Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
Chilli Fest Waddesdon Manor promises to be the hottest event of the summer. The manor house built for the Baron de Rothschild in the 1870s to entertain guests and exhibit his works of art, will
The Queen’s Park Book Festival is set to make its return in late summer 2025, showcasing a vibrant mix of both established and emerging literary talents in celebration of the
One of the longest surviving medieval rituals in England, the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance has been performed in a village in Staffordshire since 1226. Horn Dance Ritual The folk dance
Now a veteran of the UK food festival circuit, the first Ludlow Food Festival was held in 1995 when members of the local Chamber of Trade and Commerce decided a food festival would be a
The Chiswick Book Festival is an event that celebrates literature in all its forms. The festival takes place every year in Chiswick, a beautiful suburb of west London, and is a must-see for all book lovers
Expect major literary lights to attend the Cliveden Literary Festival from 11 to 12 October, 2025, held in the historic home. About Cliveden Literary Festival Launched in 2017, the festival
The UK's biggest air balloon bonanza, Icons of the Sky, the Longleat Sky Safari, will take place this 12 to 14 September at the the nation’s premier safari park in Wiltshire. Numerous balloons
In September, Strawberry Hill House, 18th century villa and former home of Horace Walpole (1717-1797), welcomes visitors to its fabulously fragrant annual Flower Festival. Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival 2025
Are you a book lover looking for an event to feed your literary soul? Look no further than the Appledore Book Festival! Held annually in the charming village of Appledore in North Devon, this book festival
In 2025, Bath will play host to an unforgettable celebration — the Jane Austen Festival 2025, marking the 250th anniversary of one of the world’s most beloved authors. Renowned for
The Egremont Crab Fair and Sports, established in 1267, is one of the world's oldest fairs. Don't worry if you are not a fan of crustaceans - the crabs in question are apples. It uniquely
Britain’s largest boating show returns to the shores of the Solent in Europe’s largest purpose built marina this September with the 55th Southampton International Boat Show 2025. Sample a range
This September will see the Abergavenny Food Festival with more than 190 exhibitors and producers lined up to attend, in addition to chef demonstrations and food talks. Created in 1999
Inspired by the Marathon du Medoc, the Marathon du Malton 10K returns to the streets of Yorkshire’s foodie town on 21 September, 2025. “Britain’s Tastiest 10k”, the Marathon du Malton
Are you a book lover looking for a unique experience? Look no further than the Wigtown Book Festival! This annual event, held in the Scottish town of Wigtown, is a true celebration of literature
The Nottingham Goose Fair is Europe’s largest travelling fun fair reaching over 20 acres and encompassing over 250 fairground rides, including 100 for small children. Run by events company the
Taking place from Friday 3 to Sunday 12 October 2025, the Birmingham Comedy Festival returns with a stellar line-up of over 150 performances. This award-winning festival promises to deliver an
The Isle of Wight Literary Festival is a major literary event in the south of England, that draws leading writers and thinkers from around the UK. Martin Sixsmith, Sue Barker
This autumn will see Derby buzz with the Derby Folk Festival held in the city centre. Held from 10 to 12 October, the festival will include a host of folk
October is the month that the merry folk of Lincoln tuck into more than 30,000 bangers at the Lincoln Sausage Festival, held in the glorious setting of the medieval Lincoln
