Looking for brilliant days out near you this October? Enjoy spectacular art and light displays by the sea, try delicious food and drink from local producers, and celebrate the coast with our guide to great events and festivals by the sea.
OCTOBER EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND ACTIVITIES
ARTS BY THE SEA FESTIVAL, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET
1-3 October
This annual festival is a carnivalesque celebration full of diverse music, art and dance, and large-scale spectacles around Bournemouth. This year’s theme is connection. Discover more at artsbythesea.co.uk.
TRURO FOOD FESTIVAL, CORNWALL
1-3 October
Discover the best of Cornish food at Truro Food Festival, where there will be chef demos, masterclasses as well as plenty of gourmet street food from local producers. Learn more at trurofoodfestival.com.
BROADSTAIRS FOOD FESTIVAL, KENT
1-3 October
For a 'taste of Kent', head to Broadstairs Food Festival where there is more than 100 exhibitors with a range of food stalls, tastings sessions and a children’s play day. See more at broadstairsfoodfestival.org.uk.
HOMEWARD BOUND FESTIVAL, SUSSEX
2-3 October
Celebrating life and sea, Homeward Bound is taking place at different venues from Newhaven to Shoreham-By-Sea, including Brighton. Expect fine-dining opportunities, sea-themed walks, beach cleans, sea fishing taster trips, plus so much more. Head to the website to see what's on homewardboundfestival.com.
CREATIVE SCILLY FESTIVAL, ISLES OF SCILLY, CORNWALL
8-31 October
An immersive festival hosted by local artists and makers, with events including creative courses, al-fresco pop-ups and imaginative talks. What can make it even better? Being set on the gorgeous wild Isles of Scilly of course. For a full list of performances, events and to book, head to visitislesofscilly.co.uk (Plus get 10% off travel during the festival).
ISLE OF WIGHT WALKING FESTIVAL, ISLE OF WIGHT
9-22 October
Whether you’re looking for a challenge or just something to do with the family this autumn, head to the Isle of Wight Walking Festival to take part in various walking events and discover more about the wonderful island. Find out more ar isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk.
LLANGOLLEN FOOD FESTIVAL, DENBIGHSHIRE, WALES
16-17 October
Come and visit Llangollen Food Festival in Wales and discover an array of exhibitors sharing their Welsh produce. More information will be revealed soon on their website llangollenfoodfestival.com.
LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL, LIVERPOOL, LANCASHIRE
15-30 October
World famous for its illuminations, Liverpool welcomes back the award-winning Lightpool Festival for two weeks of free entertainment from amazing light and fire artists. See more on the website visitblackpool.com.
MUSICPORT FESTIVAL, WHITBY, YORKSHIRE
22-24 October
Musicport Festival is returning for it’s 21st year at Whitby Pavilion with an exciting programme including international acts. See the full line up at musicportfestival.com.
Please check organisation’s websites for booking information.
For more things to do on the coast, head to our Activities section, or pick up a copy of the magazine.
Please check organisation’s websites for booking information.
For more things to do on the coast, head to our Activities section, or pick up a copy of the magazine.
