Things to do in England

If you love history, traditional food and the slightly unusual, then here's your passport to some truly wonderful things to do in England.

I review lots of historical events, of course, plus anything vaguely related to food and drink.

But there's something for the Royalists, too. And those of us who like it a bit wackier are not left out, either.

None of these events are strictly tourist attractions - even though we have those, too - but they do draw (sometimes vast) crowds.

That's because they are events to celebrate England, her history, her products, traditions and customs, to show off almost forgotten skills and have fun doing so!

What's on When

Royal Days Out

• The Changing of the Guard
• The Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London
• Trooping the Colour
• The State Opening of Parliament
• The Lord Mayor's Show and Procession
• Tour a Royal Palace

Discover History

• Experience Stonehenge as you've never seen it before: up close and personal
• Learn about the last great battle of the Wars of the Roses at the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival
• Celebrate St George's Day!
• Explore Tower Bridge, one of London's most famous landmarks.
• Join crowds of enthusiasts cheer automotive classics at the London to Brighton veteran car rally
• Fancy yourself a pirate and explore Sir Francis Drake's ship, The Golden Hind.

Try Something Unusual

• Compete in the Cotswold Olimpicks
• try dry-slope skiing
• take part in a Pancake race
• Nettle Eating competition: are you tough enough?
• Experience the Festival of Fools.
• Chase a Cadbury's Cream Egg.
• Something truly English: cheese rolling
• The Bristol Ballon Extravaganza
• Explore the world of dinosaurs, or try out England's biggest climbing centre: all part of some wonderful ideas for the school holidays.

Watch Some Sports

• The University Boat Race
• The Tour of Britain Cycle Race
• Robert Dover's Cotswold Olimpicks
• The Epsom Derby
• The Black Pudding Throwing Championships

Visit a County or Village Show

Music Festivals

• Springsteen at Glastonbury
• Mozart at Glyndebourne
• Britten at Aldeburgh
• Folk at Sidmouth
• Rock at Reading
• or Dance and Trance at Creamfields

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If you've followed my advice and had a great day out or if you can think of a few more things to do in England ... then please share them with us!
And if you're stuck for an idea or two, you can read other visitors' adventures.

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