The document discusses 10 popular festivals in the UK, including the Jorvik Viking Festival in York celebrating the city's Viking history, Jack in the Green celebrating spring in Hastings, the Hay Festival literary event in Hay-on-Wye, Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling competition in Gloucester, Highland Games showcasing Scottish culture, Notting Hill Carnival celebrating London's diversity, and Robin Hood Festival reenacting legends in Sherwood Forest. Many festivals have historical origins and attract large crowds, so accommodation may book up quickly.

1. The10 must-seefestivalsin the UK
The United Kingdom hosts dozens of “so British” festivals. These events all have in common
to celebrate the rich history and folklore of Great Britain, with this je-ne-sais-quoi totally
wacky and quirky so typical of our European neighbors. Believe me, you really have to see it
to believe it!
ndar have a historical origin. Some are relatively new, but have quickly become so popular
that they are now known around the world. If you want to discover some of these
exceptional events, and we strongly invite you to do so, think about doing so in advance;
transport and accommodationare generally full very quickly

2. Festival vikingde Jorvik
The city of York has a long and proud history. There was a time when it was called Jorvik and
was the capital of Danelaw, a part of England controlled by the Vikings. The festival which
celebrates this period attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the world, making it
one of the biggest Viking events in Europe. Medieval history buffs will love discovering battle
reconstructions,commentedwalks and crafts of yesteryear. You will also be able to attend
fun animations such as the contestof the most beautiful beard or the strongest Viking. To
book a hotel in York , you can consult our search engine to choose the accommodation that
best suits your needs.

3. Jack in the Green
Jack in the Green is a particularly old English folk custom, of pagan origin, which celebrates
the return of spring. Celebrated in several regions of south-east England, it is particularly
popular in Hastings. Its highlight is the parade led by a very bizarre character, a man wearing
a leaf-covered wicker frame that looks like a walking tree. It is often followed by Morris
dancers and musicians playing traditional music. This hugely popular festival continues the
old traditions of English May Day.

4. therefestival
This small village on the edge of a river just near the England-Wales border is a
paradise for lovers of literature. Apart from its many second-hand book shops,
it hosts the annual Hay Festival, which quickly grew from a modest village
festival to one of the most important literary events of the year. This 10-day
festival held at the end of May attracts famous authors and thousands of
readers. It was originally purely literary, but today you can listen to music and
watch films there. There isn't much traveler accommodation in Hay-on-Wye ,
so it's best to hurry if you're planning to book a hotel for this festival

5. Cooper’sHillCheese-Rolling
There is probably no event more quintessentially English than the Cooper's Hill Cheese-
Rolling: a round double Gloucester cheese is dropped down a steep slope, and participants
must catch it. In the end, it is only a race on a hill, the winner of which walks away with a
cheese that has traveled well, but it is extremely funny to see the spectacular falls of the
runners on the uneven ground (even if the injuries are sometimes quite serious). This quirky
contestattracts spectators and competitors from around the world, with the latest winners
hailing from the United States, New Zealand and Nepal.

6. Highland Games
• The Highland Games bring together competitions in almost all the disciplines
considered typically Scottish. The most famous is the tree trunk throw, the
equivalent of the Olympic Games javelin but with a 79 kg log. You can also see
musical competitions featuring the famous Scottish bagpipes, drumming
bands and Highland dancing competitions. Unlike the Olympic Games which
are held in a single city, there are multiple Highland Games at different
Scottish venues in spring and summer. The biggest is the Cowal Highland
Gathering in Dunoon, usually held the last week of August.

7. Carnaval de NottingHill
This massive street party is a spectacular display of London's extraordinary
diversity. The Notting Hill Carnival, created by the communityof British West Indies
in this area, quickly evolved to eventually bring together a multitude of minority
cultures from the United Kingdom. With its flamboyant costumes,energetic music
and dancing, it is one of the biggest street parades in the world. This exceptional
atmosphere attracts around one million people to central London every year. So
expect a crowded city. Despite the abundance of accommodation in the Notting Hill
area , it can be difficult to find accommodation during the Carnival period.

8. Robin Hood Festival
The Robin Hood Festival is a bit like the Jorvik Viking Festival, but in a different time and in a
different county. There is this funny historical atmosphere, spectacular duels with period
weapons, stalls offering unique products and interesting attractions. As its name suggests,
this festival celebrates an iconic hero of British folklore. It takes place in an ephemeral village
established in the historic forest of Sherwood and occupies an area of just over one square
kilometer. Between disguises, archery lessons, jousting

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