Days out with Skiddle: The best experiences and attractions in the UK

This week we have all kinds of events for you to explore to make the most of the summer sun and beyond. It's time to get together with your friends and family to enjoy some comedy, food festivals and even a life-sized Monopoly board. Take a look at what you can experience below.

 

Closeup Comedy in Coventry With Angelos Epithemiou

When: Thursday 20th July

Where: Cofa's Social, Coventry

Closeup Comedy is back and this time they're bringing one of the most unique comedy personas around to the stage. Angelos Epithemiou will be headlining this event which will feature five of the funniest names. Get down and grab some of their award-winning street food, some cocktails or a pitcher of beer. 

 

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Witch One Dunnit! Halloween Murder Mystery

When: Friday 27th October

Where: ARTA, Glasgow

Have you ever wanted to be thrown into the middle of a dramatic murder mystery? Well, now you can as the feeling of watching the mystery unfold on the screen will be with you in real life at this event. Engage in the drama and enjoy a three-course meal and a glass of Canva on arrival.

 

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Dorset Street Food Festival

When: Friday 30th June- Sunday 2nd July

Where: Baiter Park, Poole

Three days of food-filled fun await you at Dorset Street Food Festival. Take your time to take in all the smells and tastes that you could want as there will be something for every palette here. Taste some top-notch cuisine and get fully involved, exploring new sensations. 

 

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Leamington Dining Club

When: Saturday 22nd July

Where: Mill Gardens, Leamington Spa

Brought to you by the fantastic Digbeth Dining Club, Leamington Dining Club will be the best place for you to enjoy a summer Saturday. With delightful drinks available on tap, gorgeous street food and plenty of seating to fit everyone in, this will be the very best way to soak in some rays.

 

 

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Hackney Night Market x Deadly Takeover

When: Friday 30th June

Where: Bohemia Place Market, London

A night event that will make you feel part of the community in Hackney. You'll be able to taste a range of delicious Caribbean flavours as Deadly shows you what the region is all about. Then afterwards, joined by City Splash Festival, Cross The Tracks and more, indulge in an afterparty of energetic sounds.

 

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Fika Festival

When: Sunday 23rd July

Where: Mosspits School, Liverpool

An event for the local community and beyond, Fika Festival brings together all the best aspects of the local area. From the food traders to the drinks and live music this will be a close-knit affair. There will be a farmer's market too where you can take home all kinds of interesting and delicious produce.

 

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Monopoly Lifesized- Classic Board

When: Wednesday 28th June- Saturday 22nd July

Where: Monopoly Lifesized, London

One of the most unique event spaces in London, Monopoly Lifesized takes the board game to its most extreme proportions. You'll be playing on a giant board, competing and bargaining against your friends with the end goal being to crush them whilst enjoying some nice drinks too.

 

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Born To Be Wild Child Family Summer Social

When: Thursday 27th July

Where: The Goods In, Prestwich, Manchester

The latest event to be put on by Born To Be Wild Child, they will be hosting a summer party near Heaton Park. Amongst a backdrop of indie and rock anthems, there will be crafting and colouring, party games and more to keep your young ones entertained. There will even be dress-up too.

 

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Funny Beeseness- Chris McCausland

When: Saturday 9th September

Where: The Castle and Falcon, Birmingham

A brand new comedy club at The Castle and Falcon in Birmingham, they are treating audiences to some star names. This time it will be the turn of Chris McCausland who has quickly become one of the UK's most unique talents. He'll be joined by other talents such as Terry Alderton and Lindsey Santoro.

 

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Tiff Stevenson

When: Tuesday 11th July

Where: The Wardrobe, Leeds

 Tiff Stevenson is thinking about moving into middle age on her latest tour. Challenging all the norms of what that period of our lives is supposed to look like, she marks herself out as an incredibly sharp talent. There will also be the odd musings on culture wars, science and even slut drops.

 

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.