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The Best UK Events and Half Term Activities in February

Depending on your location, this year’s February half term dates are either Monday 12th - Friday 16th February, or from Monday 19th-23rd February. There are loads of events in the half term weeks – and plenty more going on throughout the month. Here’s a selection of some of the best…

2018 – The Best UK Events, Anniversaries & Things to Do

We’re looking forward towards an amazing 2018 with loads of things to brighten your holidays and weekends away. Royal weddings, huge sporting events, cultural events and anniversaries and so much more – it’s going to be a great year! Here’s the ultimate guide to 2018’s events and activities in Britain, with added suggestions for places […]

UK Christmas Market Dates 2017 (& what to enjoy!)

The ultimate guide to Britain’s biggest and best Christmas markets for 2017. Starting in Scotland and heading south, you will find dates, locations and a few festive treats to tempt you into the Christmas spirit! Edinburgh – 18th Nov to 6th Jan Edinburgh’s European Christmas Market has been bringing festive cheer to the city centre […]

October Events Guide, UK 2017

Ghost Fest, 21-30 October, Oxford Castle. The season of fright begins with events all through October at Oxford Castle. Enjoy ghost tours and talks, paranormal events, pumpkin carving, trick or treat and more from 21 October. https://www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk/events/ghost-fest/ Horse of the Year Show, Birmingham 4-8 October. Britain’s largest, and one of the longest-running, indoor ...

Bank Holiday – Events & Activities for August 2017

A Boy Wizard’s Birthday in Northumberland www.alnwickcastle.com Celebrate 20 years of wonderful wizardry at the place Potter first learned to fly. Alnwick Castle really does know how to throw a party; you can take a tour of filming locations from the first two films, learn how to fly your very own broomstick and find even […]

10 of Britain’s Best Microbreweries

There are now nearly 2,000 breweries in the UK. Many of these are microbreweries, some literally nothing more than the back room of a pub or a glorified garden shed, while others are slick operations with a wide range of ales commemorating every event and anniversary you could think of! All of which is great for real ale […]

Dates for your Diary: The Best 2017 Events, Anniversaries & Activities in the UK

The United Kingdom is arguably the cultural and sporting capital of the world – after all, it is the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the Glastonbury Festival, and tennis! Every year, thousands of festivals and sporting events all across the country celebrate this rich history, but 2017 offers a host of one-of-a-kind celebrations too. So rediscover […]

The Wonderful World of British Wildlife – World Animal Day

October 4th marks World Animal Day –an event raising awareness about animal welfare all over our planet. In recognition we’ve scoured the length and breadth of Britain to find the supreme spots to spy our country’s most captivating creatures. From sea to sky, park to pool and mountain to marshland, there’s a wealth of wildlife […]

Summer of Cinema – 6 of the Best Open Air Screenings for 2018

Summer is coming! Time to evenings full of fresh air, friends and a cheeky glass of Pimms (or three). All you need is the perfect setting in which to enjoy the particular pleasures of a British summer evening: an open air cinema. Here are our pick of the best outdoor cinema experiences that will add a […]

The UK's Best Christmas Events

A selection of the Britain’s finest festive attractions to get you in the Christmas spirit. Enjoy Edinburgh’s mix of stunning seasonal events, take a walk on the wild side in Chester, marvel at gorgeous garlands in Cornwall and get fit and raise money for charity… A pre-Christmas treat If you’d like a break to get yourself […]