Bon Bini! Curacao has it all in one very small island
By: Irene Middleman Thomas | May 25, 2013 – 6:44 am | No Comment

Irene Thomas found Curacao the most successfully diverse country she has ever visited – and one of the most beautiful as well

Read the full story »
Travel destinations

America or Asia? Sardinia or Spain? St Andrews or St David’s? Better bars or better beaches? Whatever you’re planning, our suggestions will help

Travel tips & opinions

Travel need to know, money saving tips and contacts for consumer advice, to help you make the most of your holiday

Travel rumblings

This section is reserved for our travel related rants and moans. We’d love to hear what’s bothering you too so feel free to add your thoughts!

Events

Want to know what’s on and where? Click here for a comprehensive list of UK and Irish events. If yours isn’t listed, let us know!

Travel news

Contains information on changes that might affect both short and long term travel plans, plus all the latest travel news and views

Advert
Home » Archive by Category

Articles in Events

Windsor Great Park, Egham, Surrey, England – The Savill Garden Crafts for Christmas Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Windsor Great Park, Egham, Surrey, England – The Savill Garden Crafts for Christmas Fair

[ November 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Crafts for Christmas Fair, independently presented by the Rural Crafts Association, brings together talented makers and designers from all over the UK in a special, heated pavilion that will be located on Obelisk Lawn (adjacent to The Savill Garden).T

Castle Howard, York, Yorkshire, England – Christmas Craft & Produce Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Castle Howard, York, Yorkshire, England – Christmas Craft & Produce Market

[ November 27, 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

Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire, England – Waterperry Gardens Christmas Craft Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire, England – Waterperry Gardens Christmas Craft Market

[ November 27, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Enjoy a stress-free Christmas at Waterperry Gardens. Youll find artists and craftspeople with gorgeous gift ideas and local producers with festive food and drink. Pick up a Waterperry-grown Christmas tree and hand made decorations and visit our Christmas

Royal Welsh Showground, The Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, , Powys, Wales – Royal Welsh Winter Fair
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:34 pm | No Comment
Royal Welsh Showground, The Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, , Powys, Wales – Royal Welsh Winter Fair

[ November 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The programme of events at the Winter Fair will offer a wide variety ranging from the judging of livestock, poultry and horses in the main indoor arenas to the judging of floral art, produce and handicrafts in the South Glamorgan Hall.The Food Hall will o

Advert
York – St Nicholas Fayre
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:59 am | No Comment
York – St Nicholas Fayre

[ November 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] One of the most popular events in Yorks Christmas calendar, St Nicholas Fayre sees the city come alive with Victorian costumed traders, carol singers and the delicious smells of roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate laced with brandy. The ever popular market has everything from gifts and crafts to the best local produce including venison, suckling [...]

Macclesfield – Christmas at Capesthorne with Crafts
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:32 pm | No Comment
Macclesfield – Christmas at Capesthorne with Crafts

[ November 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] During the normally closed winter period, join us to discover the warmth and ambiance of Christmas at Capesthorne. The visit allows a glimpse through the doors of a family-owned stately home decorated for Christmas.Whilst walking around the house you will be entertained by local musicians, school choirs and there will be an extra special visit [...]

Bury St Edmunds – Angel Hil Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Bury St Edmunds – Angel Hil Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre

[ November 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Angel Hill, set in the centre of Burys historic medieval core, will host over 100 stalls, a new world market, traditional funfair and the Greene King stage where there will be entertainment throughout the day.Bury St Edmundshttp://www.burystedmundschristmasfayre.co.uk/mailout/enewsletter.htmBury St Edmunds

Portsmouth – A Victorian Festival of Christmas, Portsmouth
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Portsmouth – A Victorian Festival of Christmas, Portsmouth

[ November 27, 2011; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] On the first year of Christmas my true love gave to me a Festival to make you happy! 12 years on and that is still the case as Portsmouth Historic Dockyard once again steps back in time for the magical Victorian Festival of Christmas.This family favourite event set in the atmospheric dockyard surroundings, steeped in [...]

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

[ November 27, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Chesterfield, Derbyshirehttp://www.visitchesterfield.info/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1015&GroupId=1&venue=6121742&easi=trueChesterfield, Derbyshire

Advert
Aylesbury, Bucks – Aylesbury Charity Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Aylesbury, Bucks – Aylesbury Charity Market

[ November 27, 2011; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] With a wide selection of gifts from local charities, brass band and free face painting what a great way to do your Christmas shopping.Event detailsLocation:Market Square Aylesbury Bucks HP20 1UT Date(s): 27/11/2011Times(s): 11:00AM to 3:00PMCost: Free to come and browse the stalls, 20 for tradersEvent Contact: 01296 585 880Audience: Adults, Children, Young PeopleAylesbury, Buckshttp://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/events/details/2840/Aylesbury, Bucks

Bicester, Oxfordshire – Bicester, Langford Village School Christmas Market,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Bicester, Oxfordshire – Bicester, Langford Village School Christmas Market,

[ November 27, 2011; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Spend time to wander around and find those special and unusual Christmas presents. Our festive market traders will be selling an eclectic mix of handmade and fairtrade products, merchandise, jewellery and accessories, plus festive crafts, gifts and seasonal local food.Adding to the festivities:- Meet Father Christmas in his grotto- Free craft activities for children- Scrumptious [...]

Blackwood, Caerphilly – Blackwood Christmas Lights Switch On
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Blackwood, Caerphilly – Blackwood Christmas Lights Switch On

[ November 27, 2011; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Blackwood Christmas Lights Switch OnBlackwood, Caerphillyhttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/christmas/Blackwood, Caerphilly

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

[ November 27, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The crack of roasting chestnuts, the smell of nutmeg and the warmth of mulled wine can be experienced at Brixhams Christmas Market which is being held once again in the Town Square on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November from 10am 4pm. The market is ideally situated close to the main bus services, [...]

Bury St Edmunds – Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:27 pm | No Comment
Bury St Edmunds – Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre

[ November 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] This years Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre will once again conjure up three days of seasonal magic. Held from Friday 26 November to Sunday 28 November, the event is in fact six fairs rolled into one, plus live entertainment and a fantastic choice of shopping across the town centre.Burys Christmas Fayre has become one of [...]

Advert
Bury St Edmunds – Bury St Edmunds Arc Shopping Centre Christmas Market,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:27 pm | No Comment
Bury St Edmunds – Bury St Edmunds Arc Shopping Centre Christmas Market,

[ November 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The arc shopping centre is and exciting addition to Bury St Edmunds and home to a great mix of high street names. New for 2010 will be 16 German style chalets selling gifts and crafts, and the Music Sales Stage will be hosting a wide range of entertainment from school choirs to jazz bands.Bury St [...]

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk – Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:27 pm | No Comment
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk – Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre

[ November 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Bury St Edmunds, Suffolkwww.burystedmundschristmasfayre.co.ukBury St Edmunds, Suffolk

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

[ November 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Carlisle Christmas MarketCarlislehttp://www.discovercarlisle.co.uk/opportunities/carlisle-magical-christmas-market-2011.aspxCarlisle

London – Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:27 pm | No Comment
London – Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair

[ November 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Londons oldest Botanic Garden opens its doors once again for the annual Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair on the last weekend of November. Held in large heated marquees in the grounds, the stalls promise to boast an extensive range of new and innovative gifts, including garden paraphernalia, unusual jewellery, cashmere clothing, pottery, ceramics, woollen goods, [...]

Chelsea – Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:27 pm | No Comment
Chelsea – Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair,

[ November 27, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] This years Christmas Fair at Chelsea Physic Garden is set to be bigger and open longer hours than ever before, giving the public a rare chance to visit Londons oldest Botanic Garden in winter while sampling a brilliant range of exclusive selected products, Chelsea style! Chelseahttp://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/Chelsea

Advert
Bishopsbourne – Charlton Park Christmas Fair
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:27 pm | No Comment
Bishopsbourne – Charlton Park Christmas Fair

[ November 27, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Charlton Park Christmas Fair 10am-4pm. Stall Bookings: 01227 831355.Bishopsbournehttp://visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1008&GroupId=1&venue=3036869&easi=trueBishopsbourne

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

[ November 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For details regarding times etc, please refer to websiteRavenglass, Cumbriahttp://www.golakes.co.ukRavenglass, Cumbria

BIRSTALL – Christmas Craft Fair
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
BIRSTALL – Christmas Craft Fair

[ November 27, 2011; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] 27 November, 4 & 11 December 2011 11am to 4pmOakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall WF17 9LGBIRSTALLhttp://www.hello-yorkshire.co.uk/blog/christmas-fayres-christmas-markets-in-west-yorkshireBIRSTALL

Wiltshire – Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:25 pm | No Comment
Wiltshire – Christmas Market

[ November 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Christmas market selling gifts for Christmas, santas grotto, face painting, arts and crafts for children, raffle and much moreWiltshirehttp://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/site/whats-on/christmas-market-p1303143Wiltshire

Caerphilly – Christmas Yule Log Decorating
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:25 pm | No Comment
Caerphilly – Christmas Yule Log Decorating

[ November 27, 2011; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Come along and decorate your own Cwmcarn seasonal yule log! A very popular event so book early to avoid disappointment. Contact: Cwmcarn Forest Visitor Centre on (01495) 272001Cost: 3.00 per person (One Yule Log each)Booking: EssentialCaerphillyhttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/christmas/Caerphilly

Advert
Hatfield House, Hertfordshire – Hatfield HouseChristmasFrost Fair
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Hatfield House, Hertfordshire – Hatfield HouseChristmasFrost Fair

[ November 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Hatfield House, HertfordshireHatfield House, Hertfordshire

Exeter – Exeter Westpoint Christmas Shopping Fayre,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Exeter – Exeter Westpoint Christmas Shopping Fayre,

[ November 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Why not take the pressure out of Christmas this year by doing all your festive shopping in one go at the annual Christmas Shopping Fayre at Exeters Westpoint Arena. With over 300 stands with 1000s of outstanding seasonal offers you will a greater choice of exciting gift ideas than in a high street full of [...]

Calverton, Nottinghamshire – Patchings Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Calverton, Nottinghamshire – Patchings Christmas Market

[ November 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Calverton, Nottinghamshirehttp://www.experiencenottinghamshire.com/whats-on/patchings-christmas-market-p482781#productlist=/whats-on/patchings-christmas-market-p482781&proxprodtype=cateCalverton, Nottinghamshire

Caerphilly – Ffair Nadolig / Christmas Fair
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Caerphilly – Ffair Nadolig / Christmas Fair

[ November 27, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Ffair Nadolig / Christmas FairCaerphillyhttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/christmas/Caerphilly