Saturday 1st October 2011 sees the East Midlands Food and Drink Festival returning to its Melton Mowbray roots this year, attracting thousands of visitors to the town as well as boosting footfall in the town centre.
Held every year in Ludlow, Shropshire, England 9th - 11th September the small town with the large reputation for good food and drink - this year's Festival features more than 150 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches, the England-Wales border country.
Atmospheric Chartwell, the former residence of Air Commodore Sir Winston Churchill, will be brought to life by this patriotic celebration of the role of the Royal Air Force - "Yesterday and Today". The Central Band of the Royal Air Force will take centre stage for this twilight concert on the 3rd & 4th September 2011.
As summer hots up and the festival season gets underway, how about treating yourself this August bank holiday 26 - 29 August to a weekend of ‘glamping’ in the comfort and luxury of a tipi or yurt at the brand new West Dean Festival.
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 11th - 14th August is a world-class hot air ballooning festival and recognised as one of the UK’s top five outdoor events. Founded in 1978, it has become an icon for Bristol, as synonymous with the city as Brunel’s famous Suspension Bridge.
West Dean’s Chilli Fiesta 5-7 August 2011 is an essential date for your diary this summer. 2010 was the hottest year yet with over 9,000 visitors over the three days. Now, anticipation is building for this year’s red hot event which looks set to raise the roof!
