What’s on in Italy this summer
By: The Editor | June 20, 2013 – 8:14 am | No Comment

With the help of the Italian Tourist Board, we list some of the events happening in Italy this summer.

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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:41 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ July 22, 2013; 9:45 am to 12:45 pm. ] Get Fossilling on the Jurassic Coast! Come and join in with one of our famous Fossil Walks along this historic stretch of Dorset coast with Lyme Regis Museum Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew.Lyme Regis, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/whats-on/fossil-walksLyme Regis, West Dorset, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Wales – Royal Welsh Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Wales – Royal Welsh Show

[ July 22, 2013 9:00 am to July 25, 2013 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Waleshttp://www.rwas.co.uk/Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Wales
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out what programs are available, and what the benefits are can [...]

Killerton, Devon, England – Exhibition – Mid Devon Crafts
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:56 am | No Comment
Killerton, Devon, England – Exhibition – Mid Devon Crafts

[ July 22, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] Enjoy a stunning display of locally made Devon crafts in Killertons study. Mid Devon Crafts are exhibiting their fine creations in the study.More Information: Killerton, 01392 881345, killerton@nationaltrust.org.ukKillerton, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukKillerton, Devon, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which [...]

Speke Hall, Garden and Estate, Liverpool, England – Speke Hall Vintage Festival
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:56 am | No Comment
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate, Liverpool, England – Speke Hall Vintage Festival

[ July 22, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Time travel at Speke Hall this summer……… Time travel at Speke Hall! Join us for our first ever vintage festival! Classic cars, bikes, camper vans and PSVs will be on show. You can even travel in style from the city centre or South Parkway station on a free vintage shuttle bus on selected dates! Shop [...]

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Bideford Bay and Hartland, North Devon, England – Art Trek 2012: Bucks Mills Cabin Artists in Residence
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:56 am | No Comment
Bideford Bay and Hartland, North Devon, England – Art Trek 2012: Bucks Mills Cabin Artists in Residence

[ July 22, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] As part of Art Trek 2012, local artists Judith Westcott and Sue Plummer have been escaping to the Bucks Mills Cabin since April to gain inspiration from this unique place. Join them for two open weekends to meet the artists. Sues work is reflective of beautiful landscapes. The images range from semi-abstract to abstract. Judith [...]

Glencoe & Dalness, Lochaber, Scotland – Living History Clansmen Displays by Alba Adventure
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:56 am | No Comment
Glencoe & Dalness, Lochaber, Scotland – Living History Clansmen Displays by Alba Adventure

[ July 22, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Jacobite history comes to life at Glencoe!Alba Adventure will bring history to life at Glencoe with several presentations throughout the day demonstrating the dress and weaponry of the Jacobite era. Find out how to wear the belted plaid and get a close up view of the fierce weaponry of the period! This is a free [...]

Raglan Castle, Raglan, Monmouthshire, Wales – Raglan Medieval Festival
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Raglan Castle, Raglan, Monmouthshire, Wales – Raglan Medieval Festival

[ July 22, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Meet the Knights of Longshanks at this exciting event for all the family. There will be loads to see and do during the fun-packed weekend. Kids can come dressed as a knight or a princess and there will be a prize for the best costume every day!Raglan Castle, Raglan, Monmouthshire, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/6034142/?lang=enRaglan Castle, Raglan, Monmouthshire, [...]

Portland Illuminated Picnic, Dorset – Travelling Pliosaur Cinema
By: | May 3, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Portland Illuminated Picnic, Dorset – Travelling Pliosaur Cinema

[ July 22, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Travelling Pliosaur Cinema is a life-size Jurassic sea lizard (Horace) who will be touring the Dorset and Devon Jurassic Coast this summer. Brought to you by performing professors, audiences are invited to explore Horace and prepare him for the day, before venturing into his cavernous belly on a cinematic journey. Here you will experience the [...]

The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent – War and Peace Show 2012
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:14 am | No Comment
The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent – War and Peace Show 2012

[ July 22, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The largestr military vehicle spectacular in the world. Re-enactments will also feature historic warbirds and spectacular pyrotechnics. TN12 6PY- more information on other UK airshows can be found here – http://www.airshows.org.uk. The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kenthttp://www.warandpeaceshow.co.uk/The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent

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Northhamptonshire – Bug Jam
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Northhamptonshire – Bug Jam

[ July 22, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The original and best VW festival will be back for another year – Bug Jam 26 at Santa Pod Raceway. Keep checking this site for all the latest whats on news including Drag Racing, RWYB, 4 Music Arenas, show & Shine, Comedy, Traders, Stunt Displays, Jet Car, Autojumble, Funfair and much, much more!Northhamptonshirehttp://www.bugjam.com/Northhamptonshire

Huntingdon – Secret Garden Party
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Huntingdon – Secret Garden Party

[ July 22, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Secret Garden Party is a celebration of absolute freedom and the games, performance,happenings, specacles and events that unfold within ist walls embody this spirit more than anything else.Huntingdonhttp://www.secretgardenparty.com/Huntingdon

The Glebe, Windermere, Cumbria – Windermere Airshow
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:07 am | One Comment
The Glebe, Windermere, Cumbria – Windermere Airshow

[ July 22, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] CANCELLED

Small family airshow held over the largest lake in the Lake District with a stunning backdrop LA23 3HE- more information on other UK airshows can be found here – http://www.airshows.org.uk. The Glebe, Windermere, Cumbriahttp://www.windermereairshow.co.uk/The Glebe, Windermere, Cumbria

Sunderland Seafront, Tyne & Wear – Sunderland Airshow 2012
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:07 am | No Comment
Sunderland Seafront, Tyne & Wear – Sunderland Airshow 2012

[ July 22, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Sunderland Airshow boasts the largest crowds of any UK airshow over its two days. SR6 8AB- more information on other UK airshows can be found here – http://www.airshows.org.uk. Sunderland Seafront, Tyne & Wearhttp://www.sunderlandevents.co.uk/Sunderland Seafront, Tyne & Wear

NEC, Birmingham – Antiques for Everyone
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:07 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Antiques for Everyone

[ July 22, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Uks Largest quality antiques and fine art fairNEC, Birminghamhttp://www.antiquesforeveryone.co.uk/NEC, Birmingham

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Stithians, Truro, Cornwall – Stithians Agricultural Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:44 pm | No Comment
Stithians, Truro, Cornwall – Stithians Agricultural Show

[ July 22, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Stithians Agricultural Show. The complete experience with varied musical entertainment, food courts, craft stalls, shopping opportunities around the Showground, fairground, animals of all sorts including rare breeds, dog show and dog agility competitions, craft and cookery competitions in the Domestic Marquee. There is also [...]

Bedford – Bedford River Festival
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:29 pm | No Comment
Bedford – Bedford River Festival

[ July 22, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] On the 21st and 22nd July 2012, just one week before we celebrate the opening ceremony of the London Olympics, the Town of Bedford and the River Great Ouse will come alive to the sight and sound of hundreds of thousands of people, enjoyingone of the biggest free family festivals in the UK. Staged on [...]

Stithians, Truro, Cornwall – Stithians Agricultural Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:36 pm | No Comment
Stithians, Truro, Cornwall – Stithians Agricultural Show

[ July 22, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Stithians Agricultural Show. The complete experience with varied musical entertainment, food courts, craft stalls, shopping opportunities around the Showground, fairground, animals of all sorts including rare breeds, dog show and dog agility competitions, craft and cookery competitions in the Domestic Marquee. There is also [...]

Abba Mania
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:06 pm | No Comment
Abba Mania

[ July 22, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Abba Mania. Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

Highway Farm Workshop
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:02 pm | No Comment
Highway Farm Workshop

[ July 22, 2010; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Introduction to feltmaking and fibres landscapes with Dennie Rose Highway Farm, West Road, Bridport, 10.30am – 4.30pm. Cost £35 plus fibres at cost. 01308 424321 www.highwayfarm.co.uk

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Abba Mania
By: | July 19, 2010 – 12:26 pm | No Comment
Abba Mania

[ July 22, 2010; 12:00 am to 10:00 pm. ] Abba Mania. Winter Gardens and Opera House
Church Street, Blackpool
www.blackpoollive.com
01253 292029″

Merchant City Festival
By: The Editor | July 16, 2010 – 9:32 am | No Comment
Merchant City Festival

[ July 22, 2010 to July 25, 2010. ]
Glasgow

RHS Show, Tatton Park
By: Adrian | March 13, 2010 – 11:08 am | No Comment
RHS Show, Tatton Park

[ July 22, 2010 10:00 am to July 24, 2010 6:30 pm. July 22, 2010 10:00 am to July 24, 2010 6:30 pm. July 25, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] http://www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events/RHS-Show-Tatton-Park/2010

21–25 July 2010 · Mereheath Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire

In advance: £22, on the day: £27

two children under 16 admitted free