Your guide to the best English events you just can’t miss!
Statue of Robin Hood, Nottingham. Credit: Britainonview / East Midlands Tourism / Daniel Bosworth
Movie launch Sir Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood
May
The film which stars Academy Award Winners Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett is to be released in cinemas on May 14th and the film will be marked by a month-long programme of events in Nottinghamshire including a Robin Hood jousting show and medieval family fun day.
Lions of Bath 2010
May-October
The city of Bath is hosting an arts exhibition entitled the Lions of Bath, a public art project that will consist of a pride of 100 lifesize lion sculptures, all individually decorated by artists.
London Festival of Architecture
June 19th-July 4th
A city-wide celebration of architecture in London. Themed “The Welcoming City”, the festival includes a 16-day programme of exhibitions, events, walks and cycle rides to highlight how cities can become better places to live, work and play.
2010 Northumberland Plate Festival
June 24th-26th
Don’t miss the most prestigious flat race meeting in the North East, Northumberland Plate at Newcastle Racecourse. Enjoy three days of top quality racing.
2010 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix, Silverstone
July 9th-11th
Few sporting occasions match the intensity, glamour and drama of the British Grand Prix, and whether a wide-eyed first-timer or a seasoned veteran, the experience is breathtaking.
Taste of Birmingham
July 16th-18th
The food festival ‘Taste of Birmingham’ includes signature dishes from the region’s top chefs, wines, music and special activities planned for each day at the beautiful setting of Edgbaston’s Cannon Hill Park.
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
August 12th-15th
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta will take place with mass launches of over 100 balloons; trade stands, arena and aerial entertainments.
Liverpool Biennial
September 18th-November 28th
The UK’s largest festival of contemporary visual arts was established in 1998 and features work from leading and emerging international artists, presented over multiple sites in Liverpool.
The Bupa Great North Run
September 19th
The world’s largest half marathon, the Great North Run, is an iconic feature of NewcastleGateshead’s cultural and sporting programme and welcomes 54,000 runners.
Check out more 2010 events at www.enjoyengland.ie/breaks
