If you’re a connoisseur of live music, comedy, art festivals or sports events then the UK is your number one travel destination for the remainder of 2013.
So start packing your toothbrush and sorting out those travel arrangements because below we’ve hand-picked out some of the most exciting and spectacular events that Great Britain has to offer over the next few months.
Bestival, Isle of Wight
Bestival is a multi-award winning 4 day music spectacular staged at Newport in the heart of the Isle of Wight. The event has been running since 2004 and attracts more than 60,000+ music lovers every year. The festival caters for a variety of musical tastes from Indie to House and travellers are every year encouraged to attend in fancy dress to add a unique and distinctive flair to the occasion. Tickets are generally priced at around £150 and it’s great fun for all the family.
Birmingham Comedy Festival
Russell Brand, Adam Hills, Bill Bailey and Robin Ince all line-up at Birmingham’s annual comedy extravaganza that runs from October 4th-13th at various venues across the UK’s second city. The festival has been running since 2001 and every year has grown in popularity as more acts and spectators join in the fun. With tickets for some shows starting from as little as £1.50, it’s well worth a day out.
UKIPT London
If you’ve ever had a few games of Texas Hold’em with your friends down the local bar and wondered how you could improve your game, now’s your chance by taking the opportunity to witness the professionals in action at one of Europe’s biggest poker festivals. The FullTilt UKIPT starts in early October and you could even have the chance to participate live at the glamorous Grand Connaught Rooms yourself by qualifying for the event online via the host’s website.
German Market Manchester
Don your Santa’s hat, have a glass of mulled wine and head down to a festive exhibition of food, gifts, crafts and Christmas trees at Manchester’s famous German market this November. With an array of over 300 stores, there’s plenty to keep you and the family entertained as you sample all things wonderful about German culture and cuisine.
