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Charlton Park, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, England – World of Music Arts and Dance
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Charlton Park, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, England – World of Music Arts and Dance

[ July 26, 2012 9:00 am to July 29, 2012 6:00 pm. ] The original and biggest world music festival celebrates its 30th year in 2012 with a style of celebration that has given this internationally acclaimed festival the reputation for diversity, discovery and sheer delight WOMAD is known for. Expect first cl

Dunster Castle Lawns, Somerset, Somerset, England – Minehead District Canine Society Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Dunster Castle Lawns, Somerset, Somerset, England – Minehead District Canine Society Dog Show

[ July 25, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowDunster Castle Lawns, Somerset, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukDunster Castle Lawns, Somerset, Somerset, England
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Bobbies Farm. Nr Uffculme, Devon., Devonshire, England – Kozfest
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Bobbies Farm. Nr Uffculme, Devon., Devonshire, England – Kozfest

[ July 27, 2012 9:00 am to July 29, 2012 6:00 pm. ] KOZFESTJULY 27-29 2012Bobbie Watts Farm, Nr Uffculme, Devon. EX15 2AWKozfest takes place for three days from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st July at Bobbie Watts (Wattsfest) farm in Devon EX15 2AW.This festival is not affiliated with Wattsfest.An old skool sty

Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, Aberbeeg, Nr Ebbw Vale Gwent, Gwent, Wales – Steelhouse Festival 2012
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, Aberbeeg, Nr Ebbw Vale Gwent, Gwent, Wales – Steelhouse Festival 2012

[ July 27, 2012 9:00 am to July 29, 2012 6:00 pm. ] Set on the spectacular mountain top location of Hafo-y-Dafal farm, the Steelhouse Festival, now in its second year, features major international and up-and-coming classic rock bands.This family friendly festival is free to children 14 and under (when ac

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Harewood House, Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England – Leeds Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Harewood House, Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England – Leeds Dog Show

[ July 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowHarewood House, Yorkshire, Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukHarewood House, Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England
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Bude, Cornwall, Cornwall, England – Leopallooza
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Bude, Cornwall, Cornwall, England – Leopallooza

[ July 27, 2012 9:00 am to July 29, 2012 6:00 pm. ] Three days and two nights in a lush valley by the North Cornish coast. Leopallooza, now in its 7th year, has kept the underground, non-corporate ethos since its inception. Run by a group of friends the aim is to throw the greatest houseparty in a field an

Long Marston Airfield in Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford-upon-avon, England – Global Gathering
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Long Marston Airfield in Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford-upon-avon, England – Global Gathering

[ July 27, 2012 9:00 am to July 28, 2012 6:00 pm. ] Held at the end of July since 2001, GlobalGathering in the UK is undoubtedly a premier Dance Music Festivals. GlobalGathering has won the crown for Best UK Festival for the last two years running in the DJ magazine awards and is now seen as the industry f

Eton Park Care Home, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, England – Eton Park Summer Fair & Fun Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Eton Park Care Home, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, England – Eton Park Summer Fair & Fun Dog Show

[ July 28, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowEton Park Care Home, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukEton Park Care Home, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, England
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Dingwall Mart, Ross-Shire, Ross-shire, Scotland – Highland Canine Association Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Dingwall Mart, Ross-Shire, Ross-shire, Scotland – Highland Canine Association Dog Show

[ July 28, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowDingwall Mart, Ross-Shire, Ross-shire, Scotlandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukDingwall Mart, Ross-Shire, Ross-shire, Scotland
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MAIDSTONE, KENT , UK, Kent, England – KARMAGEDDON ECO FESTIVAL
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MAIDSTONE, KENT , UK, Kent, England – KARMAGEDDON ECO FESTIVAL

[ July 27, 2012 9:00 am to July 29, 2012 6:00 pm. ] ZORBING, TODDLER SOFT PLAY AREA, BEER TENT, FOOD STALLS, UV FACE PAINTING! GIANT INFLATABLE SLIDE!8 LIVE BANDS, 50 LIVE DJS!ONE MASSIVE STAGE!WEEKEND CAMPING!TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW VIA WEBSITE!!WE SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES MAIDSTONE, KENT , UK, Kent, E

Perth Concert Hall, Perth Theatre and other venues, Perth, England – Southern Fried Festival
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Perth Concert Hall, Perth Theatre and other venues, Perth, England – Southern Fried Festival

[ July 27, 2012 9:00 am to July 29, 2012 6:00 pm. ] Shine up your spurs and saddle up your steed, its wagons roll all the way to Perth, Scotland for the fifth annual Southern Fried Festival. Covering all the American Roots music bases including blues, country, gospel and soul, this little nugget of America

Samuel Cody School, Hampshire, Hampshire, England – Hampshire Gundog Society Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Samuel Cody School, Hampshire, Hampshire, England – Hampshire Gundog Society Dog Show

[ July 29, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowSamuel Cody School, Hampshire, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukSamuel Cody School, Hampshire, Hampshire, England
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Watlington Church Hall, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England – Miniature Pinscher Club Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Watlington Church Hall, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England – Miniature Pinscher Club Dog Show

[ July 29, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowWatlington Church Hall, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukWatlington Church Hall, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
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Clissold Park, Church Street, London, London, England – Festival of Yoruba Arts
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Clissold Park, Church Street, London, London, England – Festival of Yoruba Arts

[ July 28, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Festival of Yoruba Arts celebrates the rich, vibrant and colorful Arts and Cultures of the Yorubas through a variety music dance and creative art mediums. The festival offers heart-pounding entertainment, action packed presentations, performances and deli

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Hurlford Community Centre, East Ayrshire, East Ayreshire, Scotland – Kilmarnock & District Canine Club Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Hurlford Community Centre, East Ayrshire, East Ayreshire, Scotland – Kilmarnock & District Canine Club Dog Show

[ July 29, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowHurlford Community Centre, East Ayrshire, East Ayreshire, Scotlandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukHurlford Community Centre, East Ayrshire, East Ayreshire, Scotland

Bubbenhall Fields, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England – Fun Dog Show and Dog Display Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Bubbenhall Fields, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England – Fun Dog Show and Dog Display Dog Show

[ July 29, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowBubbenhall Fields, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukBubbenhall Fields, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England
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Gilcombe Farm, Bruton, Somerset, Somerset, England – Farmfestival 2012
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Gilcombe Farm, Bruton, Somerset, Somerset, England – Farmfestival 2012

[ July 28, 2012 9:00 am to July 29, 2012 6:00 pm. ] Farmfestival returns for its 7th consecutive year in its beautiful setting of Bruton, Somerset. All-inclusive limited early bird tickets are now on sale via Skiddle through our website priced at 35 for an adult weekend pass. Standard price 40.Friday 27th

What’s hot: August 2012
By: The Editor | July 31, 2012 – 6:30 am | No Comment
What’s hot: August 2012

CD-Traveller tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world. This month, those wanting to escape the Olympics should seek out Spain – just forget flying there with Ryanair

Brazil launches new global advertising campaign
By: Kaye | July 31, 2012 – 6:30 am | No Comment
Brazil launches new global advertising campaign

Brazil launched its brand new international campaign for tourist promotion during a ceremony held at London Film Museum, last week. Titled ‘The World Meets in Brazil. Come Celebrate Life’ the campaign has been created by the Ministry of Tourism and Embratur (the Brazilian Tourist Board) to promote Brazil as the host of major sporting events, including the [...]

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Spain gets more expensive. Or does it?
By: Adrian | July 30, 2012 – 12:49 pm | One Comment
Spain gets more expensive. Or does it?

You might have read that holidays and travel to Spain are getting more expensive.
Yes and no!

VisitEngland announces its travel trends for 2013
By: The Editor | July 30, 2012 – 6:08 am | No Comment
VisitEngland announces its travel trends for 2013

Literatours, Sci-Fi Adventures, the Kate effect, Horrible Histories and set-jetting (still!) will be among the key travel trends of 2013, according to the national tourist board, VisitEngland

Vienna and the Tyrol
By: The Editor | July 29, 2012 – 4:21 pm | No Comment
Vienna and the Tyrol

Austria is too often only considered just as a winter ski destination. But Britons visit Austria at any time for the walks, the culture, the food, the city breaks, the music and the sightseeing.And one obvious place for a city break is Austria’s capital, Vienna.

A very British brunch at Reform Social and Grill
By: Kaye | July 29, 2012 – 6:37 am | No Comment
A very British brunch at Reform Social and Grill

All eyes may be on Stratford this summer, but there’s good reason to avoid the Olympic Park and make for chi chi Marylebone where the Mandeville Hotel (one of CD-Traveller’s favourite luxury boutique boltholes) has opened a brand new British restaurant

Baalbeck: how was it built?
By: Lyn | July 29, 2012 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Baalbeck: how was it built?

Lyn heads to Lebanon – specifically the sun city of Baalbeck that’s famed for its Roman ruins. Read Lyn’s take on the temples only on CD-Traveller

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Visit the world in London
By: The Editor | July 28, 2012 – 12:13 pm | No Comment
Visit the world in London

Whilst the Olympics are on in London, many countries are taking over shops, markets and buildings to promote their countries so we will consider adding them to our future holiday lists. So if you are coming to – or live in – London here are a few places you might want to consider.

Sir Richard Branson reveals his London hangouts
By: The Editor | July 28, 2012 – 6:10 am | No Comment
Sir Richard Branson reveals his London hangouts

Sir Richard Branson has revealed his guide to London – just in time for the thousands of people descending on London this week. Read his top five London loves here

The Plum Charmer of Pershore
By: Adrian | July 27, 2012 – 12:27 pm | No Comment
The Plum Charmer of Pershore

My plum tree isn’t going to be creaking with juicy, fat plums this year. There’s not a one on it. What I might need is a plum charmer which is what the organisers of the annual Plum Festival in Worcestershire have used.

British Tour de France
By: Frederic de Poligny | July 27, 2012 – 6:15 am | No Comment
British Tour de France

The success of British cyclist Bradley Wiggins – the first British man to win the Tour de France – has seen cycling fever grip the country like never before. Feeling inspired to get out on your bike? Read Frederic’s feature on France’s fabulous new cycle tracks here