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Enjoy England throughout the year with our main events calendar. There is a wealth of events taking place across the seasons so scroll down and browse for the main events by month. Click on the links for more information and ideas.
JanuaryNew Year
FebruaryLondon Fashion Week (www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/)Valentines Day
MarchSt Patrick’s Day (www.stpatricksfestival.com/)EasterDaily Mail Ideal Home Show (www.idealhomeshow.co.uk)Bath Literature Festival (www.bathlitfest.org.uk/)
April Grand National (www.grand-national-guide.co.uk/)London Marathon (www.london-marathon.co.uk/)
MayMay Day CelebrationsChelsea Flower Show (www.rhs.org.uk/chelsea/)
JuneWimbledonRoyal Ascot (www.royalascot.co.uk/)Epsom Derby (www.epsomderby.co.uk/)Fishing season beginsRiver Mersey Festival (www.merseyriverfestival.co.uk)
July Cambridge Folk Festival (www.cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk/)The Proms (www.bbc.co.uk/proms/)
August Notting Hill Carnival (www.mynottinghill.co.uk/nottinghilltv/carnival1.htm)Reading Festival (www.readingfestival.com/)Cowes Week (www.cowes.co.uk)
September Blackpool Illuminations (www.blackpooltourism.com/)Brick Lane Festival (www.visitbricklane.com/)Food and Drink Festival – Yorkshire (www.yorkfestivaloffoodanddrink.com/)
OctoberHalloween (www.london-walks.co.uk/35/index.shtml)East Midlands Food and Drink FestivalEDP Bidwells Norwich Food Festival 2009October sales
NovemberGuy Fawkes (www.guy-fawkes.com)London Film Festival (www.lff.org.uk/)Lincolnshire Christmas Food and Drink FairChristmas Lights
December Christmas MarketsOutdoor Ice Skating New Year's Eve
