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
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Somerset
10 of the best heritage steam railways
Steam railways are one of Britain’s great acts of cheerful defiance. They are gloriously slow, faintly theatrical, slightly sooty, and all the better for it. …
Britain’s best counties for a long weekend escape
Some places are built for grand tours. Others are perfect for that precious three day escape where you want a change of scenery, a good …
Somerset is where England feels slightly older and slightly odder
In the west of England, where the hills begin to rumple up and the apple trees grow with suspicious enthusiasm, you find Somerset. It is …
Take the plunge at these wild swimming spots in the South West
From moorland plunge pools to sea coves with turquoise water, the South West is one of the best regions in the UK for wild swimming. …