 [TBC] Barnsley 06 Sep 2014 [TBC] Cardiff Mardi Gras

04 May 2014 Abingdon Charity Air & Country Show Sun 10:00-17:00 Abingdon Airfield, Dalton Barracks. A volunteer run event in aid of Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance. Flying & static aircraft, trade & charity stands, farmers market, crafts, historic & classic vehicles, ground & arena displays, childrens amusements, live music, food and free parking. About £15.

04 May 2014 [TBC] Vaisakhi, London Trafalgar Square 12:00-17:30. Vaisakhi festivities mark the Sikh New Year. Video A Guide to Vaisakhi By John Roath http://www.london.gov.uk/get-involved/events More

04 May 2014 [TBC] Beltane, Thornborough Henge Sun 12:00. A celebration of seasonal change and ancient mystery at one of Britain's most important prehistoric sacred sites. Entrance, stalls & camping free. 07709 681581 info@sacredbrigantia.com

05 May 2014 Public Holiday - Early May Bank Holiday.

05 May 2014 Jack In The Green Festival, Hastings 1500 performers and 10,000 revelers Free event. From Friday to Monday there will be live music events - please see the website for more details. 09:45 Gathering on Rock-a-Nore Road. 10:15 Procession, 11:15 Stop for refreshment and dancing, Swan Terrace, High Street, 12:00 Swan Terrace, Croft Road, along Collier Road and Priory Road, 12:30 Procession arrives West Hill Festival site - Morris dancing, crafts, food and licensed bar with real ales, 15:30 Slaying of the Jack. Jack In The Green, Hastings

05 May 2014 [TBC] Sweeps Festival Procession, Rochester Mon 14:45 Procession - Rochester Castle & High Street. Sat-Mon Holiday weekend. Biggest gathering of Morris Dancers in the country. Jack-in-the-Green, a seven  foot high character, is woken at dawn on May Day from his slumber on Bluebell Hill, then travels to Rochester to start the festivities. Thousands of revelers watch performances at various venues & pubs. It is considered lucky to be kissed by a sweep. 2011 Video Sweeps Festival

05 May 2014 [TBC] Lewes Garland Day Mon from 10:00 Lewes Castle. Children's Garland Competition. 11:00 Procession High Street. Morris Dancing by the Knots of May and Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men.

05 May 2014 [TBC] May Merrie, Kingston Upon Thames Bank holiday Monday. Family entertainment, fun, music, dance, magic and street entertainment. Attendance 10,000. Free entrance. Contact: 020 8247 9513 / 020 8547 1221. Stalls Information Contact: 020 8247 9513. Video May Merrie

05 May 2014 [TBC] Rainham Village Country Fayre Mon 10:00-16:00 Rainham Village, Essex. Eastenders collides with The Archers on Bank Holiday Monday. Celebrating our London Heritage, Pearly Kings and Queens will mix with craft market traders, stilt walkers and Morris Men. All the fun of an old fashioned Country Fayre cum Cockney Street Market with free entry.

05 May 2014 [TBC] Woodhouse May Day Challenge Mon - Start at Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall. A 13.5 mile circular event for walkers and runners, around the glorious Charnwood countryside & The National Forest. 08:30 Start time for walkers, 9:30 Start time for runners. Monies raised goes to good causes.

05 May 2014 Chobham Carnival 11:30 Procession, Burrow hill to the Recreation Ground. 01276 858170. Video Chobham Carnival

 

05 May to 28 Sep 2014 [TBC] Dragon Boat Racing Gable Events charity Dragon Boat Races: info@gable-events.co.uk The British Dragon Boat Racing Association run a national league calendar together with national championships held annually.

07 May 2014 [TBC] Helston Flora Day Wed 07:00 The Morning Dance, Guildhall. 08:30 The Hal-an-Tow, St John's Bridge. 09:50 The Children's Dance, Wendron Street. 12:00 The Midday Dance, Guildhall. 17:00 The Evening Dance, Guildhall. Video

09-10 May 2014 [TBC] Tour Britania UK's premier Race Tour. Primarily designed for historic cars.

09-11 May 2014 [TBC] Holmfirth Festival of Folk Excellent community based festival which draws in a large audience. The events take place in the local pubs and on the streets. The vast majority of the events are free, although audiences are encouraged to contribute to the collection buckets. Because of the nature of the venues, don’t expect big names, but be assured that you will get quality. The concerts in the Old Bridge function room and the Ceilidh are paid events.

09-25 May 2014 [TBC] Norfolk & Norwich Festival Two weeks of amazing events - circus, music and visual arts, both free and ticketed.

09-10 & 16-17 May 2014 [TBC] Amthai Thai Festival, London Sat-Sun Kingston Town Centre, Kingston Upon Thames, London KT1 1JS. Thai food, musicians, martial artists, dancers, massage, funfair.

10 May 2014 [TBC] East Allington Whacky Races Sat 11:00 East Allington, South Devon. Annual go kart / soap box racing event with downhill races through the village. There will also be skateboard races, a tug-of-war competition and lots of other activities. The event raises funds for the village school, community groups and charities, as well as being a really great fun day out. East Allington’s Got Talent in the Village Hall from 19:00.

10 May 2014 [TBC] CARE London to Brighton Cycle Challenge Saturday. Kingston, Hampton Court, Dorking, Leonard’s Forest, Devil’s Dyke, Brighton.

10 May 2014 [TBC] Environmental Rock, Southampton Sat 12:00-18:00 The Hobbit Pub. 02380 710916. Environmental awareness event with music, information, ideas, tips and activities. Map

10-11 May 2014 [TBC] Pagan Pride Beltane Weekend, Nottingham Includes a parade, a free festival of live music at Melrose Street on Saturday, and picnic at the Arboretum on Sunday.

10-11 May 2014 ThunderSprint Sat-Sun. Darley Moor Motor Sport Centre, Derbyshire, DE6 2ET. Some of the best classic riders in the world, and their unique motorcycles, in action on the track. Aerobatic display by a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire subject to confirmation, children’s funfair and inflatables, fine food area. 100 trade stands selling everything from motorcycling gear and bike accessories to children’s toys. About £5.

10-11 May 2014 [TBC] Family Fun Day, Wild Park, Moulsecoomb Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00. Sat - carboot, funfair, samba bands, belly dancers, street music, children's Kung Fu, pompom dancers, face painting. Sun - country & western day, carboot, face painting, line dancing. Free entry, parking £1. Contact Colin Bradford on 01273 701152. More

11 May 2014 [TBC] Boishakhi Mela, London Sun 12:00-19:30 Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets. One of London’s premier street celebrations, with an attendance 100,000. Bangladeshi festival with food, live music, sports activities and traditional arts and crafts workshops. Free event. Boishakhi Mela

11 May 2014 [TBC] MG Regency Run, Brighton Sunday. Brooklands Motor Museum, Weybridge to Madeira Drive, Brighton. All sorts of MGs along Madeira Drive - from the 1920s to the present day, from the very classy to the nifty and sporty.

11 May 2014 [TBC] London May Fayre & Puppet Festival Sun 10:30-17:30 Covent Garden. Annual celebration of the art of puppetry with Punch and Judy Professors from all over the country commemorating the first sighting of Mr Punch in England by Samuel Pepys in 1662. St Paul's Church Gardens, Bedford Street WC2. Admission Free.

17 May 2014 [TBC] Gumball 3000 Rally Over one hundred rich and famous each pay tens of thousands to drive their supercars 3000 miles in seven days. The event is international, and sometimes starts in London. Previous London pictures Video The 2013 Route starts in Copenhagen.

17-18 May 2014 [TBC] St Ives Food & Drink Festival Culminates in a food and drink producers’ market and cooking demonstrations on West Pier. Taste, try, meet, buy, and enjoy the finest flavours and tastes of Cornwall. See some of the best chefs in the county giving cooking demonstrations. What's On

17-18 May 2014 [TBC] Rickmansworth Festival Sat 10:30-22:30, Sun 10:30-17:30. Held on the third weekend in May at Batchworth Lock. Canal boats, boat tug of war, boat trips, guest speakers, environmental fair, live music and an animal farm for the children.

18 May 2014 [TBC] Dunstable Downs Radio Club Boot Sale Sun 09:00 Stockwood Park, Luton - M1 J10. Annual specialist sale of ham radio, computing and test equipment etc. Food and toilets available. Free entrance. DDRC Boot Sale

18 May 2014 [TBC] Ipswich Waterfront Market Sun 10:00-16:00. Over 40 craft, vintage and gift stalls along the waterfront. A family day out with free entrance. Organised by Ipswich Waterfront Action with support from Ipswich Borough Council.

21 May - 01 Jun 2014 [TBC] Bath International Music Festival Multiple free events.

22 May - 01 Jun 2014 [TBC] How The Light Gets In, Philosophy Festival, Hay on Wye Philosophical talks, live music and workshops. Some events free, others tickets available on the website.

22 May - 01 Jun 2014 [TBC] Hay Festival

23 May 2014 [TBC] Saddleworth & District Brass Band Contests Whit Friday. Described as the greatest free show on Earth. Over a hundred open air performances at 20 venues around the moorland villages and towns. There can be 50 or more bands at the busier venues, and you can expect some world class playing. Each band plays two pieces - one on the march. Competition is fierce, and adjudication can last into the early hours. Venues Video

23 May 2014 [TBC] Party in the City, Bath Fri 17:00-23:55 Exciting programme of free events in venues including the Assembly Rooms, Bath Abbey, Guildhall, Pump Room and Parade Gardens. Part of Bath International Music Festival. Opens with the Schools Procession. Fireworks at 22:00.

23-26 May 2014 [TBC] Fishguard Folk Festival, Pembrokeshire Fri-Mon. Concerts, dance, busking, real ale and guided smugglers walk.

23-26 May 2014 Chippenham Folk Festival. Fri-Mon. Over 200 events in the town centre. Ceilidh and concert events in the riverside park. Multiple pub sessions, workshops, concerts and dances. Full program of children's events, craft marquee, catering facilities and an open air arena in the park. The High Street and historic Market Square are traffic-free, and feature buskers, street theatre and processions. There is a large street fair on Monday.

23-26 May 2014 [TBC] Margam Park Kite Festival Kite festival, Margam Country Park, just  off the M4 near Port Talbot, Wales. Amazing variety of kites and other attractions, in a relaxed environment, close to good beaches. Free entrance.

23-26 May 2014 [TBC] Norton Beer Festival 12:00-23:00 The Norton Public House, 54 Latchingdon Road, Cold Norton CM3 6JB. Over 30 Real Ales and Ciders from breweries nationwide, including a selection of fine real ales from independent local brewers. Open all day Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon, live music most sessions, pub food, BBQ, Morris dancers, garden and ample parking. Free entrance.

23 May - 07 Jun 2014 [TBC] Salisbury Festival Annual series of quality arts events, both free and ticketed. The opening of the festival is celebrated on the first Saturday with circus, dance, music and fireworks in the Cathedral square. Bring a picnic - lots of free events. The Salisbury Festival

23 May - 08 Jun 2014 [TBC] On The Waterfront, Liverpool A wave of events in May and June as the city welcomes three special maritime weekends to the iconic waterfront. Music On The Waterfront. Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront.

23 May - 08 Jun 2014 [TBC] Bath Fringe Festival. Multiple events and locations. Attendance 16,000.

24-25 May 2014 [TBC] Southend Airshow Sat-Sun. One of Europe's largest free air shows. Attendance 500,000. Nine hours of flying. One mile of ground attractions on the seafront. 01702 390333.

24 May 2014 [TBC] Twickenham Regatta Raced over 1,250m from a stakeboat start, providing an ideal opportunity for crews, both lightweight and heavyweight, to get some high intensity speed work.  Located on London's most beautiful stretch of the Thames between Eel Pie Island and Richmond Bridge, every year Twickenham Regatta welcomes some 500 competitors in more than 130 races. Free enclosure for spectators and competitors at Buccleuch Gardens, overlooking the finish line at Richmond riverside - live music from 13:30, sandwiches and cakes, tea and coffee, Pimms bar, real ale bar, race commentary, picnic area, prize giving. Regatta enclosure: Buccleuch Gardens, Petersham Rd, Richmond TW10 6UW. Boating area: River Lane, Richmond upon Thames TW10 7AG

24 May 2014 [TBC] Eastbourne Carnival Sat 16:00 Fishermen's Green to the Western Lawns.

24-25 May 2014 [TBC] Birmingham Pride Sat-Sun. Hurst Street area. 12:00 Sat - parade Victoria Square, New Street, Temple Street, Temple Row, Colmore Row and Bull Street, and into the Gay Village area. Birmingham Pride

24-26 May 2014 [TBC] Bedford International Kite Festival Russell Park. Giant parafoils, stunt flights, street theatre, crafts, dragon boat racing, flower and gourmet markets along the promenade, music stage in Russell Park and a motor show on Mill Meadows. Arena for the public to fly their own kites. 50,000 spectators. Free entrance. 01234 221955 events@bedford.gov.uk

25 May 2014 Maldon Mud Race, Essex Sun 15:00 Promenade Park‚ Maldon, Essex. 10‚000 spectators watch hundreds of competitors race through the mud of the River Blackwater at low tide. The return crossing can take an hour, and is very heavy going. Best times might be under four minutes. Spectator entry to the park is by personal donation. The event raises tens of thousands of pounds for charity, and usually includes a duck race. Visit maldon Video Maldon Mud Race

25 May 2014 [TBC] BUPA London 10,000 Road Race Sun 10:00 The Mall. 10k Circular route through Westminster and The City.

25 May 2014 [TBC] Preston Caribbean Carnival 12:00-20:00. The parade begins at Moor Park and parades through the city centre, following a procession route through to Avenham Park where the music continues in to the evening. 01772 903660

25 May 2014 [TBC] Alton Carnival. Sun 15:00 Procession The Butts to Anstey Park. 18:30-22:00 Live music. 22:00 Fireworks.

25 May 2014 [TBC] Luton Caribbean Carnival Sun 12:00-18:00 Wardown Park and Town Centre. Huge one day Caribbean carnival, with an attendance of 50,000. Procession 13:30 from Wardown Park. Static sound systems, food & entertainers. Luton Carnival

25 May 2014 [TBC] Ipswich Waterfront Market 10:00-16:00 Ipswich Waterfront IP4 1FF. Stalls with nauticalia, jewellery, fashion, handbags and food. Plus Association of Dunkirk Little Ships for their annual commemorative cruise. jay@ipswichevents.co.uk 0773 199 1669 . Event managed by Ipswich Borough Council and Ipswich Events Management Ltd.

25 May - 01 Jun 2014 [TBC] Rainbow Film Festival, London Various venues. Films, both documentary and features, celebrating the diversity of Asian culture, all with English sub-titles.

26 May 2014 Public Holiday - Spring Bank Holiday

26 May 2014 [TBC] Soham Heavy Horse Show 09:00-17:00. Bank holiday Monday. The Recreation Ground, Fountain Lane. Heavy Horse Show from 9.00am until 1.00pm. The Carnival Parade of Decorated Vehicles will start at Townsend at 1.00pm. Vintage & Classic Vehicle Show Starts at 3.45pm. Live Bands Plus DJ’s, Real Ales Beer Tent, Soham Fenlander Majorette Troupe, Stalls from Local Tradesmen, Charities, Children’s Races, BBQ, Punch & Judy etc.

26 May 2014 [TBC] Surrey County Show Mon 09:00-18:00 Stoke Park, Guildford. Largest one-day agricultural show in the UK. 40 acres of shopping malls, packed with 350 trade stands selling everything from tractors to garden furniture. Two and a half miles of tents and marquees; 71 judges scrutinizing everything from bulls to hens. The traditional end to the day is the mass launch of hot air balloons.

26 May 2014 [TBC] Reading Community Carnival Mon 12:30-19:00 Prospect Park and surrounding streets. Caribbean style carnival. Reading Community Carnival Video

26 May 2014 [TBC] Lord Mayor's Family Show, Birmingham 11:00-17:00 Victoria Square and Chamberlain Square, City Centre. Free entry. Live entertainment, stalls and attractions, picnic areas, children's rides and entertainment, spitfire aircraft, vintage vehicles and lots more. We look forward to seeing you at this fun filled event.

26 May 2014 [TBC] Hove Lions Carnival, Brighton Mon 12:00-18:00 Community Fun Day, Hove Park BN3 7BF.

26 May 2014 [TBC] Steyning Country Fair, Sussex Mon 11:00-15:30. Fun day organised and run for the people of Steyning and surrounding areas. Traditional crafts and farmers produce, music and dancing, dog show, livestock, rural crafts, stalls, clowns, jugglers and puppets.

26 May 2014 [TBC] Cheese Rolling, Brockworth, Gloucester Mon 12:00 Coopers Hill, Brockworth. Foolhardy souls cartwheel down a 1 in 1 gradient, chasing a 7lb cheese. There are five downhill & four uphill races. No advanced booking for competitors, and free viewing for the public, but a modest parking charge. This long-standing Gloucester tradition is held on common land. The hill is very steep - competitors & spectators must do their own risk assessment. Video Video Map Cheese Rolling

26 May 2014 [TBC] Wool Sack Races, Tetbury Mon 14:00. Wacky event where dozens of hopefuls race up and down Gumstool Hill in Tetbury town center carrying 60lb sacks of wool (35lb for the ladies). The course runs the 280 yards, between The Royal Oak and The Crown, and is a very steep 1-in-4. Street entertainment, magic and music from 10:00. Races from 14:00. Attendance 10,000. Free event. Wool Sack Races

28-31 May 2014 [TBC] The Royal Bath & West Show The country's biggest rural festival with something for everyone. 600+ trade stands.

29 May - 01 Jun 2014 [TBC] The Big Knock - British Diesel Bike Rally Main days: Fri-Sat. New Location: Springbok Estate, Alfold Small, but enthusiastic annual gathering of riders with their machines. The event features a group ride-out to a scenic location. Camping costs at this new venue are £9 per tent per night and this goes to support the Estate which is a registered War Memorial Charity for Merchant Seamen. Food available at The Three Compasses pub, within walking distance. www.dieselbike.net

29 May - 15 Jun 2014 [TBC] Adur Festival Beach Green, Shoreham. Weeks of community entertainment, including the Beach Dreams Big Weekend. Free event. Adur Festival

30 May 2014 [TBC] Cotswold Olimpicks Friday, Dover's Hill, Chipping Campden. Morris Men, Pipe Band, German Shepherd Dogs, Fighting Arts, Tae Kwan Do, Tug of War, Fairground Rides, Birds of Prey, Climbing Wall, Gurning. Hot and cold food. About £6 entrance. 14:00-18:00 Jacobean Village, Medieval Dance, Falconry, Tug-of-War, 15:30-18:00 Folk Concert, 19:30-21:45 The famous Shin Kicking, Tug of War, 5 mile Race, Morris Men, 21:45-22:3 Fireworks & Torchlit Procession, 21:30-24:00 Live Music in the Square.

30 May - 01 Jun 2014 [TBC] Old Gaffers Boat Festival Fri-Sun Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. Yarmouth's picturesque harbour filled with life and colour with more than 100 visiting traditional sailing, steam and motor vessels, including the cream of the Old Gaffers fleet. Race in the Solent on Saturday morning. Street Entertainment, live music, spectacular classic and gaff-rigged boats in the harbour, exciting racing for gaff-rigged boats within sight of the shore, classic vehicles, craft fair, flower festival, lifeboat demonstration.

30-31 May 2014 [TBC] StowFest Fri-Sat Chilton Fields, Stowmarket. Free community music festival in Suffolk.

30 May - 01 Jun 2014 [TBC] Wessex Folk Festival, Weymouth Fri-Sun. Around Hope Square and the Old Harbour in Weymouth. Free and ticketed events. On Saturday there will probably be Morris dancing on the promenade and Brewers Quay and a parade on the promenade at 13:00. Various venues and pub sessions - check web site for details. A rover ticket for all events costs about £20.

31 May - 01 Jun 2014 [TBC] Hamstreet Country Fayre, Ashford, Kent Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 Marsh Road, Hamstreet. Steel Band, Tunbridge Twirlers, Dance Academy, party bus, horse rides, falconry, children's train rides, fun fair, bucking bronco, gladiator challenges, bouncy castle, wood turners, apple press, rope modelling, Magic etc. Hog roast, BBQ, tea rooms, bar, beer festival, cider, Ice Cream. Music till late. Host to the British Lawn Mower Races. Entrance about £6.

31 May -01 Jun 2014 [TBC] Morris Minor National Rally Sat-Sun. Nebworth.

31 May - 01 Jun 2014 [TBC] Happy Days Festival, Surrey Sat-Sun 14:00-22:00 Imber Court, East Molesey KT8 0BT. 3 decades of amazing music with other entertainments including themed retro bars, pyrotechnics, games area, family fun activities and an after show party. 40 acre site. World fusion food. See link for more info & tickets.

31 May 2014 [TBC] Epsom Derby Sat. Epsom Downs Racecourse. Free entrance to the central area. 150,000 revelers, probable music stage with a party atmosphere, lots of market stalls, food, drink and picnics. 2009 Party Video 2010 Party Video Epsom Downs Racecourse

31 May 2014 [TBC] Kemptown Carnival Brighton Sat 11:00 St Georges Road. Parade of Flowers & Samba Parade with over 200 performers. 5 live stages with over 25 bands, street performers, Capoeira displays, choirs, dance troupes, break dancing, a fashion event, art and book fairs, crafts, community market, a children's area, magicians, creative workshops Video Kemptown Carnival

31 May 2014 [TBC] World Custard Pie Championship Sat 14:00 Coxheath, Kent. Teams parade, custard pie throwing, family fun and craft stalls. Viewing is probably free, and all are welcome. 22 teams battle to win the coveted trophy, and some 3000 pies will be flung under strict rules of the contest.

31 May 2014 [TBC] Strawberry Fair, Cambridge Sat 11:00-23:00 Midsummer Common. 11:00 Spectacular parade from Christ's Pieces, through the town to Midsummer Common. Three music stages, including live dance acts & DJs. Attendance: 35,000. Free entrance. Map Strawberry Fair

01 Jun 2014 [TBC] Manchester Day Parade Sun 14:00-16:00. Start & finish in Liverpool Road. A dazzling array of costumes, music, dance and incredible structures. The city's biggest summer event, with over 2,400 participants and an audience of more than 50,000. Produced by outdoor events experts Walk the Plank

01 Jun 2014 [TBC] London-Brighton Mini Owners Run Sun 08:00-17:00 Crystal Palace to Madeira Drive. Annual Mini-Owners run organised by the London & Surrey Mini Owners Club.  Trade stands and auction etc.

05-08 Jun 2014 [TBC] The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival Fri-Mon Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0PT. Roots and folk, dancing on two marquee stages, children's festival, events around town and in local pubs. Real ale, cider, quality food and craft stalls. Camping in adjacent fields and good toilets. Lineup includes Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra (Friday), plus many others including: Dougie MacLean, Le Vent du Nord, Brass Monkey, Breabach, Jon Boden and the Remnant Kings, Beoga, Martyn Joseph, Karine Polwart Trio, Morris On, Calan.

05-11 Jun 2014 [TBC] Appleby Horse Fair, Cumbria Highlight of the year for Gypsies and Travelers and an opportunity to have some fun, see old friends and do some business. Lots of people, lots of horses, lots of hustle and bustle, but no dodgems, no carousels, no big stage. Attendance 40,000.

06-08 Jun 2014 [TBC] MINT Polo In The Park Hurlingham Park, Fulham, London SW6 3PR. Eat, drink, shop, socialise, and enjoy a day of entertainment at the leading outdoor polo and lifestyle event in Central London.

06-08 Jun 2014 [TBC] Wimborne Folk Festival, Dorset Traditional English and Celtic music and dance, Irish, Scottish and clog dancing displays, market stalls, clothing, jewelry and gifts.

06-21 Jun 2014 [TBC] Broomhill Festival, Sheffield. Multiple events.

07 Jun 2014 [TBC] Round The Island Race, Cowes Saturday, Cowes. Round the Island Race is the largest annual yacht race of its kind in the world. 1830 boats 16,000 keen sailors. Olympic medallists and round-the-world skippers mix with first timers and family cruisers to complete the 50 nautical mile course round the Isle of Wight. Fri-Sat Regatta Village in Cowes Yacht Haven off High Street - free entry. Plenty of activities and evening live entertainment. Map & times. Round the Island Race

07 Jun 2014 [TBC] Great Knaresborough Bed Race, Yorkshire Saturday. 90 teams of six runners and passenger run for charitable and community causes. Thousands of spectators. 10:00 Bed preparation, Castle Ground. 11:00 Fete and entertainment, Conyngham Hall Field. 11:30 Judging, Castle Ground.
13:00 Procession, Castlegate to Conyngham Hall. 15:00 Race Start. 16:30 Presentation of Prizes

07 Jun 2014 [TBC] Northampton Carnival 10:45 Delapre Park

07 Jun 2014 [TBC] Man v Horse Marathon, Wales Sat 11:00 Llanwrtyd Wells. Start at the Town Square, finish at Victoria Wells, a mile away. Lots of vantage points for spectators. Madcap race where the fittest of the fit race against horses. The 22 mile hilly course, down tracks and over moorland, is crafted to make it just possible for man to win.

07 Jun 2014 [TBC] The Old Fair of Abinger Sat 14:00 Village green. Procession, maypole dancing, tug-o-war, Punch & Judy, music, archery, mediaeval stocks, crafts, cakes, produce, toys, books etc. 14:00 Procession - Knights and Maidens, 14:05 Crowning of the May Queen, 14:20 Maypole dancing, 14:50 Terrier racing, 15:20 Children's races, 15:50 Equestrian acrobatics, 16:40 Tug of War, 16:55 Raffle.

07 Jun 2014 [TBC] Throckmorton Airshow Saturday, Throckmorton Airfield. The UK's premier Emergency and Armed Services fun day, attracting 15,000 visitors, in aid of Help for Heroes. Static and flying exhibits, emergency and armed service exhibits etc

07 Jun 2014 [TBC] Pangbourne Village Fete Sat 12:00-17:00 The Riverside Meadow. Novelty dog show, tug of war, coconut shy, wellie wanging, egg throwing, climbing wall, boat rides, duck race etc. Pangbourne Village Fete.

07 Jun 2014 [TBC] Oxford Pride Sat 12:00-18:00 Oxpens Field. Parade 12:00 from Ship Street.

07 Jun 2014 [TBC] Blackpool Pride Sat 10:30-12:00 Parade, 3 music stages, party near the pier, wrestling, fair, pub events.

07 Jun 2014 [TBC] Jewellery Charity Event and Family Fun Day, Herts 09:45-17:00 Harriet Kelsall Jewellery Design, Fairclough Hall Farm SG4 7DP. Meet the jewellery designers, see goldsmiths at work, children’s jewellery making workshops, charity raffle. In a nearby field in Fairclough Hall Farm is the annual Classic Car Rally and Picnic organised by the Letchworth Classic Car Club. A large number of vintage and classic cars are on show as well as a bar, jazz band and fun children's activities.

07-08 Jun 2014 [TBC] Weston Beach Kite Festival 11:00-17:00 Weston Super Mare beach. A major new kite festival. Invited guest flyers will join with local kite group Avon Kite Flyers in staging aerial displays on the beach throughout the weekend.  Spectators will be able to enjoy colourful kites of all shapes and sizes with giant 3D creatures, awesome power kites and synchronised team routines flown to music. Festival Office c/o ABC, 5 Lilymead Avenue, Bristol BS4 2BY
Tel: 0117 977 2002 kites@abc-pr.co.uk Free event.

07-08 Jun 2014 [TBC] Barton Mills Scarecrow Festival Sat-Sun. Bi-annual event. Householders in the village make scarecrows to put on display. Event attracts thousands of visitors who also visit the Open Gardens. Live music at The Bull Inn. More info 01638 713155. Sat-Sun. Bi-annual event. Householders in the village make scarecrows to put on display. Event attracts thousands of visitors who also visit the Open Gardens. Live music at The Bull Inn. More info 01638 713155. Sat-Sun. Bi-annual event. Householders in the village make scarecrows to put on display. Event attracts thousands of visitors who also visit the Open Gardens. Live music at The Bull Inn. More info 01638 713155.

07-08 Jun 2014 [TBC] London Green Fair Sat-Sun 12:00-19:30 Regents Park. Music, dance, fashion, crafts, bike fest, healing area, global cuisine, ethical markets and bars. Attendance 25,000. Free entrance. London Green Fair

07-08 Jun 2014 [TBC] Ritchey Bristol Bikefest Sat-Sun 09:00 upper area, Ashton Court. Fast figure of eight course with bridge and short climbs. 12 hour event on Saturday. Sunday is aimed at newer sport riders, and lasts 6 hours. Saturday night live music and bar. Broad selection of the latest bikes and kit available for testing. Camping available for competitors - booking essential. Food and drink in the event village. Spectators welcome.

07-08 Jun 2014 [TBC] Newhaven Fort Living History Weekend, Sussex

07-08 Jun 2014 [TBC] Evesham Balloon Festival Sat-Sun About 20 balloons. Saturday - dawn and dusk launches, hovercraft, fun fair on Crown Meadow, live music, night glow and fireworks. Sunday - family fun run.

07-08 Jun 2014 [TBC] Wandle Jubilee Weekend, London Sat-Sun. Activities for all ages along the river in Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton and Croydon. Events include arts and crafts, heritage and nature discovery activities, archaeology 'digs', historical displays and talks, river clean-ups and music. There are also guided cycle rides, fun runs and other sports activities and a variety of long and short guided walks in parks or along the river. Mostly free.

07-08 Jun 2014 [TBC] Marlow Town Regatta & Festival Saturday - Regatta and rowing programme set in the beautiful and scenic riverside town of Marlow, with a garden party atmosphere. Sunday Marlow Dragon Boat Festival 600+ participants in 42 teams, combined with overwhelming numbers of supporters creating a fantastic day out. 0845 130 2248 lauren@dragonsalive.co.uk for more details.

07 Jun - 11 Jul 2014 [TBC] Furzedown Festival, London Local venues and Furzedown recreation ground. Evenings of music, local history walks, health related activities, films, special activities put on by local churches and events at the local community arts centre.

07-14 Jun 2014 [TBC] Swindon Old Town Festival Jazz concert, ghost walk, hog roast, dog show, beer tent, stalls. The final Saturday is family fun day, with a procession at 11:00.

07-22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Bucks Open Studios The largest visual arts event in the county, where 400 artists in 150 venues across Bucks open their studios and run exhibitions and events for the public to visit. Go behind the scenes, talk to artists and see work in progress. Demos, workshops and exhibitions, showcasing a wide range of arts and crafts.

07 Jun - 06 Jul 2014 [TBC] St Albans Summer Music A collection of six St Albans-based musical organisations, presenting concerts and dance events over one month in Summer.

06 Jun - 06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Twickenham Alive Riverside Festival

08 Jun 2014 [TBC] Classic & Veteran Car Rally, Kent Sun 10:30 The South of England Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch, Ashford. Auto jumble, Crafts, Stalls etc. Entry fee gives free access to the Rare Breeds Centre, for the driver and up to two passengers.  Charity event. Tel 01233 861 493

08 Jun 2014 [TBC] Nuneaton Carnival Sun 13:00 Caldwell Road - 25 decorated floats, carnival queen, marching bands, majorette troupes, cheerleaders and over 100 walking entries. One of the largest voluntary organised town Carnival's in the country.

08 Jun 2014 [TBC] Great Midlands Fun Run Sun 11:00 Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. 8.5 mile charity fund raiser. Map

08 Jun 2014 [TBC] Classic Motor Cycle Meet & Run, Eastbourne 09:45-16:45 Western Lawns. 250 classic motorcycles, fun walk, funfair, dancing, live music, morris dancing, charity stalls and refreshments. Classic Motorcycle Run at 11:00 - 60 miles through scenic East Sussex.

08 Jun 2014 [TBC] London-Brighton Classic Car Run Sun 09:00 Brooklands Museum, Weybridge KT13 0QN

08-10 Jul 2014 [TBC] Great Yorkshire Show Great Yorkshire Showground. Attendance 125,000. At the Show

09 Jun 2013 [TBC] Peterborough Kite Festival Sunday. Organized by the Great Ouse Kite Fliers club, and held at Ferry Meadows. The eleventh annual kite festival. Many displays from small kites to large inflatables - as an example last year included a 3m lizard, a 3m scuba diver, a pair of legs, a giant Manta ray and novel features like teddy bears being parachuted down and dropping sweets for children. Expect to see exciting club flying. Free to enter but there is a car parking charge.  Packed arena program with some excellent kite flying skills on display.  Ferry Meadows offers plenty of room for everyone to fly with a huge field for sports and power kites, a single line arena and a children's workshop and their own arena to fly in.

13-15 Jun 2014 [TBC] Fuse Medway Festival Fri-Sun. Street entertainment, music and pyrotechnics in and around Rochester, Kent. Saturday - Street Arts Day Video www.fusefestival.org.uk 2013 Video - Unicyclists

Great Swim Series 13-15 Jun 2014 Great North Swim 21 Jun 2014 Great East Swim 19 Jul 2014 [TBC] Great Manchester Swim 23 Aug 2014 [TBC] Great Scottish Swim 30 Aug 2014 [TBC] Great London Swim

14 Jun 2014 [TBC] People’s Day, Brighton Sat 11:00-17:00 New Rd, Jubilee St, Jubilee Sq, Corn Exchange, Church St, Studio Theatre, City College (Pelham Street) and Brighthelm Centre. 15,000 visitors, 55 groups and 10 Zones - street festival, food stalls, country fayre, eco technology show, well being zone and stalls sponsored by Brighton Fashion Week.

14 Jun 2014 [TBC] Portchester Gala Sat 11:30 Portchester Castle. Arena events, brass band, fun fair etc. Free entrance. 11:30 Procession from the Wicor Mill Pub and makes its way down White Hart Lane and Castle Street reaching Portchester Castle at 12:30. Alan Simpson, 29-31 West Street, Portchester, Hants PO16 9XB. 02392 201629.

14 Jun 2014 [TBC] Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival Sat 10:00-18:00 River Nene, Town Bridge. Britain’s largest dragon boat event, with races every 10 minutes throughout the day. Over 50 crews and 10,000 spectators. Ancient Chinese tradition and the fastest growing water activity. Up to 10 people paddle each 30’ boat with a drummer at the front and a helm at the tail steering. Food and drink, beer tent, live music. Continuous activities on the bank include mini hovercraft, aeroball, paintball and crossbow shooting, the giant slide and dragon bouncer, fun inflatables, fairground rides, games and sidestalls, rodeo bull, donkey rides and children’s quads. Media sponsor - Hereward FM. More from Gable Events

14 Jun 2014 [TBC] Dorset Dogs Festival Sat 11:00-16:00 Slades Open Space, Bournemouth BH10 4HF. Celebrate dogs, green spaces and the countryside. Annual fiesta is packed with fun for people and dogs alike, with agility, dog demos and taster sessions, a fun dog show and lots of stalls, pop-up café, ice-cream, family activities and face-painting and more. For more info, contact Su Powner at dorsetdogs@dorsetcc.gov.uk or call 0771 815 9350.

14 Jun 2014 [TBC] Hanwell Carnival, Ealing Sat 12:00-19:00 Elthorne Park. 11:00 Procession from Hanwell Community Centre. Music Stage with local bands, dog show, craft fair, fun fair, food stalls including English, Indian and Caribbean. The oldest continuous carnival in London - 15,000 visitors.

14 Jun 2014 [TBC] Trooping The Colour, London Sat 11:00 Horse Guards Parade & The Mall. Official birthday of HM The Queen. The five Household Regiments - Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards take their turn each year. After 12:00 RAF fly-past, watched by members of the Royal Family on the Palace balcony. Trooping The Colour

14-15 Jun 2014 [TBC] Derby Emergency Services Show Sat-Sun Markeaton Park, Derby. Staged by volunteers and operated on a not for profit basis. Over 50 vehicles on Saturday morning and live events throughout both days.

14-15 Jun 2014 [TBC] Morris Minor National Rally Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire. Traders, music, food & bar etc.

14-15 Jun 2014 [TBC] Southampton Kite Festival 10:00-17:30 Lordshill Recreation Ground, Redbridge Lane. Free entry and parking.

14-15 Jun 2014 [TBC] World City Music Village, Clissold Park Sat-Sun 13:00-21:00 Clissold Park, Stoke Newington Church Street N4 2EY. Free admission. Cultural Co-operation (CC) is an independent London-based arts & education charity set up in 1987. It promotes intercultural contact and understanding through arts and education activities throughout the year. It is a National Portfolio Organisation funded by Arts Council England. World City Music Village Festival, London Video

14-15 Jun 2014 [TBC] Bristol Festival Of Nature Sat-Sun Harbourside, BristolVoted Bristol’s ‘Tourism Event of the Year’, the Festival of Nature unleashes the city’s wild side once again this summer, taking over the Harbourside. The UK’s largest free celebration of the natural world, the Bristol Festival of Nature lets loose wildlife enthusiasts of all ages to explore, enjoy, and get close to nature in the heart of the city. Throughout the weekend, the festival site will be packed with exciting free activities from over 150 organisations. What's On

14-22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Polperro Festival Annual community event run by volunteers for the benefit of this historic and beautiful Cornish village and it’s surrounding environment. Live music of all genres daytime and evening, inside and out, street theatre and entertainment, parades, morris dancers, arts and crafts, drama, poetry, children’s entertainment, coastal walks, treasure hunt, new music day & schools day. Marketing & PR, Robert Springett 07813 303445. Please come and support us. For more information pick up a souvenir programme during the week or see website.

14-22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Bike Week. A national celebration of freedom, Bike Week is an annual opportunity to promote cycling as a source of fitness and fun. Up and down the UK, thousands of free cycling events will provide the opportunity for everyone from total novices to passionate cyclists to get on their bikes.

15 Jun 2014 [TBC] London to Brighton Bike Ride Sunday. 27,000 take part in this annual 54 mile cycle ride for charity. Organised by the British Heart Foundation. Start about 07:00 from Clapham Common. Video BHF Events

15 Jun 2014 [TBC] Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Heritage Day Sun 10:30-16:30 Royal Military Academy, London Road, Camberley, Surrey. The beautiful academy grounds and some of its historic buildings will be open to the public. This is a very popular event with families and will include various military displays, refreshments, sports matches, picnic areas etc. Admission and car parking are free. Pets are not allowed. Events include polo, cricket, military music and Gurkha Kuhkri dancing. Further details: 01276 412088 ~ 01276 412179.

15 Jun 2014 [TBC] Bognor Regis Carnival Sat 14:30 Parade Regis Centre Car Park - into Clarence Road, Esplanade, West Street, Aldwick Road, Park Road and then right onto Marine Drive West. It will finish at West Park, where the presentation of the Awards will take place. This will be followed by entertainment with Benson's Fun-Fair and fireworks. Bognor Regis Lions Club - 01243 864001. rturner@staffurth.co.uk

15 Jun 2014 [TBC] Weymouth Vintage Bus Running Day 10:00. Free.

15 Jun 2014 [TBC] Windsor Triathlon Sun 06:00 Alexandra Gardens. 1.5km Swim, 42km Bike, 10km Run. Multi-lap run course includes Windsor Castle, Eton Bridge and High Street. 2500 competitors and thousand of spectators.

15 Jun 2014 [TBC] Congleton Food and Drink Festival Sun 10:30-16:30 town centre. Festival food and farmers market, demos and competitions in the town hall, music and street entertainment, wine tasting, a wild food forage and Beartown Brewery tours.

16 Jun 2014 [TBC] Admiral of the Port's Challenge, London Thu 19:00 Palace of Westminster to Westminster Boating Base - 1.33 miles. Race of traditional Thames Waterman's Cutters, each 34 feet long with seats for up to six rowers and room for a cox and passengers.

17-21 Jun 2014 [TBC] Royal Ascot Tue-Sat 14:30-18:00. Premier annual horse racing & society event. Ascot request both ladies and gentlemen dress in a smart manner in keeping with the occasion. Ladies Day Thursday. Military bands perform on the bandstand and in the Silver Ring on each day of the Royal Meeting. Free entrance to the heath, inside the course. Royal Ascot

18-23 Jun 2014 [TBC] Midsummer Fair, Cambridge One of the country’s most historic traditional fairs – a perfect, fun-packed outing on Midsummer Common for all the family with thrilling rides to suit everyone from little ones upwards. Civic opening procession Wednesday.

19-22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Taste of London Festival Thu-Sun Regents Park. The capital’s biggest food and drink event with an attendance of 50,000. Taste of the World festivals are held in 15 major cities around the world. Tel 020 7471 1092. More

19-22 Jun 2014 [TBC] The Royal Highland Show Thu-Sun. About £20 per day (accompanied under 16's free). Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston 0131 335 6200. Map

19-29 Jun 2014 [TBC] Portsmouth Festivities Ten-day annual arts festival presenting a diverse programme of events celebrating Portsmouth’s history and heritage. What's On

20-22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Oceanfest, Devon Fri-Sun Croyde Bay. Beach ocean sports and music festival. Friday acoustic. Saturday 12:00-23:00 live bands. Sunday until 21:00. See link for tickets.

20-28 Jun 2014 [TBC] Greenwich Festival A week of amazing street theatre. Greenwich Festival

20-28 Jun 2014 [TBC] The Hoppings, Newcastle Europe's largest traveling fair, Town Moor. Last week in June. Over 60 rides appealing to all ages - from roller coasters and funhouses to teacups and big wheels. Alongside all of these rides are dozens of catering units. 13:30-23:00 daily.

21 Jun 2014 [TBC] Tottenham Carnival and Festival Sat 11:00 Parade from Eade Road to Bruce Castle Park. 12:00-19:00 Party in the Park with 3 music stages. Free entrance. www.tottenhamcarnival.co.uk

21 Jun 2014 [TBC] World Worm Charming Championships Sat 14:00 Willaston County Primary School, Willaston, Nantwich. Spectator entrance £1.

21 Jun 2014 [TBC] Clapham Street Party Sat 14:00-22:00 Kazbar, Edgeley Road.

21 Jun 2014 [TBC] Hungerford Food and Craft Market - in the 10:00-16:00 Town Hall

21 Jun 2014 [TBC] Gastronicks Open Day 10:00-18:00 Collingbourne Ducis 

21 Jun 2014 [TBC] Heart of the Forest Festival Sat 11:00 Measham, Leicestershire. Street entertainers, parade, marching bands, vintage vehicles, funfair, dog show, donkey rides, tug of war, biplane aerobatics, 100 stalls.

21 Jun 2014 [TBC] Tiptree Carnival, Essex Sat 13:30 Main event at Thurstable School - stalls, food, drink and local bands. 19:00 evening procession. Info: info@tiptreecarnival.org.uk 07800 893435

21-22 Jun 2014 [TBC] AfricaOye, Liverpool Sat-Sun 12:00-21:30 Sefton Park. The largest free African music festival in the UK.

21-22 Jun 2014 [TBC] West End Live, Trafalgar Square, London Sat 11:00-18:00 Sun 12:00-18:00 Trafalgar Square. Showcase of West End theatre productions. Free entrance. What's On www.westendlive.co.uk

21-22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Petersfield Festival of Food & Drink 120 stalls selling food and drink, cookery demonstrations from celebrity chefs, live music and entertainment.

21-22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Midsummer Watch Parade, Chester Sat-Sun 14:00-15:30. Cavalcade of medieval characters including giants, beasts, animated tableaux and a kaleidoscope of costumed characters. Town Hall Square, St Werburgh Street, Eastgate Street, Watergate Street, Bridge Street, Northgate Street, Town Hall Square. Gallery Video

21-22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Lowestoft Seafront Airshow Thu-Fri 12:30-17:30. Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Red Arrows, Tucano, Hawk (subject to sevicability), King Air, The Blades, Tigers Parachute Team, Hawker Hunter, Wing Walkers, Vulcan etc. Ground displays, funfair, music. Free, but voluntary donation appreciated. Map

21-27 Jun 2014 [TBC] Armed Forces Day, Weymouth Beach assault, war games, bridge building demonstration, colourful parades, drills, cannon and musket firing.

22 Jun 2014 Oldham Carnival & Roots Festival Big parade. Alexandra Park will come alive with over sixty acts, on three separate stages, on Carnival weekend. Viking show with battles, ironmongery, woodcraft, stunt comedy escapology act. Parade Programme

22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Wellesbourne & Shakespeare Raft Race Sun 09:00. Annual event raises over £10,000 pounds for charity. 7.5 mile course down the river Avon from Wellesbourne to Stratford upon Avon recreation ground.

22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Emerge Festival 11:00-16:30 Shipley Country Park. Bi-annual world music and dance festival. Local young bands, street dancing, craft stalls etc. 01773 719961.

22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Thai Festival, Epsom Sun 10:00-18:30 Hook Road Arena KT19 8QH. Music & dance, Thai Boxing, Thai carving. About £3.

22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Derbyshire County Show Shardlow showground. Parade ring. Horses, dogs, vintage vehicles, horticultural and floral tent. 01332 793068

22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Olney Duck and Raft Races Sunday, Emberton Park. 13:00 Duck Race, 14:00 Raft Race, from the weir. At the finishing line by the town steps there are amusements, refreshments and live music. Tel 07743 983686.

22 Jun 2014 [TBC] Meditation in the Park Sunday 12:00-17:00 Russia Dock Woodland Ecological Park, London SE16 (old South London docks). Free community event with an attendance of 2500 - one of London’s best kept secrets. Relax in an urban woodland sanctuary, win prizes for the best healthy picnics and try out various hands-on workshops. Instruction in yoga and meditation, cheese, yoghurt and pasta making, guided nature walks, fruit smoothies and Make Your Own Muesli stands. Similar to a village fete, with plenty to do. The only requirement is to bring a homemade picnic in order to win one of the many prizes. Organised by local professionals who volunteer their time and skills to give something back to their community.

22-28 Jun 2014 [TBC] Mevagissey Feast Week Sun-Sat 6 days. Mevagissey, Cornwall. Live music, dancing, processions, raft races and more. Provisional details, subject to change: Sunday 15:00 big fish procession, 16:30 air-sea rescue. Friday 20.00 live music on the quay. Saturday 19:30 carnival, 22.45 fireworks. Festival Office, 53 Lavorrick Orchards, Mevagissey, PL26 6TL. Tel: 01726 74014.

23-29 Jun 2014 [TBC] Purley Festival A free festival of events, workshops and music. Finale on the Rotary Fields (Brighton Road, opposite Christchurch CR8 2BN) on Sat-Sun with a music stage, beer tent, food, activities, stalls and more for all ages. A community, not-for profit event.

25-29 Jun 2014 Glastonbury Festival

26-29 Jun 2014 [TBC] Leigh Folk Festival Thu-Sun. One of the largest free folk roots music and dance events in the UK. 100's of performers and thousands of spectators at various locations. Fri evening pub sessions, Sat pm family events in Leigh Library Gardens and Broadway, Sat evening barn dance and music in the Old Town. On Sunday, the Festival completely takes over the Old Town with dancing and stage events happening all along the High Street, on the wharfs and on every piece of open space. In the evening there is the family barn dance and music sessions in local pubs. Sunday 13:00 - procession of Dance Sides from Belton Flyover to Victoria Wharf.Leigh Folk Festival

26-29 Jun 2014 [TBC] Crystal Palace Overground Festival Sat 11:00 till late18:00 Westow Park & Crystal Palace Triangle, London SE19 3AN. Live music, food, crafts village, poetry, theatre, comedy, film, food and fashion. Gourmet food market, crafts, and children's arts workshops. Local bars and shops will host stalls, gigs and DJs into the night. Art market in Victory Place, plus antique and vintage shopping at the Church Road market. Free entrance.

27-29 Jun 2014 [TBC] Bromsgrove Carnival, Worcester 12:00 Procession from the Artrix, School Drive B60 1AX.
13:30 Procession arrives at Sanders Park. Live music until 21:00, 10k race, duck race, zumbathon, children's race, it's a knockout, Worcestershire youth jazz orchestra, funfair, charity stalls and trade stalls. Free event.

27-29 Jun 2014 [TBC] Dundee Blues Bonanza Dundee's free blues music festival held in multiple city centre venues, all within easy walking distance of each other. Run by a voluntary committee, from modest beginnings its present level includes a massive UK complement, plus many International acts. Attracts over 12,000 fans to more than 120 live performances in 30 city centre venues.

27-29 Jun 2014 [TBC] Dent Music And Beer Festival A weekend of music and family fun set in a beautiful location on the the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 16 miles east of Kendal. 25 mainly Acoustic Acts covering Folk, Blues, Country, Bluegrass and Jazz on 2 stages. Free admission.

28 Jun 2014 [TBC] Ryde Arts Festival Parade Sat 12:00 Union Street, Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2LF. Over 1000 performers take part in the Island’s largest mixed arts event, marking the start of Ryde Arts Festival, a ten-day program of fun-filled activities set at various locations throughout the town. Tel 01983 817280 More

28 Jun 2014 [TBC] Armed Forces Day Multiple events & locations.

28 Jun 2014 [TBC] Bournville Village Festival 14:00-22:30 Cadburys Recreation Ground, Linden Road, Bournville B30 1UE. Family day out, with maypole dancing and a full day's arena events. Fireworks at 22:00. Entrance about £2.50.

28-29 Jun 2014 [TBC] Chesterfield Canal Festival Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 Staveley Town Basin S43 3XZ. Canal boats, vintage bus & steam train tours, entertainment marquee, children’s rides, canoeing, birds of prey, stalls and food & drink including a real ale bar. About £3. Saturday night concert. festival@chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk 01246 477569.

28-29 Jun 2014 [TBC] Preston Park Fire Engine & Vintage Vehicle Rally Sat-Sun 11:00 Preston Hall Museum and Park, Eaglescliffe TS18 3RH. Preserved & new fire engines and vintage vehicles, craft & trade stalls & fun activities for the children. Modest admission charge gives access to the museum and historic street.

28-29 Jun 2014 [TBC] Folk On The Quay, Poole Street ceilidhs, morris dancing and drumming workshops. Four stages hosting international acts and the cream of the local folk scene. Sat 12:00-21:30 main stage outside the Thistle Hotel. Sun 12:00-19:00. Each afternoon will include a barn dance in the street hosted by the best in young fun ceilidh bands on the main stage at 15:00. Programmes £2 from Poole Welcome Centre and Quay pubs.

29 Jun 2014 [TBC] Brent Celebrates Gladstonbury Sun 12:00-19:30 Gladstone Park, Kendal Road NW10 1JH. One of Brent's biggest festivals, it will feature international food, art, music and dance, with an expected family audience of up to 20,000. Free event. Brent Celebrates Gladstonbury

29 Jun 2014 [TBC] Newbury Food Festival 10:00-16:00

29 Jun 2014 [TBC] London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Sun 10:00 London Regatta Centre, Royal Albert Docks (opposite City Airport). 40 teams. Shore entertainment & food. Organised by the London Chinatown Lions Club.

29 Jun 2014 [TBC] Capital to Coast, London to Hove Charity Bike Ride. Sunday 07:30-08:30 start from Kempton Park. 2000 riders expected. 

29 Jun 2014 [TBC] Keynsham Music Festival, Bristol Sun 12:00-22:00 Memorial Park, Keynsham. Some of the best unsigned bands in the region as well as lots to do for the family, food, real ales, stalls, creative workshops. Attendance 10,000. Free entrance.

01 Jul 2014 [TBC] Canada Day, London Tue 10:30-22:30 Trafalgar Square. Live Music, food, street performance, meet the Mounties, hockey matches etc. Free event.

02-06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Henley Royal Regatta About 100 races over five days, on a 1 mile 550 yard course, which takes approximately seven minutes to cover.

03-06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Norwich Mayors Celebration Fri: world market, uphill cycle Races. Sat: World market, 5k Road Race, Carnival Procession, street acts in the county, Fireworks, tree illuminations. Sun: river swim, world market, summer fayre, stalls, cafés, music, performance art, duck race. Norwich Mayors Celebration

04-06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Winchester Hat Fair Fri-Sun. A weekend of absurd and enchanting street theatre. Saturday evening procession. Sunday 12:00-18:00 Picnic in the Park at Oram's Arbour, with performances, food market, crafts and children's workshops. Video Winchester Hat Fair

04-06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Godiva Festival & Carnival, Coventry UK's Biggest and Best Free Family Festival. War Memorial Park. Attendance 85,000. Friday night retro stars, Saturday a rockier edge, Sunday more relaxed. Top class live music, family entertainment, carnival procession, demonstrations, community groups and Funfair. Free event. www.godivafestival.com

04-06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Cambridge Big Weekend Fri-Sun Parker's Piece. Free event. Fri 18:00-22:00 live music, fireworks. Sat parade, circus, music, dance. Sun Asian Mela, world music.

04-20 Jul 2014 [TBC] Brass: Durham International Festival Combining brass, folk, opera, dance and spectacular outdoor theatre in stunning venues and city streets.

04-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Birmingham International Jazz Festival More jazz per square metre than New Orleans - multiple venues citywide.

05 Jul 2014 [TBC] Aldershot Military Show Family Day Sat 10:00-18:00 Family Day, Queens Parade, Queens Avenue, Aldershot. Featuring all the popular attractions of the former Army Show such as military vehicles, a funfair, stands from all the services and food outlets. A rugby sevens tournament will also be held, and there will be displays by the RLC Silver Stars parachute display team and the Sealed Knot Society. The Grenadier Guards will be putting on two ceremonial displays. In addition to all that, 17 different Army sports will be demonstrated at various venues. The public will be able to try out the sports as well as watching the Army Sports Board demos. Free event. Aldershot Military Show Family Day

05 Jul 2014 [TBC] St Paul's Caribbean Carnival, Bristol Sat 13:00 Portland Square area. Mas bands, about 15 static sound systems, carnival food and drink. If you like carnivals, you will love St Pauls. 0117 944 4176. St Pauls Caribbean Carnival

05 Jul 2014 [TBC] Guildford Lions Raft Race Sat 15:00 Guildford Millmead  to Stoughton Waterside Centre. Rafters raise funds for charities. Preparation begins at 13:00 and the race starts at 15:00. Spectators attend for free. Call Guildford Lions on 01483 546046 for more details. Video

05 Jul 2014 [TBC] Stobart Summer Festival Saturday, Carlisle Racecourse. Headliners - Madness. Attendance about 9,000.

05 Jul 2014 [TBC] Maindee Festival, Nr Newport Sat 12:00-18:00. Parade 12:00 Corpa Road. Free community arts event and vibrant parade. Live music, traders, stalls and international food and drink.

05 Jul 2014 [TBC] Sharrow Festival Sat 12:00-20:00 Mount Pleasant Park, Sheffield. Two music stages, global food, crafts, circus skills & street dance. Free.

05 Jul 2014 [TBC] Wellingborough Carnival Sat 13:00 Parade, Broad Green to Croyland Park. Sun 12:00 live music by local bands in Croyland Park. Free. 07979 506120.

05 Jul 2014 [TBC] Littlehampton Carnival Saturday From 10:00 Town Centre. 18:00 Procession.

05 Jul 2014 [TBC] Bermondsey Beat Sat 12:00-18:00 The Bandstand, Jamaica Road, London SE16. Live bands, food, fun fair and possible fireworks. Attendance 30,000. Free entrance. Recent acts include Alexander O'Neal, The Blockheads, The Bachelors. Bermondsey Beat

05 Jul 2014 [TBC] Proms in the Park, Bognor Sat 19:30-21:30 Hotham Park. Bring a picnic and a bottle of wine. Last night of the prom’s classics by the Bognor Regis Concert Band. Free entrance. Bognor Regis Town Council Marketing, Tourism & Events Dept. 01243 825535 Bognor Proms

05 Jul 2014 [TBC] Crowthorne Carnival Sat 12:00 Parade, Wellington Business Park to the Morgan Recreation Ground. Fete with live music stage. Held every two years. Carnival. Route

05 Jul 2014 [TBC] Stamford Riverside Festival Sat 13:00-23:00 Stamford meadows, Stamford, Lincs. Biggest music and arts event in the area. Hosting 30 musical acts on three stages - acoustic, rock and dance. Real ale beer festival, arts tent, kids activities, stalls and firework finale. Attendance 10,000. About £7.

05-06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Paddle Round The Pier, Brighton Sat-Sun. Mad cap charity water event attracts 30,000 people. Races throughout the weekend. Typical line-up: Saturday 09:00 Sea Swim Competition, 10:00 Kayak Demo, 11:15 Bike Show, 12:00 Urban Athletics Parkour, 12:30 White Crane Martial Arts, 13:00 British Surf Ski Race, 14:00 Coastguard Helicopter & Lifeboat Demo, 18:00 Wakeboard Demo. Sunday 10:00 Inshore Rescue Boats, 11:00 Surf Life Saving, 11:15 Bike Show, 12:00 Urban Athletics Parkour, 12:30 White Crane Martial Arts, 13:00 Paddle Something Unusual, 14:00 Paddle Round The Pier.

05-06 Jul 2014 [TBC] 999 Weekend, Eastbourne Sat-Sun Western Lawns. The largest public display of the emergency services in the UK. Promotes the 999 services to the community. Arena events, including Police Dog demonstration, extinguishing kitchen fires and mock road crash scenes demonstrating the emergency response. There are sea-borne displays from the RNLI and Coastguard and it is anticipated helicopters from the Police, Coastguard search & rescue, and a fixed wing Coast Guard search plane will fly by. Attendance 30,000. More

05-06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Stratford River Festival Sat-Sun. Live music, stalls, market traders, food & drink,  plus street entertainment around Stratford Upon Avon. Attendance 20,000. Free.

05-06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Manchester Mela. Sat-Sun. Platt Fields Park. Walk the Plank will perform 'In the Dhol drum', a spectacular of Bhangra, theatre and pyrotechnics more

05-06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Banbury Hobby Horse Festival First weekend in July. Morris dancing, general horsing about and procession.

05-06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Heddington & Stockley Steam Rally One of the biggest steam rallies in the area, attracting exhibitors and visitors from all over the country, who enjoy our friendly and relaxed rally. Vintage traction engines in full steam, miniature steam, stationary engines, tractors, classic cars, motor cycles and bygones. Large display of military and commercial vehicles. Large trade area.

05-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Stafford Festival Street theatre, live music, and party in the park.

05-20 Jul 2014 [TBC] Wenlock Olympian Games A multitude of sporting events.

06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Kelvedon Music Festival, Essex Sat 12:00-19:30. Two live music stages. Free entrance. Map

06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Hinckley Soap Box Derby Sun 11:00-15:00 Castle Street, Hinckley. Annual fun day for teams, supporters and spectators. Themed soap boxes are encouraged, and viewing is free for spectators. Prospective teams contact: steve@hinckleybid.co.uk 01455 698494

06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Portishead Raft Race Sunday. 30 Rafts. 12:00 Music Starts, 12:30 Edible Boat Regatta, 13:00 First Raft Race, 15:30 Raft Race Final, 16:00 Music headline act.

06 Jul 2014 [TBC] Cowley Road Carnival, Oxford Sun 14:15 Procession from the East Oxford Community Centre. Free Carnival vibes and family fun in Cowley Road and the surrounding streets until 19:00. The city’s biggest and most inclusive summer party - a celebration of the diverse communities of East Oxford. Cowley Road Carnival, Oxford

06-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Nudefest, Cornwall A weekend of events and activities run by British Naturism that takes place a short distance from Newquay at 25-acre, 400-pitch Newperran Holiday Park. Exclusive use of the park, and nudity will be permitted throughout the event, from midday, Thursday to midday, Sunday. Heated pool, sunbathing terraces, pub, shop & cafe. Two live music sessions, disco, pub quiz, sacred dance, body-painting, yoga, life coaching, sports and exhibitors from the naturist world.

06 Jul - 13 Sep 2014 [TBC] Sky Ride Car-free routes around major cities. Sky Ride aims to get one million more people onto cycles by 2013. Sat 14 Sep 2013 Sky Ride York Video www.goskyride.com

16-20 Jul 2014 [TBC] War and Peace Show Wed-Sun 09:00-18:00 Folkestone Racecourse, Kent. The World's largest military vehicles and collectors fair. 3500+ military vehicles, arena events, 1940s fashion, 1000+ stalls. About £18.50. War and Peace Show

07-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Farnborough International Airshow Mon-Sun. 1,500 exhibitors & 270,000 visitors. Flying 12:30-17:00 daily. Gate ticket about £30. Every two years.

10 Jul 2014 [TBC] Standard Chartered Great City Race, London Thu19:15 Start & finish at the Honourable Artillary Company Ground in The City (near Finsbury Square). 5km route with public catering, full road closures, takes in St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower 42 and the Bank of England. About 6,500 runners. Managed by the London Marathon team. Map

11 Jul 2014 [TBC] Waterloo Carnival, London Fri 12:00-21:00. Procession of 300 people at 13:30. Live music stage, outside Cubana, Lower Marsh. Carnival de Cuba @ Waterloo carnival - www.carnival-de-cuba.com

11-12 Jul 2014 [TBC] Moonriders London-Brighton Night Bike Ride Fri Hackney Marshes to Brighton Seafront. Hundreds of Moonriders in aid of some special charities. A party atmosphere at the start, full hospitality en-route, and a celebration at the finish. Open to all abilities; some will speed through the night and others take a more leisurely pace. Riders aim to complete the 100km course just as the sun rises over Brighton seafront.

11-12 Jul 2014 [TBC] British Beach Polo Championships Fri-Sat Sandbanks, Dorset. £25 general admission, £50 including evening beach party.

11-12 Jul 2014 [TBC] Huddersfield Carnival Fri: 21:00 Warm up at Huddersfield Carnival Arts Centre. Sat: 00:00-03:00 D'Jouvert Night Procession - music, revelry, paint, mud and oil. 13:00 Carnival Procession, Hudawi Cultural Centre, to town centre. 13:00-21:00 Local artists & Caribbean food - St George’s Square, St Peter’s Gardens & Market Place. Carnival After Party at The Lime, Huddersfield Carnival Centre, Westgate. In 2012 the main event after the procession, attracting 25,000, was relocated from Greenhead Park to the town centre.

11-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Rythms Of The World Festival Sat 12:00-23:00 Sun 12:00-21:00 Multiple stages and probably around 140 acts. Attendance 23,000. About £10. Video Venue [TBC].

11-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Willow Festival, Peterborough Fri 16:00-23:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-23:00 Peterborough Embankment. 120 bands, 6 stages, 50,000 attendance. Format as in previous years, but with further attractions. Bands perform at their own cost. TWF is run by unpaid volunteers, and is non-profit making. Free event with quality music from punk to jazz. Video Willow Festival, Peterborough

11-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Mouth Of The Tyne Festival Thu-Sun. Live music, art and pyrotechnics, with a maritime flavour - north and south of the river, all weekend. Spectacular parade & fireworks 21:30-23:00 on Saturday. Map1 - Tyneside Map2 - South Shields

11-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Sompting Festival  Fri-Mon. Multiple community events.

11-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] ClogFest Sat-Sun Skipton, North Yorks. Held on the second weekend in July to celebrate English Step Dance.

12 Jul 2014 [TBC] Uckfield Festival Big Day Out Sat 13:00 Amazing Procession with Giant Carnival Figures, High Street to Luxfield Field.10:00-17:00 Big Day with street performers, arena events, dance and music. Bring a picnic. Free admission. Video Uckfield Festival

12 Jul 2014 [TBC] Oxford & Thame Show Saturday, Thame Showground. One of the greatest one day agricultural shows in the country, with 20,000 visitors. Sheep, cattle, show jumping, a dog show which attracts an entry of 1000 dogs, local produce, crafts, an indoor shopping mall and many trade stands.

12 Jul 2014 [TBC] Southampton Mela Sat 12:00-21:00 Hoglands Park, City Centre. Leading Indian Classical, Folk, World Music, Qawwali and Asian fusion. Live music and dance on the main stage, workshops and demonstrations in Music & Dance and Arts & Crafts. Family fun with a range of Arts & Crafts activities, a designated play area and a funfair. Stalls - varying from ethnic clothes and accessories, beauty and henna hand tattooing, arts & crafts. Attendance 20,000. Free entrance.

12 Jul 2014 [TBC] Romsey Beggars Fair Saturday. Music, dance and street entertainment, Romsey, Hampshire. Folk, jazz, blues and world music, colourful dance displays and children’s entertainment. From big bands on the Cornmarket stage to acoustic music in gardens and pub sessions - the day has a great atmosphere. Free event.

12 Jul 2014 [TBC] World Tin Bath Championships, Isle of Man. Saturday Castletown Harbour. A hundred competitors and thousands of spectators. There are also snake races, short entertainment displays, and even a rope drop. A fun afternoon for the whole family, as wacky races hit the Isle of Man.

12 Jul 2014 [TBC] Barge Driving Match, London Saturday. Unique 7 mile barge row between the Palaces of Greenwich and Westminster. The event is very skilled, navigating under oars, using strength, experience and the tide to propel craft, which can weigh up to 30 tonnes. No more than three crew members can row at any time using the 20ft oars. Two of the rowers power the craft whilst the third steers. Popular with spectators, who watch from pleasure craft or vantage points on the bridges. PLA event dates

12 Jul 2014 [TBC] St Ives Carnival, Cambridgeshire Saturday 11:45 Parade, town centre to Hill Rise Park. Stalls, side shows, fair, refreshments, licenced bar and entertainment on and off the stage. Sunday 12:00-21:00 about 12 local bands and barbeque.

12 Jul 2014 [TBC] Lewisham Peoples Day Saturday Mountsfield Park. An eclectic mix of entertainment including music on 3 themed stages, dance and wonderful street theatre as well as children’s activities, sports, fashion shows and crafts. Attendance 30,000. Free event. Lewisham Peoples Day

12-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Tewkesbury Medieval Festival Europes biggest free medieval event. Sat 11:00 Festival opens, 12:00 Archery on Windmill Hill, 15:00 Falconry display, 16:00 Battle re-enactment, 18:00 Events move into town. 19:00 Storming the Abbey, 19:30 Trial and be-heading of captured Lancastrians. Sun 11:00 Site opens, 11:30 Guided walk, 12:00 Archery competition, 13:30 Guided walk, 14:00 Falconry display, 15:00 Battle re-enactment, 17:00 Festival ends.

12-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Brighton Kite Festival Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 Stanmer Park. One of the longest running kite festivals in the UK, and still free. Spectacular kite flying and displays from leading kite flyers from around the UK. More Kite Events

12-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Eastbourne Extreme Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 Eastern seafront. One of the biggest FREE extreme sports festivals in the UK. Kick off the summer holidays with an adventure filled weekend on Eastbourne seafront at the south coast's coolest, fastest and most intense FREE sports festival. Featuring a huge line up of air, land and water based outdoor pursuits. Get involved and get your adrenaline pumping! Eastbourne Extreme

12-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Basingstoke Live Sat 13:00-22:30, Sun 13:00-19:30 War Memorial Park, Basingstoke RG21 4AH. Free festival in the heart of Basingstoke, showcasing the best in local artists alongside national and international performers. Five stages packed with a mix of music and dance from a huge range of artists. More Basingstoke Live

12-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Bognor Birdman Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00. Competitors launch themselves from the pier and beach, attempting man-powered flight. Bognor Birdman

12-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Shoreditch Festival, London 12:00 Hoxton Street. Free entrance.

12-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] New Milton Pedal Car Grand Prix & Town Show Sat 10:00-17:00 Classic Cars Show, recreation ground. Sun 11:00-17:00 Pedal Car Grand Prix, Station Road + Town Show, recreation ground. About 40 "formula one" pedal cars race for 2 hours around a 1 kilometer course. 10,000 spectators. New Milton is a vibrant and lively town located between the rolling hills of The New Forest and the Sea west of the Solent.

12-13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Bourne Free, Bournemouth Sat-Sun. Pride weekend. Parade on Friday at 19:00 from The Triangle, through town.

13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Race For Life, Hyde Park Sunday, Hyde Park, London. Women's charity runs. 09:00 10k run, 11:00 5k run. Video Race For Life, London

13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Dorset Nettle Eating Contest Sunday, The Bottle Inn, Marshwood. Live music and entertainment.

13 Jul 2014 [TBC] Oxted Pram Race Sun 15:00.

13 Jul 2014 [TBC] British 10K London Run Sun 09:35 Hyde Park Corner on Piccadilly. Olympic athletes and celebrities from stage and screen, as well as tens of thousands of fun runners who raise over a million pounds for charity Map

17-25 Jul 2014 [TBC] Wrexham Science Festival A diverse range of talks, demonstrations and exhibitions. A key feature will be a one day family event called Scientriffic, packed with interactive exhibitions and fun shows.

18-20 Jul 2014 [TBC] Upton Blues Festival Fri-Sun. Britain’s biggest free blues festival with over 90 performances on 3 official stages and 9 pub stages. Excellent camping facilities. Free event.

18-20 Jul 2014 [TBC] Tramlines Festival, Sheffield Fri-Sun. Expected attendance 175,000. 4 main stages and over 70 venues in the city to explore, including The Leadmill, O2 Academy Sheffield, Barkers Pool, The University of Sheffield, The Harley, The Bowery, the Peace Gardens, Endcliffe Park and the main stage at Devonshire Green - capacity 8,000. 600 national and local artists - Rock, Indie, Pop, Electronic, Dance and Hip Hop. Entry is £6 per day this year. Youtube Channel

18-27 Jul 2014 Milton Keynes International Festival Large-scale family events, promenade concerts, theatre, dance, music and visual arts installations in unusual locations such as parks, public squares, disused shops or warehouses. Attendance estimated at 80,000. Programme

19 Jul 2014 [TBC] Urban Food Fest Sat 17:00-24:00 165-173 Shoreditch High Street, London E1. Street food, alcoholic & cold drinks, live music, entertainment, massage, artists, sculpture & furniture. Free entry.

19 Jul 2014 [TBC] Derby Caribbean Carnival Sat 13:00 Parade Pear Street to city centre.

19 Jul 2014 [TBC] Dorset Charity Horse and Dog Show Saturday. Homelands Farm, Three Legged Cross, Nr. Wimborne, Dorset BH21 6QZ. Run on behalf of the Wimborne & Ferndown Lions Club. All profits will go to Dorset Charities and other worthwhile causes. 350 Horses and 200 dogs,  numerous trade stands, ferret racing, children's rides, show jumping and other entertainment activities in the main ring for the Public to enjoy.

19 Jul 2014 [TBC] Newport Main Carnival IOW Annual event held in July. Start 19:30 from Matalan Car Park. One of a series of daytime and evening illuminated carnivals held across the Island, including Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, Cowes, Yarmouth, Ryde and St Helens. Isle of Wight Carnivals Video

19 Jul 2014 [TBC] Pier to Pier Race, Brighton Sat 12:00. About 60 take part in the swim, run under ASA laws by the Brighton Swimming Club, which is the oldest swimming club in the country.

19 Jul 2014 [TBC] Taste Of the World, Sussex Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00 Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel BN18 0SX. A celebration of food and culture from around the world; with cuisines from the Far East to North Africa, the Caribbean to Central Asia, the Mediterranean to Africa, Europe to the Americas and the British isles. Includes live celebrity cooking demonstrations, creative cooking activites for the whole family, cake decorating competition, plus stands from top food specialists from all over the UK Entrance £2, under 16's free.

19 Jul 2014 [TBC] The Ripley Event Free family fun day by the Rotary Club of Ripley & Send, from 13:30, Ripley village green, Surrey. Vintage & classic cars, pony rides, dog show, Elmbridge model club, children's races, children's dancing, live music, stalls and refreshments. Free parking. More info from Malcolm Pritchett 01932 343929.

19 Jul 2014 [TBC] Goring & Streatley Regatta

19 Jul 2014 [TBC] Broadwater Summer Carnival, Worthing Saturday - Procession 13:00 from Worthing High School, St Lawrence Avenue. Events, sideshows, rides, big top, circus performers, arena events and charity stalls.on Broadwater Green 10:00-16:00. Daytime contact 01903 237719. Email

19 Jul 2014 [TBC] Thanet Pride Sat 11:30-19:00. Parade and Seafront Stage entertainment. Thanet Pride Video

19 Jul 2014 [TBC] Chippenham River Festival Sat 0:00-17:00 Island Park. Festival flotilla, raft race, canoeing, live music. Free entrance to the park.

19-20 Jul 2014 [TBC] Royal International Air Tattoo Sat-Sun RAF Fairford. The biggest UK air show - attendance 167,000. See site for tickets.

19-20 Jul 2014 [TBC] TurkishFest, London Potters Fields, South Bank - Sat 11:00-21:00, Sun 11:00-18:00. Exciting programme of entertainment, creative artists and rich river side bazaar. Art Fair - fine collection of painting, photographs and handcrafts etc. Turkish food, drink, spices and art from painting to calligraphy and photographs to handcrafts.

19-20 Jul 2014 [TBC] Hastings Town and Country Show Sat-Sun 10:30-17:30 Alexandra Park. Suffolk Punch horses, birds of prey and falconry displays, medieval re-enactment village including fighting knights, sheep sheering, working and Newfoundland dogs as well as rural demonstrations. Arts, craft and gift marquees as well as lifestyle and food hall stands will give you the chance to sample and buy unique products. Children's entertainer, bouncy castles and fairground. Entrance about £5. Dog Show Full Schedule

19-20 Jul 2014 [TBC] Lambeth Country Show Sat-Sun 11:00-19:00 Brockwell Park, London. Largest event of its type in South East England Attendance 120,000. Traction engines and steam parade, medieval re-enactment, falconry; horticultural competitions; fairground rides; crafts; community stalls; live performance stage and arenas. Free entrance. Video Lambeth Country Show

19-20 Jul 2014 [TBC] British Rowing Championships - Juniors National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham.

20 Jul 2014 [TBC] Lewes to Newhaven Raft Race Sun 11:30 Start on the riverbank, at Lewes Rowing Club, South Street. Annual fun race, with fantastic rafts. Spectators who throw eggs and flour bombs, risk a soaking by water canon. After an hour and a half or so, the first raft crosses the finish line at Newhaven Bridge (near The Bridge Inn), to the sound of a klaxon. Free public viewing. Organised by Lewes & District Round Table. Please call race co-ordinator Matt Craig on 01273 813093 or e-mail lewesraftrace@gmail.com

20 Jul 2014 [TBC] Strawberry Hill Music & Fun Day, Twickenham Sun 11:30-19:30 Strawberry Hill House, Waldegrave Road. Supporting the restoration of Strawberry Hill House, an important castle in the Gothic revival. Live Music, Fairground Rides, Craft Stalls, Community Stalls, Children's Entertainment, Food Stalls, Beer Tents and more. Entry by donation, suggested £2 - Children 0-14 free. Friends of Strawberry Hill

20 Jul 2014 [TBC] Albury Music Festival 13:00-20:00 Picnics and live music at Albury Cricket Ground. Community event run by the Albury Produce Association & Albury Churches with support from the cricket & football club and parish council.

20 Jul 2014 [TBC] Hastings Pirate Day Sunday - beach and Old Town. The biggest pirate day in the world, with lots of activities around the old town and on the beach. Procession with massed drums and flags, cannon and firearms display, buccaneers pirate ship, live music, shanty singers, sky fall, market, stunt action and sand sculptures. Video: Procession Music Stage Hastings Pirate Day

23 Jul - 27 Aug 2014 [TBC] Great Yarmouth Norfolk Summer Fireworks Wednesdays 20:00 Central Beach - music and entertainment. 22:00 fabulous firework display. Free event. Visit Britannia or Wellington Pier for a good spot. Tourist Information 01493 846346.

24-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Hatherleigh Festival, Devon Four days of amazing street theatre and performance, with many free events.

25 Jul 2014 [TBC] Caernarfon Pram Race

25-26 Jul 2014 [TBC] Maidenhead Festival Fri-Sat Town Centre & Kidwels Park. Live music, plus fireworks at 22:30.
Maidenhead Carnival has been replaced with Maidenhead festival. Tel: 07789 990924 Music & Fireworks

25-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Bristol Harbour Festival Fri-Sun 12:00-17:00 Bristol Harbour. Attendance 200,000 - one of the most popular free festivals in the West Country. 7 performance stages, 3 fringe stages, historic ships, children’s entertainment, continental market, a fantastic array of food and drink. Free event. Map

25-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic Fri-Sun 09:00 daily. Weymouth Beach. About 72 teams compete in the UK Championships. Festival site includes a magnificent show court surrounded by a specially constructed beach grandstand (free to the public), nine tournament courts, over 100 top class 2 a-side men and women's volleyball teams, live commentary, music intervals and a volleyball trade village.

25-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] The Big Cheese, Caerphilly Fri-Sun. In the shadow of Caerphilly Castle. Street entertainers, living history re-enactments, comedy, music, dance, a traditional funfair, folk dancing, falconry, fire eating, minstrels, troubadours, craft and market stalls with produce from near and far, and much much more. Attendance 80,000. Free event.

25-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Reedham Beer Festival & Fete, Norfolk Village Hall & Field. Food fair, crafts, boot sale, live music, Morris dancing, barbeque and family activities. Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-17:00. 01493 701818.

25 Jul - 03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Manchester Jazz festival 60 gigs, 300 hundred musicians and hours of live music, plus a full array of special events and activities, indoors and out, on stage and on screen.

25 Jul - 02 Aug 2014 [TBC] Monmouth Festival One of Europe’s biggest and best free music festivals featuring rock, classical, pop, folk, jazz, ska, punk and world music. Attendance 50,000. Blestium Street car park.

26 Jul 2014 [TBC] Nottinghamshire Pride Sat-Sun 12:00-18:00 Forest Fields Recreation Ground (Goose Fair site). Attendance about 7000. Sat - main stage, acoustic stage, community stage, dance tent, cabaret tent, comedy tent, burlesque tent etc. £1 entrance over both days. 07875 377145.

26 Jul 2014 [TBC] New Romney Country Fayre Saturday 10:00-17:00 St Martin's Field and the Fairfield Road Recreation Ground, just off the High Street,  New Romney, Kent. Procession through the town to the event field. Displays, crafts, stalls, entertainment all day, refreshments. Free entrance.

26 Jul 2014 [TBC] Maidstone River Festival Sat 11:00 Opening, 12:00 First Raft Race Heats, 13:00 Second Raft Race Heats, 14:00 Fun Raft Race, 16:00 Raft Race Final, 16:30 Dingy Pagent, 17:00 Best Dressed Boat Competition, 18:30 Prize Presentation, 21:30 Illuminated Boat Parade, 21:45 Light Elements - Maidstone Bridge & St. Peter's Bridge, 22:30 Firework Finale, What's On,Maidstone River Festival

26 Jul 2014 [TBC] Linslade Canal Festival Sat 11:00-17:00 Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. Community event with a conservation and heritage theme. Rural crafts, canal art, working narrow boats, folk music, stalls, childrens activities, bids of prey, mobile farm and canal boat trips. Ninety exhibits in three different areas of the park. Free entrance, small charge for car parking. Attendance 6000. No mooring fees for narrow boats, but owners are advised to book. 01525 631915.

26-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Rox Festival, Bognor Sat 13:00-23:00, Sun 13:00-22:30. Bognor Seafront. live music, food and drink. Free entrance. Video Rox Festival

26-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Hastings Free Beach Concert Free live music to raise money for the RNLI. Showcase for local bands popular with locals and visitors. Sat 13:00-21:00. Sun 13:00-19:00. Toilets are nearby in the Stade car park, on-site licensed bar, plus food outlets and ice-cream van, free sun cream and a free supervised children's play area. No beach camping. Map

26-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Worstead Festival 10:00-18:00. The largest village festival in Norfolk. Display ring, exhibitions, heavy horses, classic cars, weavers, road race, auction. About £5.

26-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Thai Festival, London Sat-Sun 11:00-18:00 Ealing Common. Opening parade, Buddhist ceremony, food and drink, music, dance, martial arts and massage. About £4.

26-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Clarence Park Free Music Festival 12:00-20:00 Clarence Park, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield. marci@themusiccollective.co.uk  07779 911914

26-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Country Fair & Kent VW Festival Sat-Sun 10:00 till late Chilli Farm, Coldred, A2 Dover, Kent ,CT15 5AH. Traditional Country Fair with something for everyone - horse and cart rides, steam engines, railway rides, dog show, funfair, craft and trade stalls, birds of prey, custom and classic cars, arena displays and beer tent. Enquiries Luke or Sylvia 01227 700894.

26-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Sunderland International Airshow Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 Seafront, Seaburn. The largest free air show in Europe attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators. Likely B-52, RAF premier aerobatic team, Red Arrows, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight,  Typhoon, Harrier, Royal Netherlands Air Force F16s, Royal Navy Black Cats Helicopter Display Team and RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team.

26-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] The London Triathlon Sat-Sun ExCeL Centre, London. Super Sprint: 400m swim, 10k bike, 2.5k run. Sprint: 750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run. Olympic: 1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run. Spectator Viewing

26-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Crawley Mela Sat-Sun. The Hawth, Crawley. African rhythms, Jazz Fusion and international music, free workshops, community stage, stalls, bazaar and funfair. Traditional Indian and international cultures, dancing, music, food, art, fashion, and crafts, together with a wide range of family-oriented amusements and activities. Attendance 10,000. Relaxed friendly family atmosphere. Free entrance. www.crawleymela.org

26-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Riverside Festival Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-20:00 Mill Lane, Charlbury, Oxford. The best local bands, festival fringe with the battle of the buskers, food and drink gifts from the festival traders. Free event.

26-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Hastings Model Flying Club Fly-In Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 Bulverhythe Recreation Ground, off Bexhill Road, St. Leonards. Some of the greatest pilots of remote controlled aircraft in Europe put on a truly amazing air show. You will see show display teams flying planes with wingspans of up to 20ft, and aircraft ranging from First World War Fighters, to today's modern day Euro Fighter typhoon jets, flying at speeds of over 200mph. Trade stands and attractions for everyone. About £6. Tel.01424 446524. Video

26-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Wheels Littlehampton Sat-Sun. Free family event on Littlehampton Seafront. Motoring thrills, BMX stunt teams, classic 7 vintage cars, skates, skate boarding, new cars, classic car clubs,  motorcyclists, slot car racing, simulators, remote control cars - anything with a wheel from a unicycle upwards. Attendance 20,000.

26-27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Dunstable Downs Kite Festival Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 Dunstable Downs LU6 2NB. Run in association with the National Trust, and featuring some of the worlds greatest and most beautiful kites. Free entrance, £2 parking.

26 Jul - 02 Aug 2014 [TBC] Swanage Regatta & Carnival A week of amazing events. Sun 13:00 Red Arrows fly past, 15:00 big seafront parade, with floats, Caribbean bands, clowns and costumed walkers. 2.5 miles a long sea front and back to Sandpit Field. Every Saturday in August, there are fireworks and music on Swanage beach. Swanage Carnival

26 Jul - 08 Sep 2014 [TBC] Join In UK Join In Local Sport are encouraging the nation to head down to their local sports club. The aim is for every sports club or community group in the UK to put on special events.

27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Party In The Park, Leeds Sun 13:30-18:00 Temple Newsam Park. Some of the hottest names and chart topping acts brought to the stage by Leeds City Council and 96.3 Radio Aire. Attendance 70,000. About £10.

27 Jul 2014 [TBC] The Sumo Run Sun 10:00 Bandstand, Battersea Park, London.  Fancy Dress Charity 5k fun run in which participants dress in inflatable Sumo Suits.

27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Mini's on the Wreck, Shoreham 10:00-16:00 Adur recreation ground, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex. Saturday - an evening cruise around the South Downs. Sunday - the main show with raffle, tombola, auto jumble, trade stands, a sound off, show and shine, and various bouncy things for the children. For the public there is free entry, while for mini cars there is a small charge. Free camping. All proceeds to charity.

27 Jul 2014 [TBC] American Rod & Custom Show Sunday, Worthing Seafront. American vehicles, hot rods, muscle cars, Harleys and Goldwings. Live music, trade stands, fun fair and French market. Run in conjunction with the Worthing Festival. Free entrance. American Rod & Custom Show

27 Jul 2014 [TBC] Ilfracombe Birdman Sunday. Flying madness from the pier. Live music, fairground, strongman, stalls and refreshments.

28 Jul - 02 Aug 2014 [TBC] Ramsgate Week Hosted by the Royal Temple Yacht Club. A must for all sailing enthusiasts, with plenty of evening entertainment in the town.

29-31 Jul 2014 [TBC] New Forest Show New Park, Brockenhurst. Motorcycle stunt display, show jumping, livestock, vintage farm machinery, steam, land girls, food fare, crafts, antiques, art, flower show, WI, forestry commission, honey & bees, blacksmiths, vegetables & flowers, climbing wall & ropes, ferret racing, fishing, falconry & gundogs. About £19.

31 Jul 2014 [TBC] Helmsley Yorkshire Day 11:00-16:00 Market Square, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5BL. Yorkshire-themed fun, games and goodies suitable for the whole family. Celebrate all that is Yorkshire, from flat cap throwing and a Yorkshire Pud-off to WI demos. Free entry.

31 Jul - 03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Stockton International Riverside Festival Thu-Sun. Biggest street arts festival in the UK - still fresh and edgy. Outdoor theatre, street entertainment, circus, music, dance and star-studded Fringe.

01 Aug 2014 [TBC] Yellow Umbrella Day, London Free community festival - Chiswick’s largest annual charity event, raising money for children’s charities. Live music, BBQ, cartoonist, bouncy castle, crazy golf, street entertainers, face painters and more. The Yellow Umbrella Day 10K run and 5K walk has become famous in West London for being a fantastically organised event along the river. Both events kick off at 11:00 and start and finish at Chiswick Park. All participants will receive a warm-up leg massage and a free Yellow Umbrella Day medal and t-shirt. Food, drinks, live music and entertainment will be available after the run and walk at Chiswick Park Yellow Umbrella Day

01-03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Admiral Cardiff Big Weekend Fri-Sun  12:00-23:00 Civic Centre. UKs biggest free outdoor festival and traveling fair. Fireworks each night. Mas Carnival Saturday. Cardiff Festival

01-03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Nottingham Riverside Festival Fri-Sun Victoria Embankment. Join 100,000 at Nottingham's biggest free festival weekend along the beautiful River Trent. Music, arts, river activities, street theatre, street fair, steam engines and crafts.

01-03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Brightlingsea Free Music Festival Fri-Sun. Friday evening - local musicians in public houses around the town. Saturday from 12:30 - main stage on the Western Promenade. Sunday afternoon acoustic music on Hurst Green. 8,000 visitors, 25 acts and 136 musicians.

01-03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Spraoi Festival, Waterford, Ireland Fri-Sun. Free street party, street theatre and world music. Attendance 100,000 over the Irish Bank Holiday weekend. Parade usually 21:30 Sunday at The Quays - 400 brilliantly costumed performers, floats, lights and special effects, followed fireworks over the River Suir.

01-08 Aug 2014 [TBC] Sidmouth Folk Week Multiple events around town, on outdoor spaces, and in pubs and clubs.

01-09 Aug 2014 [TBC] National Eisteddfod of Wales, Cardiff. The Eisteddfod will be located on the Rhiwlas Estate near Bala, Gwynedd. All the various facilities provided by the Eisteddfod – the caravan site, youth village, MaesB and MaesC will be situated in the surrounding fields. Pageantry, poetry, dance, theatre, choral singing and rock music attracts more than 160,000 visitors annually. Big pavilion, 320 trade stalls, science pavilion, dance stage, visual arts gallery & sport areas. Tickets about £15.

01-24 Aug 2014 [TBC] Free Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Laughing Horse 6,000 performances, 300 shows, 30 stages and 17 venues. Program

02 Aug 2014 [TBC] Over and Out, Newcastle Sat 21:30 Newcastle Quayside. The river will be transformed into a magical theatre of pyrotechnics and neon-bright lighting effects. Performers will appear and disappear, carrying out dare-devil acts under cascades of silver rain which have you holding your breath in wonder and amazement, all set to music that reflects the mighty power of the river. Produced by Newcastle Gateshead Initiative in partnership with Walk the Plank. Free entrance.

02 Aug 2014 [TBC] Pride Swindon Sat 12:00-22:00 Old Town Gardens. 11:30 Parade from the Avery in the Old Town Gardens. Swindon Pride

02 Aug 2014 [TBC] Leicester Caribbean Carnival Sat 11:00-20:00 Victoria Park. Sound systems, reggae zone, Caribbean food, fun fair and children's village. 13:00 Parade from Victoria Park through the city centre. More

02 Aug 2014 [TBC] Shanklin Illuminated Carnival, Isle of Wight. Saturday 19:00 Popham Road, Old Village, Chine Avenue. Part of Shanklin Carnival Week.

02 Aug 2014 [TBC] Brighton Pride Sat 11:00 Parade, Madeira Drive to Preston Park - vibrant, brash and cheeky. 13:00-20:00  Party in Preston Park - about £17.50. Video: 2012 Parade (34 mins) 2013 Parade (35 mins) Pride Brighton

02-03 Aug 2014 [TBC] World Triathlon Championship, London Hyde Park. 1500m swim, 40km cycle and 10km run. Triathlon London

02-03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Great North Arts And Culture Show Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 Wynyard Rooms, Wynyard Park, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees TS22 5TB. Exhibition of arts and crafts, paintings, ceramics, textiles, farmer’s market, children’s entertainment, armed forces and emergency services etc for a great family weekend out. Free admission, but £3 charity donation requested.

02-03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Newlyn East Wartime Weekend 10:00-17:00 Sat-Sun St Newlyn East recreational field Cornwall TR8 5NP. WW2 vehicles, displays, re-enactors and entertainment and vintage stalls. Sat 19:30 dance in the Village Hall with DJ and Bar. Sun 11:00 Parade led by St Newlyn East Silver Band. Proceeds to the Village and the Royal British Legion. Come dressed up in the 40’s fashion!

02-03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Military and Flying Machines Show Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster, Essex.
Essex & London's premier military vehicle show. 300+ vehicles, flying displays, heavy tanks, mock battles, living history, tank & helicopter rides, collectors stalls, arena events and all day music. Entrance about £8.

02-03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Todstock Music Festival Sat-Sun Todmorden Centre Vale Park, Lancashire. Free and friendly community event event hosting a variety of musical styles, showcasing the best in local talent. Holistic therapies, kids activity tents, good wholesome food, rides and stalls. The festival is split equally between dance and live music, with all styles catered for. The park is a beautiful environment and there is a very relaxed atmosphere. Expected attendance: 5000+

02-03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Odiham Fire Show Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 Lodge Farm, Warnborough. Up to 200 fire engines and emergency vehicles take part in drills and displays of fire fighting through the ages. About £5.

02-08 Aug 2014 [TBC] Creation Fest, Devon Fri-Sun 10:00-22:00 Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JE. Christian music festival - simply turn up and enjoy a good line up of bands. Includes teaching seminars, workshops, a skate park, sports and family activities. Close to the surf beach. Free entrance.

02-09 Aug 2014 [TBC] Cowes Week, Isle of Wight 40 daily races - 1,000 boats and 8,500 competitors. 100,000 spectators. Live music on the water's edge. Fireworks at 21:30 on the last Friday. Video: Music Stage 1 Music Stage 2 Fireworks Skandia Cowes Week

03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Margate Carnival Sun 15:00 Parade, Royal Esplanade, Westbrook, then east through Margate to Cliftonville. One of the biggest carnivals in the Southeast. 80 floats and live music, with the UK's biggest DJ's, Caribbean BBQ, stalls and family fun. Tel 01843 293733. Video  Margate Carnival

03 Aug 2014 [TBC] UK Beatbox Championships Sunday O₂ Academy Islington, London. Vocal percussion of drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using mouth, lips, tongue and voice. Performers throughout the UK keen to show off their vocal skills.

03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Bournemouth Carnival Procession A week of events, culminating in the procession on Sunday. 14:30 Procession from East Overcliff Drive to Pier Approach. 19:30 till late - Carnival Gala Night, Carrington House Hotel - free entrance.

03 Aug 2014 [TBC] Birmingham Carnival Sun 12:00-20:30 Handsworth Park. 13:00 Procession from Holyhead Road. Steel bands - Soca, Calypso and Reggae, plus Caribbean food.  Held every two years. Tel: 0121 303 3008.

03 Aug 2014 [TBC] British Crabbing Championship. Walberswick, Suffolk. Great fun for children of all ages. 1250 entrants. Over a 90 minute period, armed with line and bait, the person landing the heaviest crab wins. Refreshments available at the RNLI stalls on site.

07-08 Aug 2014 [TBC] Jersey Battle of Flowers Thu 14:30-17:00 Flower Parade. Held on the second Thursday in August. Fri 21:00-22:45 Moonlight Parade. Illuminated finale.

07-10 Aug 2014 [TBC] Bristol Balloon Fiesta Thu-Sun Ashton Court. Europe's largest annual Hot Air Balloon event - 100+ balloons, 500,000 visitors over four days. Mass Balloon Ascents. 06:00 & 18:00 daily. Night Glow & Fireworks 21:30 Thu & Sat. Arena events. Trade stands. Free event. 2013 Video Bristol Balloon Fiesta

07-28 Aug 2014 [TBC] Poole Fireworks On The Quay Every Thursday in August on Poole Quay from 19:00. Thousands of revelers enjoy live music, street entertainment, family activities, special themed nights and fantastic fireworks at 22:00.

08-09 Aug 2014 [TBC] Wargrave & Shiplake Regatta

08-11 Aug 2014 [TBC] Whitby Regatta

08-15 Aug 2014 [TBC] Broadstairs Folk Week 10:00-22:00 Victoria Gardens, bandstand and town centre. In the parks, pubs, gardens, beaches and promenade; musicians - from the highly professional to the inexperienced amateur - get together in impromptu sessions whilst Morris dancers, Appalachian clog dancers, rapper sword dancers and many others demonstrate their skills on the streets and along the prom. Large craft marquee. Entertainment all day. About 70 events daily, with varying admission charges.

09 Aug 2014 [TBC] Hastings Old Town Carnival Sat 17:00 Procession, Rock-a-Nore Road, and seafront. 21:00 Fireworks at dusk from the castle. Video: Carnival Fireworks Hastings Old Town Carnival

09 Aug 2014 [TBC] Manchester Caribbean Carnival & Festival Sat 12:00-20:00 Alexandra Park, Moss Side M16 7JL. 12:00 Parade. Steel bands, floats, DJs, dance troupes, Caribbean food & drink, fairground, crafts and stage featuring calypso, soca and reggae.

09 Aug 2014 [TBC] World Pipe Band Championships Saturday. The biggest and best event in piping. Bands from across the globe will descend onto Glasgow Green with one goal - to be World Pipe Band Champions. 8,000 pipers, 16 nations and 45,000 spectators. General admission about £10. Highland games, children's area, highland dancing, drum major competition, craft fair and mass march past.

09 Aug 2014 [TBC] Cardiff Carnival Parade 15:30-17:30 Saturday, Cardiff City Centre. Hundreds of sequined costumes, massed samba drumming, flag waving rollerskaters and streetbands. Follow the parade from The Atrium via Queen Street before the finale riot of colour of the Street Jam in St Mary's Street. 11:30-15:30 Stages in The Hayes and Queen Street - dance, samba drumming, quirky street theatre, Brazilian martial arts and live music.

09-10 Aug 2014 [TBC] Worthing Birdman Sat-Sun. Competitors launch themselves from the pier and compete for the furthest flight in home made flying contraptions and winged fancy dress costumes, raising thousands of pounds for charity. Live music, market stalls, local radio etc. Saturday - Flying starts 11:30 - serious flyers. Sunday - Flying starts 12:00 - serious and fun competitors.

09-16 Aug 2014 [TBC] Yarmouth Carnival, Isle of Wight Sat 17:30 Procession, Yarmouth Green through the town - culmination of the week's festivities.

09-16 Aug 2014 [TBC] Dawlish Carnival One of Devon's largest. Includes free International Airshow, with an attendance of 100,000 on the sea front. Parade Fri 17 Aug at 19:30 from John Nash Way.

10 Aug 2014 [TBC] Rye Maritime Festival 12:00-17:00 Strand Quay. Fancy dress competition, RNLI, circus performers, rotary club, fire brigade, belly dancers, pearly king & queen, wild owl show, Hastings diving association, antique diving association, antique diving display, Cinque Port volunteers, environment agency, food, beer tent and live music.

10 Aug 2014 [TBC] UK Backward Run Sunday, Heaton Park, Manchester M25 2SW. Five categories, including male 1 mile backward race, female 1 mile backward race.

10 Aug 2014 [TBC] Brighton and Hove 999 Fun Day Sun 11:00-17:00 Kings Lawns, Hove Promenade BN3 2FR. Action-packed fun day with Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, South East Coast Ambulance Service, HM Coastguard and the RNLI. Arena displays throughout the day giving the opportunity for visitors to meet members of the emergency services and get an up-close look at 999 response vehicles.

10 Aug 2014 [TBC] Lowedges Festival, Sheffield Sun 12:00-17:00 Greenhill Park, Gresley Road S8 7HN. Four arenas, bands, singers, dancers, medieval re-enactment and encampment, 200 classic cars, motor bikes, funfair, farmers market, unknown free ride to be announced, car boot and big als funhouse. Over 15,000 visitors in 2012. Stall bookings taken from Jan 2013 (please book early, last year was over-subscribed) stephen.rich@hotmail.co.uk Tel 01142 374492. Free event.

10 Aug 2014 [TBC] Skegness Carnival Sun 14:30 Procession, playing fields on the industrial estate to the seafront. About 30 floats and six bands. Gala events, baby show, super heroes, BBQ, beach games, tiny tots competition, Miss Seaside, pet show etc.

12-13 Aug 2014 [TBC] British Fireworks Championships, Plymouth Tue-Wed 21:30. Very spectacular. 6 firework companies battle over two nights for the title of British Fireworks Champion. 3 ten minute displays per evening. Attendance 200,000. Music stage, morris dancing, fairground rides, catering outlets etc. The fireworks will be set off at Mountbatten Breakwater. Popular viewing areas are The Hoe and Queen Anne's Battery. Free event. Map British Firework Championships

14-17 Aug 2014 [TBC] Eastbourne Airbourne Thu-Sun. Daily sea front air show - classic WW2, latest military jets, helicopters, air-sea rescue, wing walkers etc - weather permitting. Ground displays, arena events and trade stands. Evening concerts and fireworks. Popular viewing areas - The Pier, The Wish Tower Slopes, Beachy Head. The biggest free seafront air show in the world. Eastbourne Airbourne

15-17 Aug 2014 [TBC] Northampton Balloon Festival Fri-Sun Billing Aquadrome. A Great Day Out for All The Family, with planned Balloon Flights AM & PM, evening glow, endless selection of stands, stalls and attractions. About £5 pedestrians, £15 vehicles. Northampton Balloon Festival

16 Aug 2014 [TBC] Southend Illuminated Carnival Sat 19:45 from Chalkwell Avenue. Illuminated Parade of about 60 floats and samba bands etc. The parade usually pauses on Marine Parade at about 21:00 for a firework display, then continues on to The Castle public house. Video Southend Illuminated Carnival

16 Aug 2014 [TBC] Nottingham Caribbean Carnival Sat 11:00 Forest Recreation Ground. Caribbean food, funfair and family area. Attendance 80,000.

16 Aug 2014 [TBC] Ryde Main Carnival, Isle of Wight Sat 16:45 assemble esplanade & canoe lake, 17:15 judging, 18:15 procession.

16 Aug 2014 [TBC] Race The Train, Wales Saturday. Annual cross-country run organised by the Rotary Club of Tywyn. 14.75 mile cross country hilly race. The train takes about 1 hour 47 minutes for the return journey. The start is adjacent to the Talyllyn Railway station. Both the runners and the train are started by the train whistle ordered by the timekeeper. The course is run alongside the railway over fields, rough pasture, and farm tracks.

16 Aug 2014 [TBC] Eid in the Square, London Sat 14:30-18:30 Trafalgar Square. Muslim festival marking the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan. Main stage with music and theatrical performances.

16-17 Aug 2014 [TBC] On The Edge Sat-Sun 13:00-20:00 Richmond upon Thames. The riverside will come alive in a two day global celebration of live music and dance from around the world. Two days of the best bands will form an eclectic line-up for residents and world music enthusiasts alike. Free event. Video On The Edge

16-17 Aug 2014 [TBC] Christchurch Carnival, Isle Of Wight Sat 10:00-22:00 Stalls on the Quay, Sun 14:00 Procession.

16-17 Aug 2014 [TBC] Beccles Carnival, Norfolk Sat Family fun on the quayside, Sun 13:00 Carnival Parade. 07527 115697. www.askanthea.com/becclescarnival

16-17 Aug 2014 [TBC] Bridport Carnival, Dorset Sat 19:30 Carnival. Sun 21:00 Torch procession, 22:00 Fireworks.

16-18 Aug 2014 [TBC] Aldeburgh Regatta & Carnival, Suffolk Sat-Mon - 3 days of events for all ages. Carnival Monday - swimming races in the sea, children’s sports, and the life-boat launch. Afternoon carnival procession, fun fair, entertainment in the High Street by The Knots of May, samba dancers, and The Parachute Regiment Band. Chinese Lantern Procession to the beach. Beach Fireworks. Map

16-25 Aug 2014 [TBC] Arundel Festival One of the biggest arts festivals in the South of England. Multiple events including Castle events, street entertainment, fireworks, 10k run, bath tub race, Jubilee Gardens stage, hot air balloons, poetry readings, orchestral concerts and children’s activities. Video 2013 Procession Arundel Festival

17 Aug 2014 [TBC] Blockorama Sun 14:00- 20:00 Powis Square, London W11. Bands playing: Ebony, Mangrove, Metronomes, CSI, Realsteel. Free event

17 Aug 2014 [TBC] Rugby Music Festival Sun, Caldercott Park. Music and family entertainment. Free event.

17-23 Aug 2014 [TBC] Fowey Royal Regatta

18-25 Aug 2014 [TBC] Harleston & Waveney Festival Street entertainers, music weekend at the Swan Hotel. Holiday Monday family fun day 11:00-17:00 Harleston recreation ground - vintage cars, tractors and military vehicles, dancing, whacky races, kickboxing, stalls, BBQ, bar, boot sale and bouncy castles. Free entrance.

20 Aug 2014 [TBC] Weymouth Carnival Wed 10:00-22:00 Events and entertainment all day. Attendance 100,000. Sandcastle Competition, Fun Run, Red Arrow fly-past. Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, comprising Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane. All day fairground on the seafront. Provisional times: 10:30 Sand Sculpting, 11:00 Weymouth Carnival Sky Divers, 10:30-17:30 Beach Football, 13:30 Beach Space Hopper Race, 17:00 Waitress Trolley Race, 17:30 Coach Pull Challenge, 17:30 Childrens Fun Run, 18:00-20:30 Steel band, King's Statue, 18:30-20:30 Seafront Procession, 19:15 Live music, beach stage, 21:30 Fireworks. Facebook

20 Aug 2014 [TBC] Cromer Carnival Wed 19:00 Parade through the Town via Runton Road and Beach Road. 07748 221270.

21-22 Aug 2014 [TBC] Clacton Airshow Thu-Fri 11:00-17:00 Seafront. Free air display with vintage and jet fly-pasts and ground displays. Attendance 90,000.

22-24 Aug 2014 [TBC] Upton Festival Fri-Sun Fish Meadow, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire. Live music till midnight. Camping available. See link for details and tickets.

22-25 Aug 2014 [TBC] NASC Street Rod Nationals Trinity Park, Ipswich. Cruise Sunday, show & shine, live bands. Public day is Sunday.

22-31 Aug 2014 [TBC] Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival Live music, fine art, photography and gaming events. 10 days, 20 venues and 100’s of artists. Free entrance.

23 Aug 2014 [TBC] Sturminster Newton Carnival Sat 19:15 Carnival parade with illuminated floats, dancers, bands and drummers. The first carnival on the Wessex carnival circuit, unique in that it attracts entries from all over the south west plus local groups. A number of the larger illuminated carts from the circuit, plus locals. Lots of masqueraders, both local and from the Wessex and other circuits. Firework finale. 01747 840045. www.sturcarnival.co.uk

23 Aug 2014 [TBC] Arundel Bathtub Race Sat 10:30-17:30 River, Mill Rd, Arundel BN18 9PA. 14:00 Race start. About 33 teams race in bathtubs on the River Arun. Entertainment and music into the evening.  Hot Air Balloon flights in the evening, weather permitting. The race is free to view, and raises funds for charity. Video1 Video2 Arundel Bathtub Race (Original Site) Arundel Bathtub Race (Current Site - Arundel Festival)

23 Aug 2014 [TBC] Manchester Pride Sat 13:00 Parade - Deansgate to the gay village, Whitworth Street. 100+ floats.

23 Aug 2014 [TBC] Colchester Free Festival Sat 11:00-19:00 Castle Park. Music and arts festival organised by the community for the community. Attendance 15,000.

23-24 Aug 2014 [TBC] Bruce Festival Sat-Sun 11:00-16:00 Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline KY12 8QH. One of the best free events in Scotland. Medieval village, main arena historic action, jugglers, dancers, craftsmen, story-tellers, falconry, crafts, produce. Demonstrations, jousting with full armour, medieval encampment, re-enactment groups, piping and drumming music. Free event

23-24 Aug 2014 [TBC] Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains Sat-Sun. Popular family festival. Various venues throughout this beautiful market town. If past years are anything to go by, expect to see a colourful parade, bagpipes, morris men, stilt walkers, a duck race on the river Ennig and craft fair. Live bands and a DJ on George's Green all afternoon. Evening candlelit concert in the mediaeval church of St Ellwye, high up in the Black Mountains on Saturday, and Talgarth's own Male Voice Choir on Sunday. Local pubs have live music 'til late. Grand firework display near the Rugby Club at 21:15 on Sunday. What's On

23-24 Aug 2014 [TBC] Swaffham Free Festival Sat-Sun 14:00-20:00 Swaffham, Norfolk. Free, family-friendly event featuring an eclectic mix of musical styles. Two music stages, street entertainers, stalls and refreshments. Tel: 01760 722800. Further details: http://swaffhamfreefestival.wix.com/swaffham

23-25 Aug 2014 [TBC] Summer Squall, Ramsgate Sat-Mon. Three fabulous festival days to celebrate summer - music, theatre, dance, performance, installations, workshops, talks and much more culminating in a spectacular parade of boats @ 19:15 on Monday. Start at the harbour then explore the many other events around town. Most of the events are free to attend, but a few are ticketed, please see the program found on the website and at a variety of locations in Thanet. Tickets can be bought online from the website or from the Customs House, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate.

23-25 Aug 2014 [TBC] Streets of Summer Festival, Durham The streets of Durham City are home to an international line-up of Street Entertainers, Jugglers, Unicyclists, Strong Women, Acrobats, Clowns, Circus Artists and professional merrymakers. The festival also celebrates the finest musical talent from across the UK, with shows in some of Durham’s most stunning and unique venues.

23 Aug - 07 Sep 2014 [TBC] Artwave Festival, Sussex Lewes district’s annual Open House Festival. Artists open their homes and studios, showcasing their work and introducing visitors to a wealth of skill and talent. The opportunity to buy pieces directly from the artists and makers.

24 Aug 2014 [TBC] Rye Raft Race Sun 12:00 Fete BBQ, beer tent, live music, 50+ stalls and children's rides held on Rye Salts. 14:30 Raft Race on the River Rother. Both events are free, with the Lions collecting for charity. 0845 833 2825 robert.harvey25@btopenworld.com

24 Aug 2014 [TBC] Grasmere Sports & Show Sun 10:00 The Showfield, Stock Lane Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SL. Cumberland Wrestling, Guides Races, Hound Trails, Mountain Biking, Dog Shows. About £8.

24 Aug 2014 [TBC] Beer & Cider Festival Sun 12:30 White Horse Country Park, Westbury, Wiltshire BA13 4LU. Live music, BBQ & family fun.

24 Aug 2014 [TBC] Great North Bike Ride 09:00 Seahouse Tourist Information Car Park to Tynemouth Priory. Charity cycle ride with over 1700 cyclists raising funds for the Chris Lucas Cancer Trust. 54 miles through the beautiful Northumberland coastline. www.chrislucastrust.com

24 Aug 2014 [TBC] Aylesbury Showcase Sun 12:00 Market Square and Kingsbury, Aylesbury Town Centre. Free live music event.

24 Aug 2014 [TBC] Bognor Illuminations Gala Sun 20:00-22:00 Night spectacle of floats and walking characters, beautiful lights and a procession from West Park to the Esplanade. 22:00 Fireworks at the end of the pier. More

24-25 Aug 2014 [TBC] Liverpool International Music Festival - Sefton Park Four days of Free Events in a beautiful green space. Kicking off with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Sense of Sound.

25 Aug 2014 Public Holiday - Summer Bank Holiday

25 Aug 2014 [TBC] World Gravy Wrestling Championships Mon 12:00-17:00 Rose n Bowl, Newchurch Road, Stacksteads OL13 0UG. Inflatables, water bombs, fancy dress, semi pro wrestling and big screen action. BBC Radio Lancashire will judge the event. More Video

25 Aug 2014 [TBC] Bourton On The Water Football In The River Monday. Red and White teams from Bourton Rovers FC play a half hour six-a-side football match in the River Windrush. The goals are between two bridges, and thousands of spectators line the river bank. www.soglos.com Gallery Video.

25 Aug 2014 [TBC] Newlyn Fish Festival Mon 09:00-17:00 Harbour. Seafood, Cooking Demonstrations, Children’s Workshops, Fish Auctions, Open Vessels, Craft, Art and Trade stalls together with a full programme of Music and Harbour Entertainments including Gig Racing, Naval War Ships, Helicopters, The Penlee Lifeboat, and the Camborne Youth Band.

25 Aug 2014 [TBC] Leeds West Indian Carnival Monday. Early parade 06:00 Leeds West Indian Centre. Maim parade 14:00 Potternewton Park. Main stage with Soca, Calypso & Caribbean music. Lots of stalls, crafts and carnival food. Attendance 120,000. Route More

25 Aug 2014 [TBC] Bexhill 100 Classic & Custom Car Show Monday 10:00-17:00 Polegrove Recreation Ground, West Parade, Bexhill on Sea. Classic and custom cars,  trade stalls and crafts.

27 Aug 2014 [TBC] Sandown Illuminated Carnival Wed 21:00 Culver Parade through town. Route takes 1 hour. 01983 402334.

27-31 Aug 2014 The Great Dorset Steam Fair Wed-Sun 08:00-24:00 (17:00 Sun) South Down, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford DT11 8HX. 60 showman's engines, 30 steam tractors, 20 steam road locomotives, 20 steam lorries, 25 steam road rollers, 100 vintage & classic vehicles, 100 military vehicles, 140 Vintage motorcycles, 120 vintage tractors, 150 static vintage tractors, 100 horticultural tractors, 120 stationary engines plus rural displays, crafts, food hall & live music. About £18. 600 acre site! The Great Dorset Steam Fair

28-30 Aug 2014 [TBC] Dartmouth Regatta Thu-Sat. Regatta, air display, fete, cider night, market, plus free firework displays Thu and Sat.

28-31 Aug 2014 [TBC] Bournmouth Air Festival Thu-Sun. Seafront. Air & Ground displays. Royal Marine Beach Assaults, Princess of Wales Parachute Display Team, Typhoon, Matadors, Tutor, Tucano, Hawk, SallyB, Vulcan, The Red Arrows, Breitling Wingwalkers, F-16, Typhoon, RAF Tutor, RAF Tucano, The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment’s Parachute Display Team – The Tigers, The Matadors, King Air, RAF Hawk, SallyB, Vulcan and Black Cats Helicopter Team. Night Air - Thu, Fri and Sat - Lower Gardens and seafront: hot air balloons, film screenings, street entertainers, stilt walkers, flame throwers, dusk air display, live music, military bands, forces displays. Saturday attendance 400,000. Vulcan Video Bournemouth Air Festival Free event.

28-31 Aug 2014 [TBC] Burnham-On-Sea FolkFest, Somerset. Fri-Sun. Over 70 live acts, markets, workshops, arts and crafts, exhibitions, kids' entertainment, dancing and much more. 2009 bands booked include: Dambuskers, Bag Of Rats, Kent DuChaine, Polly & The Billets, Doux, Steve Turner, Three Sheets T'Wind, The FOS Brothers, Phil King, The Cherry Pickers, Stompin' Dave Allen, Inu. Live music in local pubs on Saturday 12:00-23:00, Clog and Morris Dancing, a Craft Fair in the middle of the Town. Likely to include Sunday Open Air Concert in Manor Gardens 12.00-18:00. Friday opening concert ticketed, everything else free.

29-31 Aug 2014 [TBC] Worcester Music Festival Fri-Sun. Over 30 venues and 130 bands - mostly free. Staged in pubs, clubs, cafes, and historic buildings in and around the city. The festival supports local charities. Facebook

29-31 Aug 2014 [TBC] Stroud Fringe Festival Fri-Sun.150 acts on outdoor stages and local pubs. Mostly free. Facebook Get involved

29-31 Aug 2014 [TBC] BunkFest, Wallingford Sat-Mon. Multiple locations and events - many free. Concerts, Ceilidhs, fringe, vintage displays, boat trips, beer fest, craft fair etc. Attendance 20,000.

29-31 Aug 2014 [TBC] Chatsworth Country Fair Fri-Sun. Massed pipe and military bands, demonstrations and parades, hot air balloons, parachuting, over 300 trade stands, rural crafts, vintage car parade, terrier racing, clay pigeon shooting, bouncy castle, old time fairground, horse shoeing, ferret racing, archery, sheep dog trials etc etc. About £17.

29-31 Aug 2014 [TBC] End Of The Road Festival  Fri-Sun Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset. Art, atmosphere, workshops, comedy, cinema, woodland library, games area, enchanted forest, healing field, quality food & drinks and good music.

29 Aug - 01 Sep 2014 [TBC] Cardifest Fri-Sun Daily until late. Main stage, metal stage, acoustic stage, exhibitors, stalls and arena.

30 Aug 2014 [TBC] Ryde Illuminated Carnival Sat 20:30 The Esplanade. Biggest of the Isle of Wight Illuminated Carnivals. Ryde Illuminated Carnival

30 Aug 2014 [TBC] Pride Reading Sat 12:00 till late. Kings Meadow, by the Thames. 2 music stages, dance, cabaret. beer tent, stalls, fun fair and picnic area.11:30 Parade from Broad Street Mall - arrives Kings Meadow 12:00. Free entrance. Traders - call 0844 3570124 www.readingpride.co.uk

30 Aug 2014 [TBC] Devizes Carnival Sat 18:00 Parade. Streets of Devizes Two weeks of festive activities - one of the biggest, free outdoor celebrations in Wiltshire. Includes the famous international Street Festival, Picnic in the Park, and the Confetti Battle.

30 Aug 2014 [TBC] Cardiff Mardi Gras Saturday, Millennium Stadium. Gay festival. Attendance 30,000.

30-31 Aug 2014 [TBC] Faversham Hop Festival, Kent Fun weekend in the medieval town square and surrounding streets, celebrating hop picking in Kent. Music to suit eclectic tastes, children's entertainers, professional street theatre, stilt walkers, Morris dancing, craft fare, and ceilidh. Stages in Market Place and Preston Street and craft stalls in the surrounding streets. Free event.

30-31 Aug 2014 [TBC] Bristol International Kite Festival Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 Ashton Court. Spectacular sea-themed kites, giant octopi and squids, a flying scuba diver, giant mermaid and Roly the killer whale. Special animal shapes including flying bears, tigers, dogs and cats designed and made in New Zealand by festival. Synchronised flying to music and Scratch the current World Sport Kite Team Champions. The official Guinness World Record holder for the largest kite a colossal 3D Kuwaiti flag. Vast spinning wheels from Italy in support of the Great Western Air Ambulance charity. The brute power of man-lifting kite surf wings and the thrills and spills of kite-propelled buggies and land boards. Aerial combat with traditional Japanese fighting kites each vying to be the last one in the sky. Spectacular ground-based air creations, air sculptures and forests of banners. Free children s kite-making workshops. Fantastic play structures and children’s attractions, specialist kite traders, a licensed bar, food and drink. Bristol International Kite Festival Free event.

30-31 Aug 2014 [TBC] Berkshire 4x4 Show Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 Mereoak Lane, Grazeley, Reading. Military vehicles, classic cars and bikes, arena displays, crafts and more. About £8.

31 Aug 2014 [TBC] Kingston Carnival Sun 12:00 Clarence Street to the Guildhall. Two music stages until 17:00. Caribbean Soca, Steel Band, Afro-Cuban salsa and African jazz. Attendance 20,000. 020 8547 2332 Kingston Carnival Free event.

31 Aug 2014 [TBC] Angel Canal Festival, London Sun 11:00-17:00 City Road Lock and Basin to Packington Park. Regatta with a wide range of boats, boat racing, and boat trips, stalls, crafts, books, food, music and funfair. Free event.

31 Aug 2014 [TBC] Monmouth Charity Raft Race Sun 12:00? Monmouth Rowing Club. 6.5 mile course down the River Wye to Tump Farm, Whitebrook, where there is entertainment and refreshments. Organised by the Rotary Club of Monmouth.

31 Aug 2014 [TBC] Brentford Festival, London Sun 12:00-17:30 Blondin Park, London W5. Music stage with rock, blues, jazz, rap and dance. Community fun day with dog show, arts, crafts, charity stalls, family fair, pony rides, inflatables, climbing wall, bungee and land train. Sports samplers in kayaking, football, basketball, rugby and a tennis club tournament. Bar and food stalls. Attendance 10,000. Free event. More

01 Sep 2014 [TBC] Parade of Sail, Liverpool 10:30-13:00 Tall Ships leave Albert Dock. From 13:00 the Tall Ships will muster in formation for the Parade of Sail on the River Mersey. Anywhere along the waterfront will provide a great vantage point to watch the vessels as part of the Parade of Sail.

05-07 Sep 2014 [TBC] Peterborough Arts Festival Finale Riverside Embankment. Street arts, circus acts, street performers, installations, extravagant visual displays and strange goings-on.

05-07 Sep 2014 [TBC] Newquay Fish Festival Fri-Sun. Live bands, Cooking demonstrations, Sand castle competition, Local fish and produce stalls, Live marine and rock pool demonstrations, shark throwing competition, dolphin spotting trips, art exibition and competition, fresh caught fish barbeque and Newquay male voice choir.

05-14 Sep 2014 [TBC] Thames Festival Sat-Sun - Between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge. Street arts, river events, massed choirs etc. Thames Festival

06 Sep 2014 [TBC] Last Night Of The Proms Sat 17:30-22:45 Hyde Park, London. Live open-air concert with high-profile artists and presenters, culminating in a BBC Big Screen link-up to the Royal Albert Hall and a firework finale in the park. Bring a picnic and get ready for a fabulous night out. BBC Concert Orchestra with all the last night favourites. Sir Terry Wogan introduces a top line-up of performers. Large stage, quality sound system and giant screens. Plenty of food & drink outlets. Great atmosphere with 40,000 revelers. About £35. BBC Proms In The Park

06 Sep 2014 [TBC] Wem Carnival, Shropshire Saturday. Two parades, each a mile long, from Bowensfield to Lowe Hill Rd at 13:30 and 19:45. Fancy dress and floats, marching bands, military and classic vehicles. 01939 232547.

06 Sep 2014 [TBC] National Speed Trials, Brighton Sat 10:00-18:00 Madeira Drive. Annual speed trials for cars and motorcycles, veteran to current. Quarter mile course, run under RAC Motor Sport Association regulations. Timed Runs 11:30-13:00  & 14:00-18:00. Viewing is free from the upper level, but for entry to the paddock, there is a charge. Video1 Video2 Brighton and Hove Motor Club

06 Sep 2014 [TBC] Uckfield Bonfire Sat 19:30 Torch Procession, 21:00 Bonfire Prayers. 21:10 Grand Torch Procession. The first Bonfire Parade in the Sussex Bonfire Season. 13:30 Children's Procession from Victoria Pleasure Ground, followed by children's fancy dress competition in Holy Cross school playing field. 18:30 Adults Fancy Dress Competition, Elizabeth Gardens. Free bonfire & fireworks the day before the parade 20:30 at Holy Cross School Field. 01825 762763. Video Uckfield Bonfire

06 Sep 2014 [TBC] Stockwell Festival Sat 12:00-18:00 Larkhall Park, Courland Grove, SW8 2PX. Main Stage, Children's Village, Nature Garden, Sustainability Zone, Adventure Playground, Marketplace, Go Kart Track. Music, dance, magic and storytelling, circus, drumming, face painting, Dr Bike, Giant Peace Wall and Larkhall Urban Gym + an array of stalls including world food. www.stockwell.org.uk 07973 711173 stockwellfesty@live.co.uk

06 Sep 2014 [TBC] Swan Lifeline Open Day Sun 11:00-16:00 Cuckoo Weir Island, South Meadow Lane, Eton SL4 6SS. Visit the swans and treatment centre. Fun and games, refreshments, fair stalls, raffle, dance performances, delightful river cruise from Windsor Promenade. Free entrance and parking.

06-07 Sep 2014 [TBC] Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival. Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 (16:30 Sunday) South Quay. Tall ships, replica 18th Century frigate, lifeboat demonstrations, Royal Naval Simulators and guided heritage walks. Music from shanty groups, craft marquees,  street entertainment, Punch & Judy, seafood and a beer tent. Many events free.

06-07 Sep 2014 [TBC] Party in the Park, Poole Ashley Cross Green, Ashley Cross, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0JD. Bands, stalls, food and drink. Tel: 01202 770160. About £3 for the day, £5 for the weekend, kids free.

06-07 Sep 2014 [TBC] Thai Festival, Poole Sat-Sun 10:00-19:00 Baiter Harbourside Park, Poole Harbour, BH15 1UX. Thai food, arts and crafts, massage, beer garden, funfair rides, Buddhist Monks, traditional dress beauty contest, Muay Thai Boxing Demonstrations and coaching for children throughout the day. £2.50 entry, children £1, under 5 free.

06-07 Sep 2014 [TBC] Acoustic Gathering 12:00-22:30 Peasholm Park, North Bay, Scarborough. Free one-day music festival, with non-stop music from 32 acts, community group stalls and family entertainment. The Parks Cafe will be open with an added bar facility. About £8.

07 Sep 2014 [TBC] World Black Pudding Throwing Championships Sun 12:00-22:00 Royal Oak, Bridge Street, Ramsbottom BL0 9AD. Hurling Black Puddings at a pile of Yorkshire Puddings on a 30ft plinth. Held on the second Sunday in September.

07 Sep 2014 [TBC] World Bellyboard Championship Sunday, Chapel Porth Beach, Cornwall. A celebration of all things connected with the art of riding traditional wooden boards. With contributions from the evolving wooden surfboard community. Organised and hosted by the National Trust.

07 Sep 2014 [TBC] Run to the Beat Half Marathon, London Sun 09:45. London's music half marathon starts and finishes at The O2 and does a lap around the Greenwich Peninsula, including Greenwich town centre. 18,500 runners are expected to run the Docklands course, passing multiple music stages.

07 Sep 2014 [TBC] Tour de Furness, Cumbria Sunday. Charity cycle event, organised by The Rotary Club of Furness. Family fun ride of 5 miles, Tour de Furness route of 13 miles, which passes by Furness Abbey, and Furness 50 mile to Coniston and back.

08-09 Sep 2014 [TBC] St Giles Fair, Oxford One of the most prestigious in the country, dating back to 1625. Traditional fun fair rides combined with some exciting up-to-date, white-knuckle rides. More Video St Giles Fair, Oxford

09 Sep 2014 [TBC] Widecombe Fair Tue 09:00 till late. Devon country fare immortalized by the song Uncle Tom Cobley. Held on the 2nd Tuesday in September. Livestock, sheep, dog show, gymkhana, maypole dancing, crafts, vintage vehicles and funfair on the village green.

10-14 Sep 2014 [TBC] Out There Festival Wed-Sun Town Centre and St. Georges Park, Great Yarmouth. The region's largest free street arts festival. Musical Masquerade featuring amazing carnival creations, international street arts and circus entertainment, and a range of wild, wacky events including amazing high wire shows. Over 30 acts, 90 performances and 600 performers. Some charges - see link.

11-21 Sep 2014 [TBC] The Little Big Peace Event, Streatham Mini-festival to mark the International Day of Peace, with free activities for all the family including music and performance arts by local and international artists. Wed 18:00 Celebration - live music, performance art and poetry at The White Lion, 232 Streatham High Road Thu 20:00 Vibration - candle-lit gathering with surprises at Streatham Green. Drumming with Ancestral Hands. Sat 12:00-18:00 Contemplation - talks, displays and workshops at Gracefield Gardens SW16 2ST. littlebigpeace@gmail.com twitter: @littlebigpeace

12 Sep 2014 [TBC] Kendal Torchlight Procession Fri 19:00 Street Art Performers, 19:45 Torchlight Carnival - folk dancers, heavy  horses, Steam Engines, Spectacular Floats, Marching, Pipe and Display bands and nationally acclaimed carnival groups.

12-13 Sep 2014 [TBC] Findon Sheep Fayre Fri-Sat Nepcote Green, Findon Village. Friday Night funfair on the green and barn dance in the marquee. Saturday is the fair itself, with free entrance. Craft stalls, sheep displays, sheep judging, a funfair and other displays on the green. 01903 264161.

12-14 Sep 2014 [TBC] Goodwood Revival The world’s most popular historic motor race meeting and the only event of its kind to be staged entirely in the nostalgic time capsule of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. A celebration of flat-out wheel-to-wheel racing around the classic racetrack. Advance tickets only.

12-21 Sep 2014 [TBC] Southampton Boat Show 10:00-19:00 Mayflower Park. Show marina with over 2km of pontoons. 1000 boats and 500 exhibitors. 122,000 visitors. About £20.

12-21 Sep 2014 [TBC] Brighton Japan Festival

12-28 Sep 2014 [TBC] New Mills Festival, Derbyshire Two weeks of diverse events including concerts, poetry, flower festival and alternative health. Usually includes a lantern procession on the last Saturday.

13 Sep 2014 [TBC] Crowborough Bonfire Held on the second Saturday in September. Afternoon events on Chapel Green. 19:30 Torch Procession from Chapel Green, returning at 22:30 for bonfire. Sussex Bonfire Societies taking part include Crowborough, Waterloo, Uckfield, Mayfield, Burgess Hill, Littlehampton and East Hoathly. Tel 01892 661675. Video

13 Sep 2014 [TBC] Romsey Show, Broadlands Park. Saturday. Excellent country show for families. About £11.

13 Sep 2014 [TBC] Swindon Mela Sat 12:00-18:00 Town Gardens. Three stages with top names from Asian entertainment,  featuring Bollywood and Bangra. Attendance 17,000. Free entry, but donation welcome.

13 Sep 2014 [TBC] Will Adams Festival, Rochester Sat 11:00-16:30 Gillingham Park. A mix of Japanese culture and traditions and Tudor life at the time of Will Adams, the English Samurai.

13 Sep 2014 [TBC] Twickenham Riverside Regatta Saturday - stalls, bar & food on the embankment, free live music stage on Champions Wharf, Shetland pony rides, children’s fairground.

13 Sep 2014 [TBC] World Garlic Eating Competition 16:00 The George Inn, Main Steet, Chideock, Dorset DT6 6JD.

13-14 Sep 2014 [TBC] Southport Air Show Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00. The North West's largest Airshow, this fantastic family event attracts up to 150,000 spectators over two days. Red Arrows, Vulcan Bomber (Sat only), Tornado GR4, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and many more military, heritage and civilian air craft plus a village packed full of entertainment, including bmx stunts, flight simulators and much more. About £9.

13-14 Sep 2014 [TBC] Hastings Seafood & Wine Festival Sat-Sun, Stalls with a huge variety of dishes including ostrich burgers, oysters, cuttlefish in a tomato sauce, barbecued wild local game and locally smoked fish. Local musicians and bands. Organised by Hastings Borough Council. Attendance 50,000 - possibly the biggest event of its kind in Europe. Festival Market - Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 Winding Street, Hastings Old Town TN34 3AT.

13-21 Sep 2014 [TBC] London Design Festival 300+ events and activities across the city, showing the richness and depth of the design activity that takes place in and beyond the capital. To that we add a series of major events at the world's greatest design museum, the V&A, as well as our own high profile Landmark Projects in some of London's best loved landmarks.

13-28 Sep 2014 [TBC] Isle of Wight Cycling Festival Over half the island is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. There are over 200 miles of well maintained, well signposted cycle tracks.

14 Sep 2014 [TBC] Ace Cafe London Brighton Motorcycle Ride Sun 10:30 From the Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, North Circular Road. Up to 40,000 participate in this annual bike ride. At Madeira Drive Brighton, there will be displays from bike manufacturers, special invited guests plus live bands. The event comes to a close at 18:00. Video

14 Sep 2014 [TBC] The London Duathlon Richmond Park. The worlds biggest run, bike, run event. Classic 10k run, 40k bike, 5k run which offers athletes moving up to longer distance racing the chance to test themselves in the safety of a closed-road environment. Provisional times: 08:45 Elite Race, 08:55 Ultra Distance, 09:10-11:45 Challenge Distance, 12:00 10k Run, 14:00 Fun Distance. Spectators

14-21 Sep 2014 [TBC] Tour of Britain Cycle Race Tour of Britain

18 & 20 Sep 2014 [TBC] Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, Townmead Road, London SW6 2QD. The Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival has established itself as London's premier stage for some of Britain's finest musicians. Free event.

19-21 Sep 2014 [TBC] Alchemy Festival, Lincolnshire Scholey Park, Conningsby, Lincolnshire LN44PD. 100 bands and DJs over 6 areas. Free kids activities. About £60.

20 Sep 2014 [TBC] Mayfield Bonfire Sat 12:30-15:30 Street Market, High Street. 15:00 Children's Fancy Dress Procession, Royal Oak to the Middle House. 19:00 Ceremonial Laying of the Wreath. 19:30 Procession 1 - West Street to Rose and Crown. 20:20 Procession 2 - Rose and Crown, High Street, Stone Cross. 21:15 Procession 3 - Stone Cross to Natwest Bank. 21:30 Procession 4 - Natwest Bank to Memorial Hall. 22:15 Fireworks. 22:30 Prizes & Trophies, Memorial Hall. Video: Video Fireworks Mayfield Bonfire Society

20 Sep 2014 [TBC] Great Gorilla Run, London Sat 10:30-12:30 Mincing Lane. 1000 runners in gorilla suits race 7km around the city for charity. Mincing Lane, Lower Thames St, south over Tower Bridge, west past HMS Belfast, north over London Bridge, south over Southwark Bridge, north over Blackfriars Bridge, Queen Victoria St, Cornhill, Mincing Lane. Video Map Great Gorilla Run

20 Sep 2014 [TBC] Egremont Crab Fair & Sports Gurning Championships, Cycling Races, Fancy Dress Pony, Terrier Racing, Stunt Show, Cumberland Wrestling, Wheelbarrow Races, Pet Competition, Egg Throwing Competition, Parade, Morris Dancing etc etc. Entrance to field about £4.

20 Sep 2014 [TBC] Ringwood Carnival Sat 14:00 Children's Afternoon Procession. 19:15 Torchlight Evening Procession. 21:45 Fireworks.

20 Sep 2014 [TBC] Bewl Barrel Race Sat 14:00 The Bull Inn, Three Leg Cross, Ticehurst, East Sussex TN5 7HH. Up to 20 teams compete in a charity cross country half marathon carrying a full 55kg beer barrel. The winners get to keep the barrel and drink the 72 pints of ale. BBQ during the day and live music in the evening.  The Bewl Barrel Race

20 Sep 2014 [TBC] Bermondsey Street Festival Saturday. Annual traditional village fete with an attendance of 7000. Live music, fashion, competitions, tennis, food, art and crafts. More

20-21 Sep 2014 [TBC] The Berkshire Show Sat-Sun Newbury Showground, M4, J13. Great British food and craft; top-flight equestrian showing classes, show jumping; countryside and vintage areas, military and sports zones; amazing floral displays in the horticulture tent; tug of war championships and to end both days, mass balloon ascent. About £18.

20-21 Sep 2014 [TBC] Open House London Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00. It is a simple but powerful concept: in celebration of design excellence, 700 buildings of every conceivable type, shape and size will open their doors to Londoners completely for free. For one weekend in the year, Londoners come together exploring all corners of the Capital.

20-21 Sep 2014 [TBC] 1940s Weekend 10:00-16:00 Sherringham, Norfolk. Widely felt to be one of the best events of its type in the country. Come in uniform or 1940s civilian dress to add to the atmosphere. Don't forget your gas mask and ration books. Hear the singing of American Tan, air raids, the Sheringham Salvation Army Band, Nostalgia Unlimited and gramophone music. Taste Wartime rations, tea, together with spam sandwiches, from the NAAFI. See Jitterbug dancers, re-enactment groups, a collection of 1940s vehicles and veteran and vintage bicycles. Feel the excitement, fear, hope and bravery of the blitz. Smell the golden age of steam.

20-21 Sep 2014 [TBC] Port Sunlight Summer Festival Sat-Sun 11:00-18:00 Port Sunlight, King George's Drive, Wirral, CH62 5DX. Major free festival in Wirral with family friendly activities, fairground, fun dog show with 250 dogs, 100 stalls, food and drink, live music stage, plus the Wirral Historic Car Rally, arriving in the afternoon.

20-21 Sep 2014 [TBC] Paws in the Park Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone ME14 3JF. UK's largest outside dog show for working, trained and pet dogs. Have a go activities, terrier racing, gun dogs, stunt dogs, agility, police dogs etc. About £10.

20-21 Sep 2014 [TBC] The Bristol Festival Ashton Court (balloon festival field). Entry by advanced ticket only - about £33 for the weekend.

21 Sep 2014 [TBC] Hinckley Classic Motorshow Sun 10:00 Hinckley Town Centre. 200 beautiful and carefully restored classic vehicles - last year saw cars, lorries, bikes, scooters and even a working steam engine, double-decker bus and 1916 tractor. Bring your classic car, bike, scooter or other interesting vehicle along. Free to enter & visit. Tel 01455 698494. Organised by the Hinckley Town Centre Partnership BID.

21-29 Sep 2014 [TBC] Didsbury Arts Festival More than 170 arts events, exhibitions, performance and street theatre across 50 venues. Sat 12:00 Music and street theatre. Most events free. Programme

24-28 Sep 2014 [TBC] Soho Literary Festival Thu-Sun, Soho Theatre, Dean St, London W1D 3NE. A glittering combination of writers and thinkers, chosen for their wit, flair and literary brilliance, selected from the cream of English writing, historians, novelists, journalists and politicians at the cutting edge of contemporary thought. Interviews, one-man shows, panels and debates. John Major talks on Music Hall; Giles Coren on restaurants; Michael Palin on his latest novel; Fay Weldon on hers; Craig Brown will bring a series of parodies and sketches with one or two surprise friends drawn from London’s literary finest.

26 Sep 2014 [TBC] Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning Friday - across the country. The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support's biggest fundraising event. We ask people across the UK - and sometimes further afield - to hold a coffee morning, where donations on the day are made to Macmillan. Last year 43,000 people registered to hold a coffee morning, raising over £8 million.

26-27 Sep 2014 [TBC] Derby Festé Fri-Sat Live performance, music, dance, film and more. On Saturday, the streets come alive with free street entertaiment.

26-27 Sep 2014 [TBC] International Rally Of Yorkshire 92 miles of classic North Yorkshire stages. Spectator tickets bought on the day for a single stage will cost £15 per person and includes a free programme. For access to all stages on the Friday and Saturday, tickets can be purchased for £20 per person and will also include a free programme. As usual, children under 16 can gain free access providing they are accompanied by an appropriate adult.

27-28 Sep 2014 [TBC] North West Vintage Fair Organ & Steam Rally Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 Victoria Park, Widnes. The largest free admission gathering of Vintage Fair Organs and Vintage machinery in the UK. Lovingly restored to the highest standards. Something for everyone, including falconry and a sheep show.

27 Sep 2014 [TBC] Burgess Hill Bonfire Held on the last Saturday in September. 19:30 Procession 1 - Cyprus Rd Car Park, Crescent Rd, Mill Rd, Cyprus Rd, Church Rd, Station Rd, Silverdale Rd. 20:30 Procession 2 - Silverdale Rd, Station Rd, Civic Way, Church Rd, Royal George Rd, Fairfield Rd, Western Rd, Recreation Ground. 21:45 Fireworks and Bonfire at Fairfield Recreation Ground. Well supported by the Sussex Bonfire Societies. Thousands will line the streets. Programs on sale around the town. 01444 233017. Video: Procession Fireworks Bonfire Burgess Hill Bonfire.

27 Sep 2014 [TBC] Burnham Illuminated Carnival Sat 19:30 Illuminated procession with bands, floats, floodlit tableux, visiting carnival queens and walkers in fancy dress. Burnham on Crouch Carnival

28 Sep 2014 [TBC] Mouth Cancer Foundation 10K Awareness Walk Sun 13:00 for 14:00 Hyde Park, London. Join 1000 walkers on a 10K course, raising funds and awareness to help combat head and neck cancers. Take home a medal, T shirt and goodie bag. There will be free mouth cancer screening, plus prizes for top fundraisers. Free entrance.

28 Sep 2014 [TBC] Chiswick House Gardens Dog Show Sun 10:30-15:45 on the cricket pitch - entrance via Staveley Road. Free dog show with 14 fun classes, new agility course and mini-course. Licensed bar, barbecue, face painting, cream teas and over 40 charity and retail stalls. A great day out for the whole family.

28 Sep 2014 [TBC] World Stone Skimming Championship Sun 12:00 Quarryside, Easdale Island, Oban, Argyll. Registration at Easdale Island Community Hall from 11:00. Pre-skim Party on the Saturday night before the event, in Easdale Island Community Hall - licensed bar, live music, children welcome.

29 Sep - 04 Oct 2014 [TBC] Canterbury Anifest Annual animation festival for people of all ages. A range of workshops, young people awards and family-friendly events. Anifest also caters for specialists and those in the industry, featuring national and international awards, and guest speakers from some of the biggest names in animation. Tel: 01227 787787.

01-05 Oct 2014 [TBC] Nottingham Goose Fair Wed-Sun. Forest Recreation Ground just off Mansfield Road, 2 miles north of Nottingham City Centre. The Biggest traveling fair in Europe with 500 attractions including white knuckle rides, crafts marque, market stalls, and food. Attendance 500,000. Free admission.

01 Oct - 02 Nov 2014 [TBC] The Big Draw Annual month-long festival of over one thousand events across the UK. Museums, galleries, heritage sites, libraries, schools and parks join in, inviting people of all ages to discover how drawing can connect them with their surroundings and the wider community.

03 Oct 2014 [TBC] National Poetry Day 13:00 Foyer spaces, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX. Join Southbank Centre and the Poetry Society for this celebration of poetry. Free event.

03 Oct 2014 [TBC] Light Night Leeds Friday. 80 free, often quirky, events across 50 venues that are sure to keep you busy all night.

03 Oct 2014 [TBC] Dartford Festival of Light 18:30-19:30 Lantern parade High Street. Probable climax with performances by Bloco Fogo Samba. More

03-05 Oct 2014 [TBC] Swanage Blues & Roots Festival, Dorset 20 indoor venues with 50 free admission gigs. Dig deep when the collections come round - your donations keep this going. Organised by Steve Darrington

03-05 Oct 2014 [TBC] Broadstairs Food Festival 10:00 Victoria Gardens and Promenade. 60 stalls plus local chefs and a team from Thanet College.

03-05 Oct 2014 [TBC] British Musical Fireworks Championships Fri-Sun 19:00-22:00 Kings Gardens, Southport, Merseyside PR8 1RX. Some of the UK's leading firework display companies competing for the title of British Musical Fireworks Champions. Billed as one of the most spectacular events in the country. Attendance 40,000. Tel: 01704 533333.

04 Oct 2014 [TBC] Rotherfield & Mark Cross Bonfire Sat.14:00-16:00 Market stalls and live entertainment in the village. 19:30 Torch-lit procession. 22:00 Lighting the beacon, bonfire and fireworks at the fair ground. 01892 852477. Video: 2013 Fireworks 2012 Procession Rotherfield & Mark Cross Bonfire Society.

04 Oct 2014 [TBC] Eastbourne Bonfire Sat 19:30 Seafront torch procession from Fisherman's Green BN22 7AA. 20:30 Fireworks and beach bonfire. Supporting societies likely to include Mayfield, Rotherfield, Robertsbridge, Section 5, Battle, Rye, Burgess Hill, Uckfield,  Hastings, Waterloo, Commercial Square and Pentacle Drummers. Programmes available from the Tourist Information Centre in Cornfield Road. Tel 07793 557194. Video: Fireworks Eastbourne Bonfire

04 Oct 2014 [TBC] Ilminster Illuminated Carnival Sat 19:15-21:30. About twenty highly illuminated carts, dance groups, carnival walkers and music. Up to 25,000 line the streets. Map Video mitch4629@tiscali.co.uk Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Ilminster www.ilminstercarnival.co.uk

04 Oct 2014 [TBC] World Porridge Making Championship Saturday. A toast to the Porridge and the procession of judges and competitors set of to the village hall led by the Badenoch and Strathspey Pipe Band. Attractions might include the Carrbridge Challenge Fun Run, an aerobic warm up, the Cairngorms Farmers Market, product tastings, Porridge Bar, belly dancing, live music and street entertainment.

04 Oct 2014 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Gillingham. Sat 19:30 Illuminated Procession (1 hour to pass by). 18:00 Judging at Brickfields Business Park, 18:45 Parade of bands, 19:15 Cavalcade Of Steam. Gillingham Illuminated Carnival

04 Oct 2014 [TBC] Sponsored Walk Saturday, Bedes Way. Fight poverty step by step by taking part in a Christian Aid sponsored walk. Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the North East on this historic trail. Choose the full day 12-mile route or the all ages four mile walk. Walk in solidarity with over 100,000 poor people from across India as they complete their historic march for justice to claim their land rights.

05 Oct 2014 [TBC] Royal Parks Half Marathon, London Major half marathon. 12,000 runners & 40,000 spectators. Start and finish in Hyde Park. Taking in Kensington Gardens, Green Park, St James’s Park) and passing Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Marble Arch and the Royal Albert Hall. 09:00 Warm up, 09:30 Start, 10:30-14:00 Finish, 16:00 Close. 08:00-16:00 Food & Fitness Festival Hyde Park. Video Route Royal Parks Half Marathon

05 Oct 2014 [TBC] Rock Your Mind Festival, Middlesbrough 13:30-23:15 Westgarth Social Club, 99 Southfield Road TS1 3EZ. Tel 01642 242164. Free Music Festival promoting mental health awareness.

05 Oct 2014 [TBC] Cardiff Half Marathon Sun 09:00 Civic Centre to Cardiff Castle. Well attended with many runners in fancy dress.

11 Oct 2014 [TBC] Chard Illuminated Carnival Sat 19:15 Tapstone Road, Old Town, Duck Lane, Crowshute Link, High Street, Fore Street, East Street, Victoria Avenue Roundabout.

11 Oct 2014 [TBC] Ninfield Bonfire Sat 19:15 Torch procession from Church Lane, 20:00 bonfire, 20:15 fireworks. Video: Procession Bonfire Fireworks Ninfield Bonfire  

11 Oct 2014 [TBC] Exmouth Iluminated Carnival Sat 19:30 start from Marine Way, Exeter Road, The Parade, past the Strand Gardens, Town Hall, Manor Gardens to fountain roundabout. There will be great entries, both single entries, small team floats and the huge displays, the quality is always fantastic. Exmouth is proud to have new entries every year.

11-12 Oct 2014 [TBC] British National Ploughing Championships & Country Festival Sat-Sun, Llanwarne, Hereford, HR2 8JH. Extensive trade stands,  steam ploughing engines; vintage machinery, rural crafts, vintage tractors, agricultural engines, plus shire horses at work. Attendance 15,000. Different location every year.

11-12 Oct 2014 [TBC] Weston Beach Race. Fri-Sun. Beach Motocross. Attendance 100,000. See website for ticket information.

11-19 Oct 2014 [TBC] Hastings Week 9 days of events including the 1066 Battle, Hastings Bonfire, ghost walks etc. Events

12 Oct 2014 [TBC] Brightona Sun 09:00 Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1EN. Custom Bike Show, Wall of death, Hot Rods, lots of Trade Stands, Bands on 3 stages and more bands at Concorde 2. £5 admission.

12 Oct 2014 [TBC] World Conker Championships, Northamtonshire Sun 10:30-15:00 Shuckburgh Arms, Southwick. Spectator entrance about £4. Plenty to see and do beforehand so arrive in good time. About 350 competitors and 5,000 spectators. Conkers provided.

12 Oct 2014 [TBC] Pearly Harvest Festival Sun 15:00 St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London. Annual Pearly Kings and Queens Association harvest festival. The produce collected is donated to help the homeless. The public are welcome at the service. Picture kindly donated by Teresa Watts, Pearly Queen of Clapton.

18 Oct 2014 [TBC] Beach of the Dead Zombie Walk, Brighton Sat 15:00-17:00 Brighton West Pier to Madeira Drive. Come dressed to possess for a scary parade. After party at the Concorde2 (£3).

18 Oct 2014 [TBC] Hastings Bonfire Sat 19:15 Spectacular Torch Procession from Rock a Nore Road. 21:00 Fireworks & Giant Beach Bonfire. Full facilities available - catering, toilets etc. The backdrop of Hastings Old Town makes this one of the more atmospheric Sussex Bonfires, with an attendance of 30,000. Video: 2012 Procession 2013 Fireworks Hastings Bonfire celebrations are just part of the amazing Hastings Week Free event.

18 Oct 2014 [TBC] Hailsham Bonfire Sat 19:30-24:00. Torch procession, bonfire and fireworks. Held on the 3rd Saturday in October. Good attendance from the public. Procession route: Station Road, Bell Banks Road, Market Street, High Street (firecrackers), then Vicarage Lane, Vicarage Road, George Street and South Road. Grand firework display followed by the explosive destruction of a set piece.

18 Oct 2014 [TBC] Seaford Bonfire Sat 18:30 Procession - Claremont Road, Avondale Road, Broad Street and High Street. Free bonfire and firework display at the Martello Field. The event is being covered by Seahaven FM. The latest bonfire society to be re-established. More

18 Oct 2014 [TBC] Nigerian Carnival, London Sat 10:00-18:00 Kennington Park, London SE11 4BE. The largest and most popular African event in the UK. Music, food, games and children's entertainment. Tel: 01322 837656. info@nigeriancarnival.com Free event.

18 Oct 2014 [TBC] Bury Light Night Sat 18:00 till late - multiple town centre locations. A mix of arts, music, performance, workshops, tours and much more. Many free events. Bury Light Night

18 Oct 2014 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Trowbridge. Sat 19:00

18 Oct 2014 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Taunton Sat 19:00 (1 hour to pass by)

18-19 Oct 2014 [TBC] National Apple Day Sat-Sun The Barnyard, Gore Farm, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7EZ. Take a tour of a working fruit farm owned by the UK's biggest apple grower, AC Goatham & Son. Interesting activities, fruit tasting, farm walks, fully stocked local farm shop and a chance to meet the unique Gore Farm animals. The National Fruit show will display hundreds of boxes of the finest apples grown in Britain, all available for sale or to taste. Sainsbury's will be bringing their large mobile kitchen where they will be cooking apple recipes for you to sample. Free event.

18-19 Oct 2014 [TBC] British Rowing Championships - Seniors National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham.

19 Oct 2014 [TBC] Abingdon Marathon Sun 09:00 Tilsley Park OX14 1PU. One thousand runners, and popular with spectators. Abingdon Marathon

19 Oct 2014 [TBC] Weymouth Beach Motocross Sun 12:00 Seafront. 250+ top riders on  machines ranging from 125cc to 500cc. Up to 70mph on a one mile course over jumps and hollows. 15,000 spectators watch the six half hour races. Fun fair, trade stalls and family entertainment. Video Free viewing.

19 Oct 2014 [TBC] London October Plenty Sun 12:00 Bankside, Southwark, outside Shakespeare's Globe. Ancient seasonal customs and theatre. See The Berry Man, decked with wild fruits and foliage, join the procession through the streets to the Borough Market to join in the Apple Day festivities with market stalls, conker fights, apple bobbing, music and song. Free event.

22-23 Oct 2014 [TBC] The Showman's Show Newbury Showground. UK's original and most comprehensive exhibition of products, services and entertainments for the outdoor and special event world.

23-30 Oct 2014 [TBC] World of Animation Festival - Loddon, Norfolk. A week of themed activities at locations in Loddon. On the final Saturday @ 18:00 Festival Parade with live music, illuminated costumes and dancers. Tel: 01508 520204. Loddon is a small market town on the river Chet which lies within the bounds of the Broads National Park.

25 Oct 2014 [TBC] Fletching Bonfire Sat 16:30 Fancy dress competition, village hall. 19:00 Processions, 21:45 Bonfire, Flame Balls.& Fireworks.
Typical line-up: Fletching, Newick, Firle, Littlehampton, Lindfield, Uckfield, Burgess Hill & Band, Ewhurst & Staplecross, Chailey, Newhaven Band, Commercial Square, Eastbourne, Crowborough, South Street, Stix Drummers, East Hoathly, Borough, Maresfield, Five Ashes, Who the Devil are We, Hove Scout Band, Barcombe Scout Band, Rotherfield & Mark Cross, Waterloo, Neville, Hastings, Cliffe, Rye, Whatlington, Battle and Robertsbridge. 01825 760155 ~ 01273 476360. Video: Procession Bagpipes Fireworks Free event.

25 Oct 2014 [TBC] Firle Bonfire 18:30 Torch Processions from The Ram Inn, West Firle. Most spectacular fireworks and set pieces. Traditionally held on the last Saturday in October. Free event - parking about £10. Video Firle Bonfire Society

25 Oct 2014 [TBC] Ewhurst and Staplecross Bonfire Sat 18:00 Judging of the fancy dress competition. 19:15 Torch Procession from the Cross Inn, 20:30 Giant Bonfire, 21:00 Fireworks Hot dogs and refreshments. Entrance about £1. 01580 765764. Map

25 Oct 2014 [TBC] Littlehampton Bonfire 17:00-22:30 Town centre and seafront. Bonfire Societies, steam engines, illuminated floats and walking groups. 17:00 Childrens Procession. 19:45 Main Procession, Maltravers Road to Sea Road. 21:15 Bonfire, The Green, Sea Road. 21:30 Fireworks. 22:00 Return procession. Traditionally held on the last Saturday in October. Tel 01903 725149.

25 Oct 2014 [TBC] Scottish Ploughing Championships Sat 09:30-14:00 Stanstill Farm, Bower, Wick, Caithness, KW1 4TP. Horse ploughing, vintage ploughing, trade area, children's rides, vintage machinery displays.

25-31 Oct 2014 [TBC] Freak Week 18:00 Till late, The Hop Farm, Maidstone Road, Kent TN12 6PY. Featuring five human mazes, Freak Week's attractions lead intrepid visitors through dark, twisting labyrinths teeming with nightmare characters to make hearts both race and stop. The intense, theatrical special effects and experiences will not be forgotten easily. Scary - not suitable for young children. About £25. Call: 01622 872068.

26 Oct 2014 End of British Summer Time - clocks go back 1 Hour

26 Oct 2014 [TBC] Bupa Great South Run Sun 10:30 Southsea Common. Flat 10 mile & 5km, voted the second most popular road race in the UK with 16,000 runners.  Very popular with spectators - catering facilities and free parking on Southsea Common. Junior runs take place the day before. Bupa Great Runs

26 Oct 2014 [TBC] Diwali on the Square Sun 14:00-19:00 Trafalgar Square, London. Performances and special guest stars, dancing, stalls, displays and food. Free event. Diwali On The Square

26 Oct 2014 [TBC] Fireworks, Emsworth 19:30 Sailing Club, 55 Bath Road PO10 7ES. Hot dogs, candy floss, toffee apples, bar snacks. £2 entrance.

26 Oct 2014 [TBC] Sheffield Fright Night Sun 15:30-20:30 Sheffield City Centre, Fargate, Tudor Square, Barkers Pool, Peace Gardens, Surrey Street, Leopold Street, Orchard Square, Millennium Square & Winter Gardens. Britain’s biggest Halloween party, attracting up to 40,000 people. Street theatre, ghost tours, fire spinners, food stalls etc. Info 01142 21 1900. Free event.

26 Oct 2014 [TBC] Ottery St Mary Carnival Sun 19:45 Carnival Procession, followed by fireworks on The Land of Canaan. The Flaming Tar Barrels are on Tuesday 05 Nov 2013.

26 Oct 2014 [TBC] Titchfield Carnival & Bonfire Sunday. Processions 15:00 & 18:30 titchfieldcarnival@hotmail.co.uk Tel 07547 681585.

31 Oct 2014 [TBC] Fire Festival, London Fri 18:30-20:30 Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens (Spring Gardens), London SE11 5HY. Firework display and Bonfire Night. Includes dancers, storytellers and fire breathers. Free event.

31 Oct 2014 [TBC] Gunwharf Quays Firework Display, Portsmouth Friday. Evening entertainment and fireworks with musical soundtrack. The stores will be open until 21:00. Video1 Video2 Gunwharf Quays Fireworks

31 Oct 2014 [TBC] Liverpool Halloween Lantern Carnival Fri 17:30-21:00 Sefton Park L17 1AP. 18:30 Fantastic 800 Lantern Parade from Aigburth boating lake. Over 150 weird and wonderful performers and ghosts of all shapes and sizes. Live music and fireworks. Attendance 15,000. Free event.

31 Oct 2014 [TBC] Halloween Events from The National Trust  For kids and big kids.

31 Oct 2014 [TBC] Halloween In London

31 Oct 2014 [TBC] Seasonal Events in Salford

 

Newick Bonfire 01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Newick Bonfire Sat 19:30 Torch Processions, 20:30 Giant Bonfire & Superb Fireworks. Good pubs include The Bull and The Royal Oak. Free, but  please consider donating or helping - 01825 723233. Newick Bonfire is so addictive - go once and you're hooked. Newick Bonfire Society 2013 Video: Bonfire Bishop & Fireworks Late Procession Map

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Bridgwater Illuminated Carnival Sat 19:00-22:00 Illuminated Parade of 140 massive carts - each can be up to 100 ft long, with 30,000 light bulbs. Stand with 150,000 people. Feel the heat of a million light bulbs passing in the night chill and feel the throb of the huge generators. Bridgwater is probably the biggest of it's kind in the world. 22:45 Squibbing In The High Street Map Bridgwater Carnival Free event.

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Battle Bonfire Torch procession, bonfire and fireworks from the famous Sussex bonfire season.

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Cuckfield Bonfire 18:45 Bonfire, 19:30 Fireworks to music with the Bright FM roadshow. Hot food. About £7.

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Brockham Bonfire Twenty-five foot high sculptured bonfire, plus the biggest bonfire night firework display in the UK - 4 tons of fireworks, costing £50,000 pounds. 14:00 Children’s fancy dress, village hall. 18:15 Procession leaves green. 19:45 Bonfire on the green. 20:15 Amazing firework display. 20:45 Pig Auction. Attendance 20,000. Free event, but parking charges. Video Brockham Bonfire

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Chiddingfold Bonfire 19:00 Procession, St Mary’s School to village green, 19:30 bonfire, 20:00 fireworks.

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Carlisle Fireshow Sat 18:30-20:00 Bitts Park. In the top ten bonfire and firework displays in the country, attracting 35,000 people. 40ft themed bonfire with pyrotechnics set onto moving parts. The firework display which follows is spectacular and the whole show is set to music and lasts for approximately an hour. Tel 01228 817358. Free event.

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Winchester Bonfire and Fireworks Sat 18:00 Entertainment on the Broadway outside the Guildhall. 18:00 Torch Procession - Broadway, High Street, Jewry Street, River Park. 19:15 Bonfire at River Park. 19:45 Fireworks. Free event.

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Regent Street Motor Show Sat 10:00-16:00 Regent Street, London. The largest free motor show in the UK - Hosted by the Royal Automobile Club. The main attraction will be a display of iconic vehicles to celebrate the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries of motoring, including 100 pre-1905 vehicles and current low energy use vehicles. There will also be a display of beautiful cars owned by Royal Automobile Club members including Bentleys, Aston Martins and Lotuses. Plenty to interest all the family including passenger rides in veteran cars and 'future' cars.

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Bexleyheath Fireworks 20:00 Fireworks, Danson Park. 18:00-21:30 Funfair, refreshments, live band and beer tent. About £5.

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Fireworks, Norwich Sat 16:00-22:00 Earlham Park. 18:30 children’s fireworks, 21:00 main display. Gates open 16:00. Funfair, food and music. About £7.50.

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Edenbridge Bonfire, Kent Sat 18:30 Torch procession from Fircroft Way and includes High Street TN8 5AJ. Marching bands and floats. 20:30 Bonfire with celebrity guy and fireworks at Lingfield Road recreation ground. Attendance 20,000. About £7. Tel 01732 863120. More

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Blackheath Fireworks, London 20:00. South London’s biggest and best free firework displays. Attendance 100,000.

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Winchelsea Bonfire

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] Slough Fireworks & Bonfire Sat 19:45 Upton Court Park. Gates open 17:30. Refreshments and a large fun fair. About £6.

01 Nov 2014 [TBC] RAC Future Car Challenge A motoring challenge for Electric, Hybrid and Low-Emission ICE vehicles to use the lowest energy on a 60 mile route from Brighton to London. 60+ entries. Free to view. 07:30 Start Madeira Drive Brighton. 08:00-10:30 Break, Central Sussex College, Crawley. 10:15-12:00 Finish, Pall Mall, London. 10:30-16:00 Regent Street Motor Show.

02 Nov 2014 [TBC] London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Annual event held on the first Sunday in November. 531 pre 1905 cars leave Hyde Park in groups of 2, between sunrise, 07:01 and 08:30. The older cars leave first. At the official coffee stop at Crawley, the first car arrives at about 09:10. They arrive at Brighton sea front from 10:40 onwards and closing time is 16:30. See also the Preview, Regent Street, London on the day before 11:00-15:00. LBVCR International Concours - 100 of the best examples of late 19th and early 20th Century motoring history. 500,000 expected to line the route. Video London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

04 Nov 2013 Lewes Badge Night. 18:00 The Dorset and Cliffe High Street. Video

05 Nov 2014 [TBC] Lindfield Bonfire 18:30 Fancy Dress Competition, 19:30 Torchlight Procession Form up – Pondcroft Road, Black Hill, The Witch, Hickmans Lane, High Street & onto the Common, 20:00 Lighting of the Bonfire & Bonfire Prayer, 20:15 Grand Firework Display.

05 Nov 2014 [TBC] Guildford Firework Fiesta 19:45 procession from High Street. 20:30 Fireworks at Stoke Park. Free event.

05 Nov 2014 [TBC] Ottery St Mary Tar Barrel Rolling 16:00 till Midnight.  Thousands gather to watch flaming tar barrels carried through the streets. An enormous barrel is carried at Midnight, and there is a 10mtr bonfire, a funfair and other attractions.

05 Nov 2014 [TBC] Sticklepath Fireshow, Devon 19:30 Finch Foundry Field. Themed fire show with puppets, costumes, music and fireworks. About £7.

05 Nov 2014 [TBC] Birmingham Firework Spectacular 20:00 Pype Hayes Park, Erdington B24 0HG. Free admission. Giant funfair, entertainment and food. Gates open 17:00. Tel 0121 303 3008.

05 Nov 2014 [TBC] Firework Display, Poole 20:00 Poole Quay BH15 1HJ. The largest free firework event on the south coast. Free party from 16:30 with live music from Karl Lattimer and BB3 the Uk’s ultimate party band plus, street entertainers, jugglers and fire performances throughout the evening including the chance to practice your skills with Jamie’s circus workshop. Children’s rides, junior disco, street dance by Revive Street Dance and Bonkerz Street Crew, the party atmosphere is rounded off with the traditional fireworks extravaganza over Poole Harbour at 8pm. Welcome Centre 0845 2345560 info@pooletourism.com

07 Nov 2014 [TBC] Weston Super Mare Illuminated Carnival Fri 19:15. Three hour parade, Locking Road car park, Regent Street, Beach Road, Clarence Road N, Walliscote Road, Station Road & back to start. Up to 140 carts, plus walkers in fancy dress and marching bands. Each cart can have up to 25,000 light bulbs and can be 100ft long. www.northsomersetcarnival.co.uk www.somersetcarnivals.co.uk

07 Nov 2014 [TBC] Manchester Christmas Lights & Fireworks Fri 18:45 Albert Square. Free celebrations for the festive season. Live music, entertainment, family fun and spectacular fireworks.

07 Nov 2014 [TBC] Big Boom Firework Display, Norwich Fri 19:30 Norwich Castle. Super 12 minute display, organised by Norwich Council. Free.

07-09 Nov 2014 [TBC] [TBC] Collage-Arts Open Studios 12:00-18:00 The Chocolate Factory, Clarendon Rd, Wood Green N22 6XJ. 020 8365 7500. Eclectic event with over 100 artists offering an amazing array of contemporary art and design from painters, sculptors, photographers, musicians, film-makers and designer-makers. Discover and purchase affordable art and contemporary design, commission a piece or get your portrait painted. Free entrance.

08 Nov 2014 [TBC] East Hoathly Bonfire Sat 19:00-21:30 Giant Torch-lit Processions, 21:40 Amazing fireworks & huge themed bonfire. Pubs: The Foresters Arms in South Street & The Kings Head in High Street. Please park with care. A small torch is useful here. Video: Procession Fireworks Skull Drummery. Map Free event.

08 Nov 2014 [TBC] South Heighton Bonfire Sat 18:30 Torch procession from the Flying Fish in Denton, 20:00 Bonfire & fireworks on South Heighton playing fields. Family friendly event from a recently formed Bonfire Society, which has quickly grown to over a hundred members. Give them your support: Chaiman: Roger Clayton 01273 515045. Secretary: Clare Dickins 01273 516422 bonfire@southheighton.com

08 Nov 2014 [TBC] Rye Bonfire Sat 19:50 Torch procession from Tilling Green. 20:30 Bonfire on Rye Salts. 20:45 Fireworks. Route: Ferry Road, Cinque Ports Street, Tower Street, Landgate Arch, Hilders Cliff, High Street, The Mint, Wish Ward, Cinque Ports Street, Tower Street, Landgate, Bedford Place, Rye Salts.