Countryfile – Blenheim Palace – 1/2/3/4th August 2019

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BBC Countryfile Live is returning to the spectacular grounds of Oxfordshire’s Blenheim Palace from 1-4 August 2019. Representing the best of the British countryside across four days, Countryfile Live is guaranteed to be one of this summer’s best days out.

Meet all your favourite BBC Countryfile heroes on The Main Stage; Be entertained by Shires and Shetlands in the Equine Arena; Get back to nature with the National Trust; And see your favourite TV chefs live at the Le Creuset and Countryfile Kitchen Theatre.

We look forward to seeing you there for some good outdoor fun, great food and priceless family time!

Content credit and for more information visit: https://www.countryfilelive.com/blenheim-palace

Y Not Festival – Derbyshire 25/26/27/28th July 2019

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For one weekend a year Y Not Festival arrives in the Peak District. Starting life as a house party in 2005, our party spilt over into a festival in some of the most stunning countryside around. Some 14 years on, we still have the same ethos at heart – Enjoy amazing music, great food and carefree fun in the heart of the beautiful Peak District

THE MUSIC

Expect a line-up you won’t see anywhere else in the Peak District, alongside panoramic country views. Each year we see some of the biggest names in Indie, Rock & Pop. Pikehall has played home to artists from Noel Gallagher… to Snoop Dogg.

THE EXPERIENCE

It’s not just about the music. Y Not is a jam-packed weekend with countless things to do. From comedy, paint fights and carnivals to our very own in-house cinema plus a top secret venue thrown in for good measure, you won’t want Monday to roll around! All you need to bring is yourself, some wellies, a killer fancy dress outfit and a strong appreciation of colour.

Whether you’re a Y Not first -timer or a hardened veteran, there’s check out Festival Safe for some handy hints and tips to have the best weekend:

  • Confused about what tent to buy?
  • Wondering how you’re going to cope with the toilets?
  • Need a ready-made kit list of what to bring?!

Festival Safe have got the facts on staying safe and having fun at festivals.

FOOD & DRINK

We have multiple themed bars, alongside our tent of locally brewed Ales ‘The Watchtower’. Expect mouth watering street food, that caters for everyone and there’ll definitely be a mac & cheese van…

Content credit and for more info visit: https://ynotfestival.com/

blue dot festival – Cheshire – 18/19/20/21st July 2019

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bluedot digital is a brand new video platform to observe, explore and experiment with new ideas and new discoveries featuring some of bluedot’s biggest live performances, interviews, comedy, DotTalks and more. Explore everything bluedot digital has to offer, including some of bluedot’s most legendary headline performances, full talks and more.

Find out more at: https://www.discoverthebluedot.com/

Timber – The National Forest – Feanedock – Ashby de la Zouch – 5/6/7 July 2019

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Timber Festival 2019 will take place on 5/6/7 July 2019, at Feanedock, near Ashby de la Zouch, in the National Forest.

Timber is a joint venture between the National Forest Company and Wild Rumpus, who have come together to create an international festival exploring the transformative impact of forests.

THE NATIONAL FOREST

… is the UK’s boldest environmentally-led regeneration project: the creation of England’s first new forest in a thousand years. Spanning 200 square miles across parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire, it’s an imaginative and ambitious statement of sustainable development.

The National Forest is transforming lives, the landscape and the economy. Over the last 25 years, more than eight and a half million trees have been planted by communities and landowners, increasing woodland cover to 20%, well above the national average.

However there’s more to this Forest than trees. This transformation inspires people and businesses to connect, to get back in touch with nature and to flourish. We are creating a distinctive sense of place, a forest culture for the 21st century.

Find out more about the National Forest here: nationalforest.org

 

Content Credit / find out more about this festival at: https://timberfestival.org.uk/

Black Deer Festival – Eridge Park, Kent, 21/22/23 JUNE 2019

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Black Deer is on a mission to bring the real Americana & Country music, and way of life, to the UK – expressed through a unique music festival.

Black Deer is a festival born from passion, and built from experience – thanks to its founders, who are no strangers to the festival and events scene, having produced and directed some of the UK’s most loved featuring legendary Americana artists like Neil Young, The Eagles and Bob Dylan. And for whom, Americana and country music has become a lifelong love affair.

It is this compelling blend of passion, experience and love, that has shaped a festival vision unrelenting in its quest for staying true – true to the communities, cultures, storytellers and memories that make up this most authentic of worlds.

At Black Deer then, you’ll find the best of a bygone rural era, made relevant, right now. With wholesome food & drink, artisan wares and custom-built motorcycles, just some of the things – in addition to the music – paying homage to the cultural heritage of America.

But more so, Black Deer is a community. A community accessible to all. A community providing opportunities to all (such as the deserving students of Supajam who have their own stage). And importantly, a community inspiring to all (the motivation behind the Young Folk part of the festival).

Content credit: https://blackdeerfestival.com 

Black Deer is a celebration of a way of life that is both timely and timeless.

Find out more at https://blackdeerfestival.com/

The Big Bake at Markeaton Park 2017 – Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th June

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MARKEATON PARK – DERBYSHIRE

The Great Food and Drink Festivals are delighted to present to you ‘The Big Bake’ which will take place at Markeaton Park in June (17th/18th).

There will be a host of well known celebrity bakers taking to our kitchen demonstration theatre, where they will be showing you how to make the perfect cakes and how to avoid that soggy bottom.

Event organisers promise a fantastic weekend of food and drink, cooking and baking demonstrations as well as a host of activities for the whole family.

The search is on for local budding bakers from the region to present their masterpieces ranging from Bread to Tray Bakes to compete for some fabulous prizes and be crowned champion.

Along side all of this we will have a fully licensed bars selling local ales, ciders and a wonderful array of gins and cocktails.

The event has a vast range of hot and cold food producers selling artisan products from the local region, along with a range of crafts and home and garden products.

www.greatfoodanddrinkfestivals.co.uk

Image Credits: www.greatfoodanddrinkfestivals.co.uk

Festival of Food & Drink 2017 – Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th Sept

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CLUMBER PARK – NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

Festival of Food and Drink offers great food, the fabulous producers behind the brands, award winners, special guests, exciting traders, delicious dishes to try from fantastic Street Food, Pop Up’s, cafés, bars, cocktails and much more!

Our Clumber Park Festival attracts mouthwatering fayre from amazing food hubs from around the UK and Europe. With a passion for fantastic food & drink, we are on a journey to discover new and exciting producers and bring them to you.

If you love food come along and enjoy our Festival at Clumber Park, Worksop Nottinghamshire with a superb selection to buy and take home, meet the producers, watch our special guests, listen to our live music and soak up the atmosphere…

 

www.festivaloffoodanddrink.co.uk

Y Not Festival 2017 – Thursday 27th July to Sunday 30th July

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PIKEHALL – DERBYSHIRE

Y Not festival is a weekend live music event held in the Peak District country, it is self-described as a ‘Small Fresh & Loud Music Festival’, which annually puts on a varied programme covering everything from country folk to indie rock. The Peak District, with its rolling green hills, provides a gorgeous backdrop to 3 days of music and camping.

The festival has been steadily growing in popularity, and won the 2012 ‘Best Small Festival Award’ at the UK festival awards.

The festival also prides itself in providing the very best in locally brewed ales, ciders, cocktails and other celebrated produce.

 

 

Image Credits: www.cougarmicrobes.com

Download Festival 2017 – Friday 9th June to Sunday 11th June

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DONINGTON PARK – LEICESTERSHIRE

Download Festival is a British rock festival, held annually at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England, since 2003. It is the most popular British summer rock and heavy metal festival and has hosted some of the genres’ biggest names, including Saxon, Black Sabbath, Slipknot, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Kiss, Judas Priest, Status Quo, Mötley Crüe, Journey, ZZ Top, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, and Guns N’ Roses.

 

 

Splendour Festival 2017 – Saturday 22nd July

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WOLLATON PARK – NOTTINGHAM

Splendour has a proud history of bringing international artists to Nottingham’s Wollaton Hall with past line ups featuring Jess Glynne, The Specials, James, The Human League, Happy Mondays, Bananarama, Lawson, Jake Bugg, Madness, The Darkness, Pet Shop Boys, Calvin Harris, Dizzee Rascal, Paolo Nutini and many more.