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Purple Hotel Peterborough |
Major
Events In & Around
Peterborough |
Throughout
the year there are large number of events that are happening
in and around Peterborough . So why not take that well deserved
break and come and stay with us at the Purple Hotel Peterborough
and whilst you are here why not join in the fun at one of the
following events:
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| Shire Horse Show - 15-16 March 2008 | ||
Come and see the magnificent spectacle of over 200 Shire Horses on display at the Shire Horse Spring Show – the largest Shire Horse show in the world - to be held on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th March 2007 at the East of England Showground in Peterborough. Venue: East of England ShowgroundFor further information check out the East of England Showground website  |
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| Festival of Antiques - 21-22 March 2008 | ||
Bob Evans Antique Fairs. Our flagship event is the Peterborough Festival of Antiques, at the East of England Showground. Opened in 1999 this twice yearly show now attracts over 1700 stall holders and over 15000 visitors. Venue:
East of England Showground |
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| BMF Motorcycle Show - 17-18 May 2008 | ||
As the largest outdoor motorcycle events in Europe the BMF Show has now been running for 25years and 2008 will certainly be the shape of things to come. Every aspect of the show has been put under the spotlight and will be improved to increase attendance and support to secure future campaigning for the BMF. Venue:
East of England Showground |
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of England Country Show - 13 -15 June 2008 |
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The East of England Country Show is a celebration of of the Countryside and Country Living. There is something for all the family including a farmers food court, vintage cars, animal magic arena, farm live stock, Equestrian Village, brass bands and much much more. Plus don't miss the Celebrity Cook-Off in the Food Hall - Nick Nairn versus Paul Rankin (Sat - Sun). Venue:
East of England Showground |
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| East of England Championship Dog Show - 15-19 July 2008 | ||
See 130 different breeds on show over three days. Over 9,000 top-winning dogs from around the world put through their paces by some of the top judges in Europe. Venue:
East of England Showground |
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| Faith 08 26th July - 02nd Aug 2008 | ||
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You will have a week unlike any other in your year.
Mix challenge and commitment with fun and friendship and you get
the awesome experience that is Faith Camp.
Nothing beats an encounter with God and Faith08 aims to provide the perfect environment for this, as well as a clear picture of what to do as someone freshly inspired and revived by God. See you there... Venue:
East of England Showground |
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| Sleeping Beauty on Ice - 06-10 Aug 2008 | ||
Further details coming soon |
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| LRO (Landrover Owner International ) Show - 13-14 Sept 2008 | ||
Further details coming soon. Venue: East of England ShowgroundFor further information check out the East of England Showground website |
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| BMF Tail End - 20-21 Sep 2008 | ||
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Usually referred
to as the ‘end of season party’ Tail
End one of the more laid back events in the BMF calendar and plays
host to an array of fun attractions and more live music than any
of our other shows.
Evening entertainment has already been confirmed and those who stay for the weekend will be partying the nights away to a fabulous line up. Friday night will see those crazy locals ‘League of Mental Men’ grace the stage and Saturday evening ‘Crash’ James Toseland’s band who will be headlining supported by local lads ‘Sirius’. The Battle of the Bands competition will be back by popular demand and next year we intend to showcase some of the best amateur bands on the circuit and give the day time crowds a chance to cast their votes and get involved. Venue:
East of England Showground |
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| Festival of Antiques - 3-4 Oct 2008 | ||
Bob Evans Antique Fairs. Our flagship event is the Peterborough Festival of Antiques, at the East of England Showground. Opened in 1999 this twice yearly show now attracts over 1700 stall holders and over 15000 visitors. Venue:
East of England Showground |
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| Burghley Horse Trials - 04-07 Sept 2008 | ||
The
Equestrian Social Event of the Year. Highest level Three Day
Event in Europe in the Autumn.
Higher level (four star) than Olympics, Europeans or World Championships Best
riders in the world
In 2003, Pippa Funnell on Primmore's Pride won the Rolex Grand
Slam ($250,000), having won at Kentucky and Badminton.
2007 winner was William Fox-Pitt (GBR) on Parkmore Ed. 600 stands and food walks - as well known for the shopping as
it is for sport Venue:
Grounds of Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire |
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| East of England Autumn Show - 12 Oct 2008 | ||
This popular one day show attracts over 20,000 visitors each year. There is a chance to see rare breeds, displays and competitions, including a special cattle championship, Wisbech Shire Horse show, plus over 230 retails stands. Venue:
East of England Showground |
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| Special Rates at the Purple Hotel Peterborough | ||
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