Foodie fun and retro weekends

The coast team looks forward to some of the best events around our shores in 2026

The weekend of 5-7 September marked the inaugural Strange Days Festival of Forteana. Organiser Matt Page’s promise of ‘The most extraordinary weekend of your life’ was spot-on. Strange Days took place

Whether you want to pick up a new skill, hit reset on your health or finally write that novel, these opportunities will help to make 2026 your best year yet…

York is a fine place to visit at this time of year, with medieval streets such as The Shambles and the towering York Minster lending it a romantic Christmassy atmosphere. Nearby adults-only York Carav

29 November VSCC Winter Driving Tests Bicester Motion hosts the VSCC’s final event of the year, which sees entrants attempt car-control challenges in conditions often not conducive to precision drivin

(whatever your budget!)