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 – 7:40 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ November 18, 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
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Loseley Park, Stakescorner Road, Compton, Surrey, England – Surrey Crafts for Christmas
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:55 am | No Comment
Loseley Park, Stakescorner Road, Compton, Surrey, England – Surrey Crafts for Christmas

[ November 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Crafts for Christmas events source talented makers and designers from all over the UK and bring together these small individual firms producing top quality products under one roof at four venues around the UK.

Crafts for Christmas offers a unique opportunity to find special presents for special people, the perfect place to work your way [...]

Guildford, Surrey, England – The Rural Crafts Association Loseley House Christmas Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:55 am | No Comment
Guildford, Surrey, England – The Rural Crafts Association Loseley House Christmas Fair

[ November 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Craftwork & festive foods sale (4 day event)Guildford, Surrey, Englandwww.ruralcraftsassociation.co.ukGuildford, Surrey, England

Llandudno, Conwy, England – Llandudno Celtic Winter Fayre
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:55 am | No Comment
Llandudno, Conwy, England – Llandudno Celtic Winter Fayre

[ November 18, 2012; 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] This year the Llandudno Christmas Fayre (formerly known as Celtic Winter Fayre) is once again being held in Madoc Street, which runs parallel to Mostyn Street, Llandudnos main retail area in the heart of Victorian Llandudno.Following last years very succe

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Bridgnorth , Shropshire, England – Christmas Craft Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:52 am | No Comment
Bridgnorth , Shropshire, England – Christmas Craft Fair

[ November 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] On the day there will be over 50 stalls selling a variety of locally produced arts and crafts and festive produce that will make for really unique Christmas presents. The tea-room will be putting on some festive fayre including mulled wine and Dudmaston m

Oswestry , Shropshire, England – Victorian Christmas Craft Event
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:52 am | No Comment
Oswestry , Shropshire, England – Victorian Christmas Craft Event

[ November 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Craft Stalls providing a home-made Christmas present ideas. Food stalls plus entertainment including stilt walker, barrel organ and Victorian Readings and Carols plus extract from Panto Dick Whittington. 10-4pm. FREE ENTRANCE 1 to park.Oswestry , Shr

Ironbridge , Shropshire, England – Gorgeous Christmas Contemporary Craft & Food Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:52 am | No Comment
Ironbridge , Shropshire, England – Gorgeous Christmas Contemporary Craft & Food Fair

[ November 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] A mix of some of the finest craftspeople in the West Midlands for the Guilds prestigious annual flagship exhibition. Over 35 designer makers from the region, but also a food hall filled with delicacies from across Shropshire. 10am – 4.30pm. 2.50 and gener

Chatsworth House, Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England – Chatsworth House Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Chatsworth House, Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England – Chatsworth House Christmas Market

[ November 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Back by popular demand, our Christmas market weekends will be bigger and better than before, with more than 100 stalls complementing our own range of food and gift shops.Chatsworth House, Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England

Ipswich, Suffolk, England – Ipswich Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Ipswich, Suffolk, England – Ipswich Christmas Market

[ November 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Find your Christmas spirit early and visit Ipswich Christmas Market. Free Ipswich Christmas Market in the town centre – Queen Street, Butter Market and Cromwell Square.Ipswich, Suffolk, England

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York Racecourse, Yorkshire, England – Living North Christmas Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
York Racecourse, Yorkshire, England – Living North Christmas Fair

[ November 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Essence of Christmas Fairs are the perfect place to start your festive shopping and this year we are delighted to be bringing our Yorkshire event to York Racecourse. We will showcase over 200 handpicked exhibitors, retaining the high quality and stand

Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England – Knebworth Christmas Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England – Knebworth Christmas Fair

[ November 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] nebworth welcomes a new Christmas Fair at a slightly earlier date than in previous years, with a wide range of Christmas Crafts and Gifts as well as a wonderful selection of food and drinks for the festive season. In addition there will be Santas Grotto c

Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England – Living Crafts for Christmas Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England – Living Crafts for Christmas Fair

[ November 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] This event will take place within heated and carpeted pavilions and in the Stables Theatre. Entertainment and festive decorations will provide a seasonal atmosphere whatever the weather.Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England

Coventry, Coventry, England – Coventry Transport Museum Christmas Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Coventry, Coventry, England – Coventry Transport Museum Christmas Fair

[ November 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Local craftspeople, beautiful one-off gifts and a lovely day out.More than just a craft fair, these fantastic events showcase and give you the opportunity to buy the work of some of the regions most creative people. With stalls including one-off jewellery

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Stafford , Staffordshire, England – Christmas Fayre at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Stafford , Staffordshire, England – Christmas Fayre at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

[ November 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Want to buy a unique gift this Christmas ? Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, The Wolseley Centre will be holding a Christmas Fayre Visitors will be able to browse around a wide variety of stalls which will offer unique festive goodies from scented candles to

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Taunton, Somerset, England – Hestercombe Gardens Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:35 am | No Comment
Taunton, Somerset, England – Hestercombe Gardens Christmas Market

[ November 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Hestercombe Christmas Market is Somersets Leading Christmas Market. Over 50 high quality exhibitors, all under cover at the historic Hestercombe Gardens. A vibrant popular event.Taunton, Somerset, England

Durham, Tyne and Wear, England – Festive Skating
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:35 am | No Comment
Durham, Tyne and Wear, England – Festive Skating

[ November 18, 2012; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] To celebrate the launch of the Christmas shop, visitors can take a spin on the synthetic skating rink which will be undercover this year, housed in the old riding school.Durham, Tyne and Wear, England

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany – Hamburg Scandinavian Christmas Markets
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:33 am | No Comment
Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany – Hamburg Scandinavian Christmas Markets

[ November 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] CD-Travellers Cathrenes personal favourite! Hosted by the Danish, Sweedish, Finnish and Norweigen churches on Ditmar-Koel-Strasse (near Landungsbrcken S-Bahn Station) these are a magical experience – how about a deer sandwich and mulled wine with your Ch

Llandudno, Conwy, Wales – Llandudno Celtic Winter Fayre
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Llandudno, Conwy, Wales – Llandudno Celtic Winter Fayre

[ November 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A large Christmas market with over 100 food & craft stalls including continental foods & cooking demonstrations using local produce every day.Llandudno, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.celticw

National Wetland Centre Wales, Llwynhendy, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales – November Weekends
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:31 pm | No Comment
National Wetland Centre Wales, Llwynhendy, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales – November Weekends

[ November 18, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] 11am – Family bird watching: join us in the observatory to use binoculars and a telescope to watch the birds. Use books and ID guides to identify them, and see how many different species you can spot! This session is suitable for adults and children of al

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Forgotten Landscapes, Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales – Geology of the World Heritage Site from Mine to Mo
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
Forgotten Landscapes, Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales – Geology of the World Heritage Site from Mine to Mo

[ November 18, 2012; 9:45 am to 3:00 pm. ] The day starts with an underground geology tour of Big Pit and is followed by a walk on the Blorenge where the above ground landscape is explained. Bring walking boots, waterproofs and warm clothing (for the pit). A packed lunch or lunch may be purchased

Clovelly, North Devon – Clovelly Herring Festival
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Clovelly, North Devon – Clovelly Herring Festival

[ November 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Clovelly was once a major centre for herring fishing. This popular festival is held in support of sustainable fishing by traditional methods and to celebrate the herring, the Silver Darlings of the sea. Therell be herring specialities, beer and cider, traditional shanty singers, street entertainment, local stalls and the N. Devon A.O.N.B. will provide [...]

Keswick, Cumbria – Keswick Christmas Lights Switch on and Food Fayre
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Keswick, Cumbria – Keswick Christmas Lights Switch on and Food Fayre

[ November 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For details regarding times etc, please refer to websiteKeswick, Cumbriahttp://www.golakes.co.ukKeswick, Cumbria

Hullavington Airfield, Chippenham, Wiltshire – Mary Howard Christmas Sales
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:18 pm | No Comment
Hullavington Airfield, Chippenham, Wiltshire – Mary Howard Christmas Sales

[ November 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] (Sales also held at York racecourse, November 22-23, and SandownPark racecourse, November 29-30)Hullavington Airfield, Chippenham, Wiltshirewww.maryhowardsales.co.ukHullavington Airfield, Chippenham, Wiltshire

Lights on at Leadenhall
By: The Editor | October 19, 2011 – 4:55 pm | No Comment
Lights on at Leadenhall

[ November 18, 2011; 4:30 pm; ]
Leadenhall Market, Off Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 1LR

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Basildon Park – Nature Walks
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:21 pm | No Comment
Basildon Park – Nature Walks

[ November 18, 2011; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join the National Trust for a nature walk around their magnificent parkland. These will be led by our warden or a member of the Reading and District Natural History Society.Basildon Parkhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/Basildon Park

The Greyfriars, Worcester – Lifting the Lid on the Greyfriars
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:21 pm | No Comment
The Greyfriars, Worcester – Lifting the Lid on the Greyfriars

[ November 18, 2011; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Every Friday morning come and lift the lid on the Greyfriars with their conservation tours. An hour long tour will show you how history has been preserved. Price: Adult 4.80, Child 2.40, Family 12The Greyfriars, Worcesterhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/The Greyfriars, Worcester

Chester Lantern Parades
By: | October 8, 2010 – 2:57 pm | No Comment
Chester Lantern Parades

[ November 18, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The parade comprises staff and children from local schools, parents, individuals and community groups carrying lanterns made in special workshops, plus a Christmas marching band playing seasonal music. In addition, street theatre and musicians, choirs, and other local music groups perform seasonal music including carols, Mediaeval and Renaissance pieces,

Jim Jefferies – Alcoholocaust
By: | October 8, 2010 – 2:57 pm | No Comment
Jim Jefferies – Alcoholocaust

[ November 18, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Presented by Straight-Up Comedy and Brett VincentAfter 2009′s sell out UK tour Australian comedian Jim Jefferies returns to the UK with a brand new tour. Never afraid to court controversy, Jefferies’ forthright and opinionated shows have sometimes divided audiences. But no one ever said being a comedian was easy, even if Jefferies makes it look [...]