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Created on 04 January 2012

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  • 1 Trooping the Colour Jun 2012 (annual) in Horse Guards Parade The Queen at the Trooping of the Colour. Crown Copyright, courtesy of Household Cavalry Festivals & Heritage

    Trooping the Colour is a quintessentially English experience of pomp and ceremony. A parade of the Massed Bands and Troops of the Foot Guards and Household Cavalry takes over Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's birthday.

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  • 2 The Festival Mar 2013 (annual) in Cheltenham Racecourse Hurdles action from Cheltenham, Courtesy of Cheltenham Racecourse Lifestyle

    The Festival at Cheltenham is the biggest event of the season. The 26 races offer one of the racing world's most generous prize funds and attract the finest horses from all over Britain, Ireland and France.

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  • 3 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 3 - 25 Aug 2012; not Sun (annual) in Edinburgh Castle Massed marching bands at the annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Courtesy of Edinburgh Military Tattoo Festivals & Heritage

    Against the spectacular backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo has been a must since its first outing in 1950. Its blend of military bands and displays, including an eclectic mix of international visitors, never fails to please.

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  • 4 Singin' in the Rain 4 Feb - 29 Sep 2012; not Sun in Palace Theatre Jonathan Church's Chichester production of Singin' in the Rain Arts

    Johnathan Church's Chichester Festival Theatre stage production of one of the best loved film musicals of all time, Singin' in the Rain, transfers to the West End. Dance superstar Adam Cooper stars as Don Lockwood at the Palace Theatre.

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  • 5 Madame Tussauds All year round in London Have a romantic date with George Clooney at Madame Tussauds, London. Courtesy of Madame Tussauds Science & Knowledge

    Madame Tussauds offers a unique opportunity to hang out with the wax counterparts of all the most famous stars of stage, screen and sport. Join politicians, religious leaders and a host of fictional and historical heroes and villains.

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  • 6 The Grand National 12 - 14 Apr 2012 (annual) in Aintree Racecourse The Grand National. Courtesy of Aintree Racecourse Sport & Outdoors

    The Grand National at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, the highlight of a three-day meeting, first took place in 1839. It is widely regarded as the greatest steeplechase in the world.

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  • 7 A Day at York Races 16 May - 12 Oct 2012 (annual) in York Racecourse Sport & Outdoors

    York Racecourse (aka The Knavesmire) hosts regular flat and National Hunt races from May to October. A day out here is a great excuse to dress up, have a flutter and generally enjoy yourself.

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  • 8 Harewood House All year round in Harewood House Harewood House, Leeds. Courtesy of the Harewood House Trust Festivals & Heritage

    Just beyond Alwoodley, on the edge of Leeds, Harewood House is a vast estate with a beautifully furnished 18th-century stately home, a superb art collection and fascinating exhibition on servant life. It's set in landscaped grounds perfect for country walks.

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  • 9 Blackpool Tower All year round in Promenade, Blackpool Blackpool Tower at night, Blackpool. Courtesy of Lancashire & Blackpool Tourist Board Kids & Family

    Inspired by the Eiffel Tower, Blackpool's well-loved landmark towers over the pleasure beach. The tower incorporates family attractions including the famous Ballroom, a circus and an aquarium. Lifts whiz passengers to the Tower Top every five minutes for stunning panoramic views.

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  • 10 Ghost Tours at Hampton Court Palace Oct 2012 - Mar 2013; Fri and Sun only (annual) in Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace Ghost Tour. Photo by Richard Lea-Hair, courtesy of Richard Lea-Hair and newsteam.co.uk Weird & Wonderful

    Stories of the strange goings-on throughout the centuries at Hampton Court Palace will raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Discover the palace's spooky secrets on this 90-minute ghost tour, held on Fridays and Sundays until spring.

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  • 11 Keswick Beer Festival Jun 2012 (annual) in Keswick Rugby Union Football Club Keswick Beer Festival, Keswick. Photo by Kevin Chalmers, courtesy of Keswick Beer Festival Lifestyle

    Held annually since 1997, the Keswick Beer Festival has rapidly become the largest in the north of England. Housed in extensive marquees at the Rugby Club, it offers real ales alongside bottled continental beers, wines and ciders.

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