Every year the British Isles plays host to hundreds of different events from food festivals to major music festivals. 2011 is no exception and below we take a look at some of the most unique events taking place in the UK so you can see what their websites offer and make a note in your diary to visit.
Galway Oyster Festival Website
www.galwayoysterfest.com
The eye-catching website for the Galway Oyster Festival features a myriad of information about this famous food festival. On the homepage website visitors can see at a glance some of the top reasons to visit the event and there are more links on the left navigation bar which feature further information on attending the event such as accommodation and ticket details. The section on gourmet delights on the website is a must-read for any foodie fans who love oysters. The event schedule includes a breakdown of what's happening on which days and at what times. If you wish to visit this tasty festival which is on from 21st – 25th September, you can buy tickets online or find out which events can be enjoyed for free.
Royal Oak Day Website
www.royaloakday.org.uk
Royal Oak Day is a great event for anyone interested in English culture and heritage as it marks the Restoration of England's Monarchy. The website features detailed information on the history of Royal Oak Day which is illustrated with interesting images and videos. The traditions section of the website includes ideas for celebrating the event such as planting oak trees, wearing a sprig of oak leaves, performing songs and dances and the tradition of eating plum pudding. Royal Oak Day is the 29th May and this used to be a Bank Holiday - event organisers are campaigning to have the holiday reinstated.
eFestivals Website
www.efestivals.co.uk
A brilliant website for any festival goer to visit, eFestivals lists festival dates and locations plus details of which artists are playing. The straightforward website has easy to view sections on festival essentials such as line ups, reviews, news and interviews as well as a shop which links to ticket and travel providers. The latest news is listed on the website's main festival page so visitors can find out the most up to date information and announcements about the top UK and overseas festivals. The website also has comprehensive guides to the festivals including useful information such as how to get there, what food and drink is available, disabled facilities and much more.
Wozzon Website
www.wozzon.com
Wozzon is the largest events listing website in the UK so it's a great place to visit if you want to find out what events are on in your area or further afield. The events website lists films, theatre and opera performances, music gigs, exhibitions, days out and any other event taking place. The design of the website is very clean and visitors can simply enter their postcode to find out what's happening near them. The venues listed have full contact details along with a map and each event also includes ticket prices, opening times and a link to the event's main website. Visitors who have Twitter and Facebook accounts can share details through these or they can bookmark the event or email it to a friend.
Glastonbury Festival Website
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts is the largest open air music festival in the world and the website features everything visitors need to know about attending. In 2011 the festival will feature U2, Beyonce and Coldplay as headliners who will perform across the final weekend in June. The website includes a quirky illustrated background and there are photos of previous festivals throughout the website, including a comprehensive gallery page featuring festival images from the past 40 years. The information section is vital for anyone planning to visit the festival as it includes everything from advice about accommodation and facilities to information on disabled facilities. Visitors can also download a guide to the festival and there is an extensive news section with the latest information on the event. Tickets are currently sold out but the event organisers are expecting returns so keep checking the news section of the website.
Cheese Rolling at Cooper's Hill Gloucestershire Website
www.cheese-rolling.co.uk
If you love cheese and are looking for a unique day out then look no further than Gloucestershire's Cheese Rolling event. This website is the only official website of the event so you will find accurate and regularly updated information about this fun day out. The website is written in a friendly and witty tone and conveys all the information visitors need to know about the event including where the event is held. Keen cheese rollers can view plenty of images from previous events, buy the book 'Cheese Rolling in Gloucestershire' by Jean Jefferies or donate some money to help with the upkeep of the website. At the moment the date for 2011's Cheese Rolling event hasn't been announced so keep checking the website if you want to visit this fun filled family event.
No matter where you plan to go, make sure you check out the websites above for full details of the events and the latest news.