Days out with Skiddle: The best experiences and attractions in the UK

The summer has well and truly kicked off and there's a tonne of amazing days out available for you and your friends/family to enjoy. Below, check out food festivals, football screenings and brunch events that you can go and enjoy. 

 

Gastro Festival Driffield

When: Saturday 31st August - Sunday 1st September

Where: Driffield Showground, Driffield

Driffield Showground will be hosting a food festival this summer which combines delicious meals with a full day of entertainment. With tribute acts to Elton John, Queen, Taylor Swift and more, it'll be a full day's worth of entertainment.

 

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Chef Kano Presents Summer Brunch

When: Saturday 8th June

Where: Tmrw Bar, Birmingham

Birmingham's Tmrw Bar will see Chef Kano takeover this weekend, delivering a delicious menu for a bottomless brunch that will blow you away. Just some of the options include jerk lamb chops, honey pepper prawns and escovitch hake fish. 

 

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It's Coming Home Zone - England vs Denmark

When: Thursday 20th June

Where: 93 Feet East, London

England will face off against Denmark in the final Euros group game they play. At 93 Feet East you can watch the national team in action, with DJs on hand to set up the vibe and plenty of big screens ensuring that you don't miss a minute.

 

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Burger Fest 2024

When: Saturday 15th June

Where: The Bond Company, Birmingham

For all things burgers, look no further than Burger Fest taking place at The Bond Company in Birmingham. Some of the best food traders from across the West Midlands will be in attendance to duel it out and be crowned the very best of the lot.

 

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Laura Lexx: Slinky

When: Wednesday 2nd October

Where: The Wardrobe, Leeds

Laura Lexx is heading out on her latest standup show and will be stopping off at Leeds' The Wardrobe later in the year. Titled 'Slinky', it wrestles with themes of motherhood and sees her picking on plenty in the front row.

 

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Wine Club 1 All Things Spanish

When: Friday 7th June

Where: Jacobs Roof Garden, Cardiff

Jacobs Roof Garden will be hosting various wine tasting experiences throughout the summer and the first is taking place this weekend. They'll be trying all things Spanish, with four specially selected wines available to taste. It will be a relaxing evening with helpful staff on hand to give you all the information you need. 

 

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Bingo Lingo - Bristol - This Is Country!

When: Friday 2nd August

Where: Motion, Bristol

Saddle up for a country-themed version of Bingo Lingo. Expect the usual madness from the event where you can compete for prizes but with a twist, as you'll be hearing country classics and you'll be expected to dress as a cowboy or cowgirl. 

 

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Apocalypse Now

When: Tuesday 2nd July

Where: Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Queens Park Arena is putting on screenings of some classic films this summer and tickets are free with optional donations. One of the films they will be screening is the epic Apocalypse Now, one of the most visually horrifying depictions of war. 

 

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New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division

When: Monday 14th October

Where: The Leadmill, Sheffield

A play about both Joy Division and the Manchester music scene, you will encounter plenty of historical figures who were crucial to the scene and British music. A journey of love, grief and music, it's a must-see for fans of Manchester's historic musical figures. 

 

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For more events and attractions from across Skiddle, check out our Things To Do page.

 

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.