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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 September, 2022
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![The event at Sidmouth is part of the annual Folk Festival (perhaps best described as a Fringe event!), and is a far cry from the usual equestrian rivalry in which […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Sidmouth Horse Trials")
Sidmouth Horse Trials
Posted on September 30, 2022 | No CommentsThe event at Sidmouth is part of the annual Folk Festival (perhaps best described as a Fringe event!), and is a far cry from the usual equestrian rivalry in which […] -
![All year round, the imposing memorial at Glenfinnan marks the spot at which Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard on 19th August 1745, gathering his supporters for the Jacobite rising. […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/48608126426_45031ac5f5_b-115x115.jpeg "Glenfinnan Highland Gathering")
Glenfinnan Highland Gathering
Posted on September 29, 2022 | 4 CommentsAll year round, the imposing memorial at Glenfinnan marks the spot at which Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard on 19th August 1745, gathering his supporters for the Jacobite rising. […] -
![One of the traditional seasons for performers to put on a mummers play is around Christmas time, partly because it’s the season of goodwill and hopefully the audiences will be […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_4492-115x115.jpeg "Christmastide Mummers")
Christmastide Mummers
Posted on September 29, 2022 | No CommentsOne of the traditional seasons for performers to put on a mummers play is around Christmas time, partly because it’s the season of goodwill and hopefully the audiences will be […] -
![Lammas is the ancient celebration connected with the start of the grain harvest, and the Christian festival falls on August 1st. Avoncroft Museum often hold an annual event on a […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5687-115x115.jpeg "Avoncroft Lammas")
Avoncroft Lammas
Posted on September 29, 2022 | No CommentsLammas is the ancient celebration connected with the start of the grain harvest, and the Christian festival falls on August 1st. Avoncroft Museum often hold an annual event on a […]