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PUBLISHED - 05 April, 2012

What's on
in April?

days out & events

As we head into April, most of us turn our thoughts to Easter. Of course, while it’s fun to hunt for eggs, indulge in some serious chocolate appreciation and kick back at the Easter weekend, there’s a load of other events taking place across the UK.

To help you make the most of it, we’ve put together our monthly list of just a few of the events well worth a visit – from ones hosted by The Co-operative through to some of the bigger national events.


Bossington Beach Clean

Bossington near Porlock, Somerset, 11th April

Visit The Co-operative Membership events to find out more.


Edinburgh International Science Festival

Edinburgh, 30th March – 15th April

A great way to occupy the kids for a day or maybe a whole weekend.

Find out more.


Titanic Belfast Festival 2012

Belfast, 31st March – 22nd April

100 years since the sinking of the Titanic, Belfast hosts a festival to mark the opening of the new Titanic Belfast museum.

Find out what's happening.


Easter Weekend

UK wide, 6th and 9th April


Royal Horticultural Society Show

Cardiff 16th-18th April

The first major show of the RHS calendar takes place in Wales in April.

Find out more and buy tickets.


Shakespeare’s Birthday

Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire 21st and 22nd April

Celebrate the 448th birthday of the bard with 2 days of pageantry, music and drama.

See the programme of events.


London Marathon

London 22nd April

It may be too late to enter but not to turn up and show your support for the runners.

Find out more about the day.


The Co-operative Youth Music and Drama Festival

Barnsley, Yorkshire 23rd April

Held since 1946 this annual event showcases the best of youth music and drama in the North. The week ends with a special concert on the final evening.

Find out more about this Co-operative Membership event.


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Great page, would be good if regional too, perhaps.

Lynda Burns, Dumfries and Galloway added on 25 April 2012 at 3:47pm
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