There's so much happening throughout England - from food and literary festivals to concerts and theatre events! Check out our pick of what's happening over the next few months by the Enjoy England team.

In Memoriam - Imperial War Museum, Duxford

30 September 2008 – 6 September 2009

In Memoriam - Imperial War Museum, Duxford

This major exhibition commemorates the ninetieth anniversary of the Armistice and tells the story of some 90 individuals whose lives were shaped by the events of the First World War – on the front line and on the home front. 

Find out more about In Memoriam

Only A Game? - World Museum, Liverpool

11 October 2008 till 1 March 2009

Only A Game?

Europe’s love affair with the beautiful game will be explored in an entertaining new exhibition at World Museum Liverpool. Only a Game? will look at the human face of football in Europe from the classic era of the 1950’s to the modern age of global superstars.

Find out more about Only a Game? 

Monkey: Journey To The West - O2, London

8 Nov-5 Dec

Monkey: Journey To The West

Featuring a cast of over 40 Chinese performers including acrobats, silk dancers, contortionists, volcano soldiers, skeleton demons, a Mongolian Kung Fu pig and a singing starfish. ‘Monkey: Journey to The West’ tells the story of Monkey's quest for redemption and enlightenment as he accompanies the monk Tripitaka to bring the sacred Buddhist scrolls back from India.

Find out more about Monkey: Journey To The West

Swindon Film Festival - various venues, Swindon

14-22 November

Swindon Film Festival

The international Swindon Film Festival features star-studded opening and closing nights, previews of new movies, free screenings and a world-class selection of shorts.

Find out more about Swindon Film Festival

London Jazz Festival - various venues, London

14-23 November

London Jazz Festival

The London Jazz Festival returns with a sensational mix of UK and international performers, appearing at the Southbank Centre, the Barbican Centre and other venues around the city.

Find out more about the London Jazz Festival

Kendal Mountain Festival - various venues, Keswick

20-23 November

Kendal Mountain Festival

First held in 1997, Kendal Mountain Festivals (Film, Books and Art) form Europe's leading festival of mountain culture. Centred on Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre, it has now spread its influence.

Find out more about Kendal Mountain Festival

Festive Fair at Leeds Castle - Maidstone

22-24 November

Leeds Castle, Kent

Combine a trip to Leeds Castle with a stress-free shopping spree at the Festive Fair. Christmas shoppers can pick up treats like Indian preserves and fine wine, as well as first-class stocking.

Find out more about the Festive Fair at Leeds Castle

Victorian Festival of Christmas - Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth

28-30 November

Victorian Festival of Christmas, Portsmouth

The Victorian Festival of Christmas at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers the chance to browse the festive stalls in the French market, admire the beautifully lit, moving Christmas trees.

Find out more about the Victorian Festival of Christmas 

London Children's Film Festival - Barbican Centre, London

22-30 November

London Children's Film Festival

The annual London Children's Film Festival presents movies from all over the world. Cinemas across the city participate, with the Barbican Centre as the main festival venue.

Find out more about the London Children's Film Festival

BBC Good Food Show - NEC (National Exhibition Centre), Birmingham

26-30 November

BBC Good Food Show

If you have a passion for food and shopping, you'll be in gourmet heaven when you discover the vast range of food stuffs at the BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham's NEC.

Find out more about the BBC Good Food Show

Bath Christmas Market - Bath

27 Nov-7 Dec

Bath Christmas Market

The aroma of mulled wine drifts across Bath's historic heart every Christmas thanks to the traditional festive Bath Christmas Market, held in the open-air square between the Roman Baths and.

Find out more about Bath Christmas Market

Santa's Little Helper - Christmas offers with The Eton Collection - London & Leeds

December

Suite at The Colonnade, London

The Eton Collection is a range of luxury boutique hotels in London (Threadneedles, The Colonnade & The Academy) and Leeds (Quebecs & 42 The Calls) and this year they've put together some cheeky little festive packages, that brings you Christmas cheer, a cracking good night's sleep, and a hearty English breakfast in the morning.

Find out more about christmas offers with The Eton Collection

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