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This site aims to list the wide variety of traditional and unusual events that take place each year in the UK and to help visitors take part in them. Each event has its own page giving details of its timing and location, as well as a very brief history and notes on what to expect. Enjoy!
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Archive for July, 2022
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![Pride events celebrate LGBTQ rights, achievements and acceptance and take place all over the country, with more added to the calendar every year. The events are also a chance to […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2816-115x115.jpeg "Pride Marches and Festivals")
Pride Marches and Festivals
Posted on July 23, 2022 | No CommentsPride events celebrate LGBTQ rights, achievements and acceptance and take place all over the country, with more added to the calendar every year. The events are also a chance to […] -
![Oak Apple Day on 29th May is the date of celebrations marking the restoration of the monarchy in 1662 under Charles II and Northampton is one of the few locations […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_4969-115x115.jpeg "Northampton Oak Apple Day")
Northampton Oak Apple Day
Posted on July 17, 2022 | 2 CommentsOak Apple Day on 29th May is the date of celebrations marking the restoration of the monarchy in 1662 under Charles II and Northampton is one of the few locations […] -
![The feast day of St Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland, is on 30th November, and the national flag of Scotland features a white saltire on a blue background, as Andrew […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/s-athelstaneford-flag-memorial-115x115.jpeg "Athelstaneford St Andrew’s Day")
Athelstaneford St Andrew’s Day
Posted on July 17, 2022 | No CommentsThe feast day of St Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland, is on 30th November, and the national flag of Scotland features a white saltire on a blue background, as Andrew […] -
![Rose Petal Sunday at St Thomas’ Church in Salisbury is a modern but well established tradition which takes place on a Sunday in July, near to the 7th, which is […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_7950-115x115.jpeg "Salisbury Rose Petal Sunday")
Salisbury Rose Petal Sunday
Posted on July 16, 2022 | No CommentsRose Petal Sunday at St Thomas’ Church in Salisbury is a modern but well established tradition which takes place on a Sunday in July, near to the 7th, which is […] -
![Dalemain in Cumbria is the setting for an annual series of competitions based around that staple of the British breakfast, marmalade. Founded in 2005, the contest includes classes for amateurs […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4409-115x115.jpeg "Dalemain Marmalade Awards and Festival")
Dalemain Marmalade Awards and Festival
Posted on July 10, 2022 | 1 CommentDalemain in Cumbria is the setting for an annual series of competitions based around that staple of the British breakfast, marmalade. Founded in 2005, the contest includes classes for amateurs […] -
![The historic May Fair at Hereford has been celebrated for over 900 years, and it begins with a distinctive opening ceremony featuring a large party of dignitaries. Originally a hiring […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_4708-115x115.jpeg "Hereford St Ethelbert’s May Fair")
Hereford St Ethelbert’s May Fair
Posted on July 10, 2022 | No CommentsThe historic May Fair at Hereford has been celebrated for over 900 years, and it begins with a distinctive opening ceremony featuring a large party of dignitaries. Originally a hiring […]