Time to spring into action!
Ballymoney Spring Fair
19-20 April 2024
Vintage cars, music, dance displays and a big parade are just some of the highlights of this family-friendly event in County Antrim. There’s also a tea dance in the Town Hall on the Friday afternoon. Free entry.
discovernorthernireland.com Stay at… Ballyness Caravan Park
ballynesscaravanpark.com
St George’s Festival
20-21 April 2024
The country estate of Wrest Park in Bedfordshire makes a suitably salubrious venue for celebrating St George’s Day (officially 23 April) with a weekend of shows, battles, games, performances and other activities. Cheer on St George as he mounts his steed and takes on his fiery green nemesis! Family tickets £60.50 (£19 for members).
english-heritage.org.uk
Stay at… Ashridge Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
caravanclub.co.uk
Mull Music Festival
26-28 April 2024
Fans of Scottish music will be drawn to this weekend celebration on the Isle of Mull, with folk-rock, fiddle, accordion, dance and ceilidh bands. Events take place at hotel and bar venues in the charming town of Tobermory. Free entry.
visitmullandiona.co.uk/ events/mull-music-festival
Stay at… Crannich Holiday
Caravans & Campsite
crannich.co.uk
Caerphilly Food Festival
27 April 2024
Titillate your tastebuds with the best of Welsh produce! More than 70 food stalls, the Artisan Market, Castle Court Shopping Centre Craft & Food Market and the Cenotaph Craft Fair will transform the town centre into a foodie delight.
caerphillyfoodfestival.co.uk
Stay at… Tredegar House
Country Park CAMC Campsite
caravanclub.co.uk
Glasgow Kiltwalk
28 April 2024
Stride out in style in Glasgow, for Scotland’s largest mass walking event (1). All you need is a kilt! There are three distances to choose from – the Mighty Stride (23 miles), the Big Stroll (14 miles) and the Wee Wander (three miles), and all for charity. Entry fee £20.
thekiltwalk.co.uk
Stay at… Strathclyde Country
Park Caravan and Motorhome
Club Campsite
caravanclub.co.uk
Icons of British Fashion
To 30 June 2024
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