8 things to do this Bank Holiday in the East Midlands
Great food and drink festival
Date: Saturday 28th May – Monday 30th May
Location: Nottingham Castle, Nottinghamshire
Returning to Nottingham Castle after last year’s hugely successful debut year, there is set to be a fabulous array of food and drinks and cookery demos from top chefs. Tom Kerridge, Nadiya Hussain and Rustie Lee have already confirmed for the event.
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Latin Party Night
Date: 8pm – 1am Saturday 28th May
Location: South Holland Centre, Lincolnshire
Get in touch with your inner Latino and dance the night away at Lincolnshire’s Salsa Latin Party Night.
At 8pm a dance professional will show you all the moves and later in the evening you can watch Leandro Charanga from Havana and his special guests perform a Latin show.
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Ashby Arts Festival
Ashby Arts Festival
Date: Friday 27th May – Monday 30th May
Location: North Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
This year’s annual arts festival will feature local artists, musicians, song writers, poets, performers and story tellers. The festival links amateurs and professionals, the commercial and the public sectors together through public displays of drama performances, street theatre, music, poetry, workshops, arts and photography competition.
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Derby’s German Bierfest
Date: Thursday 26th May – Sunday 29th May
Location: Market place, Derby
Over four days experience derby’s own German beer festival with wooden huts selling everything from Bratwurst to authentic German Products. Enjoy a glass of German sparkling wine or a stein of handmade German beer this Bank holiday at Market Place Derby.
You don’t have to leave the kids at home either as the festival will host traditional German activities for children too.
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Crick Boat Show
Crick Boat show
Date: 10am-6pm Saturday 28th May – Monday 30th May
Location: Crick Marina, West Haddon Road, Northamptonshire
The 2016 Crick Boat Show, Britain’s biggest inland waterways festival is to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of James Brindley, popularly honoured as Britain’s first great canal builder, and for the first time ever all children can visit any show day for free.
The Crick Boat show offers a fantastic day out for all the family with dozens of boats to look round, boat handling sessions, free boat trips, live music, children’s activities, a real ale marquee and a large variety of food and drink stalls.
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Africa Day Celebrations
Date: 7pm – 12am Saturday 28th May
Location: Cripps recreation centre and social club, Northampton
Set to be an evening of African entertainment, song, dance, food and fashion. There will also be guest speakers, all for £10 per ticket.
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Visit the ghost capital of Britain
Date: Saturdays 11am-3pm
Location: Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate, Derby
If you fancy something a bit different this weekend, why not go for a ghost walk or a paranormal investigation in the UK’s ghost capital. Derby Gaol is a working museum reportedly haunted by the ghosts of those executed in the dungeons. Overnight vigils are also available if you’re particularly brave!
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The ultimate VIP World Superbike Experience
Date: Saturday 28th May – Sunday 29th May
Location: Donnington Racing Circuit
Visiting Donnington Grand Prix is a must for motor enthusiasts, especially this bank holiday weekend. Experience the thrill of World Class Superbike racing at its best, from some of the best views in the house. You will also receive a two course buffet lunch, complimentary drinks and afternoon tea.
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