I have been to Leeds Festival about five times and it's one of my favourite times of the year! The…read morefestival takes part on August bank holiday weekend, with an early entry ticket permitting access to the campsite as early as the Wednesday, and the festival ending on Monday morning. The music is on on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday, usually from about midday till 11pm ish. Not only is there music but also comedians and sometimes films are shown. There are also various DJ sets/music tents on an evening as well as different bars-it all varies year on year. The festival area consists of different campsite areas, the carparks, and then the arena itself. There's quite a lot of camping space however if you don't get there that early it can be difficult to get a decent space. The arena contains all the different stages, loads of food vans/counters, bars, and rides. The cost of Leeds Fest goes up every year but it's about £200 now for a weekend of camping and seeing loads of bands and things. It's not bad value but it is creeping up a lot. I love Leeds fest as it's a fun weekend full of music, friends, camping, drinking, and laughing.

An amazing music festival that you should definately go to if you live up North! It's a great…read moreatmosphere and always gets good bands in their line up! It's not that far from Leeds City Centre, but traffic can be well bad so get there early as poss. I saw soooooo many people just chilling out on their bonnets of their cars this year in the queue to get there, but then again that's part of the fun!! It's over £100 for the weekend ticket, can't remember how much more, but it's well worth it! Don't go for just a day unless you HATE camping, because you pay quite a bit more to just go for a day and the music alone is worth staying for!!

I am not really into folk but it is such a fun atmosphere I am sure anyone can enjoy it…read more This long-standing celebration of the traditional music, dance and song of the British Isles has taken on the trappings of a tradition in its own right. With over 600 events covering workshops, concerts, singarounds, dances, sessions, street entertainment and the extensive 'fringe' events that blossom spontaneously The famous Whitby Folk Week. The approx. 600 events on offer range from public dance displays to major dances and concerts. Full programme of workshops in most folk related topics / instruments / types of dance, both at beginner and higher level. Extensive children's programmeSeven days of dancing in the streets, music and singing in the pubs, concerts and dances until late into the night, and a whole lot more. Seven days of meeting old friends and making new ones. Altogether, Whitby Folk Week is a good reason for heading to the north east of England in late August each year and exploring Whitby too. Expensive to mind my though unless you are really into it. Price: £128 - Adult season ticket, £96 - Senior/Student season ticket, £64 - Junior season ticket

An excellent review - this is the second year I've missed the Whitby Folk Week and I'm having…read moreserious withdrawal symptoms. Anyone interested in good music, good dancing and enjoying themselves should visit at some point. As to the cost - the season ticket covers you for all workshops throughout the week and every concert you can get to - possibly saving more than you paid for it! The workshops are interesting for all - My first visit, I started to learn to play the fiddle, never having touched one before. Also bear in mind that all the street entertainment and pub singing sessions are free.

Well, Leeds certainly knows how to throw a festival closing party!…read more The annual Indie Food Fest provides a whole raft of events that you can get involved with, supported by a 'passport' which holds a tonne of offers and deals across the city. It's an excellent system which I would totally consider taking time off work to take full advantage of. Not having that option, we decided to spend our Bank Holiday Sunday/Monday here instead, coinciding with Leeds Feast. Hosted across three venues (North Brewing Co, Headrow House and Belgrave Music Hall) the event took place on both Saturday & Sunday, and you could easily split your time across these days, there's so much to see (and eat!) We started at North Brewing Co - a short walk out of town to an industrial estate, as with most brewtaps - with a brisket grilled cheese from the Meltworks and a pint or three of NBC's own raspberry saison. It was the perfect atmosphere with plenty of families, live acoustic music, and of course some gorgeous canine companions. The guys behind NBC are so passionate about what they do, I could've easily stayed here all day! It was onto Belgrave Music Hall next for chorizo mac & cheese from the Mac Shac and a pint of the aforementioned saison on the sun soaked roof terrace. What was obvious at this point is that Belgrave is a well known destination, so was much busier than NBC. This is no bad thing for Leeds Indie Food Fest organisers but it was actually a bit of a shock to the system after such a relaxing time at the brewery! Headrow House provided the final stop; it was busy on the roof terrace but food traders had started packing away (around 6pm) so we got a table downstairs and played a few rounds of cards. The food of the evening was finished off by a delicious fried chicken sandwich from Rita's Dining Room. All in all, an excellent event - loved the fact we could explore a few different locations and it still gave us a great taste of Leeds, despite sticking with one event and not venturing too far away from where we knew. Looking forward to 2017!

Knaresborough turns pink in August for The Knaresborough Festival of Entertainment and…read moreVisual Arts (FEVA) feva 2009 will run from Friday 14 to Sunday 23 August Check out the website for more info http://www.knaresborough.co.uk/festival/

very and racist ride worker at the ride that spins around when it goes to the top. screaming at…read moresomeone for standing in the line that literally everyone was standing in and rolling his eyes when he couldnt understand because of the noise

Europes largest travelling fun fair is back in town and unusually, it is mild weather (it usually…read morerains/is cold!). The lack of rain makes the visit better as if there has been any rain in the proceeding days, you yend to find large puddles dotted around the site, which make it near impossible not to get wet! The site is hugh and expect it to take a few hours to go round. They have something for everyone, whether it be small rides for the kids or big rides for the adrenalin junkie, you'll find something to suit. The prices are reasonble with the odd exception where they are a little expensive. These tend to be the newer rides though and I suppose they have to pay their investment off some how. Don't forget, there are plenty of stalls to browse too.

over the years I have enjoyed many festivals in York…read more unfortunately today was not one of them. only a few displays in Parliament square. all the cafes full or not selling food the main A19 route in, had planned roadworks causing a 15 min outward journey to take 55mins just to get back to the designers centre car park York town parking charges ridiculous I will give it a miss in the future

Have to give this 5 because for a week in mid feb. York is invaded by Vikings. You see them sat on…read morethe pavement eating chips, pushing trolley in the supermarket and downing a pint in the pub. The Festival sees hundreds of Vikings descend on the city and demonstrate battle-drills and training routines. The city is also treated to a range of public events including lectures, arts & crafts, encampments, river events, saga-telling, and full-scale battle re-enactments. There are British Viking re-enactment groups (I am an honorary Vikeskill in battle..sword/longbow) and Scandinavians. By Cliffords Tower battles are fought once more. There are longboat races on the River Ouse and it all culminates on the last night in a brilliant firework display that follows an umganger (forgive my spelling if it is wrong) a ceremony for the dead by torchlight procession and the burning of a Viking ship (of the dead). The battles at Cliffords Tower grounds attract too thick a crowd to see if you are not there first. Last time I went it was incredibly windy. The Viking chief stood atop a tower and fired a flaming arrow at the ship. The wind took it..several more failed. One hit the sail..a cheer went up then it fell into the river..wahhhhhhhhhhh from the audience. Suddenly a war cry went up from maybe 50 warriors. They ran through the crowd to the river bank. 50 flaming arrows went off and the ship began to burn! Riotous cheering! Wrap up warm, especially kiddies, as it can be very cold at night.

You know, it was said that his little brother Joaquin, was the thorn in River's Side. I don't think…read morethat's fair, especially since Joaquin became something of a Phoenix from the flames after River's death. What I want to know is, in the Sahara, where there is no water, where do all the Rivers Hide? First-Hand Experience: More info about my personal experience at this stadium - I love the Riverside. In 2004 when I was touring the UK, I visited for the first time and was utterly impressed even though it was located on a building site. I went back in 2005 and ate a Parmo while sitting on the steps of the stadium (I'm not kidding). I like it better than Sunderland's Stadium Of Light, believe it or not. Then I finally was able to watch a match here in 2011, and what a game it was. High-scoring and a really loud, intense crowd. I've seen Boro play away, but their fans really get behind them at home, unlike most other clubs, and The Riverside might be one of the 10 places I'd most like to go back and see another game - asap - in the UK. I've been to most UK & US stadiums, due to lifelong obsessions with travel, sport & especially footy (soccer to Americans). Born & raised in England, I followed Oxford United (hometown team) to stadia all over the country at away games, and later Liverpool (fave team) around. Every stadium review - like all my reviews - are from first-hand personal experience, usually from several visits. In 2011, I was on music tour in the UK, and visited most stadiums for fun in my spare time. As recently as Fall 2014, when I was "stuck" in UK for 3 months, I went to hundreds yet again while travelling. I have pictures of me at most, which I'll post later. Also, when back in UK I'll take more pix, and add more stadia! *** return to regular review *** This is one of Britain's best stadiums. It's stunning, red, grand, and wonderful. It's surrounded by a building site and an industrial sludge river and factory upon factory, but that almost adds to its charm. Young kids play in the industrial wasteland around the stadium and pretend they are Gaizka Mendieta. This was a great Prem stadium and will be again someday soon. They even incorporated part of the old stadium into the new, with the gates of Ayresome Park. Middlesbrough is the team that plays here, and it has hosted UEFA Cup Semi Finals among other things. In person, it's one of the loveliest stadiums I've been to. It can hold 35k, and England have played here before. That was the only time the stadium ever sold out. 2003, England 2, Slovakia 1.

Great place to see magnificent football with great atmosphere in the west stand. Sounds class from…read moreoutside cant afford a ticket but still know grant leadbitters dog.