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Welcome to Campsite Finder Online Shows, Events and Festivals page. We have one of the most comprehensive pages of shows, events and eestivals.
So whilst holidaying in any given area why not see if there is a Show, Festival or Event that is worth a visit.
Some shows like the VW Shows, Caravan and Camping Shows may offer camping on site which can be useful. Please check though, if disabled, that there are facilities to accommodate your needs.
A handful of shows are held on campsites but the majority are at show grounds so although toilets are catered for not always are there washing facilities available. For a weekend this is bearable but for any longer this could prove tiresome.
If this is the case we have an endless supply of parks to choose from - try using the radius search to narrow down your closest caravan park or campsite to your Show, Festival or Event.
Festivals
The music festivals like the V Festival and the Big Chill are great to visit for the younger generation but can also be fun if older please remember though that limited amenities are normally available at the music festivals and it can be rather cramped.
There are the jazz festivals like Jazz in the Park held in Bude that offer a great way of relaxing over a weekend. Many street festivals happen throughout the summer. Agreat one in Herefordshire is the Bromyard Gala held in July and in Newent the Newent Onion Fair held in September both are worth a visit.
Shows
There are some great shows to visit the VW Campervan shows like The Mighty Dubfest, Bus Type held at Oswestry at the beginning of the year and many more to choose from. They really are so much fun and being VW enthusiast ourselves we know these events are friendly and welcoming not just to VW owners but everyone alike.
Events
An event is normally something happening in the area like Steam Extravaganza, Cotswold, Gloucestershire or on a particular campsite for the weekend
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Shows, Events and Festivals for Holidaymakers
Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey EN9 2EF
An action filled half term packed with baaarilliant goings on. Come and see our wooly friends have their annual haircut and learn all about what can be done with wool.
Please visit the A Sheep-tastic Time website for more information.
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Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TT
Gather your shipmates and climb aboard the Spinnaker Tower this May half term for pirate themed family fun set 100 metres above Portsmouth Harbour. Visitors can explore the harbour with the ‘High Spy’ ship finder, experience the open-air Sky Deck and dare to walk on air across the glass floor plank!
Visitors can also enjoy the chance to try out the brand new i-VIEW experience at Spinnaker Tower. The interactive touch screens are set to provide an innovative and exciting way for visitors to interpret the breathtaking views on offer. The new product developments will also enable visitors to learn about the 1700 years of history encapsulated in the stunning panoramic scenes.
Adult: £8.55, Child: £6.75, Concession: £7.55
Please visit the Pirates Ahoy! website for more information.
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Lee Valley Riding Centre, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL
Come and see our regular riders compete in jumping and showing classes on horses and ponies throughout the day.
Call 020 8556 2629 for more information.
Please visit the Riding Centre Customer Show website for more information.
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Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Meridian Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR
This holiday course offers budding athletes of 8 - 12 years expert tuition in a range of athletics skills. Run over a series of days the camps give pupils the chance to test and improve their skills in all of the different athletics disciplines from hurdles to high jumps, sprints to javelin.
A three day course is also available for 6 - 8 years on Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 May from 14:30 - 17:00.
To book a place call 020 8344 7230 or download an application form here.
Please visit the Star Track website for more information.
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Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey EN9 2EF
Timmy from Timmy Time will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day, when he spends the day at the farms.
There's also the usual fun to enjoy. Meet the farm animals and make
friends with cuddly sheep, giant rabbits, rare breed pigs, long-necked llamas and a loveable meerkat family. Our indoor and outdoor play areas are great to run around and explore and the tractor and trailer ride to our dairy farm just adds that little bit more to a farm-tastic day out!
Please visit the Timmy Time website for more information.
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Glenlough Campsite Marquee Union Mills Nr Douglas I.O.M
live band FIREBALL performing at the campsite marquee on mad sunday,great classic rock band,inc ac/dc set as well as other songs from zz top,thin lizzy,free,bad co,zepplin,and other classics.free entry.
Please visit the Isle Of Man TT website for more information.
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Broxbourne Riverside Moorings, Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6LX
Enjoy a relaxing cruise complete with a cream tea aboard the Lady of Lee Valley. Our Ranger will then take you on a short guided walk in River Lee Country Park around Seventy Acres Lake to discover the wildlife and flora and fauna before returning along the river.
Booking is required for this event as places are limited. Please contact Lee Valley Boat Centre on 01992 462 085 or visit the website for more information and to book.
Please visit the Lakeside Walk Cruise website for more information.
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Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey EN9 2EF
Join us at our working and arable farm to learn all about modern day farming and help us to celebrate Open Farm Sunday. There'll be tours, tractors and hands on activity, plus enjoy all of the usual farm fun!
Please visit the Petunia's Pick - It's a Farmer's Life website for more information.
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Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG
Join us for the first of two laid back summer evenings enjoying music in the beautiful surrounds of Myddelton House Gardens. Prepare to be wowed by The Miles Davis Project Band who will feature famous pieces from the trumpeting legend.
Bring a picnic, a rug and a bottle of wine!
Booking is required for this event. Please call the Information Service on 08456 770 600 for more information and to book.
Book both music events for adults £13, concessions £10 (the second Music at Myddelton - Songs from the Shows is on Sunday 21 July).
Please visit the Music at Myddelton - Jazz, The Miles Davis Project Band website for more information.
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River Lee Country Park, Showground site, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abeby, Essex EN9 1AB
oin us for the annual 10k and Fun Run taking place in Lee Valley Regional Park.
It's an event the whole family can get involved in and enjoy. All ages and abilities are welcome to race the scenic, traffic free pathways of River Lee Country Park.
Why not challenge yourself to a 10k or come for a jog with the entire family!
Please visit the Lee Valley 10k and Family Fun Run website for more information.
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Three Mills Green, Three Mills Lane, Bromley by Bow, London E3 3DU
Help us undertake our annual management to improve the meadows on Three Mills Green and collect seeds from the meadow to grow at home.
Please visit the Giant Haystacks website for more information.
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Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG
Join us for the second of our two laid back summer evening concerts in Myddelton House Gardens. Kick back and enjoy delightful music from well-loved shows in splendid surroundings.
Why not bring a picnic, a rug and a bottle of wine!
Booking is required for this event as spaces are limited. Please call the Information Service on 08456 770 600 for more information and to book.
Book both music events for adults £13, concessions £10 (Music at Myddelton - Jazz is on Sunday 23 June).
Please visit the Music at Myddelton - Songs from the shows website for more information.
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Lowalnd Games, Muchelney
Traditional fun and games on and around the river, raft racing, river it a knock out, mud wrestling and much much more
Please visit the Lowland Games website for more information.
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WaterWorks, Lammas Road, off Lea Bridge Road, Leyton E10 7QB
Join us for a fun packed family show based on the Lewis Carroll classic in the natural surroundings of WaterWorks Nature Reserve:
Bring a picnic and a rug, sit back and enjoy!
Booking is required for this event. To book tickets visit dot-productions.co.uk, call 0843 208 0628 or visit the WaterWorks Visitor Centre
Please visit the Finding Alice - Outdoor Theatre website for more information.
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Lee Valley Riding Centre, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL
Horseball is an exciting equestrian sport, similar to basketball but on horseback.
Join us at the centre to watch the Great Britain and France team battle it out as well as junior and novice teams.
Spectators are welcome to watch and take a look around our stables.
For more information on Horseball please visit the British Horseball Associations website.
Please visit the International Horseball Competition website for more information.
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starting at Old Mill & Meadows car park, Station road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6LX
This 15 mile circular guided cycle ride is suitable for all the family. We'll pedal at a leisurely pace through the beautiful River Lee Country Park, taking in picturesque views of the lakes and rivers.
There'll be a stop for lunch in either Lee Valley Park Farms cafe or you can bring your own picnic.
Please bring a puncture repair kit with you if you have one.
Booking is required for this event as spaces are limited. Please contact the Information Service on 08456 770 600 for more information and to book.
Please visit the Family Cycle Ride website for more information.
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Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Meridian Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR
This holiday course offers budding athletes of 8 - 12 years expert tuition in a range of athletics skills. Run over a series of days the camps give pupils the chance to test and improve their skills in all of the different athletics disciplines from hurdles to high jumps, sprints to javelin.
A three day course is also available for 6 - 8 years on Monday 29 to Wednesday 31 July from 14:30 - 17:00.
Booking is required for the course. To book a place call 020 8344 7230 or download an application form from the website.
Please visit the Star Track website for more information.
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Waltham Abbey Gardens, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1XQ
Take part in a host of free activities including pond dipping, natural arts and crafts, treasure trail, dragonfly hunts, meet the bees, bat and owls and much much more!
Why not bring a picnic and make the most of the day in Waltham Abbey Gardens.
Please visit the Wild About Wetlands website for more information.
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Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey EN9 2EF
Peppa Pig will be making appearances at intervals thoughout the day - don't miss the opportunity to come and see her!
There's also the usual fun to enjoy. Meet the farm animals and make friends with cuddly sheep, giant rabbits, rare breed pigs, long-necked llamas and a loveable meerkat family. Our indoor and outdoor play areas are great to run around and explore and the tractor and trailer ride to our dairy farm just adds that little bit more to a farm-tastic day out!
Please visit the Peppa Pig at Lee Valley Park Farms website for more information.
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Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Meridian Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR
These week-long holiday courses offer budding athletes of 8 - 12 years expert tuition in a range of athletics skills. Run over a series of days the camps give pupils the chance to test and improve their skills in all of the different athletics disciplines from hurdles to high jumps, sprints to javelin.
A three day course is also available for 6 - 8 years on from 14:30 - 17:00.
Booking is required for this event. To book a place call 020 8344 7230 or download an application form from the website.
Please visit the Star Track website for more information.
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Broxbourne Riverside Moorings, Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6LX
Come and join us for our ‘I ♥ Mammals Boat’ and learn all about some of the many mammals in Lee Valley Regional Park, including which three are protected.
If you would like to know more about our magnificent mammals then come and join the Youth & Schools Service on a one hour canal boat ride along the River Lee Navigation and including an hour of activities on land to discover all about mammals. Includes games, quizzes and arts and craft activities.
Land activities will be a 5-10 minute, relatively level surface, walk from/to the boat collection/departure point and will include walking through a car park.
Booking is required for this event as places are limited. Please contact Lee Valley Boat centre on 01992 462 085 for more information and to book.
Please visit the I love Mammals Boat website for more information.
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Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey EN9 2EF
Join Petunia today as Tropical Inc bring down some very special exotic friends to the farms. Come and have a closer look and find out about a variety of friendly African animals. If that isn't enough fun you can top it all off with a bounce on our giant jumping pillow or a slide down our toboggan run!
Please visit the Petunia's Pick - African Antics website for more information.
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Thorney Lakes, Muchelney
An open air concert, bring a picnic, something to sit on and enjoy some stunning live music as the sun sets. This is a charity event.
Please visit the Music by the Lakes website for more information.
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WaterWorks, Lammas Road, off Lea Bridge Road, Leyton E10 7QB
Come along for a survival evening on WaterWorks Nature Reserve. Learn skills such as gathering, cooking and building shelters.
Children must be aged eight years or over and must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking is required for this event as spaces are limited. Call 020 8988 7566 to book your place.
Please visit the Survival Skills website for more information.
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Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey EN9 2EF
Join Petunia Pig on her holidays today as the best of the British beach holiday comes to the farms.
Enjoy donkey rides, Punch and Judy shows, deckchairs and the essential sandcastle competition, plus all of the usual farm fun!
Please visit the Petunia's Pick - Oh I do Like to be Beside the Seaside website for more information.
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Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey EN9 2EF
Join Petunia Pig and see how nature and farming work together to protect the countryside.
Enjoy minibeast hunting and get up close to owls, bees and more!
Please visit the Petunia's Pick - Love British Nature Day website for more information.
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WaterWorks, Lammas Road, off Lea Bridge Road, Leyton E10 7QB
Find out what creatures come out after dark. Join us for a walk around the filter beds to see what night time animals can be found and learn about how best to find them.
A cup of hot chocolate is included!
Booking is required for this event as spaces are limited. Call 020 8988 7566 to book your place.
Please visit the Nocturnal Night website for more information.
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Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex
Back 'n Time is a festival within a festival. Campers get the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular England's Medieval Festival during the day, and in the evening the performances continue for all Back 'n Time campers. In total the entertainment for Back 'n Time campers, is from 10am to 11pm daily.
Please visit the Back 'N Time Festival website for more information.
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Three Mills Green, Three Mills Lane, Bromley by Bow, London E3 3DU
Help us prepare the wildlife area for bulb and tree planting in the autumn. This will include vegetation and general clearance as well as installing bat and bird boxes.
Please visit the Mills and Wildlife Boon website for more information.
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Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex
Held annually since 1992 over the three days of the August Bank Holiday Weekend, England's Medieval Festival at Herstmonceux Castle is Britain's largest and most magnificant celebration of the colourful Middle Ages.
Please visit the England's Medieval Festival website for more information.
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River Lee Country Park, Showground site, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1AB
This new and exciting event to Lee Valley has been inspired by the success of the London 2012 Olympic Games and will showcase Britain’s great outdoors, and how to access and enjoy it.
The show will provide hands-on experiences ranging from kayak and canoe taster sessions to dinghy and windsurfing introductory lessons to canal boat trips.
Those who prefer land-based activities are set to enjoy a selection of countryside walking, cycling and running activities set among the 1,000 acres of parkland, featuring nature trails, wildlife watching and towpath excursions.
As well as expert tuition and advice, visitors will also be able to enjoy a comprehensive programme of entertainment, featuring live bands, traditional fairground, craft market and fine food fair. A wide range of exhibitors will offer outdoor activity, leisure and camping equipment, clothing and associated products. Novice and experienced campers and caravanners can pitch onsite to enjoy a full weekend of healthy outdoor inspiration.
Set in the picturesque River Lee Country Park and neighbouring the Lee Valley White Water Centre, there’s really no better place to get motivated and active in 2013.
For more information, directions and to book your ticket visit wwoutdoorshow.com
Please visit the The Outdoor Leisure Show website for more information.
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Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey EN9 2EF
Join Petunia Pig today as Tropical Inc are back again with some more special exotic friends.
Take your chance to get up close to North and South American animals (no crocodiles!) and find out hoe the animals are linked to the different cultures in each continent.
Please visit the Petunia's Pick - American Antics website for more information.
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Broxbourne Riverside Moorings, Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6LX
Crawl Aboard! Come and join us for our minibeast boat trip, keep your eyes peeled for any flying insects and learn all about the many Lee Valley invertebrates. During your time on land help us explore the creepy crawlies natural habitat and even go on your own hunt for a close up view of our marvellous minibeasts. From dancing dragonflies to ants, beetles to wriggly worms help us uncover the various minibeasts in the Lee Valley Regional Park.
If you would like to know more about our interesting insects then come and join the Youth & Schools Service on a one hour canal boat ride along the River Lee Navigation and including an hour of activities on land to discover all about minibeasts. Includes games, bug hunts and arts and craft activities.
Booking is required for this event as places are limited. Please contact Lee Valley Boat Centre on 01992 462 085 for more information and to book.
Please visit the I love Minibeasts Boat website for more information.
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River Lee Country Park, Showground site, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1AB
The Big Fun Run is a series of family friendly untimed 5k runs within picturesque park settings throughout the UK. Why not bring along the family and Run for fitness. Run for Charity. Run for Fun. Just Run!
Booking is required for this event. Enter online at bigfunrun.com
Please visit the Big Fun Run website for more information.
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Lee Valley Riding Centre, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL
Spectators are welcome to come and see Lee Valley Riding Centre's customers compete in jumping and showing classes on horses and ponies throughout the day.
Call 020 8556 2629 for more information.
Please visit the Riding Centre Customer Show website for more information.
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Leyton Marsh, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton E10 7QL
The countryside comes to town!
This family friendly event, bringing the countryside into London, has something for all ages and all interests.
The weekend is packed full of arena displays, falconry, sheep dogs and ferret racing and the infamous dancing sheep show. There’s also a range of traditional countryside activities to come and try including willow weaving, corndolly making and wood turning or if you just want to watch, you can marvel at the chainsaw sculptures and the blacksmith demonstrating their trades.
There’s animals galore too! From the more traditional farm animals of sheep, goats, ponies and calves, we’ve also got some smaller animals for you to have a hold of including rabbits, guinea pigs and tortoises. We’ve got some shy and unusual visitors including bats and otters and some critters from foreign places too!
The whole family can get busy with a range of activities including flower pot owl making, apple pressing, the mini-beast challenge, planting tree seeds and dragonfly making.
Make sure you pop into see many of the local wildlife groups and organisations who can tell you all about their work in and around the Lee Valley.
If you need to take a break, then why not grab something to eat from our onsite caterers and pull up a straw bale for a well deserved rest.
Please see our ‘How to find us’ page for directions, transport links and parking information.
We’ve moved back to the original site this year - Leyton Marsh!
We look forward to seeing you when the countryside comes to town!
Please visit the Countryside Live website for more information.
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