Information about what's on, days out, places to go and events taking place throughout Eastern England including Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk. Find the top festivals, museums, railways, parks, gardens, castles, zoos, stately homes, houses, historical re-enactments etc..
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Feast East Friday to Sunday 2-4th March 2012 at Chilford Hall, Linton, in Cambridgeshire.
Feast East Friday to Sunday 2-4th March 2012 at Chilford Hall, Linton, in Cambridgeshire. The cookery theatre in the marquee, is a popular attraction each year ; witht a selection of demos and master classes so there is a wide appeal for our visitors. As well as sampling and buying from the many varied stands, visitors will also be able to enjoy demonstrations from The Events Show Kitchen. Invited chefs and other professionals will demo food skills and recipes using a variety of products on sale at the show. |
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The Colchester Country Show 7 - 9 April 2012 The Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1YG
The Colchester Country Show 7 - 9 April 2012 The Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1YG. We return once again to Castle Park, right in the heart of the town for the annual Family Show with all day entertainment including birds of prey, working dogs, children's entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees. |
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The East of England Food Festival Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 April 2012 Knebworth House, Knebworth, SG1 2AX
The East of England Food Festival Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 April 2012 Knebworth House, Knebworth, SG1 2AX. With a huge range of food and drink (and related goodies) there will also be unique arts, craft and gift products to enjoy. A full programme of food and cookery demonstrations as well as wine and beer tasting sessions will all add to a really good weekend for everyone from the amateur enthusiast through to the most sophisticated gastronome. |
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The Grantchester Fair 12th - 13th May The Meadows, Grantchester, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9ND
The Grantchester Fair 12th - 13th May The Meadows, Grantchester, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9ND. The quintessential Grantchester Meadows provide the perfect backdrop for this traditional Country Show and just a short stroll or bike ride from the centre of historic Cambridge, this is a well established popular Family Show with all day entertainment including birds of prey, working dogs, children's entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees. |
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Cromer and Sheringham Crab & Lobster Festival 18-20 May 2012
Cromer and Sheringham Crab & Lobster Festival 18-20 May 2012. The Crab & Lobster Festival is a weekend celebration of the coastal towns of Sheringham and Cromer - the unrivalled combination of North Norfolk's premier seaside towns. The aims of the Festival are to involve people who live and work here, helping foster a real sense of community (and fun) and raise money for local charities. |
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The Cambridge Town & Country Show 16th & 17th June 2012 Parker's Piece, Cambridge, Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1JF
The Cambridge Town & Country Show 16th & 17th June 2012 Parker's Piece, Cambridge, Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1JF. This show takes place right in the heart of historic Cambridge. For those of you who don't know it, it's a free to enter show, and as well as celebrating all that is great about the Country right in the middle of Town. Fully catered and there is a licensed bar. |
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Lincolnshire Show 20th & 21st June 2012 At Lincolnshire Showground
The Lincolnshire Show offers Food and Farming for all. It features, exciting attractions and entertainment, from traditional livestock classes to trade stand and amazing Main Ring events. The Lincolnshire Show, there is something for everyone to experience. |
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Burghley House Summer Picnic Proms – Lincolnshire – 7 July 2012
Burghley House Summer Picnic Proms - Lincolnshire - 7th July 2012. The UK's premier classical picnic proms with Spitfire, cannons, cavalry and fireworks! Widely regarded as the most exciting summer proms concert in the country, with thousands of fans returning year after year. Pack up a picnic, stock up on fizz and join the party in some of the most beautiful locations in Britain. |
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Latitude Festival Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th July 2012. Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk NR34 8AN
Latitude Festival will take place on Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th July 2012. Do you remember the first time? All those years ago when we knew what we wanted Latitude to be, but weren't sure if anyone was ready for it. And my, how it's grown! Autumn's the time when it gets really exciting for us; grand ideas, crazy themes, and a barrowful of kitsch, all get mixed up and muddled for a few months before we reveal them to you, fully formed and fabulous. |
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Hatfield House Summer Picnic Proms – Hertfordshire – 21 July 2012
Hatfield House Summer Picnic Proms – Hertfordshire – 21 July 2012. The UK's premier classical picnic proms with Spitfire, cannons, cavalry and fireworks! Widely regarded as the most exciting summer proms concert in the country, with thousands of fans returning year after year. Pack up a picnic, stock up on fizz and join the party in some of the most beautiful locations in Britain. |
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The Dagenham Town Show - Craft Village 21st & 22nd July 2012 Central Park, Raynham Road North, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7ES
The Dagenham Town Show - Craft Village 21st & 22nd July 2012 Central Park, Raynham Road North, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7ES. Oakleigh is delighted that once again, they are providing a craft village at this very popular show - when you've finished watching the various attractions on offer, make your way to our craft village and sample and buy some unique and interesting products. |
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Rhythm Festival 24th - 26th August 2012 Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DX
In 2012, Rhythm Festival returns to the Mansion House at Old Warden Park and becomes "Rhythm Festivals": BIGGER and BETTER and "3 Festivals in 1". Weekend passes are available for all three, but if you were on a budget and just wanted to attend the Rhythm Folk Festival or the Rhythm & Blues Festival that's fine. All three Rhythm Festivals share better, improved children's areas, camping and accommodation facilities. |
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East Suffolk Country Show 1st & 2nd September 2012 Helmingham Hall, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EF
East Suffolk Country Show 1st & 2nd September 2012 Helmingham Hall, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EF. Set in the beautiful grounds of Helmingham Hall, home of the Tollemache family, we are delighted to be hosting the Family Country Show with all day entertainment including birds of prey, working dogs, children's entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees. |
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Great Yarmouth Sea Life
The magical marine world of Great Yarmouth SEA LIFE Centre will introduce you to many beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to mighty sharks and giant sea turtles, all in displays which carefully recreate their natural habitats. Explore a rich variety of underwater environments, from rugged coastline to tropical coral, reefs, from the sandy shallows to the dark depths of the ocean. |
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Whipsnade Zoo - Bedfordshire
Whipsnade Zoo is the 600-acre big brother to London Zoo and is one of Europe's largest wildlife conservation parks.
It is home to more than 2,500 animals, many of which are endangered in the wild. Set in glorious Chiltern Downs landscape, Whipsnade Zoo lets you come up close to some of the largest animals in the world in picture perfect surroundings. |
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Newmarket All Day Racing Tour
The perfect day out for any horseracing fan! The morning includes a two hour tour of a Newmarket stables where you will get the chance to see the horses at close quarters. Then after time at the National Horseracing Museum it's off to the gallops for an afternoon in the Members ' Enclosure where your expert guide will help you pick a winner! |
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Introduction to Archery for Two - Riseley, Bedfordshire
Draw back your bow and shoot on this truly memorable day. With a traditional bow in your grasp, a quiver of arrows by your side and the target in your sights, you and a friend will learn the basics of archery with a fully qualified instructor. At one of the largest shooting clubs in the country you will receive private instruction each and a large number of arrows within your combined time slot. Within minutes even the most modest archer will be hitting the target with the precision of one of Robin Hood's merry men! Nothing compares to the silent precision of nocking the arrow, drawing back the bow and witnessing the flight and precision of a truly ancient weapon. |
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30 Minute Microlight Flight in Bedfordshire
You'll take to the skies with an experienced CAA approved pilot for this flight of a lifetime! Skimming past the clouds and watching the scenery below, the whole experience will take your breath away. This is the perfect opportunity to feel the exhilarating freedom offered by these superbly manoeuvrable machines. They might look scary, but they have become recognised as a stable, safe and pretty zippy form of travel! Guaranteed to be a lasting memory. |
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Birds of Prey Experience in Essex
Falconry techniques have been refined over centuries. This half day course gives you the opportunity to interact with magnificent birds of prey up close before learning how to fly them to the fist. The birds are not trained to do tricks, they simply mimic what comes naturally to them. All the birds on show will display their natural instincts to soar, quarter, pounce and mantle. The experienced staff will share their extensive knowledge of different species of bird and answer any questions that you may have. |
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Scuba Diving Experience for Two in Norfolk
Live in Norfolk and fancy trying scuba diving? This PADI Discover Scuba Diving programme offers you a taste of this amazing sport. Under the expert guidance of experienced instructors, you'll be introduced to the world of scuba in a safe and controlled environment. After a briefing on theory and gear you'll be using, it's into the pool to put theory into practice and even try a few new diving skills! It's just great fun, for a taster or as a gift for a friend. |
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Dragon Rapide Flight over Cambridge Ely & Newmarket
This superb sightseeing flight will let you take a unique aerial perspective on the ancient city of Cambridge. On departing you will fly north at around 1500ft before reaching the city and taking in its breathtaking spires, the pinnacles of King’s College Chapel and the River Cam, flowing gently through the gardens of the university. Then you will fly on to see the Romanesque cathedral at Ely and the famous racetrack at Newmarket before returning to Duxford to explore the museum. |
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Clay Pigeon Shooting Experience - Essex or Hertfordshire
On arrival you will meet your instructor, who will be an experienced and suitably qualified clay pigeon shooter. He or she will give you a full safety and gun handling briefing before you have a go yourself. Your experience will involve you shooting at 50 clay pigeons, with cartridges and hearing protection under the supervision of your instructor. |
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Ultimate Flight Experience - Essex
Take to the skies for your first taste of real flight, this will hopefully be the start of a life long desire to be amongst the clouds like a bird. A 20 minute introductory lesson is probably the best way to experience the enjoyment and privileges of private flying.
Then it 's time to see how it can be done as you embark on a 35 minute fair ground ride with a stunt trained pilot who will take light aircraft flying to its limits. |
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