Illustrative photo Open House Festival London 2027: Architecture You Can Step Into
Open House Festival London returns in 2027, opening more than 800 buildings across all 33 boroughs for free. As the world's largest architecture festival, it offers guided tours, talks and a rare look behind doors usually closed to the public.
Illustrative photo Great River Race 2027: London's River Marathon on the Thames
The Great River Race 2026 takes place on September 12 on the River Thames, taking 270 boats from Millwall to Ham in Richmond past 28 London bridges. Spectating is free along the entire route.
Illustrative photo York Food and Drink Festival 2027: A Culinary Celebration in Yorkshire
The York Food and Drink Festival 2027 takes place from September 18 to 27 in York city centre. Ten days of market stalls, tastings and live music fill Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square.
Illustrative photo Abergavenny Food Festival 2027: Wales's Ultimate Food Weekend
The Abergavenny Food Festival returns in 2027 to the Welsh market town of Abergavenny. More than 120 producers, chef demonstrations and an evening party in the castle grounds make this weekend one of Britain's best known food events.
Illustrative photo Ludlow Food Festival 2027: A Feast at Ludlow Castle
Ludlow Food Festival 2026 takes place from September 11 to 13 at historic Ludlow Castle. Over 100 exhibitors, cooking stages and an atmospheric fire lit evening celebrate the food of the Marches region.
Illustrative photo Roundhay Festival Leeds 2027: Music Festival at Roundhay Park
Roundhay Festival returns to Roundhay Park in Leeds in 2027, one of the largest city parks in Europe. Expect international headliners plus a dedicated day of classical orchestral music inside a natural amphitheater of hills.
Illustrative photo Rochester Sweeps Festival 2027: Program and Dates
The Rochester Sweeps Festival takes place every year on the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, filling the historic High Street with folk music, Morris dancing and the colourful Jack in the Green parade, completely free of charge.
Illustrative photo Great North Run 2027: Half Marathon from Newcastle to South Shields
The Great North Run 2026 takes runners from Newcastle upon Tyne across the Tyne Bridge to the coast at South Shields on September 13. As the world's biggest half marathon, it draws around 60,000 participants.
Illustrative photo Great British Cheese Festival Cardiff 2026: Cheese Festival at Cardiff Castle
The Great British Cheese Festival has traditionally taken place on the grounds of Cardiff Castle, bringing together more than 400 British cheeses. Official dates for 2026 have not yet been confirmed.