Do you want to pick up a new hobby this year or just go to something a little different? We've highlighted some of the best events taking place that we think you will love. From food events to patchwork and quilting, gardening to home interiors, there’s something for everyone! Try something new and get booking...
Classic Motor Show
When? 10 - 12 November
Where? NEC, Birmingham
The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show is the UK’s biggest and best classic car show and is taking place this year at the NEC, Birmingham in November. Experience 1,000 classic cars on display, 300 classic car clubs, 350 exhibitors and traders, the Classic Motorbike Showcase, and much more! If you are a fan of classic vehicles or are generally interested in all things motor related, then don’t miss out.
Eat & Drink Festival
When? 26 - 29 May
Where? SEC Centre, Glasgow
Indulge in a day of heavenly delights that’s right up your street at the Eat & Drink Festival this May. Packed full of live demonstrations from popular expert chefs, awesome street food, cocktail artistry, and more! You can tuck into free samples, and tasty tipples from the Champagne Bar, or grab a bite from a myriad of mouth-watering vendors who will tempt you with dishes from around the world – mmmm!
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Festival of Quilts
When? 3 - 6 August
Where? NEC, Birmingham
Europe’s leading patchwork and quilting event will celebrate its 20th Birthday this year, with an unmissable line-up of features that include special guest appearances, exciting new competition categories, celebration galleries, and exhibitions, the Festival’s biggest-ever workshop and talks program, and a party! Expect to be wowed by the exquisite Textile Galleries on display, shop from hundreds of patchwork and quilting brands, learn a new skill in a workshop, or enter Europe’s largest quilt competition with a prize pool of £35,000.
BBC Gardeners' World Live
When? 15-18 June
Where? NEC, Birmingham
Get your garden summer-ready, whilst enjoying a fantastic day out with friends and family. Highlights of the Show this year include: The Gardeners’ World TV presenters show you ‘what to do now’ in the BBC Gardeners’ World Live Theatre†, be inspired to create an indoor jungle at the House Plant Hub, with talks, a stylish room-set display, and house plant market, find an abundance of gardening inspiration with Show Gardens and Beautiful Borders. Don’t miss the headline Show Garden ‘A Garden Fit for a King’, celebrating HRH King Charles III’s passion for gardening.
BBC Good Food Show Summer
When? 15- 18 June
Where? NEC, Birmingham
From fresh talent and culinary expertise to sensational new recipes in the Summer Kitchen, brand-new tasting sessions, and producers to shop from, there is plenty landing at the BBC Good Food Show Summer, to make it the most delicious show yet! Ainsley Harriott will be back on the Big Kitchen Stage after his triumphant return in Winter 2022! Plus, there are more new faces on the free to attend, Summer Kitchen stage, including Michelin trained, TikTok Queen, Poppy O’Toole and newcomer Kwoklyn Wan, who will be inspiring us with his twists on Chinese cookery.
Hampton Court Food Festival
When? 26 - 28 August
Where? Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace Food Festival is the perfect place to discover hand-picked artisan producers, graze your way through the day on delicious street food, and pick up tasty treats to take home for foodie friends. Plus, sit back, relax, and enjoy the stunning East Gardens with a drink in hand from one of our boutique drink companies, whilst the little ones enjoy face painting, garden games and so much more.
Ideal Home Show
When? 26-29 May
Where? SEC, Glasgow
The greatest home and garden show is returning to Scotland, and it’s set to be the best yet, with new feature areas packed with ideas and hundreds of brands!
The exhibition promises to deliver four fun-filled days with celebrity expert guests, free live talks, and a full life-sized home and garden show, which will descend on Glasgow’s major events venue, SEC.
London Concours
When? 6 - 8 June
Where? The Honourable Artillery Company, London
The London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, is a luxurious automotive garden party hosted right in the heart of the City of London. This hugely exciting automobile extravaganza will see 80 of the world’s most precious cars gather including a ferocious collection of horsepower arranged in specially curated and themed displays chosen by the London Concours Steering Committee. Offering entertainment on the lawns, beautiful retail chalets with luxury brands and artisan goods, and a delicious selection of food and beverages to match.
New Designers
When? 28 June - 1 July | 5 - 8 July
Where? Business Design Centre, London
New Designers is the longest running and leading graduate design showcase in the country. This year is the 38th edition and will bring together 200 flagship university design courses showcasing 3,000 of the country’s top design students. New Designers connects rising designers with the industry and general public for two weeks of creative exchange and collaboration. See incredible new work from all corners of design including fashion, furniture, jewellery, industrial design, graphic design and so much more. Discover the future of design at New Designers 2023.
The Knitting and Stitching Show
When? 5-8 October, London | 16-19 November, Harrogate
Where? London & Harrogate
Get ready to be bursting at the seams with inspiration at The Knitting & Stitching Shows in London and Harrogate! Discover the unique combination of shopping, learning, and inspiration, all under one roof! Explore a diverse range of exhibitors, hundreds of hands-on workshops, and professionally curated Textile Galleries from world-renowned artists and groups. Tickets on sale soon, find out more information and register your interest here:
The National Cycling Show
When? 17 - 18 June
Where? NEC, Birmingham
The National Cycling Show is an immersive retail experience enabling consumers to try and buy everything from bikes to accessories. The show aims to attract new audiences and show that there is a bike for everyone. This arena allows all levels and disciplines to purchase exactly what they need to achieve their cycling goals. There will be a wide range of speakers and celebrities as part of an unmissable programme of live events including names like Chris Hoy, Ed Clancy, Kriss Kyle & more.
The Great Holiday Home Show
When? 8 -10 September 2023
Where? Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
Come and enjoy a day out at the biggest outdoor holiday home show in the UK this September at the Great Yorkshire showground! It is the perfect place to browse all the latest models, accessories, and more so you can choose your perfect home from home. Enjoy lots of entertainment, a cookery theatre, the lifestyle stage to inspire you, magnificent music, delicious food and drink, and more. Children under 16 also go free! Book now.
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