Barcelona: where history and culture meets the Nou
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Robin Nowacki combines culture and cuisine with football on a visit to Barcelona – the capital of the Catalonian region of Spain

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Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland – Stranraer Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland – Stranraer Show

[ July 31, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotlandhttp://www.stranraershow.co.uk/Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
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 [...]

Yealmpton, Devon, England – Yealmpton Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Yealmpton, Devon, England – Yealmpton Show

[ July 31, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Yealmpton, Devon, Englandhttp://www.yealmptonshow.com/Yealmpton, 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 you can use to find out what programs are available, and what the benefits are can be found [...]

Cardigan, Cardiganshire , Wales – Cardigan Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Cardigan, Cardiganshire , Wales – Cardigan Show

[ July 31, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Cardigan, Cardiganshire , Waleshttp://www.cardigancountyshow.co.uk/Cardigan, Cardiganshire , 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 [...]

Nantwich, Cheshire, England – Nantwich Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Nantwich, Cheshire, England – Nantwich Show

[ July 31, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Nantwich, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nantwichshow.co.uk/Nantwich, Cheshire, 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 [...]

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Borrowby, North Yorkshire, England – Borrowby Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Borrowby, North Yorkshire, England – Borrowby Show

[ July 31, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Borrowby, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.borrowbyshow.org.uk/Borrowby, North Yorkshire, 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 [...]

The Church House, Devon, England – Wildlife Art
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:56 am | No Comment
The Church House, Devon, England – Wildlife Art

[ July 31, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] An exhibition and sale of wildlife prints and originals by Eleanor Ludgate.More Information: The Church House, 01364 621321, churchhouse@nationaltrust.org.ukThe Church House, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukThe Church House, 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 you can use to find [...]

Sutton Hoo , Suffolk, England – Get Crafty – Summer Holiday
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:55 am | No Comment
Sutton Hoo , Suffolk, England – Get Crafty – Summer Holiday

[ July 31, 2012; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Drop in and make your own piece of Sutton Hoo treasure to take homeSutton Hoo , Suffolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSutton Hoo , Suffolk, 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, [...]

A la Ronde:Summer Lane, Exmouth, Exmouth, England – Bunting Workshop
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:55 am | No Comment
A la Ronde:Summer Lane, Exmouth, Exmouth, England – Bunting Workshop

[ July 31, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Make your own bunting out of recycled materials Learn to make bunting in a fun drop in workshop. Free entry to the event in the grounds at A la Ronde.More Information: A la Ronde, 01395 265514, alaronde@nationaltrust.org.ukA la Ronde:Summer Lane, Exmouth, Exmouth, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukA la Ronde:Summer Lane, Exmouth, Exmouth, England
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Hampshire – Hampshire Food Festival
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Hampshire – Hampshire Food Festival

[ July 31, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Farmers, producers, restaurants, pubs, cookery schools, attractions and town centres showcase the best of local food and drink during Julys Hampshire Food Festival.Hampshirehttp://www.hampshirefare.co.uk/food-festival.aspHampshire

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Cheshire – Sing & Swing with Heartbeat Chorus
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:21 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Sing & Swing with Heartbeat Chorus

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join the dazzling, award winning Heartbeat Chorus for an evening of a capella singing and swing music as part of the open air theatre season at Gawsworth Hall. Church LaneMacclesfieldCheshireSK11 9RNEmail:heartbeatchorus@hotmail.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Tom Jones – Tatton Park Picnic Concert
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Tom Jones – Tatton Park Picnic Concert

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Get your knickers at the ready! Legendary singer Tom Jones will be performing at Tatton Park on Sunday 31st of July, as part of the Tatton Park Picnic Concerts. Tickets are on sale NOW!Tickets On Sale NOW!Tatton ParkKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNTel:0844 847 2457CheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Audlem Festival of Transport
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Audlem Festival of Transport

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A pageant of over 300 vintage cars and commercial vehicles parading and on display on the village playing fields. Stalls and refreshments.Shropshire StreetAudlemCheshireCW3 0AGTel:01270 811211Email:info@audlem-aset.orgCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Car Show – The 6th Classic Sports Car Sunday including Cheshire Kit Car Day & Cheshire Rolls Royce day
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Car Show – The 6th Classic Sports Car Sunday including Cheshire Kit Car Day & Cheshire Rolls Royce day

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Car Show – The 6th Classic Sports Car Sunday including Cheshire Kit Car Day & Cheshire Rolls Royce dayCapesthorne HallSiddingtonMacclesfieldCheshireSK11 9JYTel:01625 861221 / 01484 667776Email:classicshows@btconnect.comCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Chester Races – Family Funday
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Chester Races – Family Funday

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Family Funday is one of the most popular racing events during the summer months.ChesterCheshireCH1 2LYTel:01244 304600Email:enquiries@chester-races.comCheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – Keeping Order: Crime & Punishment in Chester
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Keeping Order: Crime & Punishment in Chester

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] This small exhibition explores crime and punishment in Victorian Chester.Grosvenor Museum27 Grosvenor StreetChesterCheshireCH1 2DDTel:01244 402033CheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Piva Play Perfectly
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Piva Play Perfectly

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Piva Play Perfectly – Renaissance music group Piva bring the Hall to life. Performances of period music will take you back to Tudor times. 11am 5pmLittle Moreton HallCongletonCheshireCW12 4SDTel:01260 272018Email:littlemoretonhall@nationaltrust.org.ukCheshireCheshire

Edinburgh, Edinburgh – Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Edinburgh – Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Edinburgh Jazz Festival was set up in 1978 by banjo-player and guitarist, Mike Hart. Mikes initial focus was on traditional jazz and a host of events taking place for free admission in pubs. By the mid-80s the Festival had added ticketed events, and had broadened its musical policy to encompass swing and mainstream jazz and [...]

Taunton, Somerset – Butterfly Week
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Taunton, Somerset – Butterfly Week

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join the British Butterfly conservation team for delightful and informative walks in the gardens, woods and wildflower meadowTaunton, Somersetwww.hestercombegardens.comTaunton, Somerset

Warwick, Warwickshire – Warwick Folk Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Warwick, Warwickshire – Warwick Folk Festival

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Warwick Folk Festival28-31st July 2011A weekend folk festival of the very best in traditional and contemporary folk arts featuring:Show of HandsPeatbog FaeriesSalsa CelticaSpooky Mens ChoraleSpiers & Bodenand many more! Warwick, Warwickshirehttp://www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/Warwick, Warwickshire

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Waterford City, Waterford – Waterford Spraoi Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Waterford City, Waterford – Waterford Spraoi Festival

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Forum (over 18s only)There?s a new look and feel to this year?s famous Spraoi Festival Club as we kick off the weekend downstairs in the Forum Lounge, while on Saturday and Sunday night both the Lounge and the Venue will be programmed to bring you a complete package of entertainment, live music and cabaret. [...]

Caerphilly, South Wales – The Big Cheese Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Caerphilly, South Wales – The Big Cheese Festival

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Set in the shadows of one of Europes largest Castles the town of Caerphilly comes to life as people of all ages come to The Big Cheese?, an extravaganza of street entertainers, living history encampments, music, dance, traditional funfair, folk dancing, falconry, fire eating, minstrels, troubadours and much more.The Big Cheese is a must see [...]

Torteval, Channel Islands – 8th Torteval Scarecrow Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Torteval, Channel Islands – 8th Torteval Scarecrow Festival

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] 8th Torteval Scarecrow FestivalUnaccompanied tours of the Scarecrow Trail through some of the delightful rural lanes of Torteval, Guernsey, commencing at the Parish Church.The Trail takes approximately 1 hours at a gentle stroll.A programme describing the scarecrow entries and the Trail can be purchased for 1.50 for adults and 50p for children at the Parish [...]

Lister Tyndale, Gloucestershire – The Berkeley Skirmish
By: | June 14, 2011 – 6:00 pm | No Comment
Lister Tyndale, Gloucestershire – The Berkeley Skirmish

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Visit the rumbustious medieval romp that is the annual Berkeley Skirmish. Experience the mediaeval world of jousting, archery, falconry. Shop at mediaeval market stalls and modern trade stands. Spectate whilst hundreds of costumed re-enactors take centre stage for battles and skirmishes.Lister Tyndale, Gloucestershirehttp://www.berkeley-castle.com/events.phpLister Tyndale, Gloucestershire

Malemsbury, Wiltshire – WOMAD- The World’s Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Malemsbury, Wiltshire – WOMAD- The World’s Festival

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] From Thursday evening performances through to Sunday night delights, WOMAD Charlton Park 2011 dates are 28th July – 31st July 2011.With hundreds of artists from everywhere in the world, everyones WOMAD will be different,The Evening Standard, 2010.Who will be your discovery at WOMAD 2011? A DJ with his own barbershop quartet and 6 piece band [...]

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Lewes, East Sussex – Ringmer Steam & Country Show
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Lewes, East Sussex – Ringmer Steam & Country Show

[ July 31, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Last years show was a great weekend out for everyone, with a nice mix of sunshine and cloud to not make it too hot! We had over 500 exhibits from all over the country, from pre-war motorbikes to kit cars, classics to special steam engines.At the show this year there will be steam engines, classic [...]

Carshalton, Surrey – Carshalton Lavender Harvest
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Carshalton, Surrey – Carshalton Lavender Harvest

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Carshalton Lavender manages three acres of lavender in Carshalton Beeches in the London Borough of Sutton. We are a not-for-profit community project that aims to keep the heritage of local lavender alive for current and future generations. Our fields are at the Stanley Road Allotments in Carshalton Beeches. Every July we hold a harvest where [...]

Weybridge, Surrey – Aero Auto Jumble
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Weybridge, Surrey – Aero Auto Jumble

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The only Jumble in the UK that combines Car, Motorcycle and Aero, with around a hundred assorted stalls. The Museum displays will also be open, together with open cockpits on the aircraft and Sopwith Camel and Demoiselle engine runs (subject to serviceability).All Visitor parking in The Heights (access via Wellington Way) or in our [...]

Sunderland – Sunderland International Air Show
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Sunderland – Sunderland International Air Show

[ July 31, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Friday 29 Jul 11 – Sunday 31 Jul 11Ground Entertainment from 10am, Flying Programme 12noonFREESeaburn Recreation ParkSeaburnSunderlandSR6 8DBIts the biggest event in the north east calendar, attracting thousands of visitors every year to Sunderlands seafront at Roker and Seaburn.The event runs from 10am – 6pm both days and features a thrilling flying display and full [...]