Music, culture, books and motoring

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This issue, celebrating summer!

Classic cars at the Scottish Festival of Motoring

4-6 July 2024

Stendhal Festival

This arts and music festival, set against the spectacular backdrop that is the Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland, takes place on a farm in Limavady, with camping available on site.

The family-friendly event has eight performance stages showcasing music, art and comedy. Adult tickets from £48.

stendhalfestival.com Stay at Camp on site or try Golden Sands Caravan Park goldensandsbenone.com

4-21 July 2024

Buxton International Festival

Experience world-class opera, music, books and jazz in the beautiful spa town of Buxton, in the heart of the Peak District.

Headline events include a performance of La Tragédie de Carmen, special festival walks, and On Before, a performance by legendary Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta. Festival events are priced individually.

buxtonfestival.co.uk Stay at Buxton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite caravanclub.co.uk

6 July 2024

Alice’s Day, Oxford

Time to fall down the rabbit hole at the Alice’s Day festival, when Oxford transforms into a great celebration of all things Wonderland. The theme this year is Fabulous Monsters and Curious Creatures, and events take place at venues across the historic university city.

Visitors can expect to enjoy street theatre, storytelling, film screenings, workshops, walks and talks. The family-friendly Story Museum is also offering half-price entry on the day.

storymuseum.org.uk/alice Stay at Greenhill Leisure Park greenhill-leisure-park.co.uk

11-14 July 2024

Stonehaven Folk Festival

The latest incarnation of the long-established Stonehaven Folk Festival (its 34th) on Scotland’s north-eastern coast promises appearances from popular folk acts, such as Cherish the Ladies, Aberdeen Folk Orchestra and fiddle player Charlie McKerron and Friends. Not to mention singing workshops, a ceilidh and the Tradition Bearers Concert. Adult tickets from £11.

stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk Stay at Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park CAMC Campsite caravanclub.co.uk

14 July 2024

Scottish Festival of Motoring

Celebrate all things automotive at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, with a packed schedule covering everything from supercars and bike demos to live music, stunt shows, exhibitions and a kids’ zone. Adult tickets cost £20.

festivalofmotoring.co.uk Stay at Edinb

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