Silverstone: One epic British Grand Prix, Silverstone/Milton Keynes, 6th - 9th July

If music and fast cars are your thing, mark the first weekend in July in your diary. Four British drivers on the grid. Four British artists on the mainstage. One epic British Grand Prix. 

Join Silverstone for a weekend packed with non-stop adrenaline, high-speed racing, and live music, featuring Sam Fender, RAYE, Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill. This is more than a race—it’s the ultimate weekend experience.

It promises to be an unforgettable weekend and what's more - there are still tickets up for grabs. Don't miss out, be part of the action this summer!

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Tutankhamun Exhibition at Immerse LDN, until 29th June

Tutankhamun, The Immersive Exhibition kicked off in London in April and is promising to bring ancient Egypt to life like never before. For over 100 years, the myths surrounding Pharaoh Tutankhamun have captivated people around the world and we are now on the cusp of uncovering the secrets of the mysterious civilization. Ancient Egypt is being resurrected as Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition takes you into the legendary ancient Egypt and its secrets through new, digital multimedia Egyptian art. Explore the civilization shrouded in mystery, iconic temples, the land of gods, pyramids and deserts as you step into this enchanted world and discover it for yourself.

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Experience

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Birmingham , 30th & 31st May and 1st June

One of the nation's favourite novels of CS Lewis and a spectacular West End production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is now on a major tour across the UK and Ireland, including Birmingham's The Alexandra Theatre, where it will set home in the last weekend of May.  Celebrating 75 years since the novel's initial publication in 1950, the magic kingdom of Narnia comes to life on stage, following Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter who embark on an adventure of a lifetime, meeting new friends, facing dangerous foes and learning valuable life lessons.  Boasting dazzling reviews, the production will enchant viewers of all ages, but we do encourage you to bring the young folk on a theatre trip and make them fall in love with English Literature yet again.  A nice way to round off the Half Term break!  

The Friday and Saturday evenings are ticketed events , held upstairs at The King Arms Morecambe with Live performances from Victor & The `Bully, The Rewinders, Aldous `Pinch, Frankie `Heartless, Madam Misfit  and more All For Jolly. We are in!

Going to miss the show in Birmingham? See the show at other locations on our network: 

• Edinburgh, Festival Theatre, Tuesday 13th - Saturday 17th May
• Stoke-on-Trent, Regent Theatre, Tuesday 3rd - Saturday 7th June
• Glasgow, Kings Theatre, Tuesday 10th - Saturday 14th June
• Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Theatre, Tuesday 22nd - Saturday 26th July
• Blackpool, Winter Gardens, Tuesday 29th July - Saturday 2nd August
• LLandudno, Venue Cymru, Tuesday 5th - Saturday 9th August
• Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Grand, Tuesday 28th October - Saturday 1st November

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe - Visit Birmingham

Keswick Mountain Festival, 16th - 18th May 

Crow Park is the place to be for Keswick Mountain Festival and it isn't just the stunning scenery that is on offer. The festival is a firm favourite in the calendar of every respectable outdoorsy type. We are bookmarking it for its belters, hikers and bikers,  scran and tipples. We've heard the campsite was great and the point to point swim really well organised, if that is your thing.  Sports of festival ticket holders can head to the festival village for live music after 5pm for a blend of reggae, funk, folk and disco.  

Keswick Mountain Festival

The Age of Dragons Morecambe, 30th & 31st May and 1st June 

A Victorian Steampunk event with a difference. Each year the organisers theme the event and the much anticipated 2025 theme is the "Age of Dragons".

Witness Dragons roaming around the Platform (both Saturday & Sunday daytime) or visit the many workshops put on over the event weekend. There will be a Full artisan Market and entertainment both inside and outside The Platform in Morecambe.  You will be treated to an outdoor performance by Ravens Morris, there will be tea duelling competitions with medals to be won and of course tea and cakes.

The Friday and Saturday evenings are ticketed events , held upstairs at The King Arms Morecambe with Live performances from Victor & The `Bully, The Rewinders, Aldous `Pinch, Frankie `Heartless, Madam Misfit  and more All For Jolly. We are in!

A Splendid Day Out presents The Age of Dragons, The Platform - Morecambe, 30 May to 1 June | AllEvents

Simone Martini, The Angel Gabriel (detail), about 1326–34. Collection KMSKA - Flemish Community (public domain) / Photo Hugo Maertens

Siena: The Rise of Painting 1300-1350” exhibition, National Gallery (8th March – 22th June)

Step into Siena. It’s the beginning of the 14th century in central Italy.
A golden moment for art, a catalyst of change. Artists Duccio, Simone Martini and the brothers Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti are forging a new way of painting. They paint with a drama that no one has seen before. Faces show emotion. Bodies move in space. Stories flow across panels in colourful scenes.
We bring to life a vibrant city of artists collaborating, learning and looking. After centuries of separation, we reunite scenes that once formed part of Duccio’s monumental 'Maestà' altarpiece.
Panels from Simone Martini’s glittering Orsini polyptych come together for the first time in living memory.This local artistic phenomenon made waves internationally. Gilded glass, illuminated manuscripts, ivory Madonnas, rugs and silks show Siena’s creative energy spilling over between painters, metalworkers, weavers and carvers across Europe.
With over a hundred exhibits made by artisans working in Siena, Naples, Avignon and beyond, see some of Europe's earliest, most exquisite and most significant artworks.

Find out more here.

Sound City Festival, Liverpool, 2th - 4th May

Kicking off the month of festivals in Liverpool is Sound City festival in the heart of the city. Known as the UK's independent festival for new music, it's been a catalyst for some of the biggest names in music, Including Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, Royal Blood or The XX. Sound City attracts the industry's key figures and is a host to the industry's annual conference for the 17th year. Headline acts include The Royston Club and Dylan John Thomas and Liverpool native STONE amongst others. And while the music is what we are here for, let's not forget the scran! The organisers have lined up some of the best street food for you to sample while you dance the weekend away.

Travel with Avanti from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street in 2 hours 21 minutes. 

Liverpool Sound City 2025 - Home

London - Follow the trail of Paddington Bear

Whether you are looking for ideas on things to do with kids on your next London trip or planning the upcoming half term, we might just have all you need. A Paddington Bear day out in London provides the right combination of fun for kids and parents alike. The trail that resembles a treasure hunt, takes you on a discovery of Paddington-themed things to do in the capital including locations from the Paddington Bear books and films. There is lots to see and do. Starting with a photograph by the Paddington Bear mural on Sutton Walk outside of Waterloo Station, to seeing London through the eyes of the famous bear and embarking on Paddington bear Guided Walking tour that stops by the Portobello Market - a home of Mr Gruber's antique shop. You can stop for treats (marmalade sandwiches?) or take an afternoon tea onboard of a bus taking you to all the favourite spots of the beloved bear.

Discover more here.

Birmingham - Discover the UK's second city with the West Midlands and Birmingham Pass (available now)

Planning a weekend away with family or friends and stuck for ideas? We've done all the research for you and are delighted to announce the newly launched West Midlands and Birmingham Pass allowing you to discover the best of the West Midlands and the UK's second city. This all-in-one digital pass opens the doors to the region’s top attractions, including the Cadbury World, Warwick Castle, Legoland Discover Centre, West Midlands Police Museum, and so much more. Beyond these must-see sites, you’ll enjoy exclusive discounts at local hotels, restaurants, shops, and unique experiences There is so much to discover and easy to tailor your trip - whether you are planning a quick one day trip or a long weekend away, there are plenty of ideas for a perfect getaway with a discount on top.

Find out more about the West Midlands and Birmingham Pass here.

Manchester - Unmissable Manchester (various dates throughout 2025)

Manchester is a vibrant city, bursting with unmissable moments to experience in 2025, from music to sport, culture to food and drink. This year, the city is taking centre stage whatever your idea of fun. Manchester might be synonymous with its football, and there is no shortage of football events on this year, amongst the always-on football tours, but look beyond and you will discover a plethora of unmissable things on offer. For culture-vultures we recommend 'Bigger and Closer' at Aviva Studios - where you can can follow David Hockney's captivating artworks and emmerse yourself in their rich colour. For entertainment seekers, ther is the AO Arena and Co-OP Live, both enlisting stars from Sabrina Carpenter to Peter Kay to make your heart beat that little bit faster. Foodies know that Manchesetr is an established global destination for food and drink, but have you heard of 'Where The Light Gets In: A Play in the City - a concept restaurant with an incredible foodie programme (and menu) claiming that 'A city is more than a place in space, it's a drama in time'.

Find out more about what’s on through our campaign with Visit Manchester.

Oxenholme Lake District - Beatrix Potter World and Hill Top Farm (from March)

With World Book Day falling on Thursday 6th March, why not celebrate by visiting some of the places that inspired most enchanting literary pages? Lake District is a great place to start if you’d like to mix culture with the great outdoors. Alight in Oxenholme Lake District and visit Hill Top farm – former home of Beatrix Potter where to admire the landscapes that inspired some of the much-loved children’s author’s books. The Hill Top farm reopens in March - do check for opening times as it is closed on Fridays outside UK school holidays.

If you are taking the kids with you, why not visit The World of Beatrix Potter where the author’s 23 stories are brought to life in 3 dimensions with sound, lighting, scents and touch screens. Fans of William Wordsworth can visit steeped in history village of Hawkshead, where the poet attended school, and then through the beautiful landscapes of the central lakes with lake and woodland views.

We recommend booking a trip with a knowledgeable guide through a local tour operator that will whisk you off from the train to the attraction and back. Plan your visit here.

London - Starlight Express launch

The Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre welcomes the hotly anticipated Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium to immerse you in the world of speed, song and storytelling. 

Starlight Express Musical Tickets | Troubadour Wembley Park

Coventry: 'Collecting Coventry' at The Herbert

A one of a kind exhibition, Collecting Coventry explores a catalogue of objects managed by Culture Coventry Trust, that reflect 75 years of collecting efforts.

Covering art, archaeology, natural sciences and social and industrial history, the Herbert holds a range of incredible collections. Explore what they have in store through this fascinating exhibition packed full of objects and curiosities, from a 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite to a Covid testing kit. Visit old favourites like LS Lowry’s superb painting of Ebbw Vale and discover new items being shown for the first time. 

The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum | Collecting Coventry Exhibition