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EVENT GUIDES

Lindisfarne Festival Guide: Northumberland's Coastal Music Celebration

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4 min read 5 Mar 2026

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.

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Lakefest Guide: Tewkesbury's Lakeside Family Music Festival

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5 min read 3 Mar 2026

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…

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Rebellion Festival Guide: The World's Biggest Punk Festival in Blackpool

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5 min read 25 Feb 2026

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…

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How to Choose the Best Seats in a Theatre

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5 min read 23 Feb 2026

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…

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Houghton Festival Guide: Norfolk's World-Class Electronic Music Event

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5 min read 21 Feb 2026

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…

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Beatherder Festival Guide: Lancashire's Eclectic Party in the Hills

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5 min read 19 Feb 2026

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…

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Barn on the Farm Festival Guide: Intimate Music in Gloucestershire

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5 min read 17 Feb 2026

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…

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EVENT GUIDES · No. 532

Timber Festival Guide: Music and Nature in the National Forest

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5 min read 15 Feb 2026

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…

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EVENT GUIDES · No. 856

Noisily Festival Guide: The UK's Best Underground Electronic Festival

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5 min read 7 Feb 2026

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…

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EVENT GUIDES · No. 402

Best Half-Term Events for Families

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6 min read 7 Feb 2026

Best Half-Term Events for Families

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

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How to Avoid Queues at Arena Events

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6 min read 6 Feb 2026

How to Avoid Queues at Arena Events

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

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Standon Calling Festival Guide: Everything You Need to Know

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5 min read 5 Feb 2026

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…

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