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Festivals in the UK

Quirky Festivals Up Helly Aaa
28
January
All Day
Lerwick
Lerwick, Shetland

Up Helly Aa

Up Helly Aa is a winter festival that takes place annually in the Shetland Islands of Scotland, usually on the last Tuesday of January. The festival celebrates Shetland’s Viking heritage, marking the end of the Yule season. It features a series of events leading up to and including the main day of celebration. The centerpiece… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Crufts Winner 2024
6 - 9
March
All Day
NEC
NEC, National Exhibition Centre, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham

Crufts

CRUFTS is billed as the world’s largest and most prestigious dog show, celebrated annually in the United Kingdom. The event, named after its founder Charles Cruft, was first held in 1891. It has since grown to become a major highlight in the canine calendar, attracting thousands of dogs, owners, breeders, and enthusiasts from around the… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Glyndebourne Festival Opera
16 - 24
May - August
Glyndebourne
Glyndebourne, Lewes

Glyndebourne Festival Opera

Nestled in the idyllic English countryside, the Glyndebourne Festival Opera offers a quintessentially British blend of world-class opera and quintessential picnic chic. Imagine this: a warm summer’s day, the sound of opera notes floating through the air, and you, reclined on a blanket with a gourmet hamper of local cheeses and wine. Sounds like a… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Appleby Horse Fair
5 - 11
June
All Day
Appleby-in-Westmorland
Appleby-in-Westmorland

Appleby Horse Fair

The Appleby Horse Fair is an annual gathering that holds a special place in the cultural and historical tapestry of England. Located in the picturesque town of Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria, this event has been celebrated since the 17th century, making it one of the oldest fairs of its kind. Attracting thousands of visitors from around… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Cowes Week
2 - 9
August
All Day
Cowes
Cowes Yacht Haven, High Street, Cowes

Cowes Week

Welcome to Cowes Week, one of the world’s most prestigious and historic sailing regattas! Held annually in the charming town of Cowes on the Isle of Wight, this iconic event blends competitive sailing with a lively social scene, attracting sailors and spectators from around the globe. The event lasts seven days and occurs each August… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Jane Austen Festival
12 - 21
September
All Day
Bath
Bath

Jane Austen Festival

Nestled in the heart of the English countryside, Bath stands as a beacon of Georgian splendour and literary heritage. This picturesque city pays homage to one of its most illustrious former residents, Jane Austen, with the Jane Austen Festival each September. This ten-day extravaganza is a must-visit for Austen aficionados and those captivated by the… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

Flaming Tar Barrels
5
November
All Day
Ottery St. Mary
Ottery St. Mary

Flaming Tar Barrels

The Flaming Tar Barrels of Ottery St. Mary is an annual event that stands out as one of the most unique and thrilling festivals not just in Europe, but in the world. This festival is deeply rooted in tradition and takes place in the small town of Ottery St. Mary, located in Devon, England. It… Read More »Glastonbury Festival ...

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