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Whitby Goth Weekend
Dress up for one of the world’s premier Goth events and listen to some great music at this alternative music festival
Glastonbury Festival
Have you ever been to the most significant greenfield event in the world?
Boomtown Fair
Be a part of a phenomenal alternative world, be a part of the story!
Isle of Wight Festival
This festival is all about escapism thanks to its atmospheric location
Reading & Leeds Festivals
Some of the most popular music festivals in the UK with great names of pop and rock
Sea Fishing
Fishing in English waters is rewarding, taking into account quantity of the catch and its size
Berry Season
Treat yourself to delicious deserts with pieces of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries
Stratford River Festival
Spectacular narrow boats invite you to sail down the banks of the Avon
Puffins on the Farne Islands
See these amazing birds on the northeast coast of England!
Birdwatching
Watching birds in their natural habitat is a popular pastime in England
Christmas Holidays
"Have yourself a merry little Christmas"—in the English style!
Surfing
The best place to surf in Foggy Albion is Cornwall with its extensive beaches and big waves
Starling Murmuration at Brighton Pier
It's unclear how these birds are choosing their wintering grounds. But for some reason, quite a lot stop by at Brighton Pier for the entire season
Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre
Discover skiing and snowboarding within one hour drive from London
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Spectacular cars from the end of the 19th century preserve the spirit of good old England
Lambing Season
Learn more about lambing or just see little lambs up close in springtime on English farms
Sweet Chestnut Season
Large steaming braziers, from which a fragrant smoke spreads, is a typical sight for the Englishmen in the fall
World Worm Charming Championships
How many worms can you attract from the ground? An annual competition in Willaston (Cheshire, UK) draws enthusiasts from all over the world
Royal Shrovetide Football
This wild 16-hour football match in Ashbourne is a grand event that has been taking place in the town since the 17th century
Wimbledon
The oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament, one of four Grand Slam tournaments
Robin Hood Festival
A knightly tournament with real ale, live music, and theatre performances in a medieval village with street artists and travelling minstrels
Mussels
Black mussels in the company of other "mollusk-like brothers" are known as a true gastronomic pleasure
Coast to Coast Walk
Recognized as a classic, the Coast to Coast route continues to delight trekkers
The Great Knaresborough Bed Race
This fun event involves almost everybody in the town and attracts thousands of visitors
Poppy Fields
Enjoy rural England in early summer when the countryside turns red with flowering poppies
Lavender Fields
Fields of flowering lavender decorate the landscapes of England with enchanting shades from smoky-lilac to blue-purple
Exploring the Lake District
Idyllic landscapes with ancient villages preserve the memory of the old times
Apple Day
Discover "tasty" Apple Day in England, although you will be offered much more than just apples
Hadrian's Wall
The remains of the wall between the cities of Corbridge and Greenhead are the best preserved
Lawn Mower Racing World Championships
Racing is always competitive and spectacular. And how about lawn mower racing?
Chalk Cliffs of East Sussex
Enjoy the stunning white cliffs of Seven Sisters and Beachy Head and take a scenic hike along the shore in any weather
Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)
The day before the beginning of Lent when English families prepare a hearty meal with pancakes
Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake
This race for cheese is a lot of fun for daredevils
English Cricket
For beginners who are watching this game for the first time, it can seem boring before you understand the intricacies, but dedicated Englishmen really appreciate this sport!
Broadstairs Dickens Festival
This costumed event brings back Oliver Twist and other Victorian era charcters
Creamfields
The best weekend dance party in England! This event attracts the best DJs and thousands from all over the world
Dolphin Watching
Admire the games of dolphins in their natural surroundings and magnificent views off the coast of England
Oswestry Balloon Carnival
The Balloon Festival is an amazing visual spectacle and a great way to cap off the weekend
Tewkesbury Medieval Festival
Check out theatrical performances depicting one of the decisive battles of the Wars of the Scarlet and White Roses
World Toe Wrestling Championships
Have you ever met someone with extraordinary strong toes? You can do it during the annual Toe Wrestling Championship
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
One of the biggest hot air balloon events in Europe
Stonehenge: Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumn Equinox, and Winter Solstice
Thousands of pagans, Krishnaits, druids and a plentitude of curious wanderers celebrate solstices and equinoxes at the famous Neolithic site
Beach Season
Sunny mornings in England can easily turn into afternoon rains, but if you don't mind the weather, local beaches can surprise you with their beauty
Jorvik Viking Festival
Plunge into history, returning to the Viking era in the historical city of York
Polo
There is a tradition of priming the turf after the first two chukkers: spectators leave their seats and stroll around the field
Download Festival
The legendary rock festival in England which discovered some great names in the past
Easter
Easter brings in long-standing traditions: baking Easter cakes, painting eggs, and attending a night mass at church
The Festival of Light at Longleat (Land of Light)
Thousands of elegant Chinese style lanterns attract a large number of visitors to Longleat
Jurassic Coast
Check out this awesome geological time capsule and take a big step back in time!
Crabs
Crab meat is a real delicacy, it is tender, tasty, and like almost all seafood, very nutritious
Cheltenham Festival
Discover the elite world of English royal races with their upscale atmosphere and entertainment
London New Year's Eve Fireworks & Traditions
The British consider the New Year to be a secondary holiday, but they celebrate it well anyway!
Chillingham Castle
This haunted castle was an inspiration for famous novels and movies
Lumiere Festival
The largest light festival in the UK features amazing installations
Glastonbury Chilkwell Carnival
The medieval town welcomes an army of brightly illuminated floats
Dunster Winter Festival
The medieval village lights its streets with soft candles, lanterns, and torches
The Tar Barrels of Ottery St Mary
One of the most colorful and unusual Bonfire Night traditions in England
Lewes Bonfire Night
Called bonfire capital of the world, Lewes hosts the largest festivities in the UK
Noisily Festival
An open-air electronic music and arts festival held in a beautiful setting
Crufts
The World's greatest dog show full of competitions, awards and entertainment
Blackpool Illuminations
Six miles of the brightest light display in England
NKD Fest (EveryBody Naked Festival)
Youth and families gather every summer for this clothes-free festival. Dare to join?
Chester Winter Watch Parade
An extravagant Christmas tradition stemming from the Middle Ages
Chester Christmas Market
One of Cheshire's best Christmas markets, close to Liverpool and Manchester
Christmas Markets in England
Holidays wouldn't be complete without a winter market experience
St. Patrick's Day Parade in Birmingham
The third largest St. Paddy's parade in the UK
The Great Balloon Race
A favorite ballooning event takes place several times throughout summer in some of the finest venues across England
Northampton Balloon Festival
Celebrate summer in the heart of the Midlands with balloons, funfair rides, and live music
Bridgwater Carnival
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is a huge illuminated carnival that can surely take your breath away
Luton Carnival
Join the largest one-day carnival in the UK and enjoy multiple activities it has prepared for you
Leicester Caribbean Carnival
Have you ever watched an authentic Caribbean-style carnival? It's time to let your hair down in Leicester
Duxford Air Shows
Visit Britain's largest aviation museum when it hosts military air shows
Midlands Air Festival
A breathtaking aviation event with hot air balloons and a nightfire show
Royal International Air Tattoo
Take a chance to enjoy one of the largest air shows and have a blast
Shuttleworth Air Shows
Choose any from a series of premier air shows between May and October
Clacton Airshow
Join this spectacular two-day event on the seafront in Clacton-on-Sea
Headcorn Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain Air Show is an air show that is worth visiting because it features a lot of entertainment
Gransden Air Show
Enjoy this one-day air show that features an amazing car show and plenty of ground activities
Teignmouth Airshow
An exciting free event in the beautiful English Riviera town of Teignmouth
MCM Birmingham Comic Con
Visit an epic cosplay event in the National Exhibition Centre Birmingham
York Christmas Market
We're happy to present to you one of the most magical Christmas markets in the world
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
Check out one of Europe's best holiday fairs at the history-rich Medieval cathedral
Leeds Christmas Market
Christkindelmarkt in Leeds is a great chance to celebrate winter with a blast
Bradford Festival Of Lights (Bradford is #LiT)
Amazing fireworks and art in West Yorkshire
Sheffield Christmas Market
You will definitely find something for yourself at this wonderful market
Bournemouth Christmas Market
One of England's most authentic Christmas celebrations
Salisbury Christmas Market
Soak up the festive spirit in a beautiful medieval cathedral city, lying at the confluence of three rivers
Fowey Christmas Market
A festive weekend with plenty of entertainment, shopping, and food
Cornwall Christmas Markets
Seasonal festivities and excellent Cornish food by the Atlantic Ocean
The Singing Ringing Tree
A wind-powered sound sculpture made of galvanized steel pipes
Great Missenden Food Festival
Foodies' paradise in the Misbourne Valley
Driffield Steam Rally and Fair
A vintage showcase in the East Riding of Yorkshire
Chatsworth Country Fair
A Derbyshire showcase of the very best countryside has to offer
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow
Every August, Eastbourne seafront plays host to an award-winning and free air show
Jersey International Air Display
The spectacular air show in the Channel Islands