Rising once again like a phoenix from the ashes, GuilFest, The UK's No.1 family festival returns to its spiritual home - the idyllic grounds of Stoke Park on July 18th/19th/20th 2014. The public have spoken, and after a year without their favourite festival they have bombarded Guildford Borough Council in their droves with requests for its rightful return.
Central London attraction, Ripley's Believe It or Not! London, known for its bizarre artefacts and interactive experiences, is set to launch the world's first 500ft spherical restaurant, the 'London Eyeball'. Following the recent news about the planned redevelopment of the Trocadero, Ripley's Believe It or Not! London plans to build the restaurant on the top of the existing attraction, located at 1 Piccadilly Circus. Construction is due to start later in the month for launch in time for summer 2015.
As April brings springtime and sunshine, it's time to focus on fresh food and sustainable produce. The Easter Sunday roast gets an eco twist at the Green House Hotel, where to new relaxed dining Arbor Restaurant is at the forefront of Bournemouth's foodie revolution. The relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff are complemented on Sunday by live jazz. It's well located, three minutes walk from the beach, so you can start the day with papers in the bar, enjoy a sumptuous Easter lunch, then finish with a walk on the beautiful East Cliff.
The Man has done it again. Not long after the launch of his new chocolate shop in Heal's Tottenham Court Road, Paul A Young has found the time to create his chocolate inspired afternoon tea - and invited us along to sample the magic. Working with Nigel Boschetti, executive chef at Grosvenor House, Paul has blended in his own personality to create an afternoon tea worth taking a whole day off for.
Love Food Festival will be helping spring flourish into summer with its first outing to the beautiful Dyrham Park of the year. Visitors are encouraged to celebrate the great outdoors as flowers bloom, vegetables grow and the temperature rises. Adults and children alike will have the opportunity to cook, eat and grow, all in the beautiful grounds of this 17th Century mansion. Activities will run in partnership with the National Trust's '50 things to do before you're 11 ¾' so that children can tick something off their list.
The North East's historical connection with the development of the railways is about to be celebrated in a unique fashion, as part of a major food festival. The Distinctly Delicious - Darlington Festival of Food is taking place from the 24th - 26th May 2014, with a full programme of imaginative and exciting activities. And the grand finale of the three day event will culminate in the Locomotion Cake Parade, recreating in cake the 32 carriages which were pulled on that world-first journey made by the Locomotion steam train back in 1825.
