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Created on 08 February 2012

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  • 1 Ether Mar - Apr 2012 (annual) in Southbank Centre Metal Machine Trio. Credit Amy-Beth McNeely. Courtesy of Southbank Centre Music & Nightlife

    Ether is the Southbank Centre's annual musical festival of innovation, art, technology and cross-arts experimentation. The event showcases a plethora of musical pioneers, innovators, experimenters and icons, spanning a variety of genres from rock to rap.

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  • 2 Sealife London Aquarium All year round in London Sharks in the massive Pacific tank at the London Sea Life Aquarium. Courtesy of London Sea Life Aquarium Kids & Family

    Take a dive two floors down under London's County Hall to watch sharks, turtles and coral fish in their natural habitats at the London Sea Life Aquarium. You can even touch rays and feel their distinctive dentricles.

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  • 3 Bingo 16 Feb - 31 Mar 2012; not Sun in Young Vic Patrick Stewart as Shakespeare in Edward Bond's Bingo at the Young Vic Arts

    Patrick Stewart returns to London theatreland not to play in Shakespeare, but actually star as Shakespeare in Edward Bond's Bingo at the Young Vic.  Angus Jackson's Young Vic co-production received rave reviews at Chichester Festival Theatre's Minerva Studios in 2010.

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  • 4 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard All year round in Portsmouth HMS Victory in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Courtesy of Portsmouth Tourism Festivals & Heritage

    Portsmouth Historic Dockyard houses some of the city's principal attractions, including HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, the Royal Naval Museum, Action Stations, the Mary Rose and Dockyard Apprentice. Visit individual attractions or take a guided tour round the harbour.

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  • 5 Port Eliot Festival Jul 2012 (annual) in Port Eliot Estate Port Eliot House and grounds during the festival. Photo by Bill Bradshaw Arts

    Dubbed "Glastonbury for books", the Port Eliot Festival in St Germans has everything from cabaret performances, film screenings and art showings to poetry slams, engaging literary discussions, artistic workshops and a host of fun activities to amuse the kids.

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  • 6 Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival Sep 2012 (annual) in Brighton Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival Lifestyle

    The Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival celebrates the best of food and drink in Sussex. Local delicacies are the star of the show, with special events taking place across Brighton and Hove including markets, demonstrations and competitions.

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  • 7 Fantabulous Christmas Dec 2012 (annual) in Bristol Zoo Gardens Festivals & Heritage

    Anywhere with reindeer has a headstart on festive celebrations, so Bristol Zoo Gardens is just the place to spend a Fantabulous Christmas! For two days, entertainers, bands, storytellers and Santa himself are on hand to ensure everyone feels some Christmas cheer.

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  • 8 BIG Sheep Grand National 13/01/2012 - 14/07/2012 in Bideford BIG Sheep Grand National Weird & Wonderful

    A highlight in our sheep race calendar. While many racers are competing in the British Grand National our favourite competiters; Red Ram, Wooly Jumper and Little Pullover to name a few will be battling out for the 2009 Practical Cup. The 6 sheep and their jockeys have been in secret training for almost six months and the Sheepstakes promises to have all the pace, excitment and adrenaline rush watching the Grand National live!

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  • 9 Lewes Bonfire Night Celebrations Nov 2012 (annual) in Lewes Lewes Bonfire Celebrations. Courtesy of Lewes Tourist Board Weird & Wonderful

    Lewes' famous celebrations of 1605's gunpowder plot downfall are unrivalled across England. Its raucous parade winds through steep, cobbled streets with colourful costumes, flaming torches and ear-splitting bangers. The smoke-filled air is full of shouts and beating drums.

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  • 10 Guanabara Samba Club All year round in London Crazy nights at Guanabara, London. © Guanabara Music & Nightlife

    The emphasis is firmly on fun at this late-night, authentic Brazilian bar near Covent Garden. Immerse yourself in samba beats and dance with a friendly mixed crowd, fuelled by great value cocktails and delicious food.

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  • 11 Wireless Festival Jul 2012 (annual) in Hyde Park Jay-Z. Courtesy of Atlantic Records UK Music & Nightlife

    The Wireless Festival in London's Hyde Park is another of the capital's addictive outdoor summer festivals with a top line-up of international performers. There is also a market, side shows and chillout zones.

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