Leigh Folk Festival at Leigh-on-Sea

Leigh Folk Festival at Leigh-on-Sea

Sat 27, Sun 28 Jun 2009

One of the largest free festivals of music, song and dance in the County with more than 500 performers. Includes traditional and contemporary, Folk, Cajun, Country & Western, Blues, Jive, Flamenco, Appalachian –plus storytelling, poetry and various workshops.

The artists confirmed include Kelli Ali, Francesca Bassenger, Clare Blackman, Eric Bogle & John Munro, Phil Burdett & Band, Tom Burgess, Fancy Dress Party, Faustus, Rachel Harrington, Isnaj Dui & Roshi Nahesi, Shona Kipling & Damien OKane, The Kittiwakes, The Owl Service, The Severed Limb, The Smoke Fairies, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Nancy Wallace, Trevor Watts & Peter Knight, Wills Fargo, and The Woodlarks.

Contact

Information
Tel: 01702 715111
www.leighfolkfestival.co.uk

Adventure Island Southend will be very busy this summer.

'You only pay if you play' and with over 60 rides and attractions, there's something for the whole family to enjoy. With four roller coasters including 'Rage' with it's 75ft drop and 360 degree band roll, the only coaster of it's kind in England, plus unique rides 'Ramba Zamba' and 'The Archelon'. There are also sixteen rides for tiny tots and a themed Jungle Jive Cafe and Pizzas of Eight Restaurant. Open every day from Easter until early September and every weekend and school half term holiday from Sept to March including special Friday and Saturday 'Light Fantastic' nights during September and October.
Island Cafe and Jungle Jive Cafe. Plus kiosks and parlours serving everything from hot dogs to ice cream, candy floss and fudge.

Don your capes and eye masks for Rage, Adventure Island's newest exciting ride! With a 23 metre vertical lift that becomes a vertical drop, vertical loop, overhead turns and 360 degree barrell roll with forces topping a huge 4.5G it's set to attract the bravest of thrill seeking super heroes.

Prices

Free entry
You pay only for the rides and attractions you use.

Opening Hours

Open daily from April to September plus school half terms, Easter Bank Holiday and all weekend during the winter months unless they fall on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. Open from 11.00am until between 5.00pm and 11.00pm depending on the time of year and weather. Check website or phone for details. Special discounts for group bookings. To book your hotel accommodation at Ilfracombe House Hotel go online: ilfracombe-hotel.co.uk or call 01702 351000. Adventure Island Contact details Tel: 01702 443400 www.adventureisland.co.uk Adventure Island Southend Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE By Road: From the A12 take the A130 then the A127 to Southend. Fom M25 either junction 29 or 30 eastbound to Southend on Sea. By Public Transport: From Southend Central station it is 5 minutes' walk to Adventure Island Southend. Southend Victoria Station is a 10 minute walk.