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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 […]

Now You’re Tolkien – The best Middle-Earth locations in the UK

While John Ronald Reuel Tolkien’s legacy has left an indelible impression on film and literature, places to celebrate and learn more about the English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor are relatively scarce. Yet throughout his life Tolkien lived, and was a frequent visitor to, some of the UK’s most splendidly scenic settings. And it […]

Love at First Sight – 8 romantic breaks in the UK

1. Art Deco glamour in Devon: Burgh Island is tidal and situated on South Devon’s English Riviera, easily accessible by foot except for twice a day when it’s cut off from the mainland. Choppy seas and sandy beaches make this a glorious spot and an atmospheric one due to the decadent 1930s Art Deco hotel on […]

The UK’s Happiest Places – as chosen by you!

Thanks for all your entries to our Hamper of Happiness competition – we had hundreds of suggestions for feelgood songs (listen to our playlist on Spotify) and the UK places that put a smile on your face! As you can see, the South West features very highly with Cornwall the most popular suggestion, closely followed […]

February Events – the best UK activities for half term & beyond

SPECTRA, Aberdeen’s Festival of Light, 9-12 February Now in its 4th year, SPECTRA promises to celebrate the Scottish Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology through an ingenious array of light installations and exhibitions in key locations throughout the city. Alongside the ambient exhibits there will be family activities and more – perfect for the start […]

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 Best November Events in the UK for 2016

World’s Biggest Bonfire, Lewes, Sussex. 5 November. The UK’s biggest celebration of the 5th November features processions, bonfires and displays from 6 different Bonfire Societies. Remember the earplugs! http://www.lewesbonfirecelebrations.com/ St Andrew’s Day, various locations, Scotland. 30 November. Scotland’s patron saint is proudly celebrated all over the country, including big ...

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 […]

Best UK Festivals for Families 2015

When you are young, free and single, the idea of bringing children to a music festival sounds like hell on earth. After all, who wants to spend their festival dragging a pram through mud, or hunting for toddlers in a mosh pit? Well, luckily, this is no longer the only option. While you are still […]

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