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Events and shows (including Duxford) in and around Cambridgeshire 2010

Don't forget you can stay at Highfield Farm Touring Park when you visit these events, so book your pitch early.

Please Note: For tickets to all these events please contact the venue direct and not Highfield Farm, thank you.
All dates are correct at time of being placed on this website, please confirm date and event details for venue before
making travel arrangements. Events may be cancelled or event dates may be subject to alteration.
Call visitcambridge.org on 0871 226 8006 or International: +44 1223 464732 for more information.

  • Oliver Cromwell's House Ely Family Activity: Eels and Eggs 6th April About Eels and Eggs: compare Elizabeth Cromwell's Fenland Food Treasure trove from 17th Century with our produce today. A look at farming, poaching and egg robbers over the years! Telephone: 01353 662062 or Email: tic@eastcambs.gov.uk

  • Cambridge Arts Theatre 1st to 6th March "The Woman in Black" An evening of unremitting drama as the audience is transported into a terrifying and ghostly world. From the novel by Susan Hill. Box office 01223 503333. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

  • East of England Showground Peterborough - Shire Horse spring Show 20th, 21st March Come and see the magnificent breed of Shire Horses on display in the fabulous exec Peterborough arena at the Shire Horse Society Spring Show – the largest Shire Horse show in the world.

  • Cambridge Arts Theatre 22nd to 27th March "Wife After Death" Hilarious new comedt by Eric Chappell, Starring Tom Conti. Box office 01223 503333. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

  • Cambridge Arts Theatre 5th and 6th April "Jus'Like That!" Starring Clive Mantle, written by John Fisher and directed by Patrick Ryecart. This show brings Tommy Coper back to life, live on stage, with all his familiar trademarks - the fez, the laugh and the magic. Box office 01223 503333. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

  • Wood Green Animal Shelter Toy and Train fair 18th April Something for all enthusiasts Admission fee at the door. Venue Wood Green Animal Shelter, London Road, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2NH

  • Cambridge Arts Theatre 19th to 24th April "The Secret of Sherllock Holmes" Starring Pter Egan and Philip Franks. Box office 01223 503333. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

  • East of England Showground Peterborough - National Motorhome Show, National Park & Holiday Home Show 22nd April to 25th April Telephone No: 01778 391 123 or visit www.nationalmotorhomeshow.co.uk for more information.

  • Eel Day in Ely 1st May The festival starts with a procession through the city headed up by Ellie the Eel - a giant version of the snake-like fish created by local school children. Activities include eel tasting, folk music, pottery making workshops, music and dancing, Viking re-enactments, historical displays, games, craft and food stalls. And, of course - there will be the highly contested eel throwing competition. Free entry. For more information visit www.visitely.org.uk
  • Cambridge Camra Beer Festival 24th to 29th May Held on Jesus Green, Cambridge. It gives festival-goers the chance to sample more than 170 real ales and 60 foreign beers, ciders, English wines and mead. There's also a variety of food stalls, while some breweries run their own bars. children's entertainment, such as face painting and a bouncy castle, is provided on the Saturday. For more information visit www.cambridgebeerfestival.com

  • Cambridge Arts Theatre 31st May to 5th June Agatha Christie's "Witness for the Prosecution" Starring among others, Honeysuckle Weeks, Mark wynter, Robert Duncan, Denis Lill and Peter Byrne. Box office 01223 503333. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

  • East of England Showground Peterborough - The East of England Show 18th, 19th 20th June Telephone No: 01733 234 451 or visit www.eastofengland.org.uk for more information.

  • Strawberry Fair at Midsummer Common, June Visit www.strawberry-fair.org.uk for more information.

  • Cambridge Midsummer Fair at Midsummer Common 24th to 29th June The Cambridge Midsummer Fair has been held on Midsummer Common since the early 13th century. Starting with a Mayor's Procession, the fair features the usual rides, a comedy marquee and live music as well as a number of market stalls. Telephone 01223 457555 or visit www.cambridge.gov.uk/public/summerinthecity/fair.html for more details.

  • East of England Showground Peterborough - The National Festival of Railway Modelling 16th to 17th October Telephone 01778 391123 or visit www.brmodelling.co.uk for more information.
2010 Duxford events. Don't forget to stay with us when you visit any of these events, please book your pitch early as these events are very popular and many visitors stay at Highfield. For Duxford events Contact 01223 499321 or website www.iwm.org.uk for more details, prices and conformation of dates, NOT Highfield Farm. Please check before making your journey. Ticket hotline Tel. 01223 499353.
PLEASE NOTE. All flying is subject to weather, serviceability and operational commitments
  • Duxford Events for 2010

  • The Wright Flyer Exhibition 9th March 2009 to 31st December 2010 Imperial War Museum Duxford commemorates this unique moment in history with a new exhibition showcasing an original piece of fabric taken from the Flyer, the aircraft in which the Wright Brothers made their inaugural flight. Sitting in the upstairs foyer entrance to AirSpace, Duxford's remarkable exhibition of British and Commonwealth aviation, this new exhibition will present a stunning start to the Duxford journey of discovery.

  • Tank Demonstrations and Tank Rides 4th April to 3rd October 2010 Tank Demonstrations and Tank Rides. The APC-FV432 has been in service with the Forces for nearly 40 years, and is due to remain in service until 2030. In conjunction with Duxford Aviation Society Military Vehicle Section, Imperial War Museum Duxford offers exciting and unique tank demonstrations and tank ride experiences. The demonstrations are a rare opportunity for all to see tanks and support vehicles in movement and sound! while the rides on the mighty APC-FV432 are sure to provide fantastic memories for both passengers and the viewing public. In 2010, the demonstrations and rides will take place next to the Land Warfare Hall on the following dates: Sunday 4 and Monday 5 April, Sunday 2 and Monday 3 May, Sunday 30 and Monday 31 May, Sunday 25 July, Sunday 29 and Monday 30 August, Sunday 26 September, Sunday 3 October.

  • Duxford Goes to War 3rd September 2009 to 31st March 2010 Commemorating the seventieth anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, Duxford is hosting a new photographic exhibition showing how the airfield prepared for those dark days of conflict.

  • Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the RAF today 15th May IWM Duxford commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a special event to celebrate the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and to launch the Flight’s 2010 season.

  • Spring Air Show 16th May Following on from the special event on Saturday 15 May, where visitors can mingle with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the Royal Air Force on the ground, today we take to the skies for some breath-taking aerial action.

  • Military Vehicle Show 6th June Experience the sheer power of some of the biggest tanks as well as the more quirky peculiarities of smaller vehicles such as jeeps and 1940s ambulances. The owners of these amazing vehicles will be on hand to chat to visitors, passing on their infectious enthusiasm for military vehicles.

  • Flying Legends 10th July and 11th July Flying Legends - two words which instantly evoke the very best of classic aircraft displaying at Duxford in one of the world's most celebrated air shows.

  • American Air Day 20th August American Air Day showcases the work of the United States Air Force in Europe, and in particular, the Third Air Force, partially based in the United Kingdom. This family-friendly day comprises a rich mix of flying and ground-based activities. This fantastic day acknowledges the historic link between Duxford and the United States Air Force that dates back to 1918.

  • The Battle of Britain Air Show 4th September and 5th September IWM Duxford presents an evocative commemoration of the aerial battle that proved the strategic turning point in the Second World War. The Battle of Britain Air Show remembers the pilots and aircraft synonymous with this renowned aerial conflict, including pilots who came from across the globe to fight for world freedom.

  • Autumn Air Show 10th October Closing the UK’s air show season, Duxford’s Autumn Air Show features superb modern and historic aircraft in an array of aerobatics and stunning displays. On the ground, there will be activities for all ages, including funfair rides, bungee trampolines, tank rides and demonstrations. Tickets for the Autumn Air Show are on sale now!

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