Festivals, Carnivals and Events

Festivals, Carnivals and Events around the UK, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, including music festivals, carnivals and summer fayres.

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Mig Kimpton with Floral Carousel at Blenheim - flower shows
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If you're looking for a family day out with lots of plants, flowers and attractions thrown in, then the UK's flower shows are for you. Here's a round-up of the flower shows which are taking place this year, with thanks to the gardening experts at The Greenhouse People for their contribution to the blog…

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Cadbury World - Freddo Stage Show
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With a whole host of catchy tunes up his sleeve, guests are invited to enjoy a song and a dance at Freddo’s Festival of Fun, the latest live stage show at Cadbury World.

Running every day throughout the summer school holidays from Saturday 23rd July – Sunday 4th September, Freddo’s Festival of Fun is the latest stage show on offer at the Bournville-based attraction, which will take visitors on a musical journey with toe-tapping Pop, Rock and Country tunes.

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Code Red Camelot rises Zombie apocalypse-themed experience
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If you are looking for an evening out with a difference then get yourself down to Camelot Rises.  It’s perfectly set in the former Camelot Theme Park near the village of Charnock Richard.  The Zombie apocalypse-themed experience benefits from the 10 years of vandalism and neglect the site has experienced since it closed. 

 

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NFAF Easter Eggstravaganza new pantomime
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Pantomimes are not just for Christmas with the National Forest Adventure Farm putting on a pantomime as part of its Easter Eggstravaganza event called ‘The Mystery of the Egg Snaffler.’

Pantomimes and Christmas have always been traditionally at the same time but a trend is emerging for pantomimes also taking place at Easter, with The Big Panto Guide listing over 22 pantomimes across the UK.

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NFAF Lambing Live
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With a newly renovated animal barn, Easter Bunny Trail and an Easter pantomime

National Forest Adventure Farm, located near Burton upon Trent, is celebrating the return of its Easter Eggstravaganza event from 9th to 24th April 2022 which promises lots of animal encounters and for the first time ever, the staging of a live and interactive Easter pantomime.