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Lindisfarne Festival Guide: Northumberland's Coastal Music Celebration

Your guide to Lindisfarne Festival on the Northumberland coast, a family-friendly festival with music, arts, and outdoor activities within sight of Holy Island.

Event Guides 7 min read 5 March 2026
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Lakefest Guide: Tewkesbury's Lakeside Family Music Festival

Everything you need to know about Lakefest near Tewkesbury, a family-friendly music festival set beside a stunning lake in the Gloucestershire countryside.

3 Mar 2026 Read →
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Rebellion Festival Guide: The World's Biggest Punk Festival in Blackpool

Everything you need to know about Rebellion Festival in Blackpool, the world's largest punk music festival featuring hundreds of bands across four days…

25 Feb 2026 Read →
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How to Choose the Best Seats in a Theatre

Stalls, dress circle, upper circle, or gallery? This practical guide explains theatre seating and helps you pick the best seats for your budget…

23 Feb 2026 Read →
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Houghton Festival Guide: Norfolk's World-Class Electronic Music Event

A guide to Houghton Festival at Houghton Hall in Norfolk, one of the world's most respected electronic music festivals set in stunning 18th-century parkland.

21 Feb 2026 Read →
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Beatherder Festival Guide: Lancashire's Eclectic Party in the Hills

Your guide to Beatherder Festival in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, a brilliantly weird and wonderful independent festival mixing electronic music, comedy, and fancy dress.

19 Feb 2026 Read →
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Barn on the Farm Festival Guide: Intimate Music in Gloucestershire

Everything you need to know about Barn on the Farm, the tiny Gloucestershire festival famous for discovering breakthrough artists before anyone else.

17 Feb 2026 Read →
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Timber Festival Guide: Music and Nature in the National Forest

A guide to Timber Festival in Derbyshire's National Forest, an arts and music festival celebrating woodland, nature, and creativity in a stunning forest setting.

15 Feb 2026 Read →
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Noisily Festival Guide: The UK's Best Underground Electronic Festival

Everything you need to know about Noisily Festival in Leicestershire, a three-day immersive electronic music festival set in beautiful woodland with psytrance, techno…

7 Feb 2026 Read →
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Best Half-Term Events for Families

Keep the kids entertained during school half-term holidays with our guide to the best family events, activities…

7 Feb 2026 Read →
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How to Avoid Queues at Arena Events

Practical tips for avoiding queues at UK arena events, covering entry, concessions, toilets, merchandise…

6 Feb 2026 Read →
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Standon Calling Festival Guide: Everything You Need to Know

A complete guide to Standon Calling, Hertfordshire's family-friendly festival with music, comedy, swimming, and fancy dress traditions in a gorgeous country estate setting.

5 Feb 2026 Read →