Spring is in the air!
Time to celebrate getting out and about in the sunshine
19-20 April Ballymoney Spring Fair
Vintage cars, live music, dance displays and a big parade are just some of the highlights of this fun, family-friendly event in County Antrim.
There’s also a tea dance in Ballymoney Town Hall on the Friday afternoon. Free entry.
discovernorthernireland.com Stay at Ballyness Caravan Park
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20-21 April St George’s Festival
The country estate of Wrest Park in Bedfordshire makes a suitably salubrious venue for celebrating St George’s Day (officially Tuesday 23 April) with a weekend of shows, battles, games, performances and family-friendly activities.
Cheer on St George as he mounts his steed and takes on his fiery green nemesis!
Family tickets cost £60.50 (£19 for members).
english-heritage.org.uk
Stay at Ashridge Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
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26-28 April Mull Music Festival
Fans of Scottish music will be drawn to this weekend celebration on the beautiful
Isle of Mull, featuring folk-rock bands, fiddle, accordion, dance and ceilidh bands.
Events take place at a range of hotel and bar venues in the charming town of Tobermory, a location familiar to fans of the BBC’S Balamory. Free entry.
visitmullandiona.co.uk/ events/mull-music-festival
Stay at Crannich Holiday Caravans & Campsite
crannich.co.uk
27 April Caerphilly Food Festival
Titillate your tastebuds with the best of Welsh produce. More than 70 food stalls, alongside the popular Artisan Market, Castle Court Shopping Centre Craft & Food Market and the Cenotaph Craft Fair, will transform Caerphilly’s town centre into a foodie delight. If Caerphilly cheese doesn’t feature, I’ll eat my head!
caerphillyfoodfestival.co.uk Stay at Tredegar House Country Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
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28 April Glasgow Kiltwalk
Stride out in style in Glasgow, for Scotland’s largest mass walking event. All you need is a kilt! There are three walks to choose from – the Mighty Stride (23 miles), the Big Stroll (14 miles) and the Wee Wander (three miles), and it’s all for charity. Entry fee is £20.
thekiltwalk.co.uk
Stay at Strathclyde Country Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
caravanclub.co.uk
To 30 June Icons of British Fashion
Strike a pose at glorious Blenheim Palace, where the largest exhibition in the estate’s 300-year history will showcase the works of famous British designers. Stella Mccartney, Vivienne Westwood and Zandra Rhodes are among the stars on display and visitors can view patterns and prototypes, and marvel at the glittering couture and catwalk pieces. From £22.
blenheimpalace.com/ whats-on/events/iconsof-british-fashion
Stay at Greenhill Leisure Park
greenhill-leisure-park.co.uk