What’s on in Warwick District SPRING/SUMMER 2024
WARWICK, KENILWORTH, WHITNASH & ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA
Summer 2024 brings another incredible line up of free events, festivals, live music and sport to Warwick District. There’s no need to travel with so much happening right here on your doorstep!
Hill Close Gardens Events 2024
Thursday 11 April, 9.30am to 11am
Pre-School Grow, Explore and Learn Outdoors.
Wednesday 17 April, 1.30pm to 3pm An introduction to seasonal flower growing and arranging workshop.
Thursday 9 May, 9.30am to 11am
Pre-School Grow, Explore and Learn Outdoors
Sunday 12 May, Normal opening hours
Wellbeing Day – information and activities in the gardens, supporting National Mental Health Awareness Week.
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May, Normal opening hours Bee Weekend – celebrating these wonderful creatures in collaboration with Bee Friendly Warwick.
Thursday 30 May, 10am to 12pm ‘Creepy Crawlies, Wiggling Worms and Slimly Slugs’ Family Workshop (£5 per child).
Thursday 13 June, Normal opening hours
Community Open Day - Free entry for Warwick residents.
Saturday 22 June, 10am to 12pm Volunteers’ coffee morning.
Thursday 11 July, 9.30am to 11am Pre-School Grow, Explore and Learn Outdoors.
Tuesday 6 August, 10am to 12pm Summer Pruning Workshop.
Thursday 8 August, 2pm to 4pm
Bring your favourite bear and join us for our annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic. (£5 per child).
Saturday 10 August, 5pm & 7.30pm Tethered Wits Theatre Company – The Railway Children & Jeeves & Wooster.
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 September, Normal opening hours Heritage Days - Free entry
Thursday 12 September, 9.30am to 11am Pre-School Grow, Explore and Learn Outdoors.
Friday 13 September, 2pm to 3pm Head Gardener’s Autumn Apple Walk.
Entrance fees: Adults £5 Children 5-17yrs £1. Under 5s, HCG and RHS Members free.
T. 01926 493339
E. centremanager@hcgt.org.uk hillclosegardens.com
Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 June
Warwick Thai Festival
Warwick Racecourse, 10.30am to 5pm
A two day festival to celebrate the taste and culture of Thailand.
allevents.in/warwick/magic-of-thailand-warwick
Thursday 27 June to Thursday 11 July
Barker’s Funfair
Pump Room Gardens
Funfair and circus.
Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 June
Kenilworth Carnival and Funfair
Abbey Fields (Forrest Road Junction), Kenilworth, Carnival Fete 29 & 30 June, Carnival Procession 29 June (afternoon)
Traditional family event with music, Wilson’s fun fair, displays, food and entertainment.
Saturday 29 June
Armed Forces Day
St Nicholas Park, Warwick, 12 noon to 3pm
Join us for a special family fun day to celebrate Armed Forces Day with free entertainment for children, free food, music and military demonstrations. warwickdc.gov.uk/events
Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 July
Warwick Castle Concert
Warwick Castle, Wednesday 3 July Chaka Khan, Thursday 4 July The Darkness, Friday 5 July JLS, Saturday 6 July Craig David, Sunday 7 July Mika Concerts will take place within the castle’s Central Courtyard, making for a stunning and unique venue to watch music this summer. warwick-castle.com
Friday 12 and Saturday 13 July
BEER, CIDER & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Warwick Racecourse
The Warwick Court Leet Beer, Cider, & Music Festival returns to Warwick Racecourse
Admission includes a festival glass and tasting notes. warwickbeerfestival.com
Thursday 11 to Friday 21 July
Barker’s Funfair
Pump Room Gardens Funfair and circus.
Sunday 14 July
Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club
Doggy Paddle Event
Recreation Ground, Stratford-upon-Avon
An 18 mile recreational canoe/kayak paddle from Leamington Spa to Stratford-upon-Avon in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. rlscc.com
Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 July
Warwick Castle Concerts
Thursday 18 July The Music of Zimmer vs Williams, Friday 19 July McFly, Saturday 20
July Ministry of Sound Classical, Sunday 21
July Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Concerts will take place within the castle’s grounds, making for a stunning and unique venue to watch music this summer. warwick-castle.com
Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 July
Warwick Folk and Fringe Festival
Warwick Castle grounds and Warwick
Town Centre
Enjoy and embrace this nationally recognised annual celebration of folk culture, in the historic market town of Warwick and within the grounds of the magnificent Castle. warwickfolkfestival.co.uk
Monday 22 July
Museum in the Park
St Nicholas Park, Warwick, 10am to 3pm
The Market Hall Museum comes to the park with craft activities and garden games. Free packed lunch available to children eligible for free school meals. heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk
Saturday 27 July
Smith Street Party
Smith Street, Warwick, 10am - 6pm
Smith Street is closed to traffic to allow for a day long party with market stalls, street entertainers, food and drink, plus live music on the stage.
Sunday 28 July
Kenilworth Food Festival
Abbey End, Kenilworth, 10am to 5pm
Celebrating the town’s food and drink scene! There will be over eighty traders showcasing some of the best food and drink from around the region. There will also be children’s activities including amusements and craft workshops. cjseventswarwickshire.co.uk/events
August
Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 August
Art in the Park
Jephson Gardens, 10am to 6pm
A free curated arts festival showcasing, selling and providing live demonstrations from artists and crafts-people from Warwickshire and the Midlands with local and regional food and drink, live music, dance and theatre. artinthepark.co.uk
Saturday 10 August
Cafe Mambo Ibiza
St Nicholas Park, Warwick
2pm to 10pm
Cafe Mambo Ibiza returns to Warwick for an unmissable Festival to celebrate its 30th Anniversary! With a unique setting and festival set-up expect surprises and spectacular production accompanied by the very best Ibiza inspired soundtrack.
seetickets.com
Saturday 17 August
Warwickshire Pride Festival
Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa, 11am to 6pm
A colourful celebration of LGBT+ life and culture, a rainbow marketplace of stalls, live performances, food, drink and entertainment on stage throughout the day. warwickshirepride.co.uk
Thursday 15 August to Sunday 1 September
Bowls England National Finals
Victoria Park, Leamington Spa
The prestigious Bowls England National Finals will see 33 competitions reaching their climax – and you could be there to witness the best players in the country competing for domestic titles.
bowlsengland.com
Sunday 25 & Monday 26 August
Warwick Horticultural Society Show
Court House & Pageant Gardens, Warwick, 10.30am both days
A day out for all the family to enjoy with horticultural and flower show in Court House, refreshments, beer tent, craft stalls, displays and musical entertainment. Whasociety.org
September
Sunday 1 September
American Car Show
Sydni Centre, Leamington Spa
Special event for enthusiasts showcasing around 15 American and 20 British classic cars.
sydni.org
Sunday 15 September
Summer in Nashville
St Nicholas Park, 2pm until 10pm
Dive into Nashville’s Summer Vibes in the heart of Warwick! Join us for live music, delicious food, and vibrant culture at Summer in Nashville festival. Plus, saddle up for rodeo bull rides and don your best country fancy dress, www.summerinnashville.com
Saturday 31 August EcoFest
Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa, 10am to 5pm
Celebrate everything Eco at the Pump Room Gardens. Learn more about how you can decrease your carbon footprint, increase your healthy eating and step outside more to explore beautiful local green spaces. Featuring fun ‘have-a-go’ sessions, craft activities, street food and music on the bandstand. warwickdc.gov.uk/events
Friday 6 to Sunday 15 September
Heritage Open Days
Warwick district’s annual Heritage Open Days is part of England’s biggest heritage festival. Over ten days you have the opportunity to take part in a guided tour or visit buildings, gardens and places of historic interest not normally open to the public, free of charge, with around 50 venues for you to visit and explore. heritageopendays.org.uk
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 September
Leamington Food Festival
Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa, 10am to 6pm
Festival celebrating the best in local and regional food and drink. With an exciting line up of entertainment from the bandstand, demonstrations from the Live Cookery Theatre and a host of food and drink exhibitors. leamingtonfoodfestival.co.uk
Sunday 8 September
Kenilworth Half Marathon
Kenilworth town, 9am start
The event will be held on closed roads throughout on a 1 lap course taking in Kenilworth Castle. kenilworthhalfmarathon.co.uk
Friday 13 September
Ibiza Orchestra Experience
St Nicholas Park, Warwick, 6pm to 11pm
The orchestra returns for a night of iconic Ibiza anthems with tracks from artists such as; Rudimental, Ian Van Dahl, Daft Punk, Robert Miles, Baby D, Tiesto, Fatboy Slim, Prodigy and Shapeshifters plus laser show, pyrotechnics and a huge festival market. ibizaorchestraexperience.co.uk/warwick
Saturday 14 September
Sausage and Cider Festival
St Nicholas Park, Warwick, 2pm to 11pm Sausage & Cider Festival returns to Warwick with a brand new line up of incredible tribute acts, street food vendors and now up to 30 different ciders available on site!
sausageandciderfest.co.uk/warwick
Sunday 18 September
Warwick Rotary Dragon Boat Race
St Nicholas Park, Warwick. More details to follow
Saturday 24 September
Grand Season Opener
Warwick Racecourse, First race 1.55pm thejockeyclub.co.uk/warwick/events-tickets
Warwick Military Heritage Trail
Introduction
Pick up your free copy of the Warwick Military Heritage Trail from Warwick Visitor Information Centre. Explore the exciting and educating military heritage venues and sites across Warwick, including the recently restored Lord Leycester spanning 450 years of history.
All information correct at the time of going to press and may be subject to change. Warwick District Council cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions in this guide. For further information, tickets and updates visit warwick.gov.uk/events or the organiser websites listed.