Events

There is always something exciting happening in one of Britain's Heritage Cities. Here is an overview of some of the key events throughout the year:

January


February

Yorvik Viking Festival: A packed five day programme brings Viking mayhem and madness to the streets of York
For more information click here for the official York visitor website: www.visityork.org

April

Shakespeare's Birthday: April 23rd is the anniversary of Shakespeare's birth and there are many events to celebrate including a procession through the town
For more information click here for the official Stratford visitor website: www.shakespeare-country.co.uk

May 

Bath International Music Festival: For 17 days and nights there are performances by a constellation of classical, jazz, contemporary and world music stars
For more information click here for the official Bath visitor website: www.visitbath.co.uk

June

Midsummer Watch Display: Celebrating the equinox with a colourful cavalcade of medieval characters including the family of giants in procession through the city centre
For more information click here for the official Chester visitor website: www.visitchester.com

July

Kent Beer Festival: 120 different real ales and cider are available to try, including a number of foreign beers too. There will be live music, good food and a free shuttle bus to and from Canterbury City Centre, you get a free souvenir glass! for more information see www.kentbeerfestival.co.uk

Chester Summer Music Festival: Celebrating 30 years of bringing summer music to the city, this year's special anniversary event promises even more exciting sounds at Chester's annual treat for music lovers
For more information click here for the official Chester visitor website: www.visitchester.com

September

Canterbury Eurofair will be held on the 26th to the 28th September. Stall holders from across Europe, the UK and local Kent producers will be taking part, bringing with them specialities of their countries including: traditional farmhouse cheeses, hams, preserves, oils, garlic, sausages, speciality cakes and biscuits, fruit and vegetables. Click here for the official Canterbury visitor website: www.canterbury.co.uk

York Food & Drink Festival: For ten days the city hosts an extravaganza of specialists markets, celebrity chef demonstrations, themed dinners and product launches
For more information click here for the official York visitor website: www.visityork.org

November


December

Bath Christmas Market: Little wooden chalets selling everything you need for the perfect Christmas, from stocking fillers to an extra special gift
For more information click here for the official Bath visitor website: www.visitbath.co.uk