17 wooden barrels are coated in tar, set alight and carted shoulder-high through the streets of the town. Yes, on fire. It's been a tradition since 1605-ish and probably started to brace the town for the imminent invasion of the Spanish Armada.
Described as the one of the best family festivals in the UK with five music stages, seated theatre tent, childrens area, refreshments and craft stalls. See their Web site for tickets and line up.
A festival for VW lovers, with local traders, bands and entertainment in July.
Lots of classical performances throughout the year. Strong quartets, jazz singers, piano concertos, orchestras...
A tradition dating back to the 13th century when pennies were thrown from the Assembly Rooms and public houses into hoards of scrabbling children. In the olden days the pennies were thrown hot, much to the amusement of the local gentry who delighted in watching peasants buring their fingers. These days the coins are warm so you shouldn't need gloves!l
This is one of the largest one day shows of its kind and you will find plenty to see and do here including a showcase of local farming, crafts and rural skills and over 350 trade exhibitors.
A town pageant which dates back to1454 when the town was rid of naughty pixies. Today children from the local Scout and Guide movement dress up and re-enact events followed by a fete and firework display.
A week long event which has taken place every year since 1955 and promises to be a celebration of music, dance and song. The town's streets and venues come alive with festive atmosphere as holidaymakers and festival goers join in the fun.
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10 January 2011
17 wooden barrels are coated in tar, set alight and carted shoulder-high through the streets of the town. Yes, on fire. It's been a tradition since 1605-ish and probably started to brace the town for the imminent invasion of the Spanish Armada.
Described as the one of the best family festivals in the UK with five music stages, seated theatre tent, childrens area, refreshments and craft stalls. See their Web site for tickets and line up.
A festival for VW lovers, with local traders, bands and entertainment in July.
Lots of classical performances throughout the year. Strong quartets, jazz singers, piano concertos, orchestras...
A tradition dating back to the 13th century when pennies were thrown from the Assembly Rooms and public houses into hoards of scrabbling children. In the olden days the pennies were thrown hot, much to the amusement of the local gentry who delighted in watching peasants buring their fingers. These days the coins are warm so you shouldn't need gloves!l
This is one of the largest one day shows of its kind and you will find plenty to see and do here including a showcase of local farming, crafts and rural skills and over 350 trade exhibitors.
A town pageant which dates back to1454 when the town was rid of naughty pixies. Today children from the local Scout and Guide movement dress up and re-enact events followed by a fete and firework display.
A week long event which has taken place every year since 1955 and promises to be a celebration of music, dance and song. The town's streets and venues come alive with festive atmosphere as holidaymakers and festival goers join in the fun.