Festivals, Carnivals and Events

Marwell Zoo in Hampshire will be home to dozens of new species, as it becomes the first attraction in the world to host a brand new collection of supersized toy brick creatures in 2020.

SUPERSIZED! An astonishing larger than life brick adventure will feature up to 40 models of curious real-life creatures with an explosion of colour and size. 

The event will be on display at the zoo from 4 April to 3 September 2020, starting with 30 sculptures of various sizes in 16 locations around the park, and more models arriving throughout the summer.

Keswick Mountain Festival (KMF) has unveiled a packed line-up of outdoor entertainment and attractions as part of this year’s annual festival, which runs from 15-17 May.  Over two nights, the main stage will feature live music, a DJ set and a special screening of a new film, accompanied by a performance of the musical score.

One of the UK’s biggest games hubs opens its doors to gamers, families and students

Leamington Spa’s celebration of the games talent and culture within the region – will open its doors to the public on Saturday, February 1.

Taking place at the Royal Spa Centre, Interactive Futures will give students, young people, children and their parents the opportunity to discover the myriad of job opportunities there are available for all within the thriving video games industry.

Winter/Spring 2020 brings an eclectic mix of cutting-edge theatre and family film to the Richard Whiteley Theatre, the arts hub on the cusp of the Dales.

TWO OF the UK’s top club nights will team up next summer to kick off UK Pride Festival celebrations in the North East.
 
LGBT+ charity Northern Pride has been selected as hosts of UK Pride 2020, which will take place at Newcastle’s Town Moor from 17 to 19 July, sponsored by Barclays. 

And organisers have huge plans for the weekend event, with a Bongo’s Bingo fundraiser on 17 July to help keep the weekend festival free, featuring host Jonny Bongo and queer party favourites Sink the Pink.