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Brighton National Speed Trials

Britain’s oldest motor racing event returns to Brighton this September.
The event has been running since 1905 and promises a day of exciting races down Brighton’s famous quarter mile promenade. Expect to see vintage cars right up to the newest models, a perfect day for motor racing enthusiasts.

10th September
Madeira Drive, Brighton

Shakedown Festival – Stanmer Park, Brighton

On the 17th September Stanmer Park will be hosting the hottest festival of the summer.
This one-day event will be offering some of the biggest names in music today, including Example, KissySellOut, Zane Lowe and Razorlight. As if these acts weren’t amazing enough, organisers have confirmed the UK’s number one sensation Ed Sheeran for the event too.

Tickets are just £35, with plenty of competitions running up to the event for free tickets and upgrades.

Brighton’s Food and Drink Events

There are variety of food and drink festivals and events taking place in Brighton throughout September.

Why not book a long weekend and come and experience the delights on offer. The following lists a selection of what’s on:

Secret Spain Event – 4th September
Spanish market, tapas and wine

Big Sussex Market – 10th & 11th September
Local produce and hot food

Champagne and Sparkling Wine Festival – 11th September
£20 admission (3 tasters and commemorative glass)

Chili Festival – 17th & 18th September
Based on the huge Chili Festivals of America

Beer Festival - 30th September to 2nd October
Oktober Fest style event with food & drink

For more information on avaiable events click here

World Firework Championship – Blackpool

The world’s most incredible firework display comes to Blackpool’s seafront.

Once again the resort will be hosting the elite in firework shows across September. The skies will be filled as the finalist countries put on the most entertaining displays you will find. For a great family experience head down to the promenade on the selected dates from 7.30pm for build-up to the big event, with the show starting at 8.30pm.

Dates
Friday 9th September – Canada
Friday 16th September – Germany
Friday 23rd September – Australia
Friday 30th September – Closing Ceremony Exhibition

For more information click here

Baby Monkeys at Blackpool Zoo

Blackpool zoo is growing each day as babies are arriving.

This year as been a big year for the monkeys as eleven primates were born! On top of this Blackpool is getting a new species of monkey all the way from Edinburgh zoo, shortly followed by a partner.

These new babies are extremely cute additions, so get down to Blackpool zoo before they are all grown up!

Open year round
Doors open 10am – 5.45pm
Admission (Online Prices): Adult £13.50, Child £9.70, Concessions £11.70,
Family of 4 £41.40
For more information click here

Nickelodeon Land Opens at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Nickelodeon Land at the famous Blackpool Please Beach is now open!

With 12 rides designed for everyone, Nickelodeon Land is sure make your family day out like no other. As well as having exhilarating rides, you will be able to meet famous Nick characters, and when lunch time comes you can grab some food at the Nick Pizza Kitchen.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is renowned as one of the top amusement parks, with over 125 rides plus other attractions it promises to be a great day out.

Wristbands
Online Price £22
For more information click here

Brighton Comedy Festival in October

This years hilarious line up includes Stewart Lee, Julian Clary, Al Murray, Jimmy Carr and the Grumpy Old Women!

Joining them on the pebbled beaches of Brighton will be Ennio Marchetto, Lucy Porter, Jon Richardson, David O’Doherty, Phil Nichol and Brighton’s own Zoe Lyons plus too many more!

If you like to see comedians in a more intimate setting we’ve got the venue for you! Check out the Pavilion, in there we’ve got 26 shows-all with the Magners Brighton Comedy Festival stamp of approval!