A seasonal guide to the best UK festivals and events in 2026, with confirmed dates and official links to help you plan the perfect trip.
20 of the best seasonal festivals and events in the UK
Autumn Escapes
The best UK regions for autumn colour
Autumn is when Britain quietly becomes a show-off. For most of the year it pretends to be all restraint, damp stone, sensible hedgerows and emotional …
Seaside towns that shine outside of summer
British seaside towns are often treated as seasonal creatures, as though they spend half the year asleep under a deckchair waiting for someone to buy …
Ten English towns that come into their own in shoulder season
Some British towns are lovely in summer and considerably lovelier the moment the main crowds go home. The trick is to catch them in that …
Autumn towns to bookmark for atmospheric UK breaks
Autumn is the season when British towns begin quietly outperforming themselves. Market squares look richer, churchyards turn golden, rivers acquire a thoughtful air, and old …
20 of the best places in Scotland to see autumn colour
Scotland does autumn as if it invented it. The country has a knack for putting on a show the moment the air turns crisp and …
Mourne Mountains & Castle Coast road trip
There are mountains that loom, and then there are the Mournes, which seem to crouch and spring at you like a startled cat. One minute …
20 of the best places to see autumn colour in England
England does autumn rather well. Once September rolls around, the countryside bursts into a patchwork of burnished gold, russet, and fiery crimson, and even the …
Six of The Best Autumn Walks in North East England
The North East of England does autumn rather well. One moment you’re crunching through golden leaves in a cathedral city that looks like it belongs …
Autumn on the Isle of Bute – where the Clyde meets colour
The Isle of Bute has long been the quiet achiever of Scottish islands. Sitting neatly in the Firth of Clyde, it is close enough to …