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Sand, Sea and Spray, free urban art festival kicks-off in Blackpool

July 29th, 2016 by Sandy

The annual Sand, Sea and Spray street art festival has started in Blackpool, making its streets into a free art gallery for international street artists, from Friday to Sunday (over 29th, 30th and 31st July). The street painters will be transforming the walls, of the seaside town in Lancashire, into a canvas for masterpieces of colour. Some 30 artists will land here to paint at various sites around Blackpool's town centre.... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- July, Week 4, 2016

July 27th, 2016 by Sandy

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Get ready for the StrEat Food and Family Fun Festival.; b) The Batmobile is visiting Willow Brook Centre; c) Get free sample of Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Get ready for the StrEat Food and Family Fun Festival Foodies are in for a treat, as UK's First National Street Food... Read More»

Reading to host fourth Rathayatra Festival

July 26th, 2016 by Sandy

Reading will be hosting the Rathayatra Festival, for the fourth year, on 30th July. The Reading branch of the International society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKON), is celebrating the free event, a vegetarian event with yoga and meditation, on Saturday. Reading ISKON operates from a flat that is used as a temple also. The premises is owned by the key proponent of ISKON, Amala Manjari. Mrs Manari has also been... Read More»

Ilkley Summer Festival coming back with free events

July 20th, 2016 by Sandy

The Ilkley Summer Festival is coming back to town on 1st August. The first weekend of August will see the Cabaret on The Grove starting with the town's favourite HoneyB's and Dominic Halpin, on 6th August. The opening ceremony of the festival is on 1st August, at 11:40am, on Yorkshire Day. From 12th August until 14th August, the continental market returns daily to The Grove. The Wheatley Arms will... Read More»

South Norfolk On Show free event to attract thousands

July 16th, 2016 by Sandy

South Norfolk Council will be hosting on Sunday, one of its biggest open events- the South Norfolk On Show. Thousands are expected to pour in on 17th July, Sunday, for the free event taking place at Long Straton, in the council's office. The fun-filled event will stage a variety of performances, that include the Norfolk Rock Choir, a martial arts demonstration, body percussion performances, dancing and ukelele bands. There... Read More»

Warminster town park to host Inspire music festival

July 15th, 2016 by Sandy

The free Inspire music festival will be hosted on 16th July, Saturday, at the Warminster town park in Wiltshire, from 1pm and will go on until 7pm. In addition, there will be a hands-on session in a free music workshop to be held at the Lakeside Community Centre, provided by All Instruments of Westbury and a selection of the acts. The free festival was founded in 2012 and has... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- July, Week 2, 2016

July 13th, 2016 by Sandy

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Newport to host its seventh The Big Splash festival; b) Free tickets to music special by BBC Radio 2 with Gregory Porter; c) Get free sample of Ed Hardy Fragrance. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Newport to host its seventh The Big Splash festival The Big Splash festival returns to the streets of Newport (south east... Read More»

Annual Harbour Festival arriving at Bristol

July 13th, 2016 by Sandy

The annual Harbour Festival is expected to brighten up Bristol in the weekend. The annual free event is one of the city's biggest events and is to take place from 15th to 17th July, (from Friday to Sunday), attracting large crowds with an array of music, dance ad art in (expectedly) warm sunshine. Festivities will begin on Friday at 6pm in the amphitheatre. It will continue on Saturday from... Read More»

Southsea Food Festival returns to the seaside resort

July 12th, 2016 by Sandy

The seaside resort of Southsea will see a celebration by food fans, as the Southsea Food Festival returns for the tenth year. The free event, celebration a decade of fun and flavours, is to be held on 16th and 17th July, which will be centred around Palmerston Road. Food fans will see from 10am to 4pm each day, stalls selling local food and drink, plus a host of independent... Read More»

Free events to mark the 80th year of the National Park campaign

July 6th, 2016 by Sandy

Free events will be held in all 15 national parks situated in England, Scotland and Wales, to celebrate the Campaign for National Parks launched 80 years ago. It was started to protect the most valued natural landscapes of the country. The free events, like guided walks and natural art workshops will be held on 10th July, Saturday, to mark the celebration. Behind these events that have a theme 'inspired by nature',... Read More»

Firework displays lined up to light up Dorset skies

July 4th, 2016 by Sandy

The skies over Dorset are all set to be lit up this summer in spectacular firework displays in the coming weeks. These enjoyable free events are at Bornemouth Pier, at Pooles Quay, Swanage and Christchurch. The free event start with the Bournemouth Pier on 29th July, backed by the Bournemouth and Hotel Association (BAHA). Before the firework display at 10pm, live entertainment starts from 7pm, which includes stilt walkers,... Read More»

MTT Open Day has historic buses on show in Burscough

July 3rd, 2016 by Sandy

The annual Open Day event of the Merseyside Transport Trust (MTT) will be held on 10th July, Sunday, in Burscough, West Lancashire, to attract new members, sponsorship, volunteers and create interest within the public. The Open Day provides a unique and rare chance to see numerous vehicles, including its fleet of more than 50 historic vehicles and a train, in various states of restoration being exhibited. On display will... Read More»

Annual street party soon at North Parade in Bradford

July 2nd, 2016 by Sandy

The annual street party, a not-for-profit event, will take place on 30th July, on the North Parade in Bradford city. The free event will showcase the city centre street and work of its traders here, on Saturday, from Noon to 7pm. The third annual street party is being organised by the staff from the restaurants and street bars, which include The Sparrow and Al's Dime Bar. The bars will... Read More»

Free events during U. Dance Festival at the Lowry

June 30th, 2016 by Sandy

The biggest celebration of youth dance of the nation comes to the Lowry, at Salford Quay, this year, from 8th July to 10th July. U. Dance the young people's dance festival will see 450 young dancers from across UK performing at the Lowry, over the course of the 3-day festival there will be 6 main performances and 48 workshops, including a number of free events across the venue. Almost... Read More»

Dog show returns to Sherdly Park in St. Helens

June 29th, 2016 by Sandy

A dog show will be returning to Sherdley Park on 2nd July, Saturday, that will entertain and educate the public. Canine Capers will be giving a dazzling display of tricks at the park in St. Helens, in the weekend. The show will start at 12pm on Saturday, which includes a dog rescue and flaming hoops. A special appearance of British Champion dry sled handler with his huskies will be... Read More»

London beach experience to be hosted by Vita Coco

June 28th, 2016 by Sandy

A beach-inspired experience will be hosted by Vita Coco, the coconut water brand, in London, at Potters Field Park, Southwark. The free event to be held over two days, on 30th June and 1st July, will be encouraging the public to work up a thirst at the hangout created, which is part of the brand's Just Get Thirsty campaign. The venue will be a replica of a tropical beach. Read More»

Glasgow’s Riverside Museum celebrating anniversary with free events

June 22nd, 2016 by Sandy

The Riverside Museum is celebrating five years in its present location in Glasgow. The museum on the north bank of River Clyde has announced a packed summer programme of free events. It will start off on 25th June, when the popular summer beach will open with an Out of Africa event. Visitors will see local musicians play African drums every hour and can join them in dance. The African... Read More»

Free tickets to opening show of Edinburgh Festival

June 21st, 2016 by Sandy

A spectacular opening event has been scheduled for the start of the Edinburgh International Festival this year and over 27,000 free tickets will be released for the show. The opening show, Deep Time, will display over 350 million years of Edinburgh's history in 18 minutes. It will start with the rock's beginnings in pre-historic times, under the sea, near the equator. The free event will be held on 7th... Read More»

Words in the City and free events at Bradford festival

June 20th, 2016 by Sandy

Words in the City is an event hosted by the Ilkley Literature Festival, which is to be held next month on 9th and 10th of July. It returns offering an exciting weekend of free spoken words and poetry. Words in the City, back for the second time, will be hosted at Waterstones. Some of Bradford's most talented writers will be at the festival. The local writer and artist Kristy Taylor... Read More»

Latin and Hispanic festival coming back to Leeds

June 19th, 2016 by Sandy

Leeds will be celebrating all things Latin and Hispanic in a festival this summer. The iVamos Festival will be celebrated on 31st July at the Millennium Square in Leeds. The family-friendly event is full of art, music and dance, has also food and drink, is back once again after its first time in Leeds last year. The festival is celebrating in its 10th year and is returning... Read More»