Blog (Events) - Staytripper

While many of the usual events are still cancelled, postponed or running at a limited capacity, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing for you to do this October half term.

This Halloween, children’s book character Wally – wearing a red-and-white striped shirt and black-rimmed specs – will be travelling the country, appearing in museums including the Roman Baths.  

While Reading and Leeds Festivals couldn’t go ahead this year, the organisers promised us that they would be back with a bang in 2021 – to prove this point they have announced two main stages, six headliners and no clashes between acts!

Six the Musical might have cancelled the rest of their West End run, but no fear, the queens are going on the road! They have announced a series of drive in performances from the 12^th August.

With the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, it can be difficult to figure out where to go to celebrate this year’s National Picnic Week, but that’s where we come in, here are our five choices for open spaces across the UK where you can safely practice social distancing and enjoy a picnic!

The National Trust has announced that from June 3 it will begin a phased reopening of its gardens and parklands in England and Northern Ireland with advance bookings needed to limit visitor numbers and maintain public safety.

A host of big name performers and theatre shows have confirmed rescheduled dates following having to postpone because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

English Tourism Week takes place between 25^th and 31st May, however, because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Visit England has made a few changes to how the tourism industry can celebrate.

Following the resounding success of last year’s National Fish and Chip Day, and in response to the Government’s recent announcements, the organisers are absolutely delighted to say that the celebration of the nation’s favourite dish will go ahead in 2020, but a little later than planned on the 4th September. 

It’ll be no surprise to anyone that the majority of tours, theatre shows and more have been cancelled or postponed. The Killers are the latest mainstream band to announce rescheduled dates for their 2020 headline tour.