Go for the natural beauty, distinctive wildlife and year-round sunshine — stay for the parading pirates, kumquat wine and worm grunting. Here are a few events to put on your radar.

Race director Connla McCann guides you along Belfast’s streets while the city celebrates St Patrick’s Day

New openings, festivals and cultural moments that deserve the spotlight in 2026

When 22-25 May 2026 Where Kelmarsh Hall, Northants Why This Caravan and Motorhome Club festival is suitable for all ages and is packed with family-friendly things to do, such as bouldering and kayakin

Our selection of the best, fastest, toughest, quirkiest and most enjoyable UK races this month

Throughout February 2026 Head to this beautiful garden near Stroud in the Cotswolds to see snowdrops at their best, with steep banks and woodland glades carpeted in pure white and fresh green. There a