The hugely popular JORVIK Viking Experience re-opens its doors on Saturday 13th February after a £1m redevelopment to celebrate its 25th birthday. (more…)

The Berlin Carnival Parade brings the party spirit to Germany’s capital, hitting the streets in a blaze of colour, music and dancing.  Characters in traditional costumes include Narren (jesters), witches, clowns and other favourites. (more…)

Liverpool is home to one of the oldest Chinese communities in Europe. Chinese New Year is celebrated in the streets around the Chinese Arch on Nelson Street, and 2010 is the Year of the Tiger. (more…)

With Valentine’s Day approaching you may be looking for something that sparkles! For the ring of your dreams, head to Brilliantly Birmingham - the city’s jewellery festival. (more…)

Dance highland reels, eat haggis, drink plenty of whisky and recite the famous lines of Scotland’s much-loved poet, Robert Burns, at the Burns Night Ceilidh Club in Hammersmith Town Hall. Both absolute beginners and experts are welcome. (more…)

British Dance is a unique biennial celebration of UK dance, bringing some of the best national and international companies together to perform. The 2010 edition takes place at major arts venues in Birmingham. (more…)

Head down to Aberdeen’s Belmont St and the Academy Shopping Centre for this monthly street market, where around 20,000 punters come to feast their eyes on local produce, delicacies and goodies. (more…)

Derby city centre remembers the unfortunate turn of events for Bonnie Prince Charlie with an impressive parade and re-enactment of a battle - loud muskets included. (more…)

Over the seven days of A Fairytale Christmas, the Royal Pavilion will be transformed into the fantastical world of Prince Charming, his beloved Princess and a cast of Victorian era fairytale characters. Welcoming you at the door, they then let you in to a secret tale that unwinds throughout your visit to the palace. (more…)

The Global Christmas Market sees Christmas cultures colliding with a multicultural mix of stands and food outlets. Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens are transformed into a winter wonderland with a host of activities. With a fantastic range of stocking fillers and festive decorations from around the world, this is a great place to top-up on gifts. (more…)