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Warwick | Kenilworth | Royal Leamington Spa

www.warwickdc.gov.uk

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Fri 2 - Fri 16 May KenilworthSpecial offers, street food, markets,

entertainment & FREE parking

on Sat 10 May.

www.kenilworthweb.co.uk

W Dark Age Warwick & The Warrior Queen May - OctoberSt Mary’s Church, WarwickExhibition of the origins of Warwick.

www.warwick1100yrs.co.uk

We are celebrating

Warwick’s 1100th

anniversary. There are

so many events to

mark this occasion,

we have produced a

separate booklet - pick

one up at Warwick Visitor centre or visit

www.warwick1100yrs.co.uk

W The Great Warwickshire Show & TellFri 16 May, 3pm - 10pmMarket Hall Museum & Market Place, WarwickRenowned artist Alex Hartley will work in

the museum which will be transformed

into a bustling market for one night only!

http://heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk

W Day of DanceSat 17 May, 9am onwardsMarket Place, WarwickA whole day of Morris dancing

in the town.

www.warwick1100yrs.co.uk

L RLSCC Doggy PaddleSun 18 May, 9amRiver Leam, Royal Leamington SpaFundraising for Guide Dogs for

the Blind Association.

www.rlscc.com

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W Warwick RacesTue 20 May, eveningWarwick RacecourseA special race night celebrating

Warwick’s 1100th anniversary

www.warwickracecourse.co.uk

W Town Criers CompetitionSat 24 May, 11.15am procession2pm competitionPageant Gardens, WarwickA colourful and lively event! Visiting Town

Criers will compete against each other

with their loudest town cries!

www.visitwarwick.co.uk

Love Your Local MarketK Thur 22 May, 9am - 4pm Abbey End, KenilworthW Sat 24 May, 9am - 4pmMarket Place, Warwick A one off market supporting

new market traders.

www.sketts.co.uk

K Medieval MayhemSat 24 - Mon 26 May11am - 5pmKenilworth Castlewww.english-heritage.org.uk

W Warwick Words Festival

Thurs 5 - Sun 8 JuneWarwick TownAnnual Literary Festival

throughout the town.

www.warwickwords.co.uk

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K Lions Grand ShowSat 14 June, 1pm - 5pmAbbey Fields, KenilworthJoin the fun and support

many local charities.

www.kenilworthlionsclub.co.uk

L Peter Pan & The Lost BoysWed 11 & Tue 12 June, 6.15pmJephson Gardens, Royal Leamington SpaHeartbreak’s innovative adaptation of

the iconic classic Peter Pan.

www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk

L Peace FestivalSat 14 - Sun 15 June, 9am onwards, Pump Rooms Gardens, Royal Leamington SpaPromoting peace, environmental

harmony and living in co-operation

with others. Now in its 36th year!

www.peacefestival.org.uk

K Kenilworth Agricultural Show

Sat 7 JuneStoneleigh ParkPromoting farming in Warwickshire.

www.kenilworthshow.co.uk

W Warwick Boats Charity Dragon Boat EventSun 8 June, 8amMyton Fields, St Nicholas ParkAn exciting and fun event for you, your

family, or work colleagues to enter.

Support Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

www.warwickboats.co.uk

W K 2 Castles Run Sun 8 June, 9amWarwick to Kenilworth Castle10km run between two of England’s

most beautiful Castles.

www.twocastlesrun.org.uk

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W Midsummer EventSat 21 June, WarwickCelebrating Warwick’s 1100th

anniversary with music & entertainment

in the market square.

www.warwickrocks.co.uk

L MacbethTue 24 - Wed 25 June, 7.15pmJephson Gardens, Royal Leamington SpaHeartbreak Productions present an

innovative and ingenious adaptation.

www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk

L Warwickshire PrideSat 28 June, 9am onwardsPump Room Gardens, Royal Leamington SpaCelebrating LGBT diversity in

the community.

www.warwickshirepride.co.uk

W Music FestivalThur 19 - Sun 29 JuneSt Mary’s Church, WarwickCelebrating Warwick’s 1100th year.

A sumptuous feast of musical events.

www.stmaryswarwick.org.uk/festival

L Leamington Looks Back 2014Sat 21 June - Sun 6 July Pump Room Gardens, Royal Leamington SpaHeritage Matters, Leamington’s 3rd

festival of heritage & culture. Join in the

range of events, many of which are free.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy.

www.leamingtonlooksback.co.uk

L Rotary Raft RaceSat 14 June, 12.45pmJephson GardensThe annual charity raft race from

Royal Leamington Spa to Warwick.

www.sparotary.org.uk

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K Bob Wilson’s Fun Fair

Thur 3 July - Sat 5 JulyAbbey Fields, Kenilworthwww.kenilworthcarnival.org.uk

W Commemoration FestivalSat 5 July, 12 noon - 8pmWarwick School, WarwickFamily day with crafts, food,

activities and entertainment.

www.warwickschool.org

K Kenilworth CarnivalSat 5 JulyProcession starts at 12 noon Abbey Fields & Kenilworth Town CentreFund raising for local charities

while bringing the town together to

share in a day of family fun.

www.kenilworthcarnival.org.uk

W Summer Proms & Firework ConcertSat 12 JulyWarwick CastlePicnic, fireworks and a spectacular aerial

display from an original WWII spitfire.

www.warwick-castle.com

K Grand Medieval JoustSat 12 - Sun 13 July, 11am - 5pm, Kenilworth Castlewww.english-heritage.org.uk

L Barkers Fun Fair Thur 10 July - Sun 20 JulyPump Room GardensRoyal Leamington Spa

W Paul WellerFri 11 July, Warwick CastleBringing his unique sound to celebrate

Warwick’s 1100th anniversary.

www.warwick-castle.com

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L Leamington Carnival Sat 12 July, 12 noon startTown CentreRoyal Leamington SpaLocal groups, schools & businesses are

urged to come forward & get involved!

www.leamingtoncarnival.org.uk

W Thai FestivalSun 13 JulyMarket Place, WarwickEnjoy all things Thai - Culture, music &

food. www.warwickrotary.org.uk

L Pride & PrejudiceWed 16 & Thur 17 July, 7.15pmJephson Gardens, Royal Leamington SpaHeartbreak Productions are delighted

to present a fresh & contemporary

adaptation of Pride & Prejudice.

www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk

W Beer FestivalFri 18 - Sat 19 JulyWarwick RacecourseEnjoy many fine beers including

the new Warwick 1100 beer

from Slaughterhouse.

www.lionsbeerfestival.co.uk

W Folk FestivalThurs 24 - Sun 27 JulyWarwick School & Town CentreCelebrating 35 years of the best in

folk music, dancing & entertainment

around.

www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk

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L Bowls England National ChampionshipsSat 2 - Sun 31 AugustVictoria ParkRoyal Leamington Spawww.bowlsengland.com

All information correct at the time of going to press. Warwick District Council cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions in this guide.

Where possible, information can be made available in other formats, including large print, CD and other languages if required.

To obtain one of these alternatives, please contact 01926 410410.

L Art in the ParkSat 2 August 11am - 6pm Sun 3 August 11am - 4pmJephson Gardens Royal Leamington SpaFree weekend of art, music,

theatre, creativity and fun.

www.lsa-artists.co.uk

For more information about events visit:

www.enjoywarwick.co.ukwww.visitwarwick.co.uk

www.kenilworthweb.co.uk www.shakespeares-england.co.ukwww.royal-leamington-spa.co.ukwww.whitnashtowncouncil.gov.uk

W RetroWarwickSun 10 August, 9.30am onwards Market Place, WarwickA FREE classic car show in a great

location. Bring your classic car or just

admire those in town.

www.retrowarwick.co.uk

L Leamington MelaSun 17 August, 12 noonPump Room Gardens, Royal Leamington SpaThe event shares culture, music &

dances from the Punjab with the rest

of the community.