Special Events
Blending cutting-edge technology and the most beloved songs ever written, see ABBA take to the stage like never before in 2025.
Step into the world of The Greatest Showman with Come Alive!, the brand-new epic circus spectacular inspired by the 20th Century Fox Motion Picture now playing at London's Earls Court!
The Bayeux Tapestry will be featured in a landmark exhibition at the British Museum, marking the first time this medieval masterpiece has been displayed in the UK in nearly 1,000 years, coiciding with the upcoming 1000th anniversary of William the Conqueror’s birth in 2027.
31/10/2026
Celebrate 25 incredible years of music with Westlife on their Anniversary World Tour at Utilita Arena Birmingham.
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Discover 2027 Open Day on Friday 23rd October 2026, taking place at Derby County FC!
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Discover 2027 Open Day on Friday 23rd October 2026, taking place at Derby County FC!
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Discover 2027 Open Day on Friday 23rd October 2026, taking place at Derby County FC!
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Discover 2027 Open Day on Friday 23rd October 2026, taking place at Derby County FC!
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Discover 2027 Open Day on Friday 23rd October 2026, taking place at Derby County FC!
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Discover 2027 Open Day on Friday 23rd October 2026, taking place at Derby County FC!
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Discover 2027 Open Day on Friday 23rd October 2026, taking place at Derby County FC!
Taking place at London's Excel, visit MCM Comic Con for your chance to meet some of the biggest stars across TV, film, anime and gaming. Don't forget to explore the hundreds of artists, creators, vendors and talks throughout your day too!
The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is once again hosting BRICK OR TREAT - where the LEGO Monsters are taking over and throwing a Monster Party to celebrate their favourite time of the year!
Let us take care of your transport and tickets for the most stress-free way to enjoy London's famous West End. With departures throughout the year, our London Theatre day trip is the ideal way to be dazzled by the lights and sights of the West End.
Let us take care of your transport and tickets for the most stress-free way to enjoy London's famous West End. With departures throughout the year, our London Theatre day trip is the ideal way to be dazzled by the lights and sights of the West End.
Discover the magic of Christmas at Chatsworth Christmas Market!
Albus Dumbledore invites you behind the scenes of one of the highest-grossing film series of all time, to try your hand at a spot of wizardry for a spellbinding adventure at The Making of Harry Potter!
Step into a Christmas fairy tale at the magnificent Doddington Hall, a stunning Elizabethan mansion beautifully dressed in its festive finery with an included two course lunch!
Manchester's Christmas Markets have been attracting thousands of visitors to the city centre almost every year since 1998 offering mouth-watering international food, drinks and delicately crafted Yuletide gifts in the heart of this buzzing city.
01/12/2026
Synonymous with Christmas, you'll find beautifully hand-crafted items and gifts presented by over a hundred craftsmen, artists and designers. Equally, the Food Hall provides a fabulous array of food and drink from regional and national producers and retailers.
With a wide range of events throughout the day, Whitby's Christmas Festival is the perfect place to come and enjoy a Jolly day!
Prepare to be bewitched by Christmas at Kew Gardens with winding, sparkling paths illuminated by over one million lights in this extravagant evening, which is definitely one to see for yourself.
The Knit & Stitch Shows are back for 2026 and offering a craft experience like no other.
20/11/2026
Discover perfect presents for friends and family from over a hundred boutique stalls and designers all located in the Cathedral's magnificent nave and Lady Chapel.
Experience the magic of Christmas at Tatton Park, a festive wonderland nestled in the heart of Cheshire.
What are you waiting for? Discover Mamma Mia! The Party, a theatrical dining experience like no other, set to a timeless soundtrack brimming with some of ABBA's greatest hits.
Discover the magic of Christmas at Chatsworth Christmas Market!
10/12/2026
Lights, camera, action! Join Skills for another festive extravaganza at the largest Christmas show in Europe!
Travel back in time this Christmas as we visit the annual Grassington Christmas Market, home to a glorious array of sights, tastes, and smells in a bygone setting.
Step into a winter wonderland in the heart of Oxford's city centre, where the spirit of the season comes alive.
18/12/2026
Join us at Haddon Hall and explore over 180 talented artisans and makers will showcase their work, creating a luxurious Christmas shopping experience.
Step back in time as Victorian ladies, gentlemen, chimney sweeps, and merchants fill the historic streets and explore more than 200 stalls at Worcester's Victorian Christmas Fayre.
Soak up the sights, smells and sounds of the festive season at Bath Christmas Markets with over 150 twinkling chalets packed with Christmas splendour, stocking fillers, crafts and gifts.
For the ultimate dose of festive spirit, there’s no place greater than the epic Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park!
Complete your festive period with a visit to Leeds Christmas Market, one of the UK's most established German Christmas markets!
With over 300 stalls and stallholders dressed in Victorian costumes, if you're looking for that perfect Christmas gift or simply want to soak up the festive spirit, this is the place to be.
With over 300 stalls and stallholders dressed in Victorian costumes, if you're looking for that perfect Christmas gift or simply want to soak up the festive spirit, this is the place to be.
Enjoy Beamish's unique Yuletide celebrations, taste scrumptious seasonal cooking and be amazed as your favourite parts of the museum are beautifully decorated for the festive season.
The ‘Gateway to the Dales’ presents Skipton’s famous Christmas Market!
Prepare to be bewitched by Christmas at Kew Gardens with winding, sparkling paths illuminated by over one million lights in this extravagant evening, which is definitely one to see for yourself.
Experience the magic of the festive season at Wentworth Woodhouse. Wander through exquisitely decorated State Rooms during this year’s Christmas-themed event before a visit to neighbouring Wentworth Garden Centre's World of Christmas .
Prepare for an extraordinary festive display and explore the magnificent Castle Howard at Christmas.
Lights, camera, action! Join Skills for another festive extravaganza at the largest Christmas show in Europe!
Step Back in Time This Christmas at Blists Hill
Blending cutting-edge technology and the most beloved songs ever written, see ABBA take to the stage like never before in 2025.
Travel to Beverley for a magical Christmas shopper’s wonderland. With over 110 stalls brim with gorgeous Christmas gifts and local treats take over the historic market town, this will certainly get you into the festive spirit!
The West End Sings... The Christmas Mixtape is the ultimate festive concert experience, bringing together the biggest Christmas anthems and greatest pop hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s in one unforgettable show.
Sitting amongst two-thousand acres of parkland, explore the exquisite palace with rooms decked in all their festive finery and hidden surprises - your very merriest Christmas starts here.
The Bayeux Tapestry will be featured in a landmark exhibition at the British Museum, marking the first time this medieval masterpiece has been displayed in the UK in nearly 1,000 years, coiciding with the upcoming 1000th anniversary of William the Conqueror’s birth in 2027.
Blending cutting-edge technology and the most beloved songs ever written, see ABBA take to the stage like never before in 2027.
Albus Dumbledore invites you behind the scenes of one of the highest-grossing film series of all time, to try your hand at a spot of wizardry for a spellbinding adventure at The Making of Harry Potter!
15/11/2027
Embark on a unique journey this winter as we venture into the 2027 Orchid Festival at the Kew Botanic Gardens.
Explore York's historic streets as they come alive for York's magnificent Ice Trail in 2027.
A parade like no other, the Birmingham International Tattoo is Britain's biggest indoor tattoo featuring military and other marching bands, pipes & drums, field gun racing, dog racing, standard bearers, dance teams and much more including a spectacular Grand Finale with over 1,000 performers.
Embark on a unique journey this winter as we venture into the 2027 Orchid Festival at the Kew Botanic Gardens.
Wander through the beautiful gardens, explore the boutique shops, and enjoy the vibrant displays of flowers and plants at Trentham Garden Centre!
The perfect treat this Mother’s Day - a visit to the unspoilt cobbled city packed with history and heritage, York has an incredible wealth of things to see and do.
The Bayeux Tapestry will be featured in a landmark exhibition at the British Museum, marking the first time this medieval masterpiece has been displayed in the UK in nearly 1,000 years, coiciding with the upcoming 1000th anniversary of William the Conqueror’s birth in 2027.
12/06/2027
Visit the pretty harbour town of Wells-next-the-Sea, one of the most attractive towns on the North Norfolk Coast this Good Friday.
Visit Whitby, one of the North East coast’s best-loved seaside towns this Easter!
Travel to North Wales's biggest and best loved seaside resort and find out what Llandudno is all about this Easter!
A stunning carpet of bluebells has bloomed across the woodland floors at Kew Gardens. Explore thousands of these beautiful flowers and the beautiful sights of the spring landscape of these majestic botanical gardens.
Join us at the stunning Ripon Cathedral, home to over one thousand years of history, for a day filled with incredible food, inspiring home furnishings, stunning garden plants, magnificent entertainment and demonstrations throughout.
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Tulleys Tulip Garden, a breathtaking spectacle featuring half-a-million vibrant tulips.
The Harrogate Flower Show is one of the UK’s premier gardening events, welcoming over 100 of the UK’s top plant nurseries and landscapers. Visit a selection of beautiful show gardens, installations, and a packed programme of live entertainment.
Join us at Hampton Court Palace for a Tulip Festival of immense proportions. Don't forget to explore the Palace too, which was once the home of King Henry VIII!
Visit beautiful Bakewell for their traditional market day!
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Every year, the charming seaside town of Llandudno transforms into a time capsule with the much-anticipated Victorian Extravaganza!
Visit Whitby for a festival of the alternative at this year's winter Goth Weekend!
The iconic, four-day long RHS Malvern Spring Festival, is a celebration of all things gardening, championing horticultural excellence and bursting with inspiration for gardeners.
Albus Dumbledore invites you behind the scenes of one of the highest-grossing film series of all time, to try your hand at a spot of wizardry for a spellbinding adventure at The Making of Harry Potter!
08/09/2027
Enjoy thrilling aerial displays featuring historic warbirds, aerobatic teams and modern aircraft, alongside the breathtaking sight of colourful hot air balloons filling the skies.
Journey to Highgrove, the private residence of His Royal Highness King Charles III, for a tour of the King's Royal Gardens.
Visit the Blenheim Palace Flower Show and return to the stunning Palace grounds for a majestic event, the perfect place to discover your new favourite plants and flowers.
The 2027 Royal Air Force Air Show will commemorate history through displays in the air and on the ground, celebrating the Royal Air Force and Partner nations plus inspiring future generations through innovation.
The ultimate summer day out! Fresh seasonal flavours, high-class entertainment and two shows with one ticket!
Blending cutting-edge technology and the most beloved songs ever written, see ABBA take to the stage like never before in 2027.
19/09/2027
Step back in time with a Steam Day at Didcot Railway Centre, home to an impressive collection of Great Western Railway locomotives, carriages and heritage railway vehicles.
31/10/2027
Join us at the Royal International Air Tattoo, the world's largest military air show at RAF Fairford! Running for over 50 years, the event attracts upwards of 150,000 attendees every year.
Set within the grounds of the magnificent Tatton Park estate, this spectacular RHS Flower Show showcases stunning floral marquees, inspirational award-winning show gardens, colourful displays and a wide variety of specialist stalls!
What are you waiting for? Discover Mamma Mia! The Party, a theatrical dining experience like no other, set to a timeless soundtrack brimming with some of ABBA's greatest hits.
Sandringham Flower Show is one of Norfolk’s most prestigious horticultural events of the year.
Journey in style on your trip along the ELR with a cream tea, then sit back, relax and watch rolling green hills and pretty villages pass you by.
Celebrate the best of the gardening season at the BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair.
Journey in style on your trip along the ELR with a cream tea, then sit back, relax and watch rolling green hills and pretty villages pass you by.
The Harrogate Flower Show is one of the UK’s premier gardening events, welcoming over 100 of the UK’s top plant nurseries and landscapers. Visit a selection of beautiful show gardens, installations, and a packed programme of live entertainment.
The RHS Malvern Autumn Show is the perfect place to round off the gardening year. Bringing together everything we love about nature, our great value break is for food, gardening and nature lovers alike.
Journey to Highgrove this Autumn, the private residence of His Royal Highness King Charles III, for a tour of the King's Royal Gardens.
Experience the fascinating Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition, showcasing the very best in model engineering, railways and scale modelling. Browse trade stands, watch live demonstrations and meet enthusiasts from across the country.
Taking place at London's Excel, visit MCM Comic Con for your chance to meet some of the biggest stars across TV, film, anime and gaming. Don't forget to explore the hundreds of artists, creators, vendors and talks throughout your day too!
The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is once again hosting BRICK OR TREAT - where the LEGO Monsters are taking over and throwing a Monster Party to celebrate their favourite time of the year!
Let us take care of your transport and tickets for the most stress-free way to enjoy London's famous West End. With departures throughout the year, our London Theatre day trip is the ideal way to be dazzled by the lights and sights of the West End.
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Let us take care of your transport and tickets for the most stress-free way to enjoy London's famous West End. With departures throughout the year, our London Theatre day trip is the ideal way to be dazzled by the lights and sights of the West End.
The Knit & Stitch Shows are back for 2027 and offering a craft experience like no other.
19/11/2027
What are you waiting for? Discover Mamma Mia! The Party, a theatrical dining experience like no other, set to a timeless soundtrack brimming with some of ABBA's greatest hits.
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