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

[ August 20, 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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Charmouth, West Dorset, England – Family Fossil Walk
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:40 pm | No Comment
Charmouth, West Dorset, England – Family Fossil Walk

[ August 20, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Superb Value Fossil Hunting Walks on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset5 per person, Child under 4 years old free (equates to 20 for a family of 4 if all over the age of 4 years)Charmouth, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.fossilwalks.com/events.htmCharmouth, West Dorset, England
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Hawskhead, Cumbria, England – Hawskhead Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Hawskhead, Cumbria, England – Hawskhead Show

[ August 20, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Hawskhead, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.hawksheadshow.co.uk/Hawskhead, Cumbria, 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 you can use to find out what programs are available, and what the benefits are can be found [...]

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, Battle, Sussex, England – 1066 BATTLE TACTICS FOR KIDS
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, Battle, Sussex, England – 1066 BATTLE TACTICS FOR KIDS

[ August 20, 2012 10:00 am to August 24, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Learn the skills of a Norman or Saxon soldier. Paint your own shield and have a go in the Kids Battle of Hastings!1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, Battle, Sussex, England

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Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… KNIGHTS & PRINCESSES
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… KNIGHTS & PRINCESSES

[ August 20, 2012 11:00 am to August 24, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Give that toy sword a whirl or put on your prettiest dress and head back in time for activities on a medieval theme. Transform yourself into a noble lord in squire training, and even try on armour in the academy for budding knights and princesses.Ken

Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… ROYAL
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… ROYAL

[ August 20, 2012 11:00 am to August 24, 2012 4:00 pm. ] See if you have what it takes to join the ranks of royalty in a special royal-themed Time Travellers event. Enjoy games and crafts fit for a king or queen and meet some royal characters of times gone by.Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Ess

Wrest Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… VICTORIAN
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Wrest Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… VICTORIAN

[ August 20, 2012 11:00 am to August 24, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Join the Time Travellers to find out what Victorian life was really like. Meet a variety of Victorian costumed characters and find out how Victorian children would have lived.Wrest Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, England

Bolsover Castle, Bolsover, Derbyshire, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… HEROES & VILLAINS
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Bolsover Castle, Bolsover, Derbyshire, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… HEROES & VILLAINS

[ August 20, 2012 11:00 am to August 24, 2012 4:00 pm. ] Could you be a fearsome highwayman? Your training starts here! Take part in a thrilling musket drill, listen to the myths and legends surrounding our favourite rogues and plan your own ambush.Bolsover Castle, Bolsover, Derbyshire, England

Framlingham Castle, Framlingham, Suffolk, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… MEDIEVAL
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Framlingham Castle, Framlingham, Suffolk, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… MEDIEVAL

[ August 20, 2012 11:00 am to August 24, 2012 4:00 pm. ] How would you have fared 500 years ago? Join the Time Travellers for a journey back through the ages to medieval times and find out what life would have been like, with hands-on activities and games.Framlingham Castle, Framlingham, Suffolk, England

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Home of Charles Darwin (Down House), Down, Kent, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… VICTORIAN
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Home of Charles Darwin (Down House), Down, Kent, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… VICTORIAN

[ August 20, 2012 11:00 am to August 24, 2012 4:00 pm. ] Join the Time Travellers to find out what Victorian life was really like. Meet a variety of Victorian costumed characters and find out how Victorian children would have lived.Home of Charles Darwin (Down House), Down, Kent, England

Wallington, Northumberland, England – Krafty Kidz
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Wallington, Northumberland, England – Krafty Kidz

[ August 20, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Get creative with Krafty Kidz and have a go at making some fantastic craft items. Charge for items made from 2 – 6.More Information: Krafty Kidz , 0191 4911240, events@krafty-kidz.co.ukWallington, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWallington, Northumberland, England
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Wallington, Northumberland – Krafty Kidz
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Wallington, Northumberland – Krafty Kidz

[ August 20, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Get creative with Krafty Kidz and have a go at making some fantastic craft items. Charge for items made from 2 – 6.Wallington, Northumberlandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=5d7e7667-9489-4ad9-bd83-791e18f4ae41Wallington, Northumberland
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 [...]

Glencoe & Dalness – Come Fly A Kite
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:33 pm | No Comment
Glencoe & Dalness – Come Fly A Kite

[ August 20, 2012; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Recycle a plastic bag into a kite!It can often be windy in Glencoe so well be recycling plastic bags to make kites and if its windy enough well try to fly them too. Glencoe & Dalnesshttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Detail/1690/Glencoe & Dalness

Herefordshire Food Week
By: The Editor | August 6, 2011 – 5:37 pm | No Comment
Herefordshire Food Week

[ August 20, 2011 to August 21, 2011. ]
different locations throughout the county
25 local food and drink producers throw open their doors

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Cheshire – Bouncers
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Bouncers

[ August 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Bouncers – at the Forum Studio Theatre, ChesterThe Forum Studio TheatreHamilton PlaceChesterCheshireCH1 2BHTel:01244 341296Email:leeh@tiptopproductions.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Chester Races – Totesport Summer Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Chester Races – Totesport Summer Festival

[ August 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A fantastic day of great horse racing and entertainment for all the family.Chester RacecourseChesterCheshireCH1 2LYTel:01244 304600Email:enquiries@chester-races.comCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Firework Champions @ Capesthorne Hall
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:14 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Firework Champions @ Capesthorne Hall

[ August 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Firework Champions is an outdoor firework spectacular for all the family.Capethorne HallSiddingtonMacclesfieldCheshireSK11 9JYEmail:mat@mlepyrotechnics.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Gawsworth Hall Open Air Theatre Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:14 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Gawsworth Hall Open Air Theatre Festival

[ August 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Gawsworth Hall Open Air Theatre welcomes a whole host of exciting performances.Gawsworth HallMacclesfieldCheshireSK11 9RNTel:01260 223456Email:enquiries@gawsworthhall.comCheshireCheshire

Bishampton, Worcestershire – Summer Show – Bishampton
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:59 pm | No Comment
Bishampton, Worcestershire – Summer Show – Bishampton

[ August 20, 2011; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Bishampton Village HallA traditional summer village show open to all.Refreshments and auction of produce. All welcome.Entry by schedule from Pete Chamberlain. 2pm – 4pm.Pete Chamberlain (01386) 861438pchamberlain190@btinternet.comBishampton, WorcestershireBishampton, Worcestershire

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Ryde, Isle of Wight – Ryde Carnival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:59 pm | No Comment
Ryde, Isle of Wight – Ryde Carnival

[ August 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] 2009 was the 121st anniversary of Ryde Carnival. Ryde Carnival in the Isle of Wight is one of the oldest established carnivals is England, with the first event held in 1888. Today it is a platform for up to 2,000 performers. Masquerade, soca, steelpan, samba all feature at the event atttended by about 50,000 visitors.The [...]

Appleby, Cumbria – Appleby Agricultural Show
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Appleby, Cumbria – Appleby Agricultural Show

[ August 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] We have a wide variety of classes for sheep, cattle, poultry, vintage machinery, dogs, childrens pets, walling, produce, handicrafts and horticultural exhibitors.Equestrian classes include BSJA, Veterans, Fells, Dales, Driving Classes, Shetlands, Pony Riding, a Handy Pony Class and a Gymkhana.We are pleased to announce that we have now affiliated to CHAPS (UK) and we are [...]

Osmaston, Ashbourne – Ashbourne Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment
Osmaston, Ashbourne – Ashbourne Show

[ August 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Ashbourne Show. This traditional country show is one of the few real country shows to take place and is organised by the Ashbourne Shire Horse Society. The Society, led by its President who this year is Sir Andrew Walker-Okeover Bt, consists of [...]

Old Warden, Beds – Original Flying Proms concert
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment
Old Warden, Beds – Original Flying Proms concert

[ August 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] The Flying Proms is a traditional picnic style event held within the beautiful historic ground of old Warden Aerodrome, Home to the world famous Shuttleworth CollectionA selection of vintage historic aircraft are flown to classical music played by a full orchestra. A heady mix of tradition and nostalgia make for a truly memorable evening. The [...]

Falstone, Northumberland – Falstone Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:36 pm | No Comment
Falstone, Northumberland – Falstone Show

[ August 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Falstone Show. SHEEPDOG TRIALS ARE BACK IN THE 2011 SHOW!Falstone, Northumberlandhttp://www.falstoneshow.co.uk/Falstone, Northumberland

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Falstone, Northumberland – Falstone Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:36 pm | No Comment
Falstone, Northumberland – Falstone Show

[ August 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Falstone Show. SHEEPDOG TRIALS ARE BACK IN THE 2011 SHOW!Falstone, Northumberlandhttp://www.falstoneshow.co.uk/Falstone, Northumberland

Osmaston, Ashbourne – Ashbourne Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:33 pm | No Comment
Osmaston, Ashbourne – Ashbourne Show

[ August 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Ashbourne Show. This traditional country show is one of the few real country shows to take place and is organised by the Ashbourne Shire Horse Society. The Society, led by its President who this year is Hon Johnny Greenall, consists of a [...]

Spalding, Lincs – Mr Benn The Extraordinary Adventures of an Ordinary Man Tall Stories at the South Holland Centre, Spalding
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:31 pm | No Comment
Spalding, Lincs – Mr Benn The Extraordinary Adventures of an Ordinary Man Tall Stories at the South Holland Centre, Spalding

[ August 20, 2011; 1:30 pm to 2:25 pm. ] To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the much-loved television series, the creators of the Gruffalo stage show present this brand new live production, based on the classic character written and illustrated by David McKee. Mr Benn, an ordinary man who lives in an ordinary street, gets a surprise when an envelope lands with a thud [...]

American Air Day: Duxford
By: The Editor | August 13, 2010 – 12:08 pm | No Comment
American Air Day: Duxford

[ August 20, 2010; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
Child (0-15 years inclusive) FREE
Adult (16-59 years) £18.50
Senior (60 years or over) £14.80
Student £14.80
Unemployed £9.25
Adult, Senior, Student – disabled £11.10
Carer (one per disabled visitor) free
Friends of Duxford Adult £14.80
Friends of Duxford Senior £11.80