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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FAIRS &amp; FESTIVAL</strong>S</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HERTFORDSHIRE</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.hatfield-house.co.uk/event/corona-sunsets-festival-comes-to-hatfield-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Corona Global Sunsets Festival Tour</a>, Hatfield House, Sat 2 Sept </h3>



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<p>The&nbsp;Corona Global Sunsets Festival Tour&nbsp;is calling at Hatfield House this Saturday. A celebration of ‘the golden hour’ and connecting with nature, it’s headlined by Mahalia, and you can expect everything from electro-pop and rap to DJ sets to take you into the evening, as well as live art installations and foodie experiences.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NORFOLK</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.sundownfestival.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sundown Festival</a>, Norfolk Showground, <strong>Fri 1</strong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;<strong>Sun 3 Sep</strong>t</h3>



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<p>It might be September but we won’t be packing away the body paint and flower crowns just yet. Pop and bass extravaganza Sundown Festival will rock the&nbsp;Norfolk Showground&nbsp;from&nbsp;this Friday to Sunday, with headliners including four-times BRIT nominated Raye, multi-platinum duo Chase &amp; Status, and our 2023 Eurovision entry Mae Muller.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SUFFOLK</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.woodbridgefestival.com/">Woodbridge Festival of Art and Music</a>, Elmhurst Park, <strong>Fri 1 &amp; Sat 2 Sep</strong>t</h3>



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<p>Woodbridge Festival of Art and Music&nbsp;takes place until Sat 9 Sept&nbsp;at Elmhurst Park, with&nbsp;this Friday and Saturday as the annual festival weekend. This community-run event showcases ambitious, diverse and quality International line-ups with 2023 celebrating Windrush 75. It’s a brilliant chance for local acts to share the stage with international stars with amazing events including an innovative light show.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ISLE OF WIGHT</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://wolvertongardenfair.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wolverton Manor Garden Fair</a>, Shorwell, Sat 2 &amp; Sun 3 Sept</h3>



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<p>The Island’s largest traditional garden fair with Island and mainland nurseries, garden and craft stalls, Wolverton has plenty to shop, see and do. Get involved with cooking demos, classic cars, food trucks, vintage amusements, bouncy castles and kids activities, dog agility displays &amp; shows, the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, West Wight alpacas, falconry displays, live music and more. Phew!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BERKSHIRE</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kite-festival-boyn-grove-park-sun-3-sep"><a href="https://norden.farm/events/kite-festival-50">Kite Festival</a>, Boyn Grove Park, Sun 3 Sep</h3>



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<p>Mary Poppins eat your heart out – Norden Farm is hosting a Kite Festival at Boyn Grove Park for the frequent (or not so frequent) flyers out there. Take the kids and take to the skies for a day of kite-flying fun. There will be food vendors, live music, and the option to buy a kite decorating kit on the day too. Just don’t forget the picnic blanket!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BUCKINGHAMSHIRE</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://waddesdon.org.uk/whats-on/chilli-festival/">Chill Fest</a>, Waddesdon Manor, <strong>Fri 1 – Sun 3 Sept</strong></h3>



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<p id="block-1e06f970-e699-450a-8fd9-7566199aa9ef">Waddesdon Manor is hotting up for its annual&nbsp;Chill Fest&nbsp;this weekend. Though a celebration of all things spicy, the three-dayer is packed with 70&nbsp;artisan producers offering delicious food and drink plus gorgeous homewares and gifts &#8211; it’s the perfect way to round off the summer holidays, and mark your impending return to freedom.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">LEICESTERSHIRE </h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><a href="https://www.leicesterpride.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leicester Pride</a></strong>, Abbey Park, Sat 2 Sept</h3>



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<p>One of the largest free LGBTQ+ events in the UK, Leicester will be celebrating its 15<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;anniversary at its new home of Abbey Park. The festivities will begin at 12 pm with a bright and colourful parade that will wind its way through the city from Curve to Abbey Park where visitors can enjoy a fun fair, dance tent, live music performances and a grand firework finale at 9pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">OUTDOORS</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">RUTLAND</h3>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nightswim-whitwell-creek-sat-2-sept"><a href="https://www.swimrutland.com/nightswim" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NightSwim</a>, Whitwell Creek, Sat 2 Sept</h3>



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<p>Experience the thrill of swimming in open water underneath the stars. Rutland’s non-competitive NightSwim is a massive highlight of the year and open to everyone over 11 years old. There will be a team on hand to ensure your safety whilst giving you the freedom to explore this open water environment at night.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">KIDS</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CAMBRIDGESHIRE</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/around-the-world-family-trail/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Around the World trail</a>, Cambridge Botanic Gardens, until Sun 3 Sept</h3>



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<p>Finish the summer holidays in wholesome style with a visit to The&nbsp;Cambridge Botanic Gardens, which is running a brilliant&nbsp;Around the World. Simply pick up a free travel journal and set off on an adventure tracking down plants from all over the planet, including one that apparently eats sheep! Kids can collect stamps as they go and are rewarded with a special postcard at the end. There is also a workshop to get involved in – a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/caterpillar-craft-copy/">Leaf Art workshop</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;Saturday. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kent">KENT</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.betteshanger-park.co.uk/event/the-beast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Beast and Bouncezilla</a>, Betteshanger Park, Fri 1 &#8211; Sun 3 Sept </h3>



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<p>Don’t miss this legendary inflatable obstacle course at Betteshanger Park near Deal this weekend. But are you up to taking on&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.betteshanger-park.co.uk/event/the-beast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Beast</a></strong>?<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Run and bounce your way around the many obstacles including inflatable walls, balls and rings. Bounce for fun, sign up as a team and help each other through or, if you can’t tame your competitive side, power on through and see if you can beat the course record. Plus brand new for 2023 is&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.betteshanger-park.co.uk/event/the-beast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kids Bouncezilla</a></strong>&nbsp;(suitable for ages 3 – 7 years old) which is a good starting point for the little ones where they can run and bounce their way around the many obstacles. Sessions last 30 mins and your ticket enables your child to run the course as many times as they can within your allocated bounce slot.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ARTS AND CULTURE </h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NORTHAMPTONSHIRE</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://northantsopenstudios.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Northants Open Studios</a>, Lamport, Sat 2 Sept</h3>



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<p>It’s&nbsp;<a href="https://northantsopenstudios.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Northants Open Studios</a>&nbsp;month and this year is the biggest and best yet with a whopping 220+ artists taking part across 116 venues around the county flinging open their studios for visitors to mooch, meet the makers and, maybe even make a purchase. There’s loads to see and do throughout the month, check out our pick of artists&nbsp;<a href="https://northants.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/arts-culture-things-to-do/10-artists-2023-northants-open-studios/">here</a>, and make a beeline for the&nbsp;<a href="https://northantsopenstudios.co.uk/nos/centralshow.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Central Exhibition&nbsp;at Lamport Hall</a>, launching on&nbsp;this Saturday.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NORFOLK</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/001/HO00013064/outdoor-mad-max-fury-road" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Picturehouse Cinema,</a> <strong>Norwich’s Plantation Gardens</strong>, Fri 1 &#8211; Sun 3 Sept </h3>



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<p>Grab a blanket, there’s still a few outdoor flicks to catch before it’s curtain call on the al fresco season.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/001/HO00013064/outdoor-mad-max-fury-road" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Mad Max: Fury Road</em></a>&nbsp;is on at&nbsp;<strong>Norwich’s Plant</strong>a<strong>tion Gardens</strong>&nbsp;(above) on&nbsp;Friday, before&nbsp;<a href="https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/001/HO00013418/outdoor-barbie" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Barbie</em></a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;Saturday and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/001/HO00013063/outdoor-asteroid-city" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Asteroid City</em></a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;Sunday (that’s all thanks to the fab Cinema City).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BEDFORDSHIRE</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.moggerhangerpark.com/whats-on/2023/7/2/movies-at-moggerhanger-park-outdoor-cinema" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Movies at Moggerhanger</a>, Moggerhanger Park, Sat 2 Sept</h3>



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<p>Where better to catch the last of the outdoor screenings this month than at first ever outdoor cinema event in the walled gardens of Moggerhanger Park – a Grade I-listed Georgian House designed by Sir John Soane with 33 acres of Humphry Repton styled grounds.&nbsp;Movies at Moggerhanger&nbsp;is on this Saturday.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ESSEX </h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-words-in-the-woods-essex-sun-3-sept"><a href="https://www.redlionbooks.co.uk/product/words-in-the-woods/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Words In The Woods</a>, Essex, Sun 3 Sept</h3>



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<p>Organised by our&nbsp;<a href="https://essex.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/winners/">Muddy Essex Awards 2023</a>&nbsp;Best Bookshop winner, Red Lion Books,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redlionbooks.co.uk/product/words-in-the-woods/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this event features five author talks set in a private wood</a>. Costing £20, you get to enjoy a picnic while listening to the local(ish) authors chat, plus there’s a bonfire to finish. Not suitable for wheelchairs/those unsteady on their feet, and it’s recommended you bring a picnic chair to plonk your bum on. After booking, all’s revealed as to where the exact location is. Mysterious. We likey.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PLAN AHEAD </h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.pubintheparkuk.com/st-albans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pub in the Park</a>, St Albans, Fri 8 &#8211; Sun 10 Sept</h3>



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<p>Catch Tom Kerridge’s popular gourmet-scran-meets-live-music fandango&nbsp;Pub in the Park&nbsp;over at Verulamium Park in St Albans next weekend. This year he’s joined by co-host Ainsley Harriott on the demo stage. Plus there’ll be firepit sessions, the chance to meet your foodie heros at the pop-up cookbook shop and try dishes from their restaurants. And there’s a seriously credible musical line-up including a Rudimental DJ set, Shola Ama (remember her?!), UB40 feat Ali Campbell, Craig David AND Sam Ryder.</p>


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