www.free-events.co.uk by Barry Griffin
A non-commercial listing of hundreds of amazing events - many free.
Updated 25 Jan 2015
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27 Jan 2015 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. |
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10am and 1pm walks from the orange
info kiosk, Holborn Station WC2B. Wed 28 Jan 2015 Pioneers of Policing Bow Street Runners (Part I) 1pm start. Todays walk visits locations near Holborn connected with the history of this early police force. Starts by the orange information kiosk outside Holborn Station. Lasts 45 minutes. Fri 30 Jan 2015 On the Trail of the Monster Bow Street Runners (Part II) 1pm start Visiting sites in Holborn where the eighteenth century ripper, the London Monster, lurked and we hear about the Bow Street Runners attempts to catch him. Starts by the orange information kiosk outside Holborn Station. Lasts 45 minutes. |
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31 Jan 2015 Warfield Walk n Wassail Saturday. Jealott's Hill Community Landshare, Wellers Lane, Warfield, Bracknell RG42 6EN. 13:30 Local informative walk led by an ex-ranger. Booking advised - call David Putt on 07867 695931. 15:00 Traditional Orchard Wassail. Ellington Morris Dancers, wassail songs, mulled cider, refreshments, tombola, gardening bric-a-brac stall and bonfire. Free event with free parking. |
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Perton
Farm WV6 7HB. Map
Sun 01 Feb 2015 Tough Guy Original. Full Brutal 15km + 10/12km |
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Arthur
Swallow Antique Fairs - Lincolnshire
Showground Antiques,
collectables, reproduction and reclamation items for home and garden. The largest in Europe with 2,500 stalls. Upcoming dates: |
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Sun 01 Feb 2015 Blackmore Vale Lions Half-Marathon Nr Sherborne, Dorset |
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Southampton Sailings - Mayflower Park is often an ideal viewing point.
26 Jan 2015 Oceana 16:30 Picture: P&O Ventura - 116,017 tons, 950 feet, 14 passenger decks. |
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20 Jan - 22 Mar 2015 Peckham Platform Peckham Platform, 89 Peckham High Street, London SE15 5RS. Tel: 0207 358 9645. The Subject Index - An incomplete
history of Peckham 1900-2014. More than 1,000 items and artefacts relating to Peckhams history and perceived social identity will go on display in January as part of Peckham Platforms first commission of 2015. Includes ephemera, press cuttings, books, films, maps and photographs. |
26 Jan 2015 Australia Day Pub events and parties around London. More
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Ceremonial
Events
Tue 27 Jan 2015 Guards Chapel Recital 13:10, Guards Chapel, Birdcage Walk, London SW1E 6HQ. Free admission. |
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31 Jan 2015 [TBC] Chinese New Year, Leicester Sat 17:45-19:00 Leicester Market Centre LE1 5HQ. Lion dance, Chinese music, calligraphy workshops and origami. Free entrance. 01162 517583.
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Port
Of London - Key Events
31 Jan 2015 Quintin
Head of the River Race Chiswick
- Hammersmith. |
01 Feb 2015 South Essex Radio Rally Sun 10:30 The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey. Amateur radio & electronics. 01842 861089.
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Sun 01 Feb 2015 Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN |
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Cafe Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Enjoy listening to a short talk from a guest speaker before engaging in debate and discussion around the topic. Usually held on the first Tuesday each month. |
03 Feb 2015 Cafe
Scientifique
Tue 19:30-21:00 Cafe Boscanova, 650 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4BP.
Free event. |
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Newark
Antiques Fair
Nottinghamshire Showground, Newark NG24 2NY. Thu 09:00-18:00 - buyers two day ticket 20. The largest event of
its kind in Europe, with up
to 2,500 stands over 84 acres. Often featured on BBC1's Bargain Hunt. Thu-Fri 05-06 Feb 2015 |
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Candid Arts Trust is a self-funded registered charity, whose main objective is to promote the arts and arts education with special emphasis placed on helping newly graduated artists and designers in their first years out of college. |
Candid Arts Trust, 3 Torrens St, Islington, London, EC1V 1NQ. Tel 020 7837 4237 office@candidarts.com 05-08 Feb 2015 Mixed Media Exhibition. Daily 12:00-18:00. Includes photography, print, painting, sculpture, film, video and mixed media. The exhibition will take place in one of our 250 sq m gallery spaces, and will showcase the work of up to 20 exhibitors. Swing
Patrol 19:00 Every Tue. Dance Classes. 8. Life Drawing Daytime & Evening Classes Mon, Tue, Wed and Thur evenings from 19:00-21:00, Tue & Wed 11:00-13:00. 7 on the door. |
Nottingham
City Events
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07 Feb 2015 York
Festival of Storytelling
Sat 10:00 Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL. A day of Story during National Storytelling Week. See link for full details of events, prices and tickets. |
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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. 07 Feb 2015 Lord Crawshaw Memorial Walk. |
07 Feb 2015 Winter Lantern Parade, Tunbridge Wells 17:30 from Tunbridge Wells Library. Parade down Monson Road and Camden Road, finishing at St Barnabas School for food and entertainment.
07 Feb 2015 [TBC] Outwood
Common
Wassail Sat 16:00 The Bell Inn, Outwood Lane, Redhill RH1
5PN. 17:00 Torch procession to the Community
Orchard on Outwood Common.
Flaming torches, bonfire and explosions. Rampant
Roosters Morris, traditional choral band
and a local Living History Group. Food, drinks and
music at the Bell Inn. If you want to carry a flaming torch during the
procession, don't forget some gardening gloves. Kindly supported by the Outwood Parish Council, Outwood Show
Committee, The Bell Inn and by people's donations on the
night. 07769 885 991. eleanor.yoxall@nationaltru
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07 Feb 2015 Waitangi
Pub Crawl, London
The day New Zealanders let their hair down. Waitangi Day is 6th Feb, but London celebrates on the nearest Saturday. Sat 10:00
Pride of Paddington, 1 Craven Road, Paddington W2 3BP.
Prince Alfred, 112 Queensway, Westbourne Green, Notting Hill W2 3RR. |
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08 Feb 2015 Arun
Divers Littlehampton Leap
Sun 11:45 for 12:30 Footbridge, Arun View Inn, River Road, Littlehampton BN17 5DD. Intrepid jumpers in fancy dress leap into the River Arun for charity. A fun event for all ages, open to anyone with a minimum sponsorship fee or charity donation of 10 on the day. Leapers are encouraged to wear fancy dress, wetsuits or drysuits. Boats will be in the water to recover the Leapers and ferry them to the riverside, nobody will be in the water for more than 1 minute. Hot soup will be available in the bar at The Arun View Inn for all brave leapers. There will be a street collection for the charity and people are welcome to come and watch and take photo's. Afterwards in The Arun View Inn, there will also be a Grand Raffle prize draw. Sponsor forms are available for download at www.arundivers.org.uk or alternatively contact Gary Moore 07788 177773 Arun Divers |
09-22 Feb 2015 [TBC] Imagine Children's Festival Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX. Tel 020 7960 4200. Top names in childrens literature, dance, theatre and art. Enjoy free activities or just take in the atmosphere as children run the show.
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11 Feb 2015 Glow
In The Park
Wed, Southampton Common. 18:00 - Registration opens |
13-22 Feb 2015 [TBC] Showzam, Blackpool Annual festival of circus, magic and new variety.
14 Feb 2015 [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!
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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.
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14-22 Feb 2015 [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 Wodens Field in 910AD. Fire jugglers, warriors, special effects and fireworks. Food and drink available. Entrance about 12, pre-booking essential: 01904 615505 www.jorvikbookings.com
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15 Feb 2015 Maslenitsa
Russian Festival, London
Sun 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
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17 Feb 2015 [TBC] World Pancake Racing Championships Shrove Tuesday 12:00-14:00 Princesshay Square, Bedford Street, Exeter. Teams from local businesses compete in the inaugural world championships, raising money for charity in knock-out relay heats. Pancakes & pan provided. Pancake flipping challenge for spectators. The Radio Exe Road Show will ensure a lively atmosphere and plenty of music. Free to watch.
17 Feb 2015 [TBC] 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.
17 Feb 2015 [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.
17 Feb 2015 [TBC] Leadenhall Market Pancake Race Shrove Tuesday 12:30
Outside The Lamb Tavern, 10-12 Leadenhall Market,
20-22 Feb 2015 [TBC] Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb, Wakefield Fri-Sun Wakefield Cathedral Precinct. The finest regional produce, the most talented local chefs, a range of tours, walks, demonstrations, real ale and the biggest speciality market in the region. Free event.
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21 Feb 2015 Slaithwaite Moonraking
Sat 14:00-20:30 Biennial event in Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire. 14:00-16:00 The Moonraking Mummers Play. 15:00-17:00 Dancing to live music on the Two Valleys Radio stage. 18:30 Moon Raking from the Canal & Giant Lantern Procession. 20:00 Spectacular Finale and fireworks with dancing on the street. Slaithwaite Moonraking Festival Finale Video Music1 Music2 Procession |
22 Feb 2015 [TBC] Asian Wedding & Fashion Exhibition Sat 11:00-19:00 Trafford Centre (Event City), Phoenix Way, Manchester M41 7TB. UKs largest wedding & fashion exhibition to take place under one roof. Over 200 exhibitors showcasing their products & services from across the globe.
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Blue Sky Antiques & Collectors Fairs
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22 Feb 2015 Brighton Half
Marathon
Sun 09:00 Madeira Drive/ Seafront. 10,000 runners. |
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22 Feb 2015 Chinese
New Year, London
Sunday: 10:00 Parade. 12:00-18:00 Trafalgar Square & Chinatown. Lion dance, martial arts, food and a noisy firecracker finale. Video: Parade Firecrackers Website: www.chinatownlondon.org The year of the goat. |
22 Feb 2015 [TBC] Chinese
New Year, Birmingham Sun 11:30-17:30 Arcadian Centre, Hurst Street, Birmingham
B5 4TD. Dragon dances, acrobatics, Kung Fu, firecrackers,
market stalls, food, childrens rides and firework finale. Attendance
30,000. Free admission.
Tel: 0121 685
8510.
22 Feb 2015 [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.
22 Feb 2015 [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.
23 Feb - 08 Mar 2015 [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 - 01 Mar 2015 [TBC] The Yorkshire Brass Band Championships Sat-Sun. St George's Hall, Bradford BD1 1JT. 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. About 6 per day.
28 Feb - 01 Mar 2015 [TBC] Thoresby 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.
Mar - Oct 2015 [TBC] MSA
British Rally Championship Events Whilst there is a charge for most of the rally
stages, the ceremonial start and finish are always free access, and the
three asphalt surface events are generally free access.
01 Mar 2015 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
01 Mar 2015 St Davids Day Parade, Cardiff Sun 12:30 City Hall - Parade with floats, flags, bands, dragons and participants in national or historic dress. Route St Davids Day
06-08 Mar 2015 [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
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Swires Farm, Henfold Lane, Beare Green, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4RP. 7k, 14k, 21k, 28k Mud & Obstacle race. 07-08 Mar 2015 Winter Nuts Groups and individuals run,
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07-08 & 14-15 Mar 2015 [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 Contact venue before travelling.
13 Mar 2015 Red Nose Day Friday. 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. Its 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.
14 Mar 2015 [TBC] Womens Eights Head of the River Race Sat 15:30 Mortlake to Putney, 4 miles 374 yards. 3,000 athletes on the classic championship course.
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Bullfish
Charity Fayres
Charity Fayres in the Bristol and South Gloucester areas. Branded goods, handmade crafts and children's activities. Therapies may include Reiki, reflexology, massage, nail art and beauty treatments. Entrance by donation.
14 Mar 2015 Therapy
& Craft Fayre. 11:00-15:00 Town Hall, Chipping Sodbury. |
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Ultra
Running
Sat 14 Mar 2015 Haworth
Hobble W Yorkshire Pennines, 32 miles |
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15 Mar 2015 St Patricks Day, London
Sun
12:00 Parade, Green Park to Trafalgar Square. 12:00-18:00 Irish Day Party, Trafalgar Square.
Attendance: 125,000.
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15 Mar 2015 [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.co
22 Mar 2015 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: 10:00 Wheelchair Half Marathon. 10:15 Half Marathon. Usually an early sell-out for runners. Coverage live on Jack FM. Video Reading Half Marathon
22 Mar 2015 [TBC] Hastings Half Marathon Sun 10:30 Seafront. 5000 runners, entertainment, music and lots of spectators. Route. Organised by The Hastings Lions Club.
22 Mar 2015 [TBC] Marathon Preparation Race Sun 09:30 Hyde Park, London W2 2UH. A mainly flat, chip timed, 4 lap marathon preparation race for 1000 runners. 16, 20 & 24miles (sub 3-hour runners) Facilities: mile markers, marshals, pace runners, drinks station, toilets, baggage area, massage tent.
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AquaX
Jet Ski Events
27-28 Mar 2015 [TBC] London |
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29 Mar 2015 Start of British Summer Time - clocks go forward 1 Hour |
29 Mar 2015 Head of the River Race, London Sat 12:00 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
29 Mar 2015 [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!
Apr to Sep 2015 [TBC] Poole Tourism Events Apr to Sep 2014 Dream Machines. Tuesdays, Poole Quay 18:00. Up to 2,000 motor bike enthusiasts. Jul to Aug Quay for my Car. Fridays, Poole Quay 18:00.
01 Apr - 30 Sep 2015 [TBC] Dream Machines, Poole The largest weekly motorcycle meet in the UK. More than 1000 bikes gather every Tuesday evening from 18:00 on Poole Quay.
04 Apr 2015 [TBC] 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.
03 Apr 2015 Public Holiday - Good Friday.
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Berwick
900 Events
Berwick 900 takes place in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, from Easter to the end of October. MOMENTS
IN TIME Fri. 3rd to Mon. 6th April 12.00noon-4.00pm St. Andrews
Wallace Green Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 1EB. A
colourful Floral Art Festival opening the Berwick 900 Festival programme BERWICKS
CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIRST WORLD WAR. Sat. 25th & Sun. 26th April,
11.00am-4.00pm Town Hall, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15
1BN Exhibition, talks,
demonstrations and interactive performances bringing to life Berwick's
contribution to the First World War, at home and abroad. Part of a
Heritage Lottery funded project linked to the Berwick 900 Festival. BERWICKS
BORDER STORY Fri. 1st May to Mon. 4th May Ramparts, Berwick-upon-Tweed,
Northumberland TD15 1DF. A weekend of events, displays and medieval
encampments, crafts and re-enactments focusing on Berwick-upon-Tweed's
turbulent history of Border warfare. Begins on Friday 1st May with the
cavalcade of the annual Riding of the Bounds, which has been held each
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03, 04 & 06 Apr 2015 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. Video: Ducati Parade Ferrari Parade Supercar Parade events@horsham.gov.uk 01403 215279 Horsham Piazza Italia
05 Apr 2015 [TBC] Christathon Easter Sun 14:00 The Trinity Pub, 202 Borough High St, London SE1 1JX. Annual charity fancy dress pub crawl, with a Crucifixion themed. Join us as we dress up as Jesus and take a little stroll around London, visiting some biblically named pubs along the way. Raise a little cash for charity, meet new people, and have a fun time. Everyone is invited! Dress as Jesus - costumes can be purchased online, or make your own. The charity this year is The British Heart Foundation.
05 Apr 2015 [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.
06 Apr 2015 Public Holiday - Easter Monday.
06 Apr 2015 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. Video Bolney Pram Race
06 Apr 2015 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.
06 Apr 2015 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.uk08-12 Apr 2015 [TBC] Winter Dressage Championships Hartpury Arena, Gloucester GL19 3BE. Whether youre 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.
11 Apr 2015 Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Sat 16:50 & 17:50 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. Sporting history will be made this year when The BNY Mellon Boat Race is joined for the first time by The Newton Womens Boat Race. With four very strong squads of athletes, expect to see great Races this year. Pubs Along The Route The Boat Race |
11 Apr 2015 [TBC] Dance for the Philippines Sat 13:00-17:00 The Scoop at More London. A fun charity event to help raise donations to assist the Philippines from the Typhoon Haiyan disaster. A great afternoon packed with live dance performances and lessons! 13:00 Music starts and warm-up for all performers, 14:00 Live dance performances begin, 15:00 Street dance lessons open to all to join, 15:30 Dance and join in with the instructors and performers, 16:00 Open dance session Free event.
12 Apr 2015 Brighton Marathon Sun 09:00 Start at Preston Park. The route is south to the Seafront, east to Rottingdean, west to Shoreham power station then back to the Pier to finish. Several loops to make up the distance to 26 miles. Live band, DJ's etc at Preston Park, Rosehill Terrace, New Road, The Level, Old Steine, Brighton Band Stand, Hove Lawns, New Church Road and Shoreham Power Station. Course Map Video: Warm-up Start The Brighton Marathon
12 Apr 2015 [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 Gurdwaras 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
12 Apr 2015 [TBC] Munch Street Food Festival Sun 11:00-21:00 Potters Field Park, Tower Bridge SE1 2AA. An event to coincide with the London Marathon. Traders include Mamas Jerk Station, the Wild Food Catering Company, Bhangra Burger plus many more. On the stage at Potters and the Scoop at More London amphitheatre will be DJs and live performances from up and coming bands performing an eclectic array of music. Free event.
12 Apr 2015 [TBC] 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
12 Apr 2015 [TBC] Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club London-Brighton Pioneer Run Sun 08:00-15:00 Tattenham Corner, Epsom to Madeira Drive, Brighton. Over 300 pre 1915 motorcycles. Contact: Ian McGill 01293 771446.
17-18 Apr 2015 [TBC] UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Fri-Sat, National Cycling Centre, Manchester - first round of the adrenalin fuelled event. The fastest riders from around the globe, racing in time trials and Supercross motos (the standard racing heats format) for a place in the coveted finals. Hotly tipped British riders include reigning World Champion and Olympian Liam Phillips, and rising star 20 year old Abbie Taylor. The event is part of UK Sports Gold Event Series, which aims to bring 70 world class sporting events to the UK by 2019. It is backed by British Cycling and Manchester City Council. Please see link for ticket prices.
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Royal Horticultural Society Shows 17-19 Apr 2015 RHS Show, Cardif. |
19 Apr 2015 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
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Bupa
Great Runs
19 Apr 2015 Great Edinburgh Run, City Centre, 5k & 10k. |
St Georges Day - Thu 23 April 2015. Event dates can vary. St Georges Day, Plymouth 12:00-19:00 Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 1DY. St George's Day, London Mon 12:00-18:00 Trafalgar Square. Free. Video St Geoges Day St Georges Day Festival Wed 15:00-20:00 Dee Miller Pub, Kingsway, Chester CH2 2LH. Stalls, family fun, food - candy floss, hot dogs. Peppa Pig and Minnie Mouse. St George's Festival, English Heritage Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 Wrest Park. Biggest St. Georges Day event in the country. Displays on horseback, redcoats, traditional games, fire eating, falconry & craft market. About 15. |
24-26 Apr 2015 [TBC] Oxford Folk Weekend Fri-Sun - Morris Dancing and events throughout the City Centre. Top folk artists, plus the cream of the local folk music scene. Music, dance, and song, and this year we've added in even more events for all the family to enjoy. If you want to make sure you don't miss a thing you can buy a ticket for the whole weekend. Most family activities are free.
25 Apr 2015 [TBC] Shakespeare Birthday Procession Sat 10:30 Great Garden of New Place, Chapel Lane, Stratford upon Avon.
25 Apr 2015 [TBC] Warrior Adrenaline Race Sat 11:00 Dunstable Downs. 10km or 5km run with army like obstacles. Whether youre looking for a new challenge, fundraising for charity or just want a fun wet and muddy experience, we guarantee youll love the Warrior Adrenaline Race from Regiment Fitness. Prizes for the winners and runners up in all the main categories. Entry about 38. We encourage spectators to join us for the fun. There will be designated viewing areas, a live DJ and bar and fun events going on all day including a team Tug of War challenge, bouncy castle & a beer tent. Spectators may view the race for free but they are at their own risk.
25-26 Apr 2015 [TBC] St George's Festival, English Heritage Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 Wrest Park. Biggest St. Georges Day event in the country. Displays on horseback, redcoats, traditional games, fire eating, falconry & craft market. About 15.
26 Apr 2015 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 - Red Start Video London Marathon
26 Apr 2015 [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.
26 Apr 2015 [TBC] Bracknell Half Marathon Sun 09:00 South Hill Park Arts Centre. Video More
May - Oct 2015 [TBC] British Lawn Mower Racing
01 May 2015 Padstow May Day "Obby Oss Day" is the biggest day in Padstow's calendar. Up to 30,000 people cram into the little town. The fearsome mask of the Obby Oss proceeds through the streets, swirling and dancing and accompanied by lots of dancers, musicians and drummers.
01-03 May 2015 [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 Geologists 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 2015 [TBC] 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. Downton Cuckoo Fair Free event.
02 May 2015 [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.
02 May 2015 [TBC] Spalding Flower Parade Sat 14:00-17:00 Parade of themed carnival floats, hand decorated with half a million tulip heads. The 4.5 mile route takes about 3 hours, and the roads are lined with upwards of 80,000 spectators. Plenty of activities over the weekend. Flower Parade There was no parade in 2014 however there was a Festival Event at Springfields including flower displays in the gardens, craft show, marching bands and a Tulip Procession for children.02 May 2015 [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. The largest annual childrens event in the UK. Organised by community arts group Same-Sky. Video 2014 Video Free event.
02-03 May 2015 [TBC] Magnificent Motors, Eastbourne Sat-Sun - Seafront and Western Lawns near the Wish Tower. Seafront cavalcade at 10:00, both days. One of the biggest FREE motoring spectaculars on the south coast. Around 600 vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, buses, steam traction engines, commercial and military vehicles. Trade stands, French Market, live music stage with local bands and small funfair. Free entrance. Organised by Eastbourne Borough Council, in partnership with Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club, East Sussex Omnibus Society plus a variety of other historic transport groups. Attendance 25,000. Magnificent Motors
03 May 2015 [TBC] Vaisakhi, London Trafalgar Square 12:00-17:30. Vaisakhi festivities mark the Sikh New Year. Video A Guide to Vaisakhi By John Roath More01-04 May 2015 [TBC] Hastings Jack In The Green Festival Fri-Mon. Live music & events - please see the website for more details. Monday - Procession day. 1500 performers and 10,000 revelers. 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 Jack. Free event. Hastings Jack In The Green Festival
02-04 May 2015 [TBC] Weymouth Beach Kite Festival Sat-Mon 10:00-17:00 Beach and Esplanade. 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. More Free event.02-24 May 2015 [TBC] Brighton Festival Three weeks of arts & street theatre on a huge scale, many free. Video
02-04 May 2015 [TBC] Rochester Sweeps Festival Monday 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
02-04 May 2015 [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.
02-04 May 2015 [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. Childrens competition identifying pictures of childrens characters. Plant Sale adjacent to the pond. Free car parking on the playing fields. Refreshments around the pond. Attendance 10,000. Facebook
02-04 May 2015 [TBC] Canalway Cavalcade, Little Venice,
London Little Venice - 3 minutes
walk from Paddington Station. Community and waterways festival over the
early May Holiday.
Over 150 working and traditional boats, boat
rally, trade show, activities, entertainment, music, real ale and food.
Sat 10:00-18:00.
Sun 10:00-18:00, plus 20:30 Music & illuminated boat procession
02-31 May 2015 [TBC] Brighton Festival - Fringe City Saturdays 12:00-16:00 New Road. Everything from comedy to cabaret and puppetry to poetry, sample the best Brighton Fringe has to offer. Video: Part1 Part2 Fringe City events are free, and part of Brighton Festival Fringe
03 May 2015 [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.
03 May 2015 [TBC] 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.
03 May 2015 [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. Free entrance & stalls. 07709 681581 info@sacredbrigantia.com No camping this year.
04 May 2015 Public Holiday - Early May Bank Holiday.
04 May 2015 [TBC] Hastings1066Bike Festival & May Day Run Britain's biggest free motorcycle festival. For over 35 years thousands of bikers have visited Hastings every May Day Bank Holiday Monday and now bike1066 is part of that tradition. In 2013 bike1066 Spring Opener became as big as the world famous Isle of Man TT Races. 32,000 bikes, 76,000 people, over 50 exhibitors and live music. Be a part of the biggest motorcycle festival in Britain. Hastings 1066 Bike Festival & May Day Run
04 May 2015 [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.
04 May 2015 [TBC] May Merrie, Kingston Upon Thames Bank holiday Monday. Family entertainment, fun, music, dance, magic and street entertainment. Attendance 10,000. Free event. Contact: 020 8247 9513 / 020 8547 1221. Stalls Information Contact: 020 8247 9513. Video May Merrie
04 May 2015 [TBC] Poole Festival of Street Arts Mon 11:00-17:00 Poole Quay. Poole Tourism 0845 234 5560. Annual May Bank holiday Street Arts Festival with a host of innovative acts designed to surprise, challenge and entertain. The day will include traditional Morris and Maypole Dancing, stilt walking dragons, conjuring and an arts and craft market.
04 May 2015 [TBC] Environmental Rock, Southampton 12:00-18:00 The Hobbit Pub. 02380 710916. Environmental awareness event with music, information, ideas, tips and activities. Map
04 May 2015 [TBC] Rainham
Village Country Fayre Mon 10:00-16:00 Rainham Village, Essex.
Eastenders collides with The Archers on Bank Holiday
Monday.
04 May 2015 [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.
04 May 2015 [TBC] Chobham Carnival 11:30 Procession, Burrow hill to the Recreation Ground. 01276 858170. Video Chobham Carnival
07 May 2015 [TBC] Helston Flora Day 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
08-09 May 2015 [TBC] Mini Britania UK's Mini Tour. Royal Automobile Club, Woodcote Park. Friday briefing and optional dinner in the one of the Clubs dining rooms. Saturday - the day in our cars. Notable venues we will visit during the day will be Dunsfold Park, the home of BBC Top Gear, Brooklands Museum and the Mercedes-Benz test track. Also in keeping with our Tour Britannia tradition of finding venues new to motorsport we will have an exciting stage within the grounds of Woodcote Park. We return to Woodcote Park for our finish and prize giving in the evening.
08-10 May 2015 [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, dont 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.
08-24 May 2015 [TBC] Norfolk & Norwich Festival Two weeks of amazing events - circus, music and visual arts, both free and ticketed.
09 May 2015 [TBC] Exeter
Pride Sat 11:30 Parade |
18 Jul 2015 [TBC] Hull
West Park. 18 Jul 2015 [TBC] Glasgow 18 Jul 2015 [TBC] Plymouth 13:30-19:00 Devonport Park 17-18 Jul 2015 [TBC] Newcastle Town Moor. Fri-Sun. Town centre stage. 25 Jul 2015 [TBC] Torbay Party in the park. 25 Jul 2015 [TBC] Oldham. Parade 11:45 Town Square. 25 Jul 2015 [TBC] Nottingham 25 Jul 2015 [TBC] Norwich 19:30 Chapelfield Gardens 01 Aug 2015 [TBC] Brighton 11:00 Parade. 10:00-22:00 Party Preston Park. 01 Aug 2015 [TBC] Belfast The Square. 01 Aug 2015 [TBC] Liverpool 01 Aug 2015 [TBC] Stoke 02 Aug 2015 [TBC] Leeds 08 Aug 2015 [TBC] Black London 08 Aug 2015 [TBC] Plymouth 08 Aug 2015 [TBC] Swindon Town Gardens, Quarry Road. 09 Aug 2015 [TBC] Wakefield. 12:00 Warren Gate. 15 Aug 2015 [TBC] Doncaster Sat. Civic Square, Waterdale. 15 Aug 2015 [TBC] Pride Cymru Coopers Field, Cardiff. 21 Aug 2015 [TBC] Manchester 22 Aug 2015 [TBC] Truro Parade 11:00 Lemon Quay. 22 Aug 2015 [TBC] Walsall. Gallery Square. 29 Aug 2015 [TBC] Reading Kings Meadow. Parade 11:30 Civic Centre. 30 Aug 2015 [TBC] Barnsley 19 Sep 2015 [TBC] Warrington. 26 Sep 2015 [TBC] Preston. Flag Market 27 Sep 2015 [TBC] Sunderland. 12:00 Procession Civic Centre to Park Lane. |
09 May 2015 Broadwood Day of Dance, Horsham Town Centre. Celebrating all things English. Morris dancing, music, medieval market and crafts. http://www.broadwoodmorris.info/
09 May 2015 [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.
09 May 2015 [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 Allingtons Got Talent in the Village Hall from 19:00.
09-10 May 2015 [TBC] 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, childrens funfair and inflatables, fine food area. 100 trade stands selling everything from motorcycling gear and bike accessories to childrens toys. About 5.
09-10 May 2015 [TBC] UK Coach Rally Alton Towers Resort. Saturday morning competitors will complete an 50-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.
10 May 2015 [TBC] Basingstoke Festival of Transport Sun 11:00-16:00 War Memorial Park, Basingstoke. Over 900 vehicles on static display, including classic, vintage and commercial vehicles, fire engines, military trucks, and a variety of specialist car clubs, trade stalls and catering outlets. Whether you're a keen motor buff or you just want an interesting and enjoyable Sunday, Basingstoke Festival of Transport is a great day out for all the family. The event has accessible car parking and toilets. Parking 2. Enquiries 01256 844844. Free event.
10 May 2015 [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.
10 May 2015 [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.
10 May to 12 Sep 2015 [TBC] Dragon Boat Racing Gable Events charity Dragon Boat Races: info@gable-events.co.uk Sat 13 Sep 2014 Dragon Boat Race, Rother Valley Country Park, Sheffield S26 5PQ The British Dragon Boat Racing Association run a national league calendar together with national championships held annually.
15 May 2015 [TBC] Party in the City, Bath Fri 17:00-23:55 Exciting programme of free events. The Bath International Music Festival explodes into life with Party in the City - free live music from hundreds of acts at dozens of venues across the city.
15-17 May 2015 [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.
15-25 May 2015 [TBC] Bath International Music Festival Multiple free events.
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May 2015 [TBC] Battle of Lewes
Sat 14:00 Costumed
procession from Landport, featuring street skirmishes. 13:45 The Gallops open space.
Charge of Prince Edward & marking of the White Cross.
14:00 De Montforts & The Kings Men gather outside the Black Horse Inn.
14:15 The second Vignette is played out.
14:30 Procession
down High Street and
Storming of the Town Gates.
14:50 The army of the Barons and the Kings army
at the Bowling Green.
15:00 Attack on the Castle while much of the town burns.
15:15 Armies make their way the Priory, beside the Helmet Monument to the Battle of Lewes in the grounds of the Priory.
16:00 Surrender of the King to Simon De Montfort.
16:20 Both armies to the Dripping Pan for more re-enactments,
food & music.
16:30 Thirty minute mystery play for
the public in the Priory. Battle
of Lewes Video: Castle
Mystery-Play
Song
16-17 May 2015 [TBC] Rickmansworth Festival Sat 10:30-22:30, Sun 10:30-17:30 Batchworth Lock. Held on the third weekend in May. Canal boats, boat tug of war, boat trips, guest speakers, environmental fair, live music and an animal farm for the children. Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Inland Waterways Events
16-17 May 2015 [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. About 2100 Minis. Trade stands and auction etc.
16-17 May 2015 [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
16 May - 07 Jun 2015 [TBC] Chelsea Fringe The alternative garden festival. Hundreds of events around the capital.
17 May 2015 [TBC] Duck Race and Family Fun Day Sun 11:00-16:00 Bramhall Park, Hall Road, Bramhall, Stockport SK7 3NX. The event now includes a bake-off, and raises money for worthy causes. Organised by Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club.
17 May 2015 [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
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17 May 2015 Heroes Run, Brighton Pass It On Africa A Brighton-based registered charity working tirelessly to build schools and support education in some of the poorest parts of Africa. We achieve this through our fund-raising events in the UK |
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Love
Food Festivals - Bristol Area
Sun 17 May 2015 [TBC] Dyrham
Park
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18-20 May 2015 [TBC] Pint of Science Festival Mon-Wed. The festival brings top class scientists to pubs across London and the UK to tell the public about their exciting research in an informal setting. Themes in previous years have included: Matters of the Mind, Our Body, Chemistry & Physics plus Planet Earth. Tickets about 2.
21-31 May 2015 [TBC] Hay Festival Hay gathers people together to think about the world as it is and to imagine how it might be. It's a big conversation about discovery and intellectual adventure. We share stories and ideas with great international writers and thinkers, film-makers, historians and novelists, philosophers, environmentalists, poets and scientists. And at night we like to party with the greatest comedians and musicians
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21-31 May
2015 How
The Light Gets In, Philosophy Festival, Hay on Wye
The world's largest philosophy and music festival. A host of exhilarating stages, thought-provoking debates and legendary parties. Typically over 450 events and 35,000 attendees. |
22-25 May 2015 [TBC] Fishguard Folk Festival, Pembrokeshire Fri-Mon. Concerts, dance, busking, real ale and guided smugglers walk.
22-25 May 2015 [TBC] 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.
22-26 May 2015 [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.
22-30 May 2015 [TBC] Exmouth Festival Music, arts and crafts - mostly free. Various venues around town, and about 100 acts playing on the main stage in Manor Gardens.
22 May - 07 Jun 2015 [TBC] Bath Fringe Festival. Multiple events and locations. Attendance 16,000.
23 May 2015 [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.
23 May - 07 Jun 2015 [TBC] Adur Festival Beach Green, Shoreham. Weeks of community entertainment, including the Beach Dreams Big Weekend. Free event. Adur Festival
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Naked Bike Ride
Every year, in cities around the world, people
ride to celebrate cycling and the human body. The ride demonstrates the vulnerability of
cyclists on the road and is a protest against car culture. 23 May 2015 [TBC] Portsmouth
Sat 13:00 for 14:00 Marine Court ~ Esplanade, Eastney. Other potential UK ride locations: Belfast, Bournemouth, Cambridge, Colchester, Leeds, Leicester, Oxford, Totnes |
23-24 May 2015 [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 May 2015 [TBC] Alton Carnival. Sun 15:00 Procession The Butts to Anstey Park. 18:30-22:00 Live music. 22:00 Fireworks.
24 May 2015 [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. Organised by The UK Centre for Carnival Arts |
23-24 May 2015 [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. Adult Saturday day tickets about 35.
23 May - 18 Jul 2015 [TBC] World Naked Bike Ride Every year, in cities around the world, people ride to celebrate cycling and the human body. The ride demonstrates the vulnerability of cyclists on the road and is a protest against car culture. London Pictures Brighton Pictures Video: Start Old Steine
22 May - 27 Sep 2015 [TBC] Offshore Circuit Racing Drivers Association Offshore Powerboat Racing - what saloon car racing is to motorsport. Spectacular power boat racing at speeds up to 80mph. Video
24 May 2015 [TBC] Maldon Mud Race, Essex Sun 15:00 Promenade Park Maldon, Essex. 10000 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
24-25 May 2015 [TBC] Bedford Kite Festival & Motor Show Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 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. Battle of the Bands on Monday. Free entrance. 01234 221955 events@bedford.gov.uk
24 May 2015 [TBC] Fleet Food Festival Sun 11:00-17:00 The Views, Fleet GU51 4AE. Celebrating and showcasing the best of our regions food producers. Fresh and regional produce, chefs and master classes in our cookery theatre, real ale and fine wines, food and wine talks with the experts, live music, family fun and picnic area. Free event.
24 May 2015 [TBC] BUPA London 10,000 Road Race Sun 10:00 St James's Park. 10k Circular route through Westminster and The City.
24-31 May 2015 [TBC] Rainbow Film Festival, London Various venues. Films, both documentary and features, celebrating the diversity of Asian culture, all with English sub-titles.
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25 May 2015 [TBC] Surrey
County Show - Stoke Park, Guildford |
25 May 2015 Public Holiday - Spring Bank Holiday
25 May 2015 [TBC] Soham Carnival & Heavy Horse Show Mon 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 13:00. Vintage & Classic Vehicle Show Starts at 15:45. Live Bands Plus DJs, Real Ales Beer Tent, Soham Fenlander Majorette Troupe, Stalls from Local Tradesmen, Charities, Childrens Races, BBQ, Punch & Judy etc.
25 May 2015 [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.
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May 2015 [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 |
25 May 2015 [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. Wool Sack Races Free event.
25 May 2015 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.
27-30 May 2015 [TBC] The Royal Bath & West Show The country's biggest rural festival with something for everyone. 600+ trade stands.
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May 2015 [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.
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28-31 May 2015 [TBC] The Big Knock - British Diesel Bike Rally Main days: Fri-Sat. New Location: Bat & Ball Public House, Newpound, Nr Wisborough Green & Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 0EH. Small, but enthusiastic annual gathering of riders with their machines. The event features a group ride-out to a scenic location. www.dieselbike.net
29-31 May 2015 [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.
29-31 May 2015 [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.
30 May 2015 [TBC] Eastbourne Carnival Sat 16:00 Fishermen's Green to the Western Lawns.
30 May 2015 [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.
30-31 May 2015 [TBC] World Triathlon, London Sat-Sun Hyde Park. 1500m swim, 40km cycle and 10km run. Free to view. Major event. Triathlon London
31 May 2015 [TBC] Great Midlands Fun Run Sun 11:00 Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. 8.5 mile charity fund raiser. Map
04-07 Jun 2015 [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.
04-10 Jun 2015 [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 40,000.03 Jun - 25 Sep 2015 [TBC] More London Free Festival @ The Scoop The Scoop @ More London Riverside, London SE1 2DB. No tickets required, no need to book just turn up and enjoy the show.
05-07 Jun 2015 [TBC] Lets Rock Bristol Fri-Sun Ashton Court Estate, Bristol. Adult day tickets about 42. Camping available.
05-07 Jun 2015 [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.
05-21 Jun 2015 [TBC] Broomhill Festival, Sheffield. Multiple events.
06 Jun 2015 [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. The 2014 main race starts at 15:45. 2009 Party Video 2010 Party Video Epsom Downs Racecourse
06 Jun 2015 [TBC] Strawberry Fair, Cambridge Sat 12:00-23:00 Midsummer Common. 11:00 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 Fair06 Jun 2015 [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
06 Jun 2015 [TBC] CARE London to Brighton Cycle Challenge Saturday. Kingston, Hampton Court, Dorking, Leonards Forest, Devils Dyke, Brighton.
06 Jun 2015 [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.
06 Jun 2015 [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
06 Jun 2015 [TBC] Dorset Nettle Eating Contest The Bottle Inn, Marshwood. Live music and entertainment.
06 Jun 2015 [TBC] Oxford Pride Sat 12:00-18:00 Oxpens Field. Parade 12:00 from Ship Street.
06 Jun 2015 [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, childrens 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.
06 Jun 2015 [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 2015 [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
06-07 Jun 2015 [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.
06-07 Jun 2015 [TBC] Landy Live - National 4*4 Show Stratford Upon Avon Racecourse. Land Rovers, Japanese and Jeep 4x4's, 6x6 and 8x8 civilian/military trucks, plus off-road competition vehicles of all makes. Entrance about 10.
06-07 Jun 2015 [TBC] Barton Mills Scarecrow Festival Sat-Sun. Biennial 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.
06-07 Jun 2015 [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.
06-07 Jun 2015 [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.
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06-21 Jun 2015 Bucks Open Studios The largest visual arts event in the county. Run by the Visual Images Group, an alliance of over 600 artists and makers living and working in Buckinghamshire. Over 200 different venues across Buckinghamshire 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. Free entry. |
07 Jun 2015 [TBC] Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade Sun 12:00. Up to 1000 parade through the streets. Giant puppets, bands and stilt-walkers.
07 Jun 2015 [TBC] Keighley Gala Sunday, Victoria Park.
07 Jun 2015 [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.
07 Jun 2015 [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.
07 Jun 2015 [TBC] London-Brighton Classic Car Run Sun 09:00 Brooklands Museum, Weybridge KT13 0QN
07 Jun 2015 [TBC] Gumball 3000 Rally Over one hundred rich and famous each pay tens of thousands of pounds to drive their super-cars 3000 miles, across continents, in seven days. London Video London pictures07 Jun 2015 [TBC] Peterborough Kite Festival Sun. 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.
07 Jun - 06 Sep 2015 [TBC] Cambrige Summer In The City
12 Jun 2015 [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
12-14 Jun 2015 [TBC] Fuse Medway Festival Fri-Sun. Street entertainment, music and pyrotechnics in and around Rochester, Kent. Saturday - Street Arts Day. Video: Video Unicyclists www.fusefestival.org.uk
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Great
Swim Series
12-14 Jun 2015 Great
North Swim Fri-Sun Windermere, Lake District [TBC] Great London Swim
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12-14 Jun 2015 [TBC] Wimborne Minster Folk Festival Traditional English and Celtic music and dance, Irish, Scottish and clog dancing displays, market stalls, clothing, jewelry and gifts.
12-14 Jun 2015 [TBC] International Mersey River Festival A three day celebration of all things maritime and music. Activities stretching from the area outside the Liverpool Echo Arena right up to the end of Princes Parade. Tall Ships, narrow boats, ships from the Royal Navy and inshore sailing vessels, many open to the public. Music on the Waterfront returns with a bang on Friday night, with a very special free concert which will launch the weekends activities.
13 Jun 2015 [TBC] Peoples 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.
13 Jun 2015 [TBC] Northampton Carnival 10:45 Delapre Park
13 Jun 2015 [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 childrens quads. Media sponsor - Hereward FM. More from Gable Events
13 Jun 2015 [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.
13 Jun 2015 [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 caf, 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.
13 Jun 2015 [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.
13 Jun 2015 [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
13 Jun 2015 [TBC] Lord Mayor's Family Show, Birmingham 12:00-18:00 Victoria Square and Chamberlain Square, City Centre. Free entry. Live music, street theatre, craft stalls, picnic area and children's rides, magic, face painting, donkey rides etc.
13 Jun 2015 [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.
13 Jun 2015 [TBC] The Great Knaresborough Bed Race Saturday, Knaresborough Castle, North Yorkshire HG5 8AS. 90 teams in fancy dress, watched by thousands of spectators, compete over a grueling 2.4 mile course and swim through the icy waters of the River Nidd. 10:00 Preparation, 11:00 Fete and Entertainment, 11:30 Best Dressed Bed, 13:00 The Parade, 15:00 The Race, 16:30 Prizes.
13 Jun 2015 [TBC] Avon Dasset Soap Box Berby 15:00 Avon Dassett, Warwickshire.
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13-14 Jun 2015 Stoke
Bruerne Family Festival
Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire. A celebration of canal heritage by the friends of the canal museum. Rampaging vikings, historic and model boats, clog and morris dancing, displays of traditional canal crafts, music, theatre, a bustling market, children's activities and circus workshops. Free entry, parking 3 per car. |
13-14 Jun 2015 [TBC] Marlow Town Regatta & Festival Sat-Sun Regatta, rowing and Dragon boats in the scenic riverside town of Marlow, with a garden party atmosphere.
13-14 Jun 2015 [TBC] Blackpool Pride Winter Gdns. 11:00 Procession N Pier. Sat 10:30-12:00 Parade, 3 music stages, party near the pier, wrestling, fair, pub events.
13-14 Jun 2015 [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.
13-14 Jun 2015 [TBC] Southampton Kite Festival 10:00-17:30 Lordshill Recreation Ground, Redbridge Lane. Free entry and parking.
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Area Food Festivals
13-14 Jun 2015 [TBC] Petersfield. Sat-Sun. 120 stalls selling food and drink, cookery demonstrations from celebrity chefs, live music and entertainment. |
13-14 Jun 2015 [TBC] Bristol Festival Of Nature Sat-Sun Harbourside, BristolVoted Bristols Tourism Event of the Year, the Festival of Nature unleashes the citys wild side once again this summer, taking over the Harbourside. The UKs 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 organizations. What's On
13-20 Jun 2015 [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.
13-21 Jun
2015 [TBC] Polperro
Festival Annual
community event run by volunteers for the benefit of this historic and
beautiful Cornish village and its surrounding environment. L
13-21 Jun 2015 [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.
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Jun 2015 [TBC] Twickenham
Carnival
Sun 13:00-17:00. Vibrant carnival parade, bursting with spectacular costumes, dancers and drummers, will set off from York House and wind its way along the riverside to the Carnival Village in the grounds of Orleans House Gallery. Join the crowds dancing to traditional steel pans and the carnival sound system playing everything from Samba to Soca. The Carnival village will showcase the best in traditional music and dance from around the world, along with a craft bazaar, performance workshops, arts activities and a vast array of global food and drink for sale. This annual event is free to attend. Attendance 3,000 and growing.
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14 Jun 2015 [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
14
Jun 2015 [TBC] London
Rathayatra Sun 12:00 Procession from South Carriage Drive,
Hyde Park. Rathayatra is a chariot festival that originated
in India over 2,000 years ago. 14:30-17:00 Festival in Trafalgar Square. Talks,
Bhajans, dramas, stalls, books & paraphenalia.
Free Vegetarian Prasadam Feast for all.
14 Jun 2015 [TBC] Newbury & District Amateur Radio Boot Sale Annual boot sale organised by the Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society. Demonstrations, displays, clubs, societies and special interest groups, plus over 100 traders selling amateur radio gear, test equipment, computers etc. Newbury Showground, M4, J13. From 09:00. About 2. Newbury ARS Rally & Boot Sale
14 Jun 2015 [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.
14 Jun 2015 [TBC] High Street Live, Crawley A relaxing day of great music and food. Over a dozen acts on two stages. Closed to traffic, the historic charm of the High Street takes on a continental feel with alfresco dining provided by some of the town's best restaurants and pubs. Live bands include: Fear no Fish, Run Young Lovers, Jive Aces, Artifacts and FranClassic. Part of Crawley Festival
14 Jun 2015 [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
14 Jun 2015 [TBC] Weymouth Vintage Bus Running Day 10:00. Free.
14 Jun 2015 [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.
14 Jun 2015 [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.
15 Jun 2015 [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.
16-20 Jun 2015 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. Access to the Heath area for free viewing may be restricted during Royal Ascot
18-21 Jun 2015 [TBC] The Virgin Money Cyclone Festival of Cycling One of the UKs biggest cycling events. 11 rides for cyclists of all levels. Choose from fun and family friendly leisure rides such as the Tyne Six Bridges to more challenging competitive and non-competitive rides such as the Beaumont Trophy and Leazes Criteriums, which attract some of the worlds best riders. Staged in some of Northumberlands most beautiful countryside, the event promises to be an exciting sporting experience for spectators and participants of all ages.
18-21 Jun 2015 [TBC] Taste of London Festival Thu-Sun Regents Park. The capitals 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
18-21 Jun 2015 [TBC] The Royal Highland Show Thu-Sun. About 20 per day (accompanied under 16's free). Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston 0131 335 6200. Map
19-21 Jun 2015 [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.
19-20 Jun 2015 [TBC] StowFest Fri-Sat Chilton Fields, Stowmarket. Free community music festival in Suffolk.
19-21 Jun 2015 [TBC] Whitehaven Maritime Festival, Cumbria Fri-Sun. Bi-annual. Biggest maritime festival in the UK. Activities on the water, in the air and on the harbour side. Tall ships, air displays, street entertainment, music, drama and re-enactments. Amazing fireworks Friday & Saturday about 22:45. Attendance 250,000 over three days. Free and ticketed events. Website
19-28 Jun 2015 [TBC] Portsmouth Festivities Ten-day annual arts festival presenting a diverse programme of events celebrating Portsmouths history and heritage.
20 Jun 2015 [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
20 Jun 2015 [TBC] Paye Day - Poole Pirates Sat 12:00-17:00 Poole Quay BH15 1HJ. 12:00 Parade of Pirates along Poole Quay. See the cannon, muskets and fencing display followed by belly dancers and batton twirlers or try your luck on the traditional Aunt Sally stall. Theres plenty for children with rides, teddy bear stall, face painting and story telling with Pirate Pete. Sample the finest grog along the quaysides traditional, pubs, bars and restaurants and listen to a salty sea shanty or two with live music from local bands.20 Jun 2015 [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.
20 Jun 2015 [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
20 Jun 2015 [TBC] World Worm Charming Championships Sat 14:00 Willaston County Primary School, Willaston, Nantwich. Spectator entrance 1.
20 Jun 2015 [TBC] Sharrow Festival Sat 12:00-20:00 Mount Pleasant Park, Sheffield. Two music stages, global food, crafts, circus skills & street dance. Free.
20 Jun 2015 [TBC] Clapham Street Party Sat 14:00-22:00 Kazbar, Edgeley Road.
20 Jun 2015 [TBC] Hungerford Food and Craft Market - in the 10:00-16:00 Town Hall
20 Jun 2015 [TBC] Gastronicks
Open Day 10:00-18:00 Collingbourne Ducis
20 Jun 2015 [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.
20 Jun 2015 [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
20-21 Jun 2015 [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
20-21 Jun 2015 [TBC] AfricaOye, Liverpool Sat-Sun 12:00-21:30 Sefton Park. The largest free African music festival in the UK.
20-21 Jun 2015 [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
20-21 Jun 2015 [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
20-28 Jun 2015 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.
20 Jun - 05 Sep 2015 [TBC] Cardiff Festival Events throughout the summer, including colourful parades, exciting live music and theatre, popular family entertainment and world class sporting events. Many of the events are free. Cardiff Festival
21 Jun 2015 [TBC] Summer Solstice, Stonehenge Watch the new dawn arrive. English Heritage provide managed, Free access and a free, lit, marshaled car park, located close to Airmans Cross A344/A360 junction. You will be given a site map. Please note your row number to locate your vehicle later. Monument and car park open from 19:00. 1km grass walk to Stonehenge - a small torch may be useful. Sunrise about 05:00. Food and toilets available. Bag search at entrance, with a modest alcohol limit. Attendance 20,000 to 35,000. Video 2010 Video 2013 Solstice 2013
21 Jun 2015 [TBC] Boishakhi Mela, London Sun 12:00-19:30 Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets. One of Londons premier street celebrations, with an attendance 100,000. Bangladeshi festival with food, live music, sports activities and traditional arts and crafts workshops. Boishakhi Mela Free event.
21 Jun 2015 [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
21 Jun 2015 [TBC] Classic
& Veteran Car Rally, Kent Sun
10:30 The
South of
21 Jun 2015 [TBC] 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
21 Jun 2015 [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.
21 Jun 2015 [TBC] Thai Festival, Epsom Sun 10:00-18:30 Hook Road Arena KT19 8QH. Music & dance, Thai Boxing, Thai carving. About 3.
21 Jun 2015 [TBC] Derbyshire County Show Shardlow showground. Parade ring. Horses, dogs, vintage vehicles, horticultural and floral tent. 01332 793068
21 Jun 2015 [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.
21 Jun 2015 [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 Londons 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.
21 Jun 2015 [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.
21-28 Jun 2015 [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.
24-28 Jun 2015 [TBC] Glastonbury Festival
24 Jun - 05 Jul 2015 [TBC] World City Music Village Multiple free events. 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. Video World City Music Village Festival, London
25-28 Jun 2015 [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
25-28 Jun 2015 [TBC] Crystal Palace Overground Festival Sat 11:00 till late18:00 Westow Park & Crystal Palace Triangle, London SE19 3AN. Something for everyone, including a table tennis competition, markets, spoken word, art trails, light shows, DJs, BBQs, barn dances, cider festival, comedy, sports, music, film, vintage and plenty more. Free event.
26 Jun - 04 Jul 2015 Greenwich Festival A week of amazing street theatre. All events Greenwich Festival
26-28 Jun 2015 [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.
26 Jun - 04 Jul 2015 [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.
27 Jun 2015 [TBC] Pride London Sat 13:00 Huge parade from Baker Street to Whitehall, with 150 groups of walkers, dancers and large floats. Live music in Trafalgar Square till 20:00. Free event. Pride In London. Video: 2013 Parade 2013 Trafalgar Square
27 Jun
2015 [TBC] Burwell Carnival. Sat
12:00-22:45 Burwell, Cambridge CB25 0AP. 12:00
Parade from Margarete Field to Village College. 13:30
Fly Past by Spitfire from RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
27 Jun 2015 [TBC] Isle Of Wight Mardi Gras Sat 15:00 Ryde School, Queens Road, High Street, Union Street and Esplanade, Ryde. Held on last Saturday in June. Flagship event and showcases the very best of children and young peoples carnival experience through learning, creating and performance.
27 Jun 2015 [TBC] Golowan Festival Penzance. World music, dance, food and market.
27 Jun 2015 [TBC] Kelvedon Community Festival, Essex Sat 12:00-19:30. Two live music stages. Free event.
27 Jun 2015 [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
27 Jun 2015 [TBC] Armed Forces Day Multiple events & locations.
27 Jun 2015 [TBC] Bermondsey Carnival Southwark Park, London SE16. Live bands, food, fun fair. Attendance 30,000. Bermondsey Carnival - Bermondsey Beat Sat 12:00-18:00. Free event.
27 Jun 2015 [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.
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27-28 Jun 2015 [TBC] Lark in the Park 11:00-16:00 Seaside Recreation Ground, Seaside Road, Eastbourne BN22 7NR.
27-28 Jun 2015 [TBC] Chesterfield Canal Festival Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 Staveley Town Basin S43 3XZ. Canal boats, vintage bus & steam train tours, entertainment marquee, childrens 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.
27-28 Jun 2015 [TBC] Morris Minor National Rally Sat-Sun Kelmarsh Hall, Northampton.
27-28 Jun 2015 [TBC] Fire Engine 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.
27-28 Jun 2015 [TBC] Newbury Food Festival 10:00-16:00
28 Jun 2015 Capital to Coast, London to Hove Charity Bike Ride. Sun 07:30-08:30 start from Kempton Park. 2000 riders expected.
28 Jun 2015 [TBC] South End Green Festival 10:30-17:00 South End Green, London NW3 2PT. Music, food, drink, crafts, childrens fair, dog competition etc. Every year around 4,000 people celebrate summer in one of London's friendliest and most beautiful neighbourhoods. Organised by local traders and residents, with profits going to local good causes.
28 Jun 2015 [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.
28 Jun 2015 [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.
28 Jun - 04 Jul 2015 [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.
01-05 Jul 2015 [TBC] Henley Royal Regatta About 100 races over five days, on a 1 mile 550 yard course, which takes approximately seven minutes to cover.
02-05 Jul 2015 [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, cafs, music, performance art, duck race. Norwich Mayors Celebration
03 Jul 2015 [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
03-05 Jul 2015 [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
03-05 Jul 2015 [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.com03 Jul - 28 Aug 2015 [TBC] 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.
04 Jul 2015 [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 |
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Thames
Barge Driving Events
04 Jul 2015 Thames
Historic Barge Rowing Event Unique London fun
rowing event. Set up in 1975 by a charity called The Transport On Water
Association (TOW) with the backing of Members of Parliament and Members of
the House of Lords. About 12 teams of between 4 and 8 members who drive
(steer and row) 30 ton barges over a seven mile course for about 90
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04 Jul 2015 [TBC] Guildford 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
04 Jul 2015 [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.
04-05 Jul 2015 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.
04-05 Jul 2015 [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.
04-05 Jul 2015 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. Video Paddle Round The Pier
04-05 Jul 2015 [TBC] Stratford Upon Avon River Festival One of the regions leading free festivals with 50,000 revelers.
04-20 Jul 2015 [TBC] Wenlock Olympian Games A multitude of sporting events.
05 Jul 2015 Berkshire Motor Show Sun 10:15-18:30 Prospect Park, Liebenrood Road, Reading, Berkshire. RG30 2ND. Military vehicles, classic cars and bikes, arena displays, crafts and more. About 8.
05 Jul 2015 [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 citys biggest and most inclusive summer party - a celebration of the diverse communities of East Oxford. Cowley Road Carnival, Oxford
05 Jul 2015 [TBC] Banbury Town Mayors Sunday & Hobby Horse Day 13:00-16:00. Hobby horse procession to Peoples Park, Morris dancing and general horsing about.
05 Jul 2015 [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
05 Jul 2015 [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.
05-12 Jul 2015 [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.
07-09 Jul 2015 [TBC] Great Yorkshire Show Great Yorkshire Showground. Attendance 125,000. At the Show
08-15 Jul 2015 [TBC] Mouth Of The Tyne Festival Thu-Sun. Live music and art, with a maritime flavour - north and south of the river.
10 Jul 2015 [TBC] Camden Lock Live Fri 10:00-22:00 Camden Lock, Regents Canal, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8AF. Fantastic line up of performances and live entertainment. Our very own, free, one day boutique festival is here to guarantee an amazing day out. Live music, street performers, dance workshops, delicious cocktails, yummy food, artisan shopping and much much more everything brought to the heart of Camden to offer a full spectacle of festivities for everyone! Free event.
10-11 Jul 2015 [TBC] British Beach Polo Championships Fri-Sat Sandbanks, Dorset. General admission about 25. Evening beach party at additional cost.
10-11 Jul 2015 [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. Sat 13:00 Carnival Procession, Hudawi Cultural Centre, to town centre. 13:00-21:00 Local artists & Caribbean food - St Georges Square, St Peters 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.
10-12 Jul 2015 [TBC] Willow Festival, Peterborough Fri 16:00-23:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-23:00 Peterborough Embankment. Quality R&B, funk, soul, ska and jazz on 6 stages. 50,000 attendance. Run by unpaid volunteers, and bands perform at their own cost. Free event. Video Willow Festival
10-12 Jul 2015 [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.
10-19 Jul 2015 [TBC] Brass:
Durham Internation
11 Jul 2015 [TBC] Littlehampton Carnival Sat 10:00-16:00 Town centre, 18:00 Procession of colourful floats, bands and performers. Fun fair.
11 Jul 2015 [TBC] Lewisham Peoples Day Sat 12:00-20:00 Mountsfield Park. An eclectic mix of entertainment including music on 3 themed stages, dance and wonderful street theatre as well as childrens activities, sports, fashion shows and crafts. Attendance 30,000. Free event. Lewisham Peoples Day
11 Jul 2015 [TBC] Uckfield Festival Big Day Out Sat 13:30 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 event. Video Uckfield Festival
11 Jul 2015 [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.
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11 Jul 2015 Romsey
Beggars Fair
Saturday. Music, dance and street entertainment, Romsey, Hampshire. Folk, jazz, blues and world music, colourful dance displays and childrens entertainment. From big bands on the Cornmarket stage to acoustic music in gardens and pub sessions - the day has a great atmosphere. Free event. |
11 Jul 2015 [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.
11-12 Jul 2015 [TBC] Shoreditch Festival, London 12:00 Hoxton Street. Free entrance.
11-12 Jul 2015 [TBC] Eastbourne Extreme Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 Eastern seafront. One of the biggest FREE extreme sports festivals in the UK. Adventure filled weekend featuring a huge line up of air, land and water based outdoor pursuits. Eastbourne Extreme
11-12 Jul 2015 [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.
11-12 Jul 2015 [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
11-12 Jul 2015 [TBC] Bognor Birdman Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00. Competitors launch themselves from the pier and beach, attempting man-powered flight. Bognor Birdman
11-12 Jul 2015 [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.
11-12 Jul 2015 [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. Basingstoke Live
11-12 Jul 2015 [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.
11-12 Jul 2015 [TBC] ClogFest Sat-Sun Skipton, North Yorks. Held on the second weekend in July to celebrate English Step Dance.
12 Jul 2015 [TBC] McMichael Radio Rally & Car Boot Sale Sun 09:30 Reading Rugby Football Club, Sonning Lane RG4 6ST. Annual Sale of amateur radio equipment, test equipment, computers etc. Large Car Boot area, licensed bar, barbecue, demonstrations and displays by special interest groups. Indoor area for Traders. McMichael Radio Rally
12 Jul 2015 [TBC] Oxted Pram Race Sun 15:00.
12 Jul 2015 [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
12 Jul 2015 [TBC] Stafford Festival The first two Sundays in July. Street theatre, live music, and party in the park. Sun 06 Jul 2014 Party In The Park Family fun with face painting, art workshops, entertaining shows, train rides and lots more at Victoria Park. Free event. Sun 13 Jul 2014 Live @ The Castle The best of local live music from 12:00-22:00 at Stafford Castle. Local bands and singers on the main stage & acoustic marquee. 3.
12 Jul - 20 Sep 2015 [TBC] Sky Ride Sky Ride is an annual series of car-free cycle events held across the UK throughout the summer. Cycling is one of the fastest growing sports, and currently about 110,000 take part in these rides. Sky Ride aims to get one million more people onto bikes. Video www.goskyride.com
15-19 Jul 2015 [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
16-24 Jul 2015 [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.
16 Jul - 27 Aug 2015 [TBC] Summer Breeze on the Quay, Poole Six weeks of live music, street entertainment and fabulous fireworks every Thursday evening from mid July until the end of August. 19:00 Live music, street entertainment and 22:00 fabulous fireworks.
17-19 Jul 2015 [TBC] Upton Blues Festival Fri-Sun. Britains biggest free blues festival with over 90 performances on 3 official stages and 9 pub stages. Excellent camping facilities. Free event.
17-19 Jul 2015 [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, childrens entertainment, continental market, a fantastic array of food and drink. Free event. Map
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17-19 Jul 2015
Bug Jam
Fri-Sun Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, NN29 7XA. VW festival with Drag Racing, Stunt Displays, Jet Car, Show & Shine, Traders, Autojumble, 5 Music Arenas and Funfair. See link for tickets. |
17-26 Jul 2015 [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.
17-26 Jul 2015 [TBC] Birmingham International Jazz Festival More jazz per square metre than New Orleans - multiple venues citywide.
17-26 Jul 2015 [TBC] 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.
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of Wight Carnivals http://www.isleofwight.com/whatson.html 18 Jul 2015 [TBC] Newport Main Carnival. Sat 19:30 |
18 Jul 2015 [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.
18 Jul 2015 [TBC] Derby
Caribbean Carnival Sat 13:00 Parade Pear
Street to city centre.
18 Jul 2015 [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.
18 Jul 2015 [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
18 Jul 2015 [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.
18 Jul 2015 [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.
18 Jul 2015 [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.
18 Jul 2015 [TBC] Goring & Streatley Regatta
18 Jul 2015 [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
18 Jul 2015 [TBC] Chippenham River Festival Sat 0:00-17:00 Island Park. Festival flotilla, raft race, canoeing, live music. Free entrance to the park.
18 Jul 2015 [TBC] Brazilica Festival, Liverpool Sat 20:00 Williamson Square hosts the main stage and Brazilian market. Magical night-time carnival parade lights up the city streets ending with a spectacular finale at 21:30. The UKs biggest Samba Carnival, with an audience of over 80,000 people. Run in partnership by Orb Events and the Liverpool Carnival Company. Culmination of the Brazilica Festival Week, bringing a taste of Brazils carnival atmosphere to the streets of Liverpool with live music, dance, art, sport, culture, food and film.
18-19 Jul 2015 [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 event. Video Lambeth Country Show
18-19 Jul 2015 [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.
18-19 Jul 2015 [TBC] British Rowing Championships - Juniors National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham.
18-19 Jul 2015 [TBC] Royal International Air Tattoo Sat-Sun RAF Fairford. The biggest UK air show - attendance 167,000. See site for tickets.
18-19 Jul 2015 [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 Jul 2015 [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.
19 Jul 2015 [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
19 Jul 2015 [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.
19 Jul 2015 [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 Video: Music Stage Hastings Pirate Day Pirate Day in Hastings
22-26 Jul 2015 [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.
23-26 Jul 2015 [TBC] Warwick Folk Festival Warwick Folk Festival and its friendly Fringe offer something for everyone with a pulsating programme of more than 130 events . Traditional English folk music and dance with blues, country and rock. Dance displays, procession and open air concerts during the weekend. See website for further details and tickets.
23-26 Jul 2015 [TBC] Hatherleigh Festival, Devon Four days of amazing street theatre and performance, with many free events.
24-26 Jul 2015 [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.
24-26 Jul 2015 [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.
24-26 Jul 2015 [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 about 6 per day. Youtube Channel
25 Jul 2015 [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.
25 Jul 2015 [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.
25 Jul 2015 [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
25 Jul 2015 [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.
25-26 Jul 2015 [TBC] Newhaven Fort, Sussex A weekend of living history demonstrations covering military life from Napoleonic times to WWII, with a focus on WW1.
25-26 Jul 2015 [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
25-26 Jul 2015 [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
25-26 Jul 2015 [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.
25-26 Jul 2015 [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.
25-26 Jul 2015 [TBC] Clarence Park Free Music Festival 12:00-20:00 Clarence Park, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield. marci@themusiccollective.co.uk 07779 911914
25-26 Jul 2015 [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.
25-26 Jul 2015 [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.
25-26 Jul 2015 [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.
25-26 Jul 2015 [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
25-26 Jul 2015 [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.
25-26 Jul 2015 [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.
25-26 Jul 2015 [TBC] Lammas Festival, Eastbourne Sat-Sun Seafront. Live Music from 11:00. Parade of Giants 12:00. Carnival Parade The Giants Drummers24 Jul - 01 Aug 2015 [TBC] Monmouth Festival One of the biggest free music festivals. Local and national musicians from rock, classical, pop, folk, jazz, ska and punk. Main Stage, Blestium Street - Rock, Pop, Funk, Country, Etc. The Three Horse Shoes, Drybridge Street - Folk & Jazz. St Mary's Church, St. Mary's Street - Classical Music. Robin Hood, Blestium Street - Chill Out (Carnival Sunday). Green Dragon, Cinderhill Steet - Folk, Jazz, Pop. On 27th July it's Carnival Sunday and the whole of Monnow Street and Blestium Street are full of markets, workshops, stalls, and rides.
24 Jul - 14 Sep 2014 Sheepdog Trials
25 Jul - 01 Aug 2015 [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 2015 [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
26 Jul 2015 [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.
26 Jul 2015 [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.
26 Jul 2015 [TBC] Create Festival Sun 11:00-20:00 Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 5HD. Folk, rock, spoken word & outdoor theatre - one of the South Easts biggest free music festivals. Free Parking.
26 Jul 2015 [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
26 Jul 2015 [TBC] Ilfracombe Birdman Sunday. Flying madness from the pier. Live music, fairground, strongman, stalls and refreshments.
28-30 Jul 2015 [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.
30 Jul - 02 Aug 2015 [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.
30 Jul - 24 Aug 2015 [TBC] Free Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Laughing Horse 6,000 performances, 300 shows, 30 stages and 17 venues. Program
31 Jul - 02 Aug 2015 [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. Spectacular fireworks on Saturday night at 22:30.
31 Jul - 02 Aug 2015 [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.
31 Jul - 02 Aug 2015 [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.
31 Jul - 07 Aug 2015 [TBC] Sidmouth Folk Week Multiple events around town, on outdoor spaces, and in pubs and clubs.
31 Jul - 08 Aug 2015 [TBC] National Eisteddfod of Wales, Cardiff Festival Fields, Millennium Coastal Park. Llanelli. 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. About 15.
01 Aug 2015 [TBC] Brighton Pride Sat 11:00 Parade, Madeira Drive to Preston Park - vibrant, brash and cheeky. 12:00-22:00 Party in Preston Park - about 20. Video: 2012 Parade (34 mins) 2013 Parade (35 mins) Pride Brighton
01 Aug 2015 [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
01 Aug 2015 [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.
01 Aug 2015 [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.
01 Aug 2015 [TBC] Ryde Main Carnival, Isle of Wight Sat 16:45 assemble esplanade & canoe lake, 17:15 judging, 18:15 procession.
01 -02 Aug 2015 [TBC] Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic Fri-Sun 09:00 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.
01 -02 Aug 2015 [TBC] Northampton Festival - NNestival Sat-Sun Midsummer Meadow, Bedford Road, Northampton NN1 5NX. The NNestival festival will focus on local foods, businesses, bands, artists, community groups and charities. Live stage, acoustic tent and DJ zone. Northampton Festival is a not-for-profit organisation set up by Northants locals in order to promote all that's cool about the area. Free event.
01 -02 Aug 2015 [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 15. Video.
01 -02 Aug 2015 [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
01 -02 Aug 2015 [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.
01 -02 Aug 2015 [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.
01-07 Aug 2015 [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.
01-08 Aug 2015 [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
02 Aug 2015 [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
02 Aug 2015 [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.
06-08 Aug 2015 [TBC] Tour Britania Cheshire and North Wales. Primarily designed for historic cars. We have been encouraged to go back to the original and successful 2/3 day format. The key factor will be to use more open drivers roads. There is an excellent selection of venues in that locality from which we can choose and we will take direction to that effect from our Survey currently taking place.
06-09 Aug 2015 [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. 2013 Video Bristol Balloon Fiesta
06 Aug - 03 Sep 2015 [TBC] The Night Market at Camden Lock Thursdays - Camden Lock, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8AF. Series of late night street food events. Weve got Backyard Cinema returning to show an exciting array of outdoor movies, the best selection of our world class street food, cocktail bars, DJs & live music.07-08 Aug 2015 [TBC] Wargrave & Shiplake Regatta Fri-Sat.
07-14 Aug 2015 [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.
08 Aug 2015 [TBC] Swindon & Wiltshire Pride Sat 12:00-22:00 Old Town Gardens. 11:30 Parade from the Avery in the Old Town Gardens. Swindon & Wiltshire Pride
08 Aug 2015 [TBC] Shanklin Illuminated Carnival, Isle of Wight. Saturday 19:00 Popham Road, Old Village, Chine Avenue. Part of Shanklin Carnival Week.
08 Aug 2015 [TBC] Cardiff Carnival Sat 11:30-17:30 City Centre Parade and stages in The Hayes and Queen Street. Dance, samba drumming, quirky street theatre, Brazilian martial arts, live music and rollerskaters.
08 Aug 2015 [TBC] Rugby Music Festival Sat, Caldercott Park. Music and family entertainment. Free event.
08-09 Aug 2015 [TBC] Prudential RideLondon Sat FreeCycle. 50,000 riders. Eight-mile traffic-free route that features many of the capitals world-famous landmarks, from Buckingham Palace in the west to the Tower of London in the east via the Houses of Parliament and St Pauls. Londons greatest sights will create an inspiring backdrop for a memorable day of cycling. Sun London-Surrey 100. Starts in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, then follows a 100-mile route on closed roads through the capital and into Surreys stunning countryside. Finishes on The Mall in central London, shortly before 150 professional cyclists race in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic on a similar route.
08-10 Aug 2015 [TBC] Whitby Regatta
08-15 Aug 2015 [TBC] Yarmouth Carnival, Isle of Wight Sat 17:30 Procession, Yarmouth Green through the town - culmination of the week's festivities.
09 Aug 2015 [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 Lewes to Newhaven Raft Race
09 Aug 2015 [TBC] UK Backward Run Sunday, Heaton Park, Manchester M25 2SW. Five categories, including male 1 mile backward race, female 1 mile backward race.
09 Aug 2015 [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.
09 Aug 2015 [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.
09 Aug 2015 [TBC] Skegness Carnival Sun 13:00-17:00 Parade from Wainfleet Road to Seaview car park. Floats, bands, BBQ, beach games, pet show etc.
11-12 Aug 2015 [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
13-14 Aug 2015 [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.
13-16 Aug 2015 [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
14 Aug 2015 [TBC] Dawlish Carnival One of Devon's largest. Parade likely to be 19:30 from John Nash Way.
14-15 Aug 2015 [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.
14-16 Aug 2015 [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
15 Aug 2015 [TBC] Southend Illuminated Carnival Sat 19:45 from Southchurch Park, goes along Southend seafront past the Pier at 20:30 and reaches Shorefield Road in Westcliff at 21:30. The best viewing point is City Beach. Illuminated Parade of about 60 floats and samba bands etc. Video Southend Illuminated Carnival
15 Aug 2015 [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.
15 Aug 2015 [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.
15 Aug 2015 [TBC] Pride Cymru (Cardiff Mardi Gras) Saturday, Coopers Field, Cardiff. Gay festival. Attendance 30,000.
15-16 Aug 2015 [TBC] 1066 Game & Country Fayre The Normanshurst Estate, Catsfield, E Sussex. Agricultural and traditional country displays, equine, clay pigeon shooting, dog show, agility, herding, outdoor activities, music, crafts and trade stalls, set in beautiful surroundings. 3000 visitors per day. Gate: price about 8.
15-16 Aug 2015 [TBC] Festival of Wildlife Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00 Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Bradborne Vale Road, Sevenoaks TN13 3DH. Tel: 01732 456407. Whether you are interested in our guided walks and bug hunting activities or whether you would like your face painted as your favorite bug, we have something for everyone to enjoy. Come dressed as a woodland creature, or your favorite Alice in Wonderland character - prizes for the best dressed! Enjoy an Alice inspired afternoon tea with Mrs Tea in our very own pop up vintage style tea room. Come with an open mind and leave knowing a little bit more about the natural environment and the wildlife of Kent. Free event. Car parking, 2.
15-16 Aug 2015 [TBC] Christchurch Carnival, Isle Of Wight Sat 10:00-22:00 Fun and fireworks on the Quay, Sun 14:00 Procession.
15-16 Aug 2015 [TBC] Beccles Carnival, Norfolk Sat Family fun on the quayside, Sun 13:00 Carnival Parade. 07527 115697. www.askanthea.com/becclescarnival
15-16 Aug 2015 [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
15-16 Aug 2015 [TBC] Bridport Carnival, Dorset Sat 19:30 Carnival. Sun 21:00 Torch procession, 22:00 Fireworks.
15-16 Aug 2015 [TBC] Folkestone
Harbour Festival Free music and
entertainment with live bands and DJ.
Based on previous events - Harley
Davidson display, Aston Martin display, Kent
Fire Brigade safety display, Coast Guard stand, championship power boat
racing, raft race, fun fair, licenced bar and food
outlets.
15-16 Aug 2015 [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
15-17 Aug 2015 [TBC] Aldeburgh Regatta & Carnival, Suffolk Sat-Mon - 3 days of events for all ages. Carnival Monday - swimming races in the sea, childrens sports, and the life-boat launch. 15:15 Carnival procession, High Street. 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
15-16, 22-23 & 29-31 Aug 2015 [TBC] Summer Squall, Ramsgate Three festival weekends 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.
16 Aug 2015 [TBC] Blockorama Sun 14:00-21:00 Hornimans Pleasure Park, Kensal Road, London W10. Steel bands likely to include: Ebony Steel Band, Real Steel Orchestra, Pantonics The New Generation Steel Orchestra, Endurance Steel Orchestra, Pan Nation Steel Orchestra, Sir John Cass Steel Orchestra. Free event.
16 Aug 2015 [TBC] Nottingham Caribbean Carnival Sun Procession 14:00 arriving Forest Recreation Ground at 16:00. Entertainment till 22:00. Caribbean food, funfair and family area. Attendance 80,000.
16-21 Aug 2015 [TBC] Ramsgate Week Hosted by the Royal Temple Yacht Club. A must for all sailing enthusiasts, with plenty of evening entertainment in the town.
16-22 Aug 2015 [TBC] Fowey Royal Regatta Wed: Carnival Procession. Sat: Illuminated Dinghy Procession and Fireworks.
19 Aug 2015 [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
19 Aug 2015 [TBC] Cromer Carnival Wed 19:00 Parade through the Town via Runton Road and Beach Road. 07748 221270.
20-21 Aug 2015 [TBC] Clacton Airshow Thu-Fri 11:00-17:00 Seafront. Free air display with vintage fly-pasts, modern jet fly-pasts and ground displays. Attendance 90,000.
20-23 Aug 2015 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 Waless Royal Regiments 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.
21-23 Aug 2015 [TBC] Upton Festival Fri-Sun Fish Meadow, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire. Live music till midnight. Camping available. See link for details and tickets.
21-24 Aug 2015 [TBC] NASC Street Rod Nationals Trinity Park, Ipswich. Cruise Sunday, show & shine, live bands. Public day is Sunday.
21-30 Aug 2015 [TBC] Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival Live music, fine art, photography and gaming events. 10 days, 20 venues and 100s of artists. Free entrance.
22 Aug 2015 [TBC] Dawlish Air Show Saturday. Air display and live music. Free event.
22 Aug 2015 [TBC] Manchester Pride Sat 13:00 Parade - Deansgate to the gay village, Whitworth Street. 100+ floats.
22 Aug 2015 [TBC] Cosmopolitan Carnival Leicester City Centre. This amazing event celebrates Leicester as being the most culturally diverse city in the UK outside London. Multicultural carnival procession, performances and workshops on the High Street. Main stage in Jubilee Square with live bands and performance area in the city centre, with spoken word, comedy, acoustic performances and much more. Street theatre, art gallery, market stalls, large scale film projection, fire, dance and music.
22 Aug 2015 [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
22-23 Aug 2015 [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
22-23 Aug 2015 [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
22-23 Aug 2015 [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
22-23 Aug 2015 [TBC] Party In The Park, Poole Sat-Sun 12:00-19:00 Ashley Cross Green, Poole, Dorset BH14 8UF. Outdoor stage, carnival activities, world cuisine, bar, games, market stalls and a top line up of live bands and international DJs. 2014 Headliners - Sat: Norman Jay and his Good Times, Sun: Jazzie B of Soul II Soul fame.
22-23 Aug 2015 [TBC] Colchester Free Festival Sat-Sun 11:00-19:00 Castle Park. Music and arts festival organised by the community for the community. Attendance 15,000.
22-29 Aug 2015 [TBC] Fareham Art Trail Includes exhibitions, sculpture garden, art events, free magnetic art. On Bank Holiday Monday why not come down and exchange something at our Big Southern Art Swap: visual art, poetry, photography and applied arts are all welcome to be swapped! Entry is free and there is a free catalogue and map available from mid August around the borough.
22-31 Aug 2015 [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 childrens activities. Video 2013 Procession Arundel Festival
22 Aug - 06 Sep 2015 [TBC] Artwave Festival, Sussex Lewes districts 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.
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23 Aug 2015 [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
23-24 Aug 2015 [TBC] Liverpool International Music Festival - Sefton Park Free Events in a beautiful green space. Kicking off with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Sense of Sound.
23 Aug 2015 [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
23 Aug 2015 [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.
23 Aug 2015 [TBC] Beer & Cider Festival Sun 12:30 White Horse Country Park, Westbury, Wiltshire BA13 4LU. Live music, BBQ & family fun.
23 Aug 2015 [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
23 Aug 2015 [TBC] Aylesbury Showcase Sun 12:00 Market Square and Kingsbury, Aylesbury Town Centre. Free live music event.
24-31 Aug 2015 [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.
26 Aug 2015 [TBC] Sandown Illuminated Carnival Wed 21:00 Culver Parade through town. Route takes 1 hour. 01983 402334.
26-30 Aug 2015 [TBC] 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. 600 acre site - about 20. The Great Dorset Steam Fair
27-29 Aug 2015 [TBC] Dartmouth Regatta Thu-Sat. Regatta, air display, fete, cider night, market, plus free firework displays Thu and Sat.
27-30 Aug 2015 [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.
28-30 Aug 2015 [TBC] Bicton Festival & Big Gig Fri-Sun, Bicton College, Budleigh Salterton, Devon EX9 7BY. Friendly music festival with two stages, overlooking the lake. Picnics, local food, beers and ciders, engulfed by amazing music. Please see website for tickets.
28-30 Aug 2015 [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
28-30 Aug 2015 [TBC] Stroud Fringe Festival Fri-Sun.150 acts on outdoor stages and local pubs. Mostly free. Facebook Get involved
28-30 Aug 2015 [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.
28-30 Aug 2015 [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.
28-30 Aug 2015 [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.
28-31 Aug 2015 [TBC] Cardifest Fri-Sun Daily until late. Main stage, metal stage, acoustic stage, exhibitors, stalls and arena.
29 Aug 2015 [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.
29 Aug 2015 [TBC] Ryde Illuminated Carnival Sat 20:30 The Esplanade. Biggest of the Isle of Wight Illuminated Carnivals. Ryde Illuminated Carnival
29 Aug 2015 [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
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29-31 Aug 2015 Northampton Festival of Water Sat-Mon. Major waterways event on the River Nene Waterfront at Beckets Park. An array of attractions on and off the water providing a fun day out for all the family. Up to 200 boats, including leisure, trade, heritage and working narrowboats, are expected in the marina and along the river front as well as a wealth of smaller craft such as canoes, rowing boats, sailboats, windsurfers and ribs. There will also be opportunities for visitors to get afloat on board trip boats and water taxis. Free event. |
29-31 Aug 2015 [TBC] Durham Streets Summer Festival 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 Durhams most stunning and unique venues.
30 Aug 2015 [TBC] Notting Hill Carnival - JOuvert (Jouvay) Sun 06:00-09:00 from junction Kensal Road & Ladbroke Grove. Traditional day break start to carnival, steeped in tradition. Participants cover themselves and others in paint, chocolate, mud, oil and white powder. Be aware that you may be hugged by muddy revelers. Video Free event. |
29-30 Aug 2015 [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
29-30 Aug 2015 [TBC] Bristol International Kite
Festival Now a biennial event. Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 Ashton Court.
Spectacular themed kites, giant octopi, bears, tigers, dogs and catsl.
Synchronised flying to music. Man-lifting kites, kite-propelled buggies and land boards.
Aerial combat with traditional Japanese fighting kites.
Spectacular ground-based air creations and air sculptures.
Free children s kite-making workshops. Fantastic
play structures and childrens attractions, specialist kite traders, a
licensed bar, food and drink.
29-30 Aug 2015 [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 Aug 2015 [TBC] London Mela Sun 12:00-21:00 Gunnersbury Park, Ealing. The London Mela is Europes largest outdoor South Asian festival, with an attendance of 80,000 people. Nine zones - a spectacular line up of live music, dance, visual arts and food from South Asia, and a large funfair. The event concludes with a spectacular fireworks display. London Mela Free event.
30 Aug 2015 [TBC] Arun Bathtub Race Sun 11:30 RNLI slipway, Littlehampton. Teams of two or more race a mile up the River Arun in home made boats built from bathtubs.
30 Aug 2015 [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.
30 Aug 2015 [TBC] Rye Maritime Festival Sun 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.
31 Aug 2015 Public Holiday - Summer Bank Holiday
31 Aug 2015 [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
31 Aug 2015 [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.
31 Aug 2015 [TBC] Newlyn Fish Festival Mon 09:00-17:00 Harbour. Seafood, Cooking Demonstrations, Childrens 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.
31 Aug 2015 [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
31 Aug 2015 [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.
31 Aug 2015 [TBC] Arundel Festival Bathtub Race Mon 12:00 Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PA. About 30 teams race in bathtubs on the River Arun. Entertainment and music into the evening. The race is free to view, and raises funds for charity. Video1 Video2 Arundel Festival Bathtub Race
01-30 Sep 2015 [TBC] Thames Festival 100 events over a 42 mile stretch of river during September. Street arts, river events, massed choirs, guided walks, tall ships, fireworks etc. Thames Festival01-30 Sep 2015 [TBC] Brighton Digital Festival A celebration of digital culture which runs throughout September. The festival provides an exciting platform for a community led programme produced by a network of organisations from the arts and digital communities, alongside individuals who are passionate about digital culture. Many events are free - see website.
04-08 Sep 2015 [TBC] Tall Ships Festival The Tall Ships Festival will take place over four sites: Royal Arsenal Woolwich: Some the largest selection of Class A and Class B Tall Ships, and one of our two Tall Ships Festival Villages with live music and entertainment. Maritime Greenwich: Lebara Tall Ships Village. Tall Ships, craft market, a maritime restoration zone, live music and entertainment. Greenwich Peninsula: See some of our largest Tall Ships, live music and entertainment. West India Dock: Up to 24 of our smaller ships. Free event.
Sussex Bonfire Season 2015 Events 05 Sep 2015 [TBC] Uckfield
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05 Sep 2015 [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. In the summer months we will be making torches and banners for the carnival and help is always welcome. Video Uckfield Bonfire
05 Sep 2015 [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
05 Sep 2015 [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.
05 Sep 2015 [TBC] Chislehurst Rocks Music Festival Saturday. Chislehurst Recreation Ground, Empress Drive, Chislehurst BR7 5BG. www.chislehurstrocks.co.uk Free event.
05-06 Sep 2015 [TBC] Southend Airshow & Military Festival Sat-Sun. One of Europe's largest free air shows, drawing crowds of 500,000. Hours of flying, and lots of of attractions along the seafront. Good luck to the new organizers. Seeking sponsors - if you feel you could help, please see the website.
05-06 Sep 2015 [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.
05-06 Sep 2015 [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.
05-06 Sep 2015 [TBC] WaterFest Weymouth Maritime festival celebrating the town's maritime heritage. Nautically themed activities, boat building displays, lobster pot making, street theatre, marine art and local seafood. Acqua Jet Packs from Pool will be in the harbour demonstrating their Flyboard Experience.
06 Sep 2015 [TBC] Klezmer In The Park 12:15-18:00 Regents Park Band Stand, London. An afternoon of Jewish music and family fun. Free event.
06 Sep 2015 [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.
06 Sep 2015 [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.
06 Sep 2015 [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.
06 Sep 2015 [TBC] Great North Run Sun 11:00 Newcastle to South Shields. 54,000 runners, 80,000 spectators and an electric atmosphere. 13.1 miles. The biggest and most iconic half marathon in the world. See The Red Arrows at the start and finish. Main start about 10:40. Evening party on the quayside. The junior run is usually the day before, on Saturday.
06 Sep 2015 [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.
06 Sep 2015 [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.
06-13 Sep 2015 [TBC] Tour of Britain Cycle Race Tour of Britain
07-08 Sep 2015 [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
08 Sep 2015 [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.
10-13 Sep 2015 [TBC] Heritage Open Days Heritage Open Days celebrates Englands fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to places that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors. It is a once-a-year chance to discover architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities that bring local history and culture to life.
11 Sep 2015 [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.
11-12 Sep 2015 [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.
11-12 Sep 2015 [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.
11-13 Sep 2015 [TBC] Goodwood Revival The worlds 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.
11-13 Sep 2015 [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.
11-20 Sep 2015 [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.
11-27 Sep 2015 [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.
12 Sep 2015 [TBC] Crowborough Bonfire Held on the second Saturday in September. 13:30 Carnival and 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
12 Sep 2015 [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 38. BBC Proms In The Park
12 Sep 2015 [TBC] Romsey Show Saturday, Broadlands Park. Saturday. Excellent country show for families. About 14.
12 Sep 2015 [TBC] Windmill Hill Soap Box Derby Windmill Road, Bramham, West Yorkshire, LS23.
12 Sep 2015 [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.
12 Sep 2015 [TBC] Will Adams Festival, Rochester Sat 11:00-16:30 Gillingham Park. Celebrate Japanese and English relations with a free, fun-filled, family festival about our very own, Gillingham-born Will Adams. Take a walk through time, from Tudor England and Tudor maritime history to Japanese culture in the 17th century and Japanese culture in the 21st century.
12 Sep 2015 [TBC] World Garlic Eating Competition 15:00 The George Inn, Main Steet, Chideock, Dorset DT6 6JD.
12 Sep 2015 [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. Now features a dog show - free micro-chipping.
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12-13 Sep 2015 Village
At War Weekend
Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire 40s re-enactment, with wartime exhibitions, musical entertainment, vintage market, firepower and Battle of Britain flying displays, vintage vehicles & tanks, swing dancing, tea dances, historic canal boats, rationed food and more. 6 Adults, under 16s Free. Free Car Parking at official event car parks.Organisers: Friends of the Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne |
12-20 Sep 2015 [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.
12-26 Sep 2015 [TBC] St Ives September Festival A two-week celebration of Music & the Arts in St Ives Cornwall.
12-27 Sep 2015 [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.
13 Sep 2015 [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 start times: 08:45 Ultra, 09:00 Sprint, 10:30-11:30 Classic & Classic Relay, 13:30 Super Sprint. Spectators
13 Sep 2015 [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.13 Sep 2015 [TBC] West Kent Radio and Electronics Fair Sun 10:00-16:00 Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, St Johns Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9XB. A radio and electronics fair appealing to anyone with an interest in radio, computers and electronics. Organised by West Kent Amateur Radio Society. Wide range of trade stalls, Radio Society of Great Britain bookstall, bring & buy stall, plus amateur radio talk-in demonstration station. Catering available throughout the day. On-site car parking. Admission 2.50, accompanied children under 14 and students of the school free.
13 Sep 2015 [TBC] Run to the Beat 10k, London Sun 09:45. London's music 10k run in Wembley Park. 15,000 runners are expected.
13 Sep 2015 [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.
16-20 Sep 2015 [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.
17 Sep 2015 [TBC] Oxford & Thame Show Thu, 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.
18-20 Sep 2015 [TBC] The Little Big Peace Event, Streatham Mini-festival to mark the International Day of Peace. Learn practical skills to achieve peace in your own life, discover how people around the world are working for peace, and meet and connect with new people in your community. Free activities for all the family including music and performance arts.
18-20 Sep 2015 Alchemy Festival, Lincolnshire Scholey Park, Conningsby, Lincolnshire LN44PD. 100 bands and DJs on 7 stages. Free kids activities. About 80.
18-20 Sep 2015 [TBC] Little Big Gig Fri-Sun, Caerthillian Farm, The Lizard, Cornwall TR12 7NX. The three-day family festival celebrating Cornwalls creative talent, in music, beer making and more. As well as the music on stage, festival goers are invited to share and explore their creative talents at various workshops and jamming sessions - you are welcome to bring your instruments and join in. A variety of workshops and activities including yoga, alternative therapies, dance, drumming, arts, crafts, pottery, thatching, green woodworking and wildlife walks making the event an extraordinary mix of Cornish culture. Workshops are open to all ticket holders. Gates open at 09:00. Day tickets from 15. Camping available. Tel: 01326 290 596 info@littlebiggig.co.uk
19 Sep 2015 [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
19 Sep 2015 [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
19 Sep 2015 [TBC] Ringwood Carnival Sat 14:00 Children's Afternoon Procession. 19:15 Torchlight Evening Procession. 21:45 Fireworks.
19 Sep 2015 [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.
19 Sep 2015 [TBC] Bermondsey Street Festival Saturday. Annual traditional village fete with an attendance of 20,000. Live music, dance stage, fashion, competitions, tennis, food, art and crafts. More
19 Sep 2015 [TBC] Mouth
Cancer Walk Sat
13:00 Hyde Park, London.
19-20 Sep 2015 [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.
19-20 Sep 2015 [TBC] Hastings Seafood & Wine Festival Sat-Sun 11:00-19:00 The Staide. 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.
19-20 Sep 2015 [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.
19-20 Sep 2015 [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.
19-20 Sep 2015 [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.
19-20 Sep 2015 [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.
19-20 Sep 2015 [TBC] The Bristol Festival Ashton Court (balloon festival field). Entry by advanced ticket only - about 33 for the weekend.
20 Sep 2015 [TBC] Capstone Festival Sun 11:00-16:00 Capstone Farm Country Park, Capstone Rd, Gillingham, Kent ME7 3JG. A celebration of outdoor pursuits. A host of activities and displays showing aspects of life on a farm and countryside experiences, as well as recreational pursuits including: Kite displays, Bike displays, Wood carving, Thatching, Weaving, Bush crafts, Laser clay, Dog agility, Wax making, Craft workshops, Blacksmith demonstrations, Sheepdog and geese herding, Live country music, Information stands with gardening tips, camping and outdoor wear advice. Free event.
20 Sep 2015 [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.
23-24 Sep 2015 Emergency Services Show Halls 17, 18 and outside area, NEC Birmingham. Over 420 exhibitors and live demonstrations, plus seminars covering surveillance, social media, mobile communications and PPE.
23-27 Sep 2015 [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.
25 Sep 2015 [TBC] Malaysia Night Fri 12:00- 22:00 Trafalgar Square, London. Stage entertainment from 17:00. Bustling Malaysian marketplace, offering ingredients such as sauces, spices and pastes for sale, will give Londoners the opportunity to recreate authentic tasting dishes at home. Sample dishes from top Malaysian restaurants, live cookery demonstrations from well-known chefs and live entertainment from singers, dancers and DJ. Free entry.
25 Sep 2015 [TBC] Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning Friday. National fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support.
25-26 Sep 2015 [TBC] Derby Fest Fri-Sat Live performance, music, dance, film and more. Saturday is street entertainment day.
25-26 Sep 2015 [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.
26 Sep 2015 [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.
26 Sep 2015 [TBC] The Great River Race, London Saturday - Docklands to Richmond. 11:40 Start - Millwall Riverside, spread over 75 minutes. 14:40 End - Ham House, Richmond, spread over 2 hours. Biggest race of its type in Europe - 22 miles, 300 boats & 2000 competitors. Thousands of spectators gather at the riverside near Ham House. Timings Video The Great River Race, London
26 Sep 2015 [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
26 Sep 2015 [TBC] UK
Beatbox Championships Saturday afternoon, Brixton Jamm, 261 Brixton Road, London SW9 6LH. Vocal percussion of drum
beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using mouth, lips, tongue and voice.
26-27 Sep 2015 [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 2015 [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.
27 Sep 2015 [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.
30 Sep - 04 Oct 2015 [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 2015 [TBC] National Poetry Day Thu 13:00-18:00 The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX. Join Southbank Centre and the Poetry Society. Featuring poetry, spoken-word performances and poetry film. Free event.
01 Oct - 01 Nov 2015 [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.
02 Oct 2015 [TBC] Light Night Leeds Fri 17:00-22:00 Leeds City Centre. Spectacular large scale light projections, exhibitions, installations, film, dance, music, theatre and street performances. Many arts organisations and public buildings will be opening their doors late into the night as artists transform spaces into temporary showcases of their work. Bring your friends and family along to experience a fantastic festival atmosphere, navigate your way around over 50 different events across the city centre, and sample some delicious street food.
02 Oct 2015 [TBC] Dartford Festival of Light 18:30-19:30 Lantern parade High Street. Probable climax with performances by Bloco Fogo Samba. More
02-04 Oct 2015 [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
02-04 Oct 2015 [TBC] Broadstairs Food Festival 10:00 Victoria Gardens and Promenade. 60 stalls plus local chefs and a team from Thanet College.
02-04 Oct 2015 [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.
03 Oct 2015 [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.
03 Oct 2015 [TBC] Northiam Bonfire 19:30 Procession from the bonfire field to the Muddy Duck and return. Bar on the bonfire field - entrance to field 1. 20:30 Bonfire and Fireworks. Bar, food music and amusements on the Bonfire Field
03 Oct 2015 [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
03 Oct 2015 [TBC] UK Rock Paper Scissors Championships Sat 18:00 Green Man Pub, 1 Poultry, The City, London, EC2R 8EJ. (Bank Station exit 9). Rock Paper Scissors - the classic way to settle a dispute or decision. 128 entrants do battle in a knock-out tournament. Spectators are welcome, and can even play the Rock Paper Scissors Challenge for fun.
03 Oct 2015 [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
03 Oct 2015 [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.
03 Oct 2015 [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
03 Oct 2015 [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.
04 Oct 2015 [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.
04 Oct 2015 [TBC] Cardiff Half Marathon Sun 09:00 Civic Centre to Cardiff Castle. Well attended with many runners in fancy dress.
08-10 Oct 2015 Weston Beach Race Fri-Sun. Beach Motocross. Every year Westons Beach undergoes a massive transformation. Giant mountains of sand are formed into a track of unbelievable difficulty. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors. See website for ticket information.
08 Oct - 27 Nov 2015 [TBC] Play Poland Film Festival The largest and longest festival organised by Polish Art Europe, featuring screenings of the best recent Polish short films. Aberfeldy, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Sunderland
09 Oct 2015 [TBC] Bury Light Night Fri 18:00 till late - multiple town centre locations. Music, themed performances and dance, storytelling and poetry in inspired spaces, atmospheric lights and projections bringing buildings alive plus bustling markets.
10 Oct 2015 [TBC] Ninfield Bonfire Sat 19:15 Torch procession from Church Lane. 20:00 Bonfire. 20:30 Fireworks. Parking is limited in the village. Video: Procession Bonfire Fireworks Ninfield Bonfire Society
10 Oct 2015 [TBC] Chard Illuminated Carnival Sat 19:15 Tapstone Road, Old Town, Duck Lane, Crowshute Link, High Street, Fore Street, East Street, Victoria Avenue Roundabout.
10 Oct 2015 [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.
10-11 Oct 2015 [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.
10-11 Oct 2015 [TBC] British National Ploughing Championships & Country Festival Sat-Sun. Wootton St Lawrence, near Basingstoke, Hampshire. 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.
10-18 Oct 2015 [TBC] Hastings Week 9 days of events including the 1066 Battle, Hastings Bonfire, ghost walks etc. Events
11 Oct 2015 [TBC] Sun 09:00 Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1EN. Custom Bike Show, Hot Rods, Wall of death and lots of trade stands. Bands on 3 stages and more bands at Concorde 2. About 5 admission.
11 Oct 2015 [TBC] Royal Parks Half Marathon, London Major half marathon. 16,000 runners & 40,000 spectators. Start and finish in Hyde Park. Taking in Kensington Gardens, Green Park, St Jamess 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 Marathon11 Oct 2015 [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 Upcoming Diwali dates: 11 Nov 2015, 30 Oct 2016. These are not the Trafalgar Square dates.
11 Oct 2015 [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.
11 Oct 2015 [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.
16-18 Oct 2015 [TBC] Weston Beach Race Fri-Sun. Beach Motocross. Every year Weston Super Mare's beach undergoes a massive transformation. Giant mountains of sand are formed into a track of unbelievable difficulty. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors. See website for ticket information.
17 Oct 2015 [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.
17 Oct 2015 [TBC] Nevill Bonfire Sat 18:30 First procession, Highdown Road, Lewes. 20:00 Second procession. 21:15 Fireworks - modest charge. Nevill Juvenile Bonfire Society
17 Oct 2015 [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.
17 Oct 2015 [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
17 Oct 2015 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Trowbridge. Sat 19:00
17 Oct 2015 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Taunton Sat 19:00 (1 hour to pass by)
17 Oct 2015 [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).
17-18 Oct 2015 [TBC] Bristol Classic Bike Show Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show. Sat-Sun Stafford County Show Ground, Staffordshire, ST18 0BD. Tel 01507 529430.17-18 Oct 2015 [TBC] British Rowing Championships - Seniors National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham.
18 Oct 2015 [TBC] Abingdon Marathon Sun 09:00 Tilsley Park OX14 1PU. One thousand runners, and popular with spectators. Abingdon Marathon21 Oct 2015 [TBC] National Apple Day Apple Day symbolizes living better with nature - the apple and the orchard are symbols of hope. They demonstrate how we can have our trees, bees, bats, butterflies, birds and badgers whilst growing good fruit to eat and drink. Find an event near you
21-22 Oct 2015 [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.
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Oct 2015 [TBC] Freak
Week 18:00 Till late,
The Hop Farm, Maidstone
Road, Kent TN12 6PY. Freak Week's attractions lead intrepid visitors through dark, twisting
labyrinths teeming with nightmare characters. The
intense, theatrical special effects and experiences mean that it
is not suitable for young children. About
25. Call: 01622 872068
24 Oct 2015 [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.
24 Oct 2015 [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. Video Firle Bonfire Society Free event - parking about 10.
24 Oct 2015 [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
24 Oct 2015 [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.
24-25 Oct 2015 [TBC] Scottish Ploughing Championships Sat-Sun 09:30-14:00 Newlands Farm and Pittendreich Farm Wester Balgedie, Kinross, KY13 9SL. Horse ploughing, vintage ploughing, trade area, children's rides, vintage machinery displays.
25 Oct 2015 [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
25 Oct 2015 [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.
25 Oct 2015 [TBC] Fireworks, Emsworth 19:30 Sailing Club, 55 Bath Road PO10 7ES. Hot dogs, candy floss, toffee apples, bar snacks. 2 entrance.
25 Oct 2015 [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. Britains biggest Halloween party, attracting up to 40,000 people. Street theatre, ghost tours, fire spinners, food stalls etc. Info 01142 21 1900. Free event.
25 Oct 2015 [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.
25 Oct 2015 [TBC] Titchfield Carnival & Bonfire Sunday. Processions 15:00 & 18:30 titchfieldcarnival@hotmail.co.uk Tel 07547 681585.
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26 Oct - 01 Nov 2015 [TBC] Canterbury Anifest Gulbenkian, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NB. Canterbury Anifest is the South Easts only annual animation festival. Its a great community event that invites people of all ages to come and experience the magic of animation; allowing them to get involved with something out of the ordinary. With its range of workshops, master-classes, talks and films, it has something for everyone. 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.
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Newick Bonfire 31 Oct 2015 [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
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31 Oct 2015 [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.
26-31 Oct 2015 [TBC] Maidenhead Festival of Music & Dance
30 Oct 2015 [TBC] Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens Fire Festival, London Fri 18:00-20:30 Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens (Spring Gardens), London SE11 5HY. Dancers, acrobats, fire jugglers, story tellers, fireworks and a traditional Guy Fawkes bonfire. The festival attracts over 4,000. Free event.
30 Oct 2015 [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 2015 [TBC] Liverpool Halloween Lantern Carnival 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 2015 [TBC] Halloween Events from The National Trust For kids and big kids.
31 Oct 2015 [TBC] Halloween In London
31 Oct 2015 [TBC] Seasonal Events in Salford
31 Oct 2015 [TBC] Battle Bonfire Torch procession, bonfire and fireworks from the famous Sussex bonfire season.
31 Oct 2015 [TBC] Cuckfield Bonfire 18:45 Bonfire, 19:30 Fireworks to music with the Bright FM roadshow. Hot food. About 7.
31 Oct 2015 [TBC] Sparks In The Park, Cardiff Sat 16:30-20:00 Coopers Field. The largest regular annual fireworks event in Wales and one of the largest in the UK. Amazing display of pyrotechnics, a beast of a bonfire, funfair, Capital FM, food stalls, beer tent and jumbo screen. Gates open 16:30, Childrens Fireworks Display 17:45, Bonfire 18:15, Fireworks 19:00 (display lasts approx 30 minutes). About 7.50.
31 Oct 2015 [TBC] Chiddingfold Bonfire 19:00 Procession, St Marys School to village green, 19:30 bonfire, 20:00 fireworks.
31 Oct 2015 [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.
31 Oct 2015 [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.
31 Oct 2015 [TBC] Bexleyheath Fireworks 20:00 Fireworks, Danson Park. 18:00-21:30 Funfair, refreshments, live band and beer tent. About 5.
31 Oct 2015 [TBC] Fireworks, Norwich Sat 16:00-22:00 Earlham Park. 18:30 childrens fireworks, 21:00 main display. Gates open 16:00. Funfair, food and music. About 7.50.
31 Oct 2015 [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
31 Oct 2015 [TBC] Blackheath Fireworks, London 20:00. South Londons biggest and best free firework displays. Attendance 100,000.
31 Oct 2015 [TBC] Winchelsea Bonfire
31 Oct 2015 [TBC] Slough Fireworks & Bonfire Sat 19:45 Upton Court Park. Gates open 17:30. Refreshments and a large fun fair. About 6.
31 Oct 2015 [TBC] TNT Travel Show Sat 09:30-17:30 The Business Design Centre, 52 Upper street, Islington, London N1 0QH. The UK's biggest free travel show, with exclusive travel deals, top travel companies & inspirational travel seminars. Register to secure your free tickets.
31 Oct 2015 [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.
01 Nov 2015 [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
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05 Nov 2014 [TBC] Merseyside Firework Displays Liverpool,
Sefton Park. Bonfire 18:30, Fireworks 19:30. Tel: 0151 233 2008. Free
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04 Nov 2015 [TBC] Lewes Badge Night. 18:00 The Dorset and Cliffe High Street. Video
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Lewes Bonfire - Biggest of the Sussex Bonfires. 05 Nov 2015 Lewes Bonfire
18:00 Barrel run, Cliffe High Street and first Torch Processions. Crowds, noise & flame - ear & eye protection advised. Video:Procession Procession 2 Waterloo Fireworks Lewes District Council - Info & Road Closures
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02 Nov 2015 [TBC] Burnham on Sea Illuminated Carnival Mon 19:30. Part of the Somerset Carnival Ring. Many floats are 100 ft long, each illuminated by up to 25,000 light bulbs. This is a Major event - takes 3 hours to pass by. Carts, plus walkers in fancy dress and marching bands. The carts can have up to 25,000 light bulbs and can be up to 100ft long. The Somerset Illuminated Carnivals are probably the largest in the world - Bridgwater, Burnham, Chard, Ilminster, Glastonbury, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Wellington, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare, and Yeovil. Burnham on Sea Carnival
04 Nov 2015 until 10 Jan 2016 [TBC] Winter Festival & Market, London Transforming Southbank Centre for the festive season. Christmas Market with festive food, handmade craft gifts and warming drinks.
05 Nov 2015 [TBC] Free Firework Spectacular on Poole Quay Poole Quay BH15 1HJ. The largest free firework event in Dorset. 17:00 Free Party with live music and street entertainers. 20:00 Fireworks over Poole Harbour.
05 Nov 2015 [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 2015 2015 [TBC] Guildford Firework Fiesta 19:45 procession from High Street. 20:30 Fireworks at Stoke Park. Free event.
05 Nov 2015 [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 2015 [TBC] Sticklepath Fireshow, Devon 19:30 Finch Foundry Field. Themed fire show with puppets, costumes, music and fireworks. About 7.
05 Nov 2015 [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 2015 [TBC] After Dark, Sheffield Yorkshire's biggest firework spectacular, held at the Don Valley Grass Bowl, Sheffield S9 3TL. 17:30 Opening, 19:30 Bonfire, 21:00 Fireworks set off to music. 20,000 spectators. Giant fun fair, food stalls, Hearts live music stage. Adults 10, children 5, under 3s free. Tickets: 0114 256 5656.
06 Nov 2015 [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
06 Nov 2015 [TBC] Manchester Christmas Lights & Fireworks Fri 18:45 Albert Square. Free celebrations for the festive season. Live music, entertainment, family fun and spectacular fireworks.
06 Nov 2015 [TBC] Big Boom Firework Display, Norwich Fri 19:30 Norwich Castle. Super 12 minute display, organised by Norwich Council. Free.
07 Nov 2015 [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.
07 Nov 2015 [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 Childrens 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 Bonfire07 Nov 2015 [TBC] Lord Mayor's Show, London Sat 11:00-18:00. The show starts early with the River Pageant, then the magnificent Lord Mayor's Procession with 6100 participants, 2000 military personnel, 250 horses, 235 motor vehicles, 65 floats, 20 marching bands, 22 carriages and the glorious State Coach sets off from Mansion House at 11:00. Huge Firework Display on the river at 17:15 from the river between Waterloo and Blackfriars bridges. Lord Mayors Show
07 Nov 2015 [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
07 Nov 2015 [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.
07 Nov 2015 [TBC] Chailey Bonfire Sat 18:00 Torch procession, Mill Lane to village hall. 19:15 Fireworks, 20:00 Music and refreshments.
07 Nov 2015 [TBC] Shoreham Bonfire 18:15 Torch procession from Beach green, 19:00 beach bonfire and professional firework display.
07 Nov 2015 [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.
07 Nov 2015 [TBC] Epsom Fireworks Display & Funfair 17:30 for 19:30 at Hook Road Arena
07 Nov 2015 [TBC] North-Petherton Illuminated Carnival 19:00, A38 Beggers Brook, into town and out towards Bridgwater. Carts, plus walkers in fancy dress and marching bands. The carts can have up to 25,000 light bulbs and can be up to 100ft long. The Somerset Illuminated Carnivals are probably the largest in the world - Bridgwater, Burnham, Chard, Ilminster, Glastonbury, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Wellington, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare, and Yeovil. Route Somerset & Wessex Illuminated Carnivals
07 Nov 2015 [TBC] Lancaster Fireworks Spectacular Part of Light Up Lancaster, a festival of illuminations, art, music and fireworks.
07 Nov 2015 [TBC] Oxford Round Table Fireworks & Bonfire Saturday. South Park, Morrell Avenue. Gates open 16:30. Fireworks 18:45, followed by a huge bonfire. Catering village, Jack FM music stage. About 6.
07-08 Nov 2015 [TBC] Skegness Beach Race Sat-Sun. Motorcycle & Quad racing. Circuit includes impressive mounds, jumps, waves, hoops, chicanes and fast natural sandy straights. Saturday: Kids, quads and sidecars. Sunday: Adult solo class. Attendence 20,000. Free event.
08 Nov 2015 [TBC] West London Radio & Electronics Show Sun 10:00 Kempton Park racecourse, Sunbury on Thames. Amateur radio, computing, test equipment, components etc. Nominal entrance fee. West London Radio & Electronics Show
11 Nov 2015 [TBC] Shepton Mallet Carnival Wed 19:30. Part of the Somerset Carnival Ring. Many floats are 100 ft long, each illuminated by up to 25,000 light bulbs..Major event - takes 3 hours to pass by. Carts, plus walkers in fancy dress and marching bands. The carts can have up to 25,000 light bulbs and can be up to 100ft long. The Somerset Illuminated Carnivals are probably the largest in the world - Bridgwater, Burnham, Chard, Ilminster, Glastonbury, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Wellington, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare, and Yeovil. Video Shepton Mallet Carnival
12 Nov 2015 [TBC] Plymouth Lantern Procession Thu 18:00 City Market Car Park on Cornwall Street PL1 1PS. Lantern procession of 300 children led by Santa in a sleigh pulled by three real reindeer. Live music - last year a samba and brass band with a mix of Afro-Brazilian and percussion music.
12-15 Nov 2015 [TBC] Lumiere Festival, Durham Lumiere will weave a nocturnal art trail through Durham city, with light & sculpture. The event, by Artichoke, will be the biggest of it's kind anywhere in the UK.
13 Nov 2015 [TBC] Wells Illuminated Carnival Fri 19:30. Part of the Somerset Carnival Ring. Many floats are 100 ft long, each illuminated by up to 25,000 light bulbs. Major event - takes 3 hours to pass by. Carts, plus walkers in fancy dress and marching bands. The carts can have up to 25,000 light bulbs and can be up to 100ft long. The Somerset Illuminated Carnivals are probably the largest in the world - Bridgwater, Burnham, Chard, Ilminster, Glastonbury, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Wellington, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare, and Yeovil. Somerset Carnivals
13-15 Nov 2015 [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.
13-15 Nov 2015 [TBC] Front Room - Totterdown Art Trail, Bristol Fri-Sun. Bristols original arts trail - 180 artists, 60 venues and 5,000 visitors. Front Rooms, basements and gardens are transformed into mini galleries where artists and visitors can enjoy, discuss and purchase arts. Totterdown is close to Temple Meads station and offers a good variety of participating pubs and restaurants. Free event.
14 Nov 2015 [TBC] Robertsbridge Bonfire Sat 19:00 Torch processions in the High Street. High quality and atmospheric Sussex Bonfire, supported by about 20 Sussex Bonfire Societies. 20:00 Exceptional bonfire and fireworks. Parking available in the A21 lay-by - a small torch is useful here. Video 2012: Procession Fireworks Video 2013: Procession Fireworks Robertsbridge Bonfire Society
14 Nov 2015 [TBC] Glastonbury Illuminated Carnival Sat 19:00. Part of the Somerset Carnival Ring. Many floats are 100 ft long, each illuminated by up to 25,000 light bulbs. Major event - takes 3 hours to pass by. One of the three biggest illuminated Guy Fawkes carnivals in the world. Described as the "Mardi Gras" of the Mendips. Carts, plus walkers in fancy dress and marching bands. The carts can each have up to 25,000 light bulbs and can be up to 100ft long. The Somerset Illuminated Carnivals are probably the largest in the world - Bridgwater, Burnham, Chard, Ilminster, Glastonbury, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Wellington, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare, and Yeovil. Glastonbury Carnival
14 Nov 2015 [TBC] St Austell Torchlight Carnival Sat 18:00 Torchlight procession, Tregonissey Road to Penwinnick Road. Lanterns, samba bands, jazz bands, cheer leaders, pirates, highwaymen, music, dance and lights. Music and stalls in the town from 10:00. More
14 Nov 2015 [TBC] St Austell Torchlight Carnival Sat 18:00 Torchlight procession, Tregonissey Road to Penwinnick Road. Lanterns, samba bands, jazz bands, cheer leaders, pirates, highwaymen, music, dance and lights. Music and stalls in the town from 10:00. More
15 Nov 2015 [TBC] Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch On Sun 14:00-17:30 Stage entertainment, 17:00 Christmas lights. Free event.
19 Nov 2015 World Water Day - Water Aid 2.5 billion people worldwide are without access to proper sanitation.
19 Nov 2015 [TBC] Slough Christmas Lights & Fireworks 18:00 Thursday, Town Square, High Street, Slough SL1 1DH. Dancers, entertainment, lights and fireworks.
19 Nov 2015 [TBC] Salisbury Christmas Lights Thu 18:00-20:00 Guildhall Square. Annual free family event with live music, entertainment, fireworks and Father Christmas. 01722 342860.
19 Nov 2015 [TBC] World's Biggest Liar Bridge Inn, Holmrook, Cumbria CA19 1UX. About 9 including supper.
20 Nov 2015 [TBC] Winchester Lantern Procession Fri 18:00-21:00 Cathedral Outer Close. An evening of free entertainment to celebrate the opening of the Christmas Market and Ice Rink. Live music from the Marwell Zoo Choir and seven-piece funk, jazz and classic dance band Funk Lab, and a pyrotechnic display. 18:30 Lantern procession around the Cathedral grounds ( not down the High Street this year).
20-22 Nov 2015 [TBC] Oxford Christmas Various events, but no lantern parade in 2014.
20-22 Nov 2015 [TBC] Christmas Craft and Food Fair Billing Aquadrome, Crow Lane, Northampton NN3 9DA. Avoid the hustle and bustle of the towns and come along to the Billing Christmas Craft and Food Fair. Crafts stalls, food & drink, Christmas gifts, children's entertainment and Santa's Grotto. Free event, parking 5 per vehicle all day.
20 Nov 2014 - 03 Jan 2016 [TBC] Winter Wonderland 10:00-22:00 Hyde Park, London. Ice Rink, Circus, Giant Wheel & Rides, Santa Land and Christmas Market.
20 Nov 2014 - 03 Jan 2016 [TBC] 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.
21 Nov 2015 [TBC] Barcombe Bonfire Saturday. Supported by Lewes and many of the Sussex Bonfire Societies. Processions from the Royal Oak. Bonfire and fireworks - all amazing and all free. Programme available via the website. Video: Procession Bonfire Bishop Firesite Fireworks Website: Barcombe Bonfire
21 Nov 2015 [TBC] Hawkhurst Bonfire
21 Nov 2015 [TBC] Bangor Christmas Fireworks Sat 17:30 Town Hall. Annual free festive musical fireworks and Christmas Tree lights.
22 Nov 2015 [TBC] The Moor's Christmas Party, Sheffield Sun 12:00-17:00 The Moor Sheffield City Centre. 15:00 Lighting of the tree. Based on last year, appearances by Peppa Pig, real reindeer, snow machines, traditional music, Father Christmas and his helpful elf, giant walkabout snowman, food stalls, face painting, street entertainment, funfair rides & giveaways. Free event.
25 Nov 2015 [TBC] Great Yarmouth Christmas Wed 18:30 Live music on the Heart Stage, 19:00 Christmas lights switch-on and rooftop fireworks, 19:00-20:00 live music, most shops open until 20:30 and free parking in Borough Council run car parks from 16:00.
25-27 Nov 2015 [TBC] Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre St. Nicholas Church, the Priory and Market Place. Free entrance.
26 Nov 2015 [TBC] Salisbury Lantern Procession Thu 17:00-20:30. Hundreds of lanterns cast a festive light through the streets of Salisbury in this annual Lanterns for Salisbury parade on their way to the Salisbury Christmas Market. Tourist Info: 01722 342860 visitorinfo@salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk
26 Nov - 03 Dec 2015 [TBC] 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.
27 Nov 2015 [TBC] Devizes Lantern Procession & Fireworks Fri 12:00-20:30 Market Place & Corn Exchange. Craft and Gift Fair in the Corn Exchange, and an open air market in the Market Place. Food and Drink. 17:00 School choirs singing carols in The Brittox. 17:00-20:00 Street performers & fire jugglers. Giant Lantern Procession & Fireworks 2000 participants and 700 lanterns, sets off from High Street at 18:00 and stops off at The Wharf, where Santass Grotto is located, and brings him back to the Market Place to switch on the lights at 18:45 from the balcony of The Bear Hotel. Lantern Line: 01380 723099. Tourist Information Centre: 01380 734669. Video: Parade Fireworks Fire Jugglers Devizes Christmas Festival
27 Nov 2015 [TBC] Light Up Hassocks Fri 15:30-16:30 Town Centre. Beautiful lantern parade in the heart of Hassocks Town Centre. Windmills Primary School and Hassocks Infants have made their own lanterns and want to share them with the whole town so come and check it out. Organised by Same Sky, Brighton.
27 Nov 2015 [TBC] Manchester Christmas Lantern Parade Fri 18:00 Tatton Park, Knutsford WA16 6QN. Christmas Lantern Parade with Father Christmas and his Reindeers, Prancer and Dancer. Bring along your Christmas wish list to pop into the special posting box. Bring along any no-longer wanted toys to donate to the Manchester Children's Hospital. Free event. The Gift Fair, shops and restaurant will be open until 19:30. Lantern parade line: 01625 374405.
28 Nov 2015 [TBC] Calne Winter Festival & Lantern Parade Sat 14:00 Town centre. 16:30 Lantern Parade from Bremhill View social club to town centre. Christmas lights switch on, fun fair, food and drink, street stalls, live music and entertainment on the main stage, children's fun and games, interactive theatrical experience in the grounds of Marden House. 18:00 Poss fireworks. The Calne Community go Lantern Crazy, with crowds of 10,000 lining the streets and walking in the parade. Info line: 01249 814000. Map Calne Winter Festival
28 Nov 2015 [TBC] Newport Winter Carnival Sat 17:45 Newport, Isle of Wight. Route: Lower Furrlongs into South Street, Upper St James Street, Upper Pyle Street, High Street, Quay Street and disperse on Newport Quay.
28 Nov 2015 [TBC] Huddersfield Festival of Light Sat. Energetic programme of light-based art, wacky street theatre and live performances in the town centre. Later in the evening, celebrations close as music and cinema collide in St George's Square. events@kirklees.gov.uk Free event.
28 Nov 2015 [TBC] South Brent Illuminated Carnival, Devon Sat 18:15. Processions on the last Saturday in June and November. 01364 73292.
28 Nov 2015 [TBC] Godalming Christmas Festival & Lights 10:00-18:00 The Pepperpot. Live music all day. 17:00 Lights switch on. 17:15 Carols.
29 Nov 2015 [TBC] Wokingham Winter Carnival Sun 11:00-17:30. 90 food, craft and charity stalls, children's rides, free entertainment including a magic show, comedy jugglers, clowns, Punch & Judy, Santa's Grotto and live music on the Market Place stage. 16:00 Carnival Procession from Shute End car park - decorated floats, bands, costumed walkers and lanterns. Video: Bagpipes Procession Morris Dancing Wokingham Winter Carnival
29 Nov 2015 [TBC] Bracknell Christmas Lights Sunday. Princess Square switch on 16:30, Charles Square switch on 17:00. Earlier in the afternoon there will be performances from Glee Club UK, Artemis Performing Arts Studio and the first live performance of the Dani Harmer Performing Arts Academy just before the lights are switched on in Charles Square. Spectactular fireworks display from the national 'Champion of Champions' Star Fireworks. More Fireworks Video Free event.
03 & 10 Dec 2015 [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.04 Dec 2015 [TBC] Henley Christmas Festival Fri 17:00-21:00 Town Centre. This annual Christmas Festival in Henley Town Centre is a magical event with a Christmas Market, Fairground rides, Carol singing around the tree, Father Christmas in his grotto and the Switching-on of the lights on the large Christmas tree. The event is organised by Henley Town Council. Henley Christmas Festival
04 Dec 2015 [TBC] Midhurst Christmas Street Party Friday, Market Square, Midhurst. Free evening of festive fun for Midhurst residents, particularly younger children. Street performance, Punch & Judy, free children's rides, carol singers, live bands, street vendors selling roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate and toffee apples, illuminated Christmas tree, Christmas lights and local radio station Spirit FM.
05 Dec 2015 [TBC] Cardiff Bay Christmas Saturday, Roald Dahl Plas, Cardiff Bay. 18:30 Lantern Parade. 19:00 Fireworks. Entertainment Stage. The 2014 event was cancelled.
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06 Dec 2014 Rottingdean Smugglers Night A night of fire, noise, drumming, costume, fireworks and Christmas fayre. Torch procession & fireworks, supported by South Heighton Bonfire Society. 17:30 Speeches, lit torches, flares and Chinese crackers, Black Horse Inn.
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05 Dec 2015 [TBC] Adur Sea Of Lights Sat 13:00-18:00 Lancing and Sompting, Sussex. 15:45 Lantern procession, samba band and other creative people will head off for a colourful circuit of Lancing village, returning to Monks Recreation Ground for an orchestrated Grand Finale. The parade should finish approximately 17:00, but will be followed burning the fire sculptures and possible fireworks on the Monks Recreation ground.
05 Dec 2015 [TBC] Shropshire Christmas Light Events
05 Dec 2015 [TBC] Christmas On The Canal Canal-side next to the Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester NN12 7SE. Christmas market, live music, illuminated Boats, Children's lantern procession, Carol Singing.
05 Dec 2015 [TBC] Rainham Village Victorian Xmas Fayre Sat 10:00-15:30 Rainham Village, Essex. Father Christmas, art exhibition, mulled drinks & mince pies, carol singers, Victorian characters and Morris dancing. Free entry.
05-06 Dec 2015 [TBC] 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 More
06 Dec 2015 [TBC] 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. Video Video2 Reading Toy Run
06 Dec 2015 [TBC] Jersey Christmas Parade Sun 18:00-19:20 The Esplanade, St. Helier. Floodlit floats, music and dance. Jersey Tourism 01534 448877.
07-20 Dec 2015 [TBC] More London Christmas Market 11:00-19:00 More London Riverside, London SE1 2DB. In conjunction with Tudor Markets. Chalet-style stalls selling a fabulous selection of gifts and stocking fillers, plus entertainment including choirs and the Salvation Army band. Free admission.
10 Dec 2015 [TBC] Poole Festivities & Lantern Procession Thu 18:00 Falkland Square, High Street to the Guildhall. Procession of lanterns and illuminated works of art led by the Mayor and Town Crier, and carried by over 200 children, accompanied by Poole Sea Cadets and stilt walkers. High Street to the Guildhall to join the Old Town Conservation Group for Carols and mince pies.
10 Dec 2015 [TBC] 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 2015 [TBC] Chase the Pudding Santa Dash Sat 11:00-13:00 Weymouth Beach, Dorset DT4 7AN. Hundreds of Santas chase the lonely Christmas pudding down the beach. Festive charity event supporting the British Heart Foundation. Come along in fancy dress. Purchase suits at www.bustinskin.com Cash prize for the winner.
12 Dec 2015 [TBC] 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.
12 Dec 2015 [TBC] Maidenhead Lantern Procession Sat 17:00 Procession around town, from the Town Hall. 17:45 - 18:15 Maidenhead Concert Band. Lively parade of glowing lanterns and drummers on a journey through the town. The parade will culminate in a celebratory concert led by Maidenhead Concert Band. See "Burning The Clocks" in Brighton on Dec 21st, another event by Same Sky Video Maidenhead Lantern Parade
12 Dec 2015 [TBC] Brighton Santa Dash Sat 10:30 Hove Lawns opposite Adelaide Crescent near the Peace Statue. Hundreds of Santas run for Pass It On Africa, a Brighton-based charity building schools in the poorest parts of Africa. 5km course west along the seafront to Hove Lagoon and back.
12 Dec 2015 [TBC] De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill Sat 14:30 De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex TN40 1DP. Join one of our experienced and passionate guides for a fascinating tour of this Grade One listed masterpiece of Modernist architecture. Hear about the building's history; from when it opened in 1935 to its current use as a thriving cultural centre for contemporary arts. Booking essential - 01424 229 111. Free event
13 Dec 2015 [TBC] 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.
17 Dec 2015 [TBC] 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.17 Dec 2015 [TBC] 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 2015 [TBC] Burning The Clocks, Brighton Sun 18:30-20:30 Church Street to Madeira Drive. Giant Illuminated Lantern Procession. Beach Bonfire and Pyrotechnics. Video Procession Fireworks Burning The Clocks is organized by Same Sky, and has an attendance of 20,000. Free event.
21 Dec 2015 [TBC] Winter Solstice. Possible small gatherings at Stonehenge, Avebury, Glastonbury Tor etc. Sunrise just after 08:00.
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Hunstanton
11:00 Promenade. Hundreds of madcap swimmers in fancy dress, watched by
crowds of thousands on the beach. 01485 532610 |
26 Dec 2015 [TBC] 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 2013 Windlesham Pram Race
26 Dec 2015 [TBC] Pagham Pram Race 11:00 Boxing Day, whatever the weather. The 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, Pagham Beach Cafe and finish at The Lamb Inn. info@paghampramrace.com
31 Dec 2015 [TBC] New Year's Eve Fireworks, London Midnight fireworks at the London Eye. Traditionally, 500,000 revelers have watched the intense free 10 minute display. Live DJs with music from 22:00 until 00:45. Extra facilities and first aid on Victoria Embankment and South Bank. Video: Dancing Revelers Fireworks Auld Lang Syne Now a ticketed event, limited to 100,000 people. Tickets cost 10. New Year's Eve Fireworks, London Free viewing areas include: Tower Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Lambeth Bridge, Cannon Street, Parliament Hill and Primrose Hill.
31 Dec 2015 [TBC] Cardiff New Year's Eve Fireworks. Cathays Park Midnight. Live music, mulled wine. christmasincardiff.com
31 Dec 2015 [TBC] Manchester New Year's Eve Fireworks. City-centre, best viewed from the Exchange Square.
31 Dec 2015 [TBC] New Year's Eve, Newcastle 16:00 Music and carnival performance around Greys Monument. 17:15 New Winter Carnival Parade, Greys Monument to Newcastle Quayside. 18:00 Early Fireworks over the river. 24:00 New-Year Fireworks over the river.31 Dec 2015 [TBC] Weymouth New Years Eve Town Centre and harbour. Free fancy dress party with 20,000 revelers. Tourist Information Centre 01305 785747.
31 Dec 2015 [TBC] Fireball Procession, Stonehaven Midnight, High Street, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Spectacular and unique display involving 60 fireballs. 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. Video Free event.31 Dec 2015 [TBC] 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 2015 [TBC] 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.
30 Dec 2015 [TBC] Torchlight Procession. Official start of the spectacular Edinburgh Hogmanay events. 19:00 Procession from George IV Bridge to Calton Hill. 35,000 participants and spectators, Vikings, massed pipes & drums and thousands of torch carriers. Fireworks at 20:15. Free event. 31 Dec 2015 [TBC] Hourly firework displays 21:00-24:00, Edinburgh Castle and Calton Hill. At midnight, the worlds biggest rendition of Auld Lang Syne. Free event. 31 Dec 2015 [TBC] In addition, ticketed events include a concert, street party and Keilidh. |
01 Jan 2013 Public Holiday - New Year's Day Holiday
01 Jan 2015 New Years Day Parade, London 12:00 Parade from Piccadilly, past Trafalgar Square, to finish at 15:30 on Parliament Street. 8,500 performers, marching bands, classic cars, balloons, cheerleaders, clowns, steel bands and 500,000 spectators. Video New Years Parade
01 Jan 2015 [TBC] Hyde Park Serpentine Runs 10k race starts at 11:00, 3k fun run starts at 12:00. Course Map
01 Jan 2015 [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
02-03 Jan 2016 [TBC] Icicle Balloon Meet Sat-Sun. Folly Dog Leg, Hungerford - nr RG17 0PJ. 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: 01189 730454. Launch times will be decided at the pilot's briefing at 08:00. Organized by Dante Balloon Group.
03 Jan 2016 [TBC] Hartley Wintney Wassail Fri 19:00 Torch Procession from the Waggon & Horses RG27 8NY, east to the Vaughan Millennium Apple 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 Video: Waggon & Horses The Orchard The Apple Tree 01252 845152.
04 Jan 2016 [TBC] Twelfth Night, London Sun 14:15 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
04 Jan 2016 [TBC] Bolney Wassail Sat 18:00 Old Mill Fruit Farm, Cowfold Road, Bolney, W Sussex, RH17 5SE. 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. Video: Procession Orchard Dancing Map Wassail Song Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men
06 Jan 2016 [TBC] 12th Night, Guildford Tue 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.
08-10 Jan 2016 [TBC] London International Ice Festival Fri-Sun: Wood Wharf, Jubilee Place Shopping Malls, Canary Wharf E14 5AX. Teams from around the globe captivate you with their artistic talent and competitive spirit. Be amazed by the fast sculpting Single Block competition. World-class ice sculpting teams! 3 days of excitement and fabulous sculptures. Chance for you to be the judge and vote. Masterclasses for the public to sculpt Penguins or Polar Bears. Free event. London International Ice Festival
08-10 Jan 2016 [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
08-17 Jan 2016 [TBC] London Boat Show 10:00-18:00 (20:00 Thu) ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL. Over 500 exhibitors showcase an unrivalled selection of boats, marine products, accessories, services, clothing ranges, chandlery, electronics, engines and more, as well as offer a wide range of activities that will entertain the whole family, there is something to suit every taste and budget. Tickets
10 Jan 2016 [TBC] No Trousers Tube Ride, London Quirky annual event with up to 500 participants.
16 Jan 2016 [TBC] Pentacle Wassail Sat 18:30-23:00 Location - probably 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. Video: Procession Orchard Dancing Pentacle Drummers Wassail. Facebook Free event.
16 Jan 2016 [TBC] Kilmersdon Wassail 12:00 Kilmersdon Village Hall, Radstock, Bath BA3 5TD. 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.
16 Jan 2016 [TBC] 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.16 Jan 2016 [TBC] Bracknell Wassail Sat 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. Video Bracknell Events (pdf file).
17 Jan 2016 [TBC] Twyford Wassail Sun 11:30 OJB Morris at the Lands End Pub, Charvil, Twyford RG10 0UE. Morris dancing, Mummers play, and Wassail ceremony.
17 Jan 2016 [TBC] Royal Pavilion, Brighton Sun 10:00-16:30. 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. More.23-24 Jan 2016 [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
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Imbolc Fire Festival
Sat 19:00-21:30 Biennial event. 1,500-strong lantern & torch parade, fire jugglers, drummers, and Celtic characters. Through woodland. Starts from Marsden Station HD7 6AX, then up Reddisher Road to Tunnel End, into Waters Road then down the hill to the Watersedge area for a fire circus accompanied by music. Organiser Angie Boycott says "a great atmosphere, a little bit edgy." Fantastic firework finale. Imbolc, pronounced "Imolc", is an ancient festival where fire represents the return of the Sun in the coming months. For more information, of if you would like to help: marsden.imbolc@hotmail.co.uk http://www.gofundme.com/4lhjbg#
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18-20 Mar 2016 [TBC] 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
03 Jul 2016 [TBC] Crowthorne Carnival Sat 12:00 Parade, Wellington Business Park to the Morgan Recreation Ground. Fete with live music stage. Held every two years. Crowthorne Carnival.
17-18 Jul 2016 [TBC] Bedford River Festival Sat-Sun 12:00-23:00. Historical Re-Enactments, Live Music, Funfair, Continental Market. Attendance 350,000. Held every two years. Free. Saturday Events: Carnival 12:00 noon from De Parys Avenue to Riverside Square. On The River: 14:00 Parade of Cruisers, 16:00 Parade of Boats. 19:00 Dragon Boat final, 21:30 Illuminated Boat Parade. Heritage Village 15:00 Main Battle, Marine Landing & Ground Attack. Main Stage , Acoustic Stage, Community Stage, Sports Village. Amazing fireworks at 22:30 Saturday evening. Video:Carnival Vikings Boat Parade Illuminated Boat Parade Fireworks Bedford River Festival
17-18 Jul 2016 [TBC] Farnborough Airshow - Public Days Sat-Sun. 1,500 exhibitors & 270,000 visitors. Flying 12:30-17:00 daily. Gate ticket about 45. Held every two years.
The Free-Events website lists hundreds of events in the UK. Many make ideal family days out and holiday ideas, whilst others are more adventurous, colourful, exciting, and even eccentric or quirky. We include carnivals and parades, firework displays, music festivals, county agricultural shows, pet shows, village ftes, sporting events, air shows, boat shows and many charity events. You will find event descriptions, dates, times and locations, and links to further information - blue for external information, red for internal pages with event descriptions and photographs. The main page lists brief descriptions of events in date order for the year ahead. If you would like your event considered for inclusion, please see the contacts page. |
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