Events

Slow Food Market

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The UK’s first regular Slow Food market has become a monthly treat for lovers of real food. Slow Food embraces the theory of good food production.

The Brunel Tour

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This unique behind-the-scenes tour reveals the hidden depths of the Old Bristol Station, an architectural landmark designed and built by the industrious Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Bristol's original station is located next to the current main station at Temple Meads and is the world's oldest surviving purpose-built railway terminus, pre-dating London Paddington by over a decade. Completed in 1841, it was regarded as a 'wonder of the Victorian Age'. It finally closed in 1965 and is now home to the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum.

Summer Plays in Killerton Garden

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Bring a picnic and enjoy outside theatre in the magical setting of Killerton garden.

Sleeping Beauty - Saturday 26th July at 7pm.

West of England Steam Rally

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West of England Steam Rally, The largest steam rally in the South West. A great day out for all the family.

As well as the Engines The West of England Steam Engine Society rally provides a wide variety of entertainment each year. There is always some form of stage entertainment in the evenings, and children's entertainment, as well as the fun fair. The main attraction will appear in the main ring or the new rural ring.

Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta

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From 10th - 13th September 2008 Falmouth will be the host port for the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta. This special Tall Ships Race is the centre-piece marking the 500th anniversary of the founding of the port of Funchal in Madeira.

Falmouth is the Start Port for a special Tall Ships Race, with up to 30 of these magnificent vessels racing to the island of Madeira.