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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 […]

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 […]

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 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 ...

10 Summer Music Festivals for Under £100

Festivals are rarely cheap. In fact, a recent survey by MSN found that the average cost of attending a music festival is £423.01, while Glastonbury charges upwards of £210 for the ticket alone. That might be enough to put most people off the idea of booking a festival this summer – but there some good […]

A selection of the UK and Ireland’s best historical attractions

The UK and Ireland are home to a huge range of historical attractions, from castles and cathedrals to relics and Roman ruins. Every year, both British and overseas visitors book their breaks with these attractions in mind – and so here’s a round up of our top historical attractions in the UK and Ireland. The […]