Festivals

Broadstairs Food Festival
Lovers of the fine food and Kentish produce will be descending on the Thanet for the 2nd Broadstairs Food Festival.

A ghostly Halloween festival in Stratford
The Falstaff Halloween Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon is even ghostlier than ever before. Now in its 7th year, the festival will take place at The Falstaff Experience, a Godiva award winning museum in Sheep Street from Saturday 23rd October until – Sunday 31 October.
Fabulous autumn festivals in Cyprus
Cyprus’ vast array of festivals is one of the best reasons to visit the destination this autumn.
Wales welcomes Great British Cheese Festival
The historic surroundings of Cardiff Castle will once again play host to the Great British Cheese Festival this weekend (September 25/26).
Wangaratta Jazz Festival comes of age
The premier jazz and blues festival in Australia has come of age. It is celebrating 21 years of superb musicians, gourmet food and outstanding wines.

Experience Ireland's biggest jazz festival in style
Discover the delights of County Cork this autumn and experience Ireland’s biggest jazz festival from 22nd to 26th October with leading musicians from across the globe performing in this cosmopolitan city.
Iceland Airwaves to rock Reykjavik
The world's coolest music festival and party is set to rock Reykjavik for five days from 14 - 18 October.

Enjoy Oktoberfest on a budget with HostelBookers
Munich is famous for its Bavarian beer halls, but from 18th September - 4th October 2010, the city will brew up a storm for Oktoberfest which draws thousands of people from all over the world who quaff over 6 million litres of beer every year.
Young travellers choose to ‘festi-rail’ around Britain
It was once a vital part of any ex-student’s life before launching into a career – but now the uncertain economic times and doubts over international travel mean gap years are being ditched in place of frequent train journeys based around the UK’s massive festival industry.

September food and arts festivals in Pembrokeshire
Foodies and art lovers are expected to descend on Pembrokeshire this September for two of the county’s most popular festivals – Tenby Arts Festival and the Narberth Food Festival.

Food for thought in Kendal
Introduce your little ones to the world of food and help them understand where their meals originate, whilst also having a great break in one of the country's most beautiful locations.
Salute the 1940s at The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Swing bands, tea rooms and destroyers - turn the clock back to the dramatic events of the summer of 1940 at The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent.
Craig Doyle's Dublin
Many of us travel around the world visiting many cities for work and pleasure. But what makes us enjoy the areas that we visit? What makes us want to go back and visit the city again? Is it the view? Is it the friendliness of the locals? Is it the culture? Or is it a combination of all the above? One city that has it all is Dublin.

Leamington gears up for food & drink festival
With less than two weeks to go, Royal Leamington Spa is gearing up for its most successful Food & Drink Festival yet. Taking place on Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 September at the Royal Pump Room Gardens, the Festival is expected to attract around 14,000 visitors.
Kendal’s Mintfest 2010 prepares for lift off
The countdown to Kendal’s Mintfest International Streets Arts Festival from September 2nd to 5th has officially begun with the release of the full line up of this year’s extraordinary performers.