Monday 9 May 2011

EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED IN MAY

ISLE OF WIGHT WALKING FESTIVAL
It's a great time to walk a coastal path in all this sunshine we are having! Running 7th to 22th May see www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk  for more details

MUSEUMS, CATHEDRALS AND LIBRARIES AT NIGHT
Opening at night nationwide from 13th to 15th May there is music, dance, ghostly tales and art events to choose from.  Try Durham Cathedral, Faber and Faber Archive in London, or explore Dove Cottage former home of William Wordsworth's by candlelight.  For family friendly events try Keats House in Hampstead or Newcastle Seven Stories.  For more information check out http://www.culture24.org.uk/places+to+go/museums+at+night/art355690

DAPHNE DU MAURIER FESTIVAL, CORNWALL
Running 12th to 21st May this is a varied arts festival showcasing Port Isacc's shanty singers, The Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britian, Shakin' Stevens and John Sargeant!  Daphne Du Maurier lived and wrote extensively about Cornwall and there there will also be events in her honour. www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk

BRIGHTON FESTIVAL
Brighton and Hove are in full swing with numerous events running from 7th to 29th May.
www.brightonfestival.org

NORFOLK AND NORWICH FESTIVAL
Growing in popularity and now internationally renowned the Norfolk and Norwich Festival offers 2 weeks from 6th to 21st May of comedy, classical music, arts, jazz and dance events across the city and county.  See www.nnfestival.org.uk

CROMER AND SHERINGHAM CRAB AND LOBSTER FESTIVAL
Enjoy cookery theatre, a seafood trail, art music and of course a bit of crabbing from 20th to 22nd May.  See www.crabandlobsterfestival.co.uk/index.html

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