What's On This May Bank Holiday

May Bank Holiday Fun For The Whole Family...On The Isle Of Wight

Keep the whole family entertained with our Bank Holiday weekend and half term ideas.

From sporty festivals to historic fetes, storytelling to spy science, there's plenty going on to celebrate May's second Bank Holiday, and keep kids as well as grown-ups entertained throughout half-term.

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Explore The Wonderful Gardens Of North Devon

North Devon gardens - Hartland Abbey

Every kind of garden thrives in North Devon, from lawns, topiary and sculpture to seaside plots, vegetable patches and herbaceous borders.

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Over 60? Save Money On Train Travel

Over 60 and planning a trip by train? Make sure you buy a Senior Railcard first.

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St George's Day Events

There's plenty of entertainment to honour England's patron saint this April, so we roundup highlights over the country.

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National Veterans' Day

The UK's largest ever celebration of HM forces veterans takes place in Blackpool on 27th June.

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Dazzling Isles Of Scilly

Be captivated by the Isles of Scilly, which have enchanted visitors for centuries.

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Experience The Magic Of North Cornwall

From craggy coastlines and sandy beaches, to national gardens and fine gastronomy, it's easy to lose yourself in North Cornwall.

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Take In The Flavours Of Scotland

Frances Sutton takes a gastronomic tour of a corner of Argyll, on the West Coast of Scotland.

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An Experience Break at Littlecote House

A photo of Littlecote House Hotel

It’s the ultimate unforgettable weekend, says Ted Roberts...

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David Bellamy on allotment

Get Your Hands Dirty, Urges David Bellamy

Michael Wale meets David Bellamy and is swept aside by his enthusiasm and a note of controversy.

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