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Marathon du Malton 10K 2023

Marathon du Malton 10K 2023

Inspired by the Marathon du Medoc, the Marathon du Malton 10K returns to the streets of Yorkshire’s foodie town on 17 September, 2023. “Britain’s Tastiest 10k”, the Marathon du Malton…

Ushaw Flower Fest, Durham 2022

Ushaw Flower Fest, Durham 2022

Ushaw Flower Fest returns this September to a grand 500-acre country estate near historic Durham City. The three-day festival runs from September 9-11 and will fill the halls, chapels and…

5 Unmissable Hindu Festivals of India

5 Unmissable Hindu Festivals of India

Considering its vast size and enormous population, it’s no surprise that India is an incredible diverse country home to many different ethnic groups and religions. And with each of these…

Enjoy YOFEST Until 30 September

Enjoy YOFEST Until 30 September

Following the success of last year’s festival, YOTEL has announced the return of YOFEST – a series of events taking place at YOTELs and YOTELPADs across the world – this…

UK Music Festival 2022 Guide

UK Music Festival 2022 Guide

The UK music festival 2022 season is upon us and the weather is hotting up. Glastonbury aside, there are still plenty of tickets for everything listed below, so whether you…

Interested in Festival?

We love a good festival or two at Travel Begins at 40, which is why we have devoted a whole section to it – along with events.

Worldwide Festivals

In addition to giving a round-up of the most esoteric worldwide festivals for 2019, we have unique pages on many of the best – and most quirky – festivals from around he world. From spiritual and nature festivals such as India’s colourful Hindu festivals Diwali and Holi, and the Cherry Blossom Season Japan, to the messy but fun Boryeong Mud Festival in Korea and the outrageous Songkran new year celebrations in Thailand, we’ll have it covered. It’s a good idea to check up on what festivals there are in the place you are going on your holidays before setting off, although the delight of wandering unwittingly into a major cultural event can not be overstated.

Festivals UK

We also have details of some of the biggest events – or our favourites – in the UK. So whether you are going to the Edinburgh Festival or the Notting Hill Carnival in August, or fancy a Watercress Festival in Hampshire, we have just the place for you.

Edinburgh Festival

Edinburgh is, of course, one of the highlights of the festival season in the UK, and we have pages devoted to both it and the Edinburgh Fringe.

Accommodation for Festivals

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