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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 October, 2022
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![A red sandstone cross marks the site of the Capon Tree at Brampton near Carlisle, and the oak tree was the setting for the execution by hanging of six Jacobite […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_3530-1-115x115.jpeg "Brampton Capon Tree Jacobite Memorial Ceremony")
Brampton Capon Tree Jacobite Memorial Ceremony
Posted on October 21, 2022 | 4 CommentsA red sandstone cross marks the site of the Capon Tree at Brampton near Carlisle, and the oak tree was the setting for the execution by hanging of six Jacobite […] -
![Founded in the twelfth century, Houghton Feast is an ancient custom which was originally held at Michaelmas (29 September) as the local church is dedicated to St Michael; the Feast […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_3421-115x115.jpeg "Houghton Feast")
Houghton Feast
Posted on October 8, 2022 | No CommentsFounded in the twelfth century, Houghton Feast is an ancient custom which was originally held at Michaelmas (29 September) as the local church is dedicated to St Michael; the Feast […] -
![The extensive Autumn Show at Malvern is a massive celebration of the fruits of the earth and marks the harvest of flowers, vegetables and fruit of the season. All the […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_3200-115x115.jpeg "Malvern Autumn Show: Giant Vegetables Championship")
Malvern Autumn Show: Giant Vegetables Championship
Posted on October 7, 2022 | 2 CommentsThe extensive Autumn Show at Malvern is a massive celebration of the fruits of the earth and marks the harvest of flowers, vegetables and fruit of the season. All the […] -
![The Deadwater Valley Trust is a conservation charity which looks after a nature reserve full of important habitats in Hampshire, and every June they host a special event in Woolmer […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_7461-115x115.jpeg "Bordon: Blessing of the Midsummer Bower")
Bordon: Blessing of the Midsummer Bower
Posted on October 7, 2022 | No CommentsThe Deadwater Valley Trust is a conservation charity which looks after a nature reserve full of important habitats in Hampshire, and every June they host a special event in Woolmer […] -
![The annual Jane Austen Festival at Bath celebrates the ever-popular author in a setting worthy of the genteel world presented in her novels, indeed Miss Austen visited the city numerous […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/7988535520_99bb7e7bd3_b-115x115.jpeg "Bath Jane Austen Festival")
Bath Jane Austen Festival
Posted on October 7, 2022 | No CommentsThe annual Jane Austen Festival at Bath celebrates the ever-popular author in a setting worthy of the genteel world presented in her novels, indeed Miss Austen visited the city numerous […]