From something fishy down south, to the best indie brews, the UK has loads of great city festivals line up for the summer. Here are five alternative city festivals for summer 2015…
Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival, Harrogate: 16-19 July
Looking to commit the perfect crime? (Of course you’re not and neither are we.) Then get tips from the best at this North Yorkshire lit fest. Authors attending include Val McDermid and Lee Child, and there’s even a late-night quiz where you can test your knowledge. harrogateinternationalfestivals.com
How: Sleuth-style accommodation essential; try Hotel du Vin, from £79 per room. hotelduvin.com
Seafood Festival, Plymouth: 26-27 September
Plymouth is the first city in the world to be awarded Fish2Fork Blue City status for its sustainable fish-sourcing efforts. Bravo, Plymouth! Get involved at this fest on Barbican Harbour, with fishy dishes and A CRABBING CONTEST. visitplymouth.co.uk
How: The Grosvenor is a Victorian hotel with modern style, from £75 per room. grosvenor-plymouth.com
Film Festival, Cambridge: 3-13 September
Different places you can watch films: grassy meadows, churches, floating around a river on a wooden punt… You can do all these at Cambridge Film Fest, where you’ll find award-winning film screenings, workshops, Q&As and more. cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk
How: Hotel Felix is a boutique, dog-friendly option, from £215 per room. hotelfelix.co.uk
Craft Beer Rising, Glasgow: 2-5 September
To celebrate the ever-growing number of small independent breweries, head to Glasgow for the city’s second Craft Beer Rising festival. The event serves up more than 200 international and local beers (including Fyne Ales and Williams Bros), and there’s street food and live music, too. craftbeerrising.co.uk
How: Twin your stay with a chic Manhattan vibe at Dakota, from £89 per night. dakotahotels.co.uk
Nass Fest, Bath: 10-12 July
For ‘raw action sports’ and ‘party-hard living’, check out Nass Fest, a gathering of world class skaters (including Tony Hawk), inliners and BMXers. It’s not just about watching: the fest also offers free-running workshops, stunt airbags and a public skate park. nassfestival.com
How: Kick back in an airbnb. airbnb.co.uk
