Make the most of your downtime with our guide to the best entertainment for the month ahead. Whether you’re staying in or going out, these are the things you won’t want to miss!
Must-visit events
British Science Festival
September 11-15, Chelmsford
(Visit: britishsciencefestival.org)
Organised each year by the British Science Association, the British Science Festival shines a light on Britain’s top scientists. Lasting five days, past events have ranged from lectures and debates for adults to hands-on activities for schools and families. You can also enjoy a selection of comedy, theatre, and exhibitions. Perfect for science enthusiasts of all ages!
Jane Austen Festival
September 13-22, Bath
(Visit: janeausten.co.uk)
If you’re looking for an immersive Regency experience, look no further than a visit to the beautiful streets of Bath during the annual Jane Austen Festival. Past events have included elegant guided walks and day trips, intriguing talks, music recitals and concerts, as well as workshops and dance classes. You can also don your best get-up and walk alongside your fellow Jane Austen fans in the spectacular opening Grand Regency Costumed Promenade!
London Design Festival
September 14-22, London
(Visit: londondesignfestival.com)
This colourful annual festival has celebrated and promoted London as the design capital of the world since 2003. The festival showcases the work of contemporary designers, architects, and artists, with striking large-scale installations and events popping up around the city.
York Food and Drink Festival
September 20-29, York
(Visit: yorkfoodfestival.com)
Celebrate the best local and regional food and drink at one of the biggest foodie festivals in Britain. Alongside numerous streets lined with food and drink stalls, past years have hosted a variety of day and evening events, from wine and food tastings to cookery demonstrations and hands-on workshops, taking place in some of the city’s most iconic historic buildings.
Latest must-read books
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
(Pamela Dorman Books)
From the bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club series, this new story follows Steve Wheeler and his daughter-in-law Amy as they embark on a thrilling race around the world to outrun and outsmart a killer.
Hortobiography by Carol Klein
(Royal Octavo)
This long-awaited memoir from one of Britain’s best-loved horticulturists tells the story of the people, places, and plants that have shaped her life, and explores why our relationship with nature is so important for our health and wellbeing.
Isolation Island by Louise Minchin
(Headline)
In the beloved former BBC presenter’s debut novel, 10 celebrities arrive on a remote Scottish island to take part in a reality show. But when a contestant ends up dead, it soon becomes clear that the players are not just fighting for the prize, but for their lives.
Ones to Watch
FILM: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Release date: September 9
In the long-awaited follow-up to Tim Burton’s 80s classic Beetlejuice, we follow three generations of Deetz women in this brand-new horror-comedy. Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara, all reprising their original roles, alongside newcomers Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s (Ryder) daughter, Astrid, and Monica Bellucci as Beetlejuice’s wife.
FILM: Never Let Go
Release date: September 27
Starring Halle Berry, this haunting thriller follows a mother and two sons in a post-apocalyptic America, where they are haunted by an unknown evil. According to their mother, their only protection is the family’s bond, literalised in the form of ropes connecting each of them to the house—but everything changes when one son begins to question whether the world really ended in the first place.
Words: Lily Smith. Images: Various brands.
