For more than 40 years, the faithful troops of The Sealed Knot have gathered in the historic town of Nantwich, Cheshire, to re-enact the bloody battle…
Archives for Walks
Have an Enchanted Christmas between the trees at Westonbirt
This December, the Forestry Commission’s National Arboretum at Westonbirt will be transforming into a sensory winter wonderland…
An historic printing press tour near Fleet Street
This week, take a behind the scenes tour of the St Bride Foundation printing workshop, historic rooms, and famous library…
Ditch the technology and delve into Christmas past
Take a trip to Christmas past, in a more pleasant way than Scrooge did, by visiting one of the many Dickens, Victorian and medieval themed events taking place across the UK this festive season…
Illuminated tree sculptures and colour-changing globes in Edinburgh
Head to the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh this Christmas, for an evening trail through illuminated trees, with frosty snowflakes, stars, baubles and marching reindeer…
Festival of storytelling spreads magical tales across Scotland
This year’s Scottish International Storytelling Festival will take place from Thursday 18th to Wednesday 31st October, celebrating the tradition of sharing tales…
Walks, talks and circus performances at Bloomsbury Festival
Bloomsbury Festival will present a trailblazing programme of science, literature, performance, music, and discussion, from 17th to 21st October…
Apple games, activities and tours at Kent festival
Autumn is the time for apples, and to celebrate Brogdale in Kent will be hosting the National Apple Festival on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October…
Discover Dickens after dark and Jane Austen’s London with literary walking festival
Literary Footprints is an annual festival celebrating London literature and authors. This October discover Shakespeare’s London, Literary St Pancras and Charles Dickens London After Dark…
Heritage, art and music at Ironbridge Gorge festival
This year’s Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival will take place from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd September with a 1920s inspired concert, workshops and art installations…
The oldest boat race and music under the river with Totally Thames
This September, Totally Thames will be celebrating the River Thames with more than 100 events, including exhibitions, tours, music, talks, walks and activities…
Giant insects and mechanical cows in Milton Keynes
From Friday 20th to Sunday 29th July, IF: Milton Keynes International Festival will transform the spaces of Milton Keynes and invite people to see a different side of the city…
Head to the UK’s most northerly island for Unstfest
Enjoy nine days of events on the UK’s most northerly island as Unstfest takes place, from Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd July, with a Daft Raft Race, Twilight Mystery Tour and Vikings…
Pie eating and pip spitting at Brogdale Cherry Fair in Kent
Brogdale in Kent will be holding a Cherry Fair on Sunday 15th July, with cherry themed quirky contests and family entertainment throughout the day…
If you go down to the woods today…
Timber, a new festival weaving together the forest with arts and ideas, will take place this weekend in the heart of the National Forest in Derbyshire…