Archive for October, 2009

Halloweden at the Eden Project - 24 Oct - 1 Nov 09

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Pumpkins and ghoulish costumes abound during Halloween half-term at the Eden Project. Explore foreboding forests to play Halloween games and listen to scary stories, before trying the spooky ice rink - guaranteed to send chills down your spine! (more…)

Plymouth Bonfire and Fireworks - 5th November 2009

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

There can be few places better than Plymouth Hoe to see fireworks shooting into the night.  A thousand coloured lights reflect in the waters of Plymouth Sound as the sky rains red, green, blue and gold fiery orbs. (more…)

Fright Night in Sheffield - 25 October 2009

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Fright Night is Britain’s biggest Halloween party. Over 38,000 people, many in fancy dress, flock into Sheffield City Centre every year for an evening of ghoulish activity, with street theatre and funfair rides providing family entertainment. (more…)

Equi’days - Deauville 10-25 October 2009

Friday, October 16th, 2009

The Calvados region is not only renowned for its apple liqueur, but also for its strong healthy horses. Equi’days holds its main dressage and jumping shows in Deauville, while other races and shows take place in hippodromes around the region. (more…)

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 23rd – 26th October 2009 - Ireland

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Don’t miss Cork’s four day celebration of some of the best jazz, performed by over 120 acts on 28 stages spread throughout the festival. (more…)

Dartmouth Food Festival - 21-25 October 2009

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Everyone with a passion for good food and drink will enjoy visiting South Devon between Wednesday 21 and Sunday 25 October when the sixth Dartmouth Festival of Food will showcase everything that’s great about the region’s restaurants, pubs and producers. (more…)

Halloween Skies, Prize Trails and Howling at the Moon: 31 Oct - 1 Nov 09

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

The Planetarium Show ‘Halloween Skies’ at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich will be presented live by an astronomer and explain what myths and superstitions connect the night sky and Halloween and why this spooky festival occurs in October. (more…)

Cheltenham Literature Festival 9-18 October 2009

Monday, October 5th, 2009

With its signature blend of award-winning writers, world-renowned thinkers and international star names the Cheltenham Literature Festival will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year. (more…)

BBC Good Food Show Scotland - Glasgow - Oct & Nov

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

The BBC Good Food Show Scotland returns to the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow with everything you could want to either introduce you to cooking for the first time or simply hone those skills. (more…)