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Torbay Christmas Carnival

21 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Torbay Christmas Carnival and Lights Switch On sees costumed participants and impressive floats leave Lymington Road car park to process through the streets. A Santa's Grotto provides even…

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Festival of Time and Space

26 Oct - 21 Nov 2009

The Festival of Time & Space brings together music and science as part of the International Year of Astronomy. Featuring performances and special talks, events take place at the Old Royal…

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Jonathan Dove & Alasdair Middleton's Swanhunter for Opera North. Image Elmwood, courtesy Opera North

Opera North: Swanhunter

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (various dates)

Following the astounding success of The Adventures of Pinocchio (now on DVD), Opera North again premières an opera by composer Jonathan Dove and librettist Alasdair Middleton. Swanhunter…

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Ride the 1420 steam engine to Totnes, Devon. Photo credit to South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

23 Mar - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Travel gently back in time on a Great Western Railway coach pulled by a steam engine, as you ride on the South Devon Railway between Totnes and Buckfastleigh.

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Doll at the London International Antique Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Teddy Bear Fair. Photo courtesy London International Antique Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Teddy Bear Fair

London International Antique Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Teddy Bear Fair

22 Nov 2009 (various dates)

Established for nearly 30 years, the London International Antique Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Teddy Bear Fair attracts collectors and dealers from around the world. Now taking place quarterly at…

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Disney on Ice Presents Christmas Wishes

17 - 22 Nov 2009

This latest Disney on Ice installment sees timeless Disney princesses take to the ice as they search for adventure and fulfilment. Classic characters featured include Ariel the mermaid…

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Head in the clouds

Kendal Mountain Festivals

18 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Ten thousand visitors attend events at the Kendal Mountain Festival every year. More than 50 screenings and lectures take place at the Brewery Arts Centre and other local venues. The Mountain…

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Alina Cojocaru as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Peter Wright's Royal Ballet production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Photo by Bill Cooper, courtesy of Royal Ballet

The Nutcracker

26 - 27 Nov 2009 (various dates)

No Christmas would be complete without Tchaikovsky's wonderful ballet The Nutcracker. The Royal Ballet revives Peter Wright's acclaimed production (after Lev Ivanov), featuring a rolling roll…

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Cinemagic World Screen Festival for Young People

12 - 27 Nov 2009 (annual)

Belfast's Cinemagic World Screen Festival for Young People is one of the world's leading film festivals for youngsters. Films for kids, by kids and judged by kids form this, the biggest event…

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Radiance: Glasgow Festival of Light

Nov 2009 (biennial)

Lose yourself in extravagant light displays and rediscover the beauty of central Glasgow's buildings during Radiance, Scotland's first major "Festival of Light".

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Jonathan Dove & Alasdair Middleton's Swanhunter for Opera North. Photo Neil Armstrong, courtesy Opera North

Opera North: Swanhunter

26 - 28 Nov 2009; not Fri

Following the astounding success of The Adventures of Pinocchio (now on DVD), Opera North again premières an opera by composer Jonathan Dove and librettist Alasdair Middleton. Swanhunter…

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Foyle Film Festival

20 - 28 Nov 2009 (annual)

During the annual Foyle Film Festival, Derry's cinemas offer ten days of premières, filmmaking workshops and masterclasses. The award categories are Best Feature, Best Irish Short, Best…

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Apples. Photo by Ben Evans, © Whatsonwhen

Aberdeen Country Fair

Nov 2009 (various dates)

Head down to Aberdeen's Belmont St and the Academy Shopping Centre for this monthly street market, where around 20,000 punters come to feast their eyes on local produce, delicacies and goodies.

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Dennis New World Fire Engine, 1939, in the Ipswich Transport Museum collection Photo © Ipswich Transport Museum collection

Ipswich Transport Museum

5 Apr - 29 Nov 2009; Sun only (annual)

Housed in a 1937 trolleybus depot, Ipswich Transport Museum has an extensive collection of local transport - either built in the area or used to transport its populace around. Visitors can…

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Victorian Festival of Christmas at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Photo courtesy Historic Dockyard

Victorian Festival of Christmas

27 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Victorian Festival of Christmas at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, first held in 2000, offers the chance to browse the festive stalls in the French market, admire the beautifully lit…

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London Children's Film Festival. Courtesy of Sarah Harvey Publicity

London Children's Film Festival

21 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

The annual London Children's Film Festival presents movies from around the world at cinemas across the capital, with the Barbican Centre as the main venue. The ruthless jury comprises kids…

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Birmingham International Tattoo

28 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Birmingham International Tattoo at the National Indoor Arena presents massed bands, pipers, dancers, gymnasts and even a dog display team. With more than 1000 international participants…

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Diana Thater, gorillagorillagorilla, (2009) Production Stills. Courtesy of the Natural History Museum

After Darwin: Contemporary Expressions

26 Jun - 29 Nov 2009

See the works of artists and writers inspired by Charles Darwin's book, The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, at London's Natural History Museum. It explores Darwin's theory that…

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Disney on Ice Presents Christmas Wishes

25 - 29 Nov 2009

This latest Disney on Ice installment sees timeless Disney princesses take to the ice as they search for adventure and fulfilment. Classic characters featured include Ariel the mermaid…

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The Tudor kitchens of Hampton Court Palace. Courtesy of the Historic Royal Palaces

Tudor Cookery

28 - 29 Nov 2009 (various dates)

Hampton Court Palace's kitchens turn out sumptuous royal feasts fit for a demanding king. Watch typical Tudor dishes being created before your hungry eyes then served to Henry VIII and Queen…


Highlights

Opera North: Swanhunter

Grand Theatre & Opera House Leeds, Leeds, England

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (various dates)

South Devon Railway

Totnes, England

23 Mar - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

London International Antique Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Teddy Bear Fair

Dulwich College, London, England

22 Nov 2009 (various dates)