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Food Festivals for August Bank Holiday Weekend 2017

Lichfield Food Festival, Staffordshire, 26th – 28th August 2017 https://www.lichfieldfoodfestival.com Lichfield Food festival takes place in the centre of the Staffordshire city. Enjoy a smorgasbord of food and drink, with 100s of stalls offering breads to burgers, cheese to chutney and pies to Prosecco – the list is endless, plus entry is free! The Great British […]

Grape Expectations – Find your Ideal English Wine

While many of us tend to choose wines from European and New World countries, England’s wines are coming of age, rivaling – and even outshining –more established wine producing regions. Production of English wine now exceeds 5 million bottles per year, spread across more than 500 vineyards. In international competitions, it’s no longer unusual to […]

5 Fang-tastic Dracula Locations in the UK and Ireland

Dracula was originally published in 1897. While this may make him a bit long in tooth (we’re here all week), when you consider all the TV and film adaptations, books, toys and costumes celebrating Bram Stoker’s creation over the years, you can definitely say he has become immortal. To mark Dracula’s enduring legacy, here are 5 […]

Celebrate National Walking Month

If you want to really feel alive and refresh those senses this summer, it’s time to get outside and start walking. This month is National Walking Month, and here in the UK we are extremely lucky; the terrain makes it the perfect place to walk. Whether you want a gentle, family stroll, or you are […]

World Book Night -The UK’s Best Real Life Literary Locations

In honour of World Book Night we have put together the ultimate guide to Britain’s literary landmarks. Pack your paperback, hit the road and immerse yourself in the best of British literature. Chesil Beach, Dorset Ian McEwan has a real gift for making us feel the most profound misery through his tragic characters and […]

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 […]

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 December Events in the UK, 2016

Burning the Clocks Festival, Brighton. 21 December. The shortest day and the end of the year are celebrated with a huge lantern parade through Brighton’s streets, culminating in a huge bonfire on the beach! http://www.samesky.co.uk/events/burning-the-clocks Grassington Dickensian Festival, Yorkshire Dales. 3-11 December. One of our favourite ways to get in the Christmas spirit, this ...

Watch the Skies: How to Spot the Northern Lights in the UK & Ireland

Illuminating our dark skies to the perpetual wonder of mankind, the Aurora Borealis are usually associated with the freezing north. But, armed with the right information and a little bit of luck, the Northern Lights can be observed even over British horizons. Follow our simple sky-gazing guide for your best chance to catch this natural […]

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 ...

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