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 – 7:39 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ December 4, 2013; 10:15 am to 1:15 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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Castle Howard, York, Yorkshire, England – Christmas Craft & Produce Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Castle Howard, York, Yorkshire, England – Christmas Craft & Produce Market

[ December 4, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Shop for perfect Christmas gifts and treats from the wide selection of delicious food and beautiful crafts.Admission to the Stable Courtyard where the markets take place – as well as car and coach parking – is free of charge.Castle Howard, York, York

Broughton, Nr. Chester – Broughton Celtic Christmas Fayre
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:32 pm | No Comment
Broughton, Nr. Chester – Broughton Celtic Christmas Fayre

[ December 4, 2011; 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. ] One of north east Waless most popular Christmas attractions is set to return to the popular Broughton Shopping Park off the A55 outside Chester in early December. Broughtons Celtic Christmas Fayre, which takes place between December 1-4, will bring together over 100 of the areas best craftsmen and food produvers under one roof. Stalls [...]

Warrington – Walton Winter Wonderland
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:31 pm | No Comment
Warrington – Walton Winter Wonderland

[ December 4, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Walton Hall & GardensA Victorian style Christmas celebration set in a traditionally decorated cobbled courtyard. Step back in time and enjoy Christmas as it used to be.There will be entertainers, magicians, stilt walkers, live music, Christmas markets, Yule log making, festive fayre, nativity scene and of course, Santa in his enchanting grotto.If that wasnt enough [...]

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Carlisle, Cumbria – A Magical Winter Wonderland
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:31 pm | No Comment
Carlisle, Cumbria – A Magical Winter Wonderland

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For details regarding times etc, please refer to websiteCarlisle, Cumbriahttp://www.golakes.co.ukCarlisle, Cumbria

Ardingly, West Sussex – Ardingly Festive Food & Drink Fayre, West Sussex,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Ardingly, West Sussex – Ardingly Festive Food & Drink Fayre, West Sussex,

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The Festive Food & Drink Fayre is a ray of sunshine in the bleak winter months. Packed with scrumptious treats, it cant fail to warm the cockles of your heart. One of the Societys key objectives is to promote British and local produce, here you can see why there is so much to shout about. [...]

Aberglasney Gardens, Wales – Aberglasney Traditional Winter Fair,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Aberglasney Gardens, Wales – Aberglasney Traditional Winter Fair,

[ December 4, 2011; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on at picturesque Aberglasney House and Gardens in the Tywi Valley.The staff at Aberglasney are gearing up for one of the highlights of the year at the gardens the Traditional Winter Fair.The fair is billed as the best traditional winter fair in South West Wales, offering [...]

Chesterfield, Derbyshire – Art Class – Mosaic Christmas
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Chesterfield, Derbyshire – Art Class – Mosaic Christmas

[ December 4, 2011; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Chesterfield, Derbyshirehttp://www.visitchesterfield.info/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1016&GroupId=1&venue=6121742&easi=trueChesterfield, Derbyshire

Shrewsbury, Shropshire – Attingham Park Frost Fair , Shrewsbury
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Shrewsbury, Shropshire – Attingham Park Frost Fair , Shrewsbury

[ December 4, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Avoid the crowded shopping centres this year and make Christmas shopping an enjoyable experience at Attingham, with over 100 high quality local craft and food stalls in this beautiful historic setting it is the ideal place to find the perfect giftMore Information: The Property Office, 01743 708123, attingham@nationaltrust.org.ukShrewsbury, Shropshirehttp://beta.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park/things-to-see-and-do/events/Shrewsbury, Shropshire

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Billericay, Essex – Barleylands Christmas Experience
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Billericay, Essex – Barleylands Christmas Experience

[ December 4, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Christmas at BarleylandsCome along to Barleylands and be one of Santas little helpers:Father Christmas keeps leaving his slippers around the farm. Follow the slipper trail and see whos putting them on to keep their feet warm!The elves are busy making Christmas decorations and are a little behind so need you to get crafty and [...]

Belgravia, London – Belgravia Christmas Sunday, London SW1
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Belgravia, London – Belgravia Christmas Sunday, London SW1

[ December 4, 2011; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Pimlico Road and the newly refurbished Elizabeth Street in Belgravia will be transformed into a winter wonderland as the unique boutiques, bars and restaurants celebrate the festive season.Belgravia, LondonBelgravia, London

Billericay, Essex – Billericay Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Billericay, Essex – Billericay Christmas Market

[ December 4, 2011; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower have joined together with other service clubs in the town; Round Table, The Lions, The Rotary Club of Billericay, the Billericay Chamber of Commerce to turn the town into a Christmas Wonderland and a chance for many local organisations to share in itBillericay, Essexhttp://www.billericaychristmasmarket.co.uk/Billericay, Essex

Caerphilly – Blackwood Dickensian Christmas Fayre
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Caerphilly – Blackwood Dickensian Christmas Fayre

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] See the town come to life with stalls along the high street, funfair rides and traditional entertainment.Caerphillyhttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/christmas/Caerphilly

Bradford – Bradford Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Bradford – Bradford Christmas Market

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Christmas MarketBradfordhttp://www.bradfordmarkets.com/markets/event_detail.php?ID=112Bradford

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Haworth – Bradford Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Haworth – Bradford Christmas Market

[ December 4, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] see Whats On on website for detailsHaworthhttp://www.visitbradford.comHaworth

BRADFORD – Bradford Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:27 pm | No Comment
BRADFORD – Bradford Christmas Market

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] 4 December 2011Darley Street, Kirkgate, Bank Street and Tyrell Street, BradfordMore than 30 stalls with lots of Christmas gifts for every member of the family in addition, there will be some terrific Christmas food on offer.BRADFORDhttp://www.hello-yorkshire.co.uk/blog/christmas-fayres-christmas-markets-in-west-yorkshireBRADFORD

Stamford, Lincs – Burghley House Crafts for Christmas,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:27 pm | No Comment
Stamford, Lincs – Burghley House Crafts for Christmas,

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Come and enjoy the build up to Christmas at Burghley with shopping and festive food. The ever popular Crafts for Christmas will be in the park for four days with an array of gifts for all the family.Crafts for Christmas will take place between Thursday 1st December to Sunday 4th December from 9am until 5pm. [...]

Carlisle, Cumbria – Carols around the Christmas Tree
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:27 pm | No Comment
Carlisle, Cumbria – Carols around the Christmas Tree

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For details regarding times etc, please refer to websiteCarlisle, Cumbriahttp://www.golakes.co.ukCarlisle, Cumbria

The Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – Cheltenham Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:27 pm | No Comment
The Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – Cheltenham Christmas Market

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire www.cheltenhamchristmasmarket.co.ukThe Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – Cheltenham Christmas Market,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – Cheltenham Christmas Market,

[ December 4, 2011; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] 10am 6pm Monday Wednesday10am 8pm Thursday Saturday11am 5pm SundaysA huge range of designed wooden chalets selling a wide range of festive crafts and gifts situated inthe beautiful setting of Cheltenham Promenade.Now in its ninth year, 2011 offers an excellentopportunity for those with an eye for quality toexperience one of the [...]

Ravenglass, Cumbria – Christmas At Muncaster
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
Ravenglass, Cumbria – Christmas At Muncaster

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For details regarding times etc, please refer to websiteRavenglass, Cumbriahttp://www.golakes.co.ukRavenglass, Cumbria

Tenterden, Kent – Christmas at Smallhythe Place
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
Tenterden, Kent – Christmas at Smallhythe Place

[ December 4, 2011; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Come and view Ellen Terrys sitting room and dining room decorated ready for Christmas during weekends throughout December.All money raised will go to the Dress in the Limelight Project to preserve Ellen Terrys iconic Beetle Wing Dress and create a display in the costume room worthy of this magnificent item.Tenterden, Kenthttp://visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1002&GroupId=1&venue=3090340&easi=trueTenterden, Kent

Tunbridge Wells, Kent – Christmas Carols & Victorian Carousel
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
Tunbridge Wells, Kent – Christmas Carols & Victorian Carousel

[ December 4, 2011; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Tunbridge Wells, Kenthttp://visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1030&GroupId=1&venue=3090318&easi=trueTunbridge Wells, Kent

Highcliffe Castle, Christchurch, Dorset – Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
Highcliffe Castle, Christchurch, Dorset – Christmas Craft & Gift Fair

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Castles annual craft and gift fair returns to the Castle for a 2 day fair on the 3rd and 4th December. The fair is a popular event with a beautiful range of high quality crafts and gifts from local artists and suppliers. It is an ideal opportunity to purchase unique Christmas presents. On offer [...]

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Penrith, Cumbria – Christmas Food & Gift Fayre
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
Penrith, Cumbria – Christmas Food & Gift Fayre

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For details regarding times etc, please refer to websitePenrith, Cumbriahttp://www.golakes.co.ukPenrith, Cumbria

Nottingham – Christmas Market at the Riverbank
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
Nottingham – Christmas Market at the Riverbank

[ December 4, 2011; 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Nottinghamhttp://www.riverbanknotts.co.uk/index.shtmlNottingham

Westgate-on-Sea, Kent – Christmas Light Switch-On
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:25 pm | No Comment
Westgate-on-Sea, Kent – Christmas Light Switch-On

[ December 4, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Christmas Light Switch-OnWestgate-on-Sea, Kenthttp://visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1001&GroupId=1&venue=3202750&easi=trueWestgate-on-Sea, Kent

Dover, Kent – Christmas Quest
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:25 pm | No Comment
Dover, Kent – Christmas Quest

[ December 4, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] We need your help to solve our festive mystery! Bring along the whole family to crack the clues and earn your prize.Dover, Kenthttp://visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1014&GroupId=1&venue=3060101&easi=trueDover, Kent